Dr Liz Murray BCA(h), MBBS, DIPMEDSCI

Dr Liz Murray BCA is a British Citizen Award recipient medical doctor, health advocate and founder of Mortal And Strong – a pioneering charity leading national campaigns on equity in health, chronic illness and patient empowerment. Drawing on her dual experience as both clinician and patient, Dr Liz has become a respected voice in the movement to humanise healthcare, reduce gender inequities, and amplify the real stories behind diagnosis and recovery.

Through her work, Dr Liz collaborates with healthcare organisations, charities, and corporate partners to shape patient-centred strategies, communication frameworks and education initiatives that drive meaningful culture change within healthcare systems.

• Champion equity, empathy and empowerment across all healthcare settings

• Redefine how patients are seen, heard and supported within complex systems

• Bridge the communication gap between clinicians, policymakers and patients

• Harness the arts, storytelling and education to shift public understanding of health

• Ensure no one navigating illness feels invisible or unheard

• Founder & CEO – Mortal And Strong (2023 – Present)
  Founded and leads Mortal And Strong, a UK charity providing centralised education and support for people navigating life-changing or incurable health conditions. 
• Directed national creative health campaigns including Scars of Gold and 100 Voices / 100 Scars of Gold – combining art, photography and storytelling to spotlight health inequities and the lived experience of women’s health.
• Patient Experience Consultant & Speaker (Independent / Ongoing)
  Advises NHS trusts, charities and organisations on patient-centred design, communication, and service engagement. Develops training and strategy for health professionals on empathy, communication, and equity in care.
• Medical Doctor – NHS (Former Practice: Acute and Emergency Medicine, Women’s Health). GMC registered, non-licensed. Clinical practice within the NHS 2011-2023.
  Extensive clinical experience across emergency and acute medical settings. Particular focus on complex chronic illness, women’s health, and improving patient experience.
• Medical Illustrator 2020-Ongoing

              Associate member of the Medical Artists Association. 

• Podcast Presenter; presenter for the Mortal And Strong podcast Scars Of Gold with over 100 episodes and an international following.

• British Citizen Award (BCA) – for Services to Healthcare and Community Impact
• Ambassador – Patient Information Forum (PIF) – championing accessible, regulated health communication
• Recognised contributor and advocate for UN Women UK initiatives on equity and representation in health. Participant '68 and '69
• Media features across BBC platforms and national outlets highlighting her work in advocacy and education.
• Royal College Paediatrics & Child Health Medical Student Prize
• Multiple art awards including; People's Choice, Curator's Prize Award (Art As A Response to Mental Health), Finalist in the international Visual Art Open

• Keynote Speaker – British Nursing Conference 2026: Advancing Diversity, Promoting Equity
• Guest Speaker – Health Equity Panels, NHS and Charity Leadership Events
• Training video and interview with Time Norfolk & regional Midwifery training on birth trauma
• Director & Curator – Scars of Gold and 100 Voices National Exhibitions
• Media Contributor – BBC, women’s health publications, and national podcasts

• Scars of Gold – National campaign uniting art and advocacy in women’s health
• 100 Voices / 100 Scars of Gold – Exhibition series capturing lived experiences of chronic illness
• Guardian guest writer/contributor, contributions to other journalist features
• 'Other' Announcement due 2026

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS -University Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Postgraduate Medical Training – NHS Foundation and Specialty Training (GP Speciality training, further training emergency medicine)

• Further professional development in Health Communication, Leadership, and Patient Advocacy