Eco Ninjas has been invited to Parliament in January 2026, with our first discussion scheduled for the opening week of the New Year. This milestone offers an invaluable platform to demonstrate how innovation and sustainability can reshape healthcare for the better.

In March, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's Orthopaedics department became the first in the UK to implement Theatre Badge Hats. The outcomes have been exceptional:

Somerset's leadership has been recognised nationally, with the Trust shortlisted for a Patient Safety Award for implementing Theatre Badge Hats.

The Great Western Maternity Unit became the second department to adopt our product. Building on Somerset's success, Swindon introduced multicultural hats, creating a powerful impact on inclusivity and patient experience.

Writable badges proved invaluable in identifying staff, students, and birthing partners. Hats designed for different hair types created more openness and boosted team engagement.

Our work was featured in BBC Somerset, The i Paper, and West Midlands News. We also had articles published in the Clinical Services Journal on tackling waste and addressing hierarchies in theatres, and on human factors and the importance of name badges in healthcare.

Key milestones ahead include our Parliamentary visit in January, a global video podcast with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and continued expansion across multiple NHS Trusts. We have been accepted onto the NHS Propel Programme and joined the West Midlands Sustainability Network — partnerships that are paving the way for widespread adoption.