Hemant Patel

Author | Pharmacist | Former RPS President | Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC) | Clinical Lead in Health Inequalities | Inflammation Educator | Helping You Reverse Chronic Disease at the Root

Brentwood, England, United Kingdom

About

We were never meant to live inflamed. Yet today, fatigue is common. Bloating is normal. Burnout is expected. As a pharmacist, clinical lead, and author of The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Guide, I’ve spent decades watching people chase symptoms while the root causes - inflammation, stress, ultra-processed food, and microbiome imbalance - go unaddressed. I believe the future of healthcare lies in connection: Between ancient wisdom and modern science Between pharmacy and food Between the system and the self My work now focuses on helping people understand how chronic inflammation underlies most modern diseases - and how to reverse it through evidence-based lifestyle change, integrative nutrition, and root-cause thinking. I write for the public, for professionals, and for policymakers who know that pills are not enough - and prevention must go deeper. 🔎 Follow me for insights on: → Inflammation and chronic illness → Food as medicine → Functional and integrative healing → Public health, equity, and the microbiome → Empowered, practical coaching for real-life change 📘 The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Guide launched on 12th May 2025. Let’s de-inflame the future — together. Career History • Proprietor/Director of a community pharmacy since 1981- • Chairman of Pharmacy Support Group 1993-2008 • Secretary of North-East London Local Pharmaceutical Committee 1995-2021 • Member of PSNC 1994-2003. Vice-Chairman, 2000-2001 • Member of the NPA Board, 1995-2007, 2017- 2023 Vice-Chairman 2002-3, Chairman 2003-4, • Member of Council, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB 1993. President, 1998-1999, 2005-8, Vice President 2004-5 • Board member, Barking and Havering Health Authority 1999-2001 • UK Delegation member, Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union, 2001-2008 • Europharm Forum, UK Delegation member, 1998-2000, 2005-8 • Representative, Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, 1998-2000 • Vice-President, Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association, 2004-2008 • Has written well over 70 articles and papers on pharmacy practice, politics and self-development. • Business Transformation and repositioning for sustainable success Specialties: Inspired leadership, Introduction of coaching tools into pharmacy practice. Branding, marketing, pricing of pharmaceuticals and government and NHS liaison. Development of new pharmacy services. Innovation and implementation of services.

Experience

  • SELFCARE NATION LIMITED (Part-time · 11 yrs 3 mos)
    • Author
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Clinical Lead, Health Inequalities & Population Health Management
      Apr 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos

    • Director
      Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

  • Chief Coach at SelfCare Nation Ltd
    Jun 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

    Coaching to improve health and well being. Helping practitioners to deliver excellent consultation skills that deliver clinical and financial outcomes with integrity.

  • Secretary at NEL LPC
    1995 - May 2021 · 26 yrs 5 mos

    Helps save lives and helps pharmacists make a rewarding contribution

  • Director at Havering Healthwatch
    Mar 2013 - Jun 2020 · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Improving health, saving lives, representing local voice.

  • Council Member and President at Royal Pharmaceutical Society
    1993 - 2008 · 15 yrs

    Led the profession with courage, commitment and passion. Initiated Making Britain the Safest Place to Receive Prescribed Medicines. And contributed to Pharmacy in a New Age and initiated Pharmacy 2020 to reposition pharmacy as a clinical profession with public health expertise. Contributed to development of professional values, regulation and linking professional work to a higher purpose and NHS values.