Dr Prash Ladva - Associate Non-Executive Director
Prash joined Pennine Care as an associate non-executive director in September 2023. He is an NHS doctor, NHS clinical entrepreneur and the founder of two healthcare start-ups.
In 2019, he founded LinkMedics to support British citizens who had completed medical training outside the UK, ensuring the NHS could nurture UK talent. Prash is also studying for a Graduate Diploma in Law and mentors young migrants who aspire to pursue careers in the NHS or entrepreneurship.
He was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2025 for his entrepreneurial work in the NHS - and also won Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Bolton Business Awards in 2023.
After going from UK medical school rejection, to learning a new language and completing his medical training outside of the UK, Prash understands the importance of mental health.