EverRhythm has been named a recipient of the Heroes of Industry Award 2026 for Mental Health & Social Care Innovation, recognising its pioneering approach to empowering individuals through intelligent health tracking, personalised insights, and research-driven technology.
The award celebrates organisations making a meaningful difference through innovation, and EverRhythm has distinguished itself by combining advanced technology with a people-first approach to supporting individuals living with chronic health conditions, mental health challenges, and wider wellbeing goals. Through intelligent symptom tracking, AI-powered insights, and a privacy-first platform, EverRhythm is helping people better understand their health while contributing anonymised data that supports future medical research.


Designed on evidence-based principles and shaped by community input, the platform gives users practical tools to monitor symptoms, moods, medications, and health patterns, enabling more informed decision-making while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and ethical data management.
Matthew Theakson believes that the true measure of success lies in the positive impact made on others.
“My overall aim is to allow people to feel supported and empowered to do their best work. Whether that’s through sharing knowledge, collaboration or leading by example. Helping others helps me help the organisation be successful too.”
This philosophy extends throughout EverRhythm’s culture, where professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning are embedded into every aspect of the organisation. By creating an environment where colleagues feel valued and trusted, the team continues to develop innovative solutions that place people at the heart of healthcare technology.
Looking ahead, Matthew believes the health and technology sector will continue to evolve rapidly through automation, artificial intelligence, and improved data management, creating faster processes, enhanced safety, and smarter decision-making.
However, he emphasises that technological progress should complement, rather than replace, the qualities that make exceptional organisations successful.
“While technology may take on a larger role, machines will never replace the importance of people. Communication, empathy, adaptability, leadership, and problem solving are skills that will always set people apart.”
As customer expectations continue to rise, Matthew believes organisations must combine operational excellence with outstanding customer experiences, adding that those willing to embrace change and continually learn will be best positioned for long-term success.
For Matthew, one of the greatest rewards of working within the sector is the opportunity to make a genuine difference while continually developing both professionally and personally. Working alongside talented colleagues, solving complex problems, and seeing tangible outcomes from everyday work creates an environment where learning never stops. The profession also builds resilience, leadership, confidence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure, all while developing the technical expertise needed to deliver meaningful results.
Continuous improvement is another principle that underpins EverRhythm’s success. Matthew encourages a culture where feedback is viewed as an opportunity rather than criticism, creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable learning, growing, and contributing ideas. Through regular training, staying informed about industry developments, setting measurable team goals, reviewing performance, and empowering colleagues with greater responsibility and involvement in decision-making, EverRhythm continues to strengthen both individual capability and organisational performance.
Remaining ahead of industry standards is achieved through constant monitoring of regulatory changes, emerging best practices, ongoing professional development, benchmarking performance against industry expectations, and continually reviewing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. Matthew believes there is always something new to learn, and that commitment to continuous improvement is essential for maintaining excellence.
For those considering a career within the profession, Matthew encourages approaching every opportunity with humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. He stresses the importance of mastering the fundamentals, asking questions without hesitation, developing strong communication and teamwork skills alongside technical knowledge, and embracing challenges rather than avoiding them. Adaptability, professionalism, resilience, and a consistently positive attitude, he believes, are qualities that define long-term success.
“Building a career is a marathon, not a sprint,” Matthew explains, encouraging future professionals to remain consistent, continue learning, and strive each day to become better than they were the day before.
The judging panel at Innervision Media praised EverRhythm for its outstanding contribution to mental health and social care innovation, recognising its commitment to empowering individuals through intelligent technology while advancing research that has the potential to improve lives for future generations. The panel also acknowledged the organisation’s strong ethical values, privacy-first approach, continuous innovation, and dedication to combining technological advancement with compassionate, people-centred leadership.
About EverRhythm
EverRhythm is a health and wellbeing platform designed to help individuals better understand and manage their health through intelligent tracking, personalised insights, and research-driven technology. With a focus on privacy, accessibility, and evidence-based tools, EverRhythm supports users in monitoring health conditions, symptoms, medications, wellbeing, and lifestyle patterns while contributing to the advancement of future healthcare research.
Contact
Email: matthewleetheakston@gmail.com
Website: http://everrhythm.health