Investment Fund for Scotland prescribes first loan to wellbeing clinic

A clinic specialising in neurotechnology – a form of cutting-edge wellbeing therapy – has become one of the first businesses to benefit from funding through the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland, Smaller Loans fund.

Delivered through DSL Business Finance, the loan of £50,000 has enabled Kedras Clinics to open a second location in Edinburgh’s New Town, following the success of its first clinic in Perth.

The £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland launched in October 2023 and offers loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million. The fund is part of the British Business Bank’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth by supporting businesses across Scotland.

Clinical psychologist, Dawn Harris started Kedras Clinics in 2022 building on her 25-year career in the healthcare sector. The clinics provide a service for children, young people and adults, sports professionals, and wellbeing programmes for businesses.

The technique of neurofeedback is a safe, quick, and non-invasive way to help the brain and body perform at its most optimum. Described as a ‘gym for the brain’, this cutting-edge treatment uses technology to help the brain function at its best, meaning it stays calm and focussed, leading to an overall feeling of physical and mental relaxation. As it works with both the conscious and subconscious, neurofeedback often works where other psychological and pharmacological interventions have struggled to make an impact.

Several studies have shown the effects of neurofeedback in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as improving brain health, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity ^{Read footnote text 1} .

Building on its Edinburgh expansion, Kedras Clinics is now looking to recruit additional staff and open further sites in Newcastle and London.

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  Source: The National Library of Medicine - The effectiveness of microcurrent neurofeedback on depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and quality of life