Sussex pharmacist and mum returns to Miss Great Britain Stage
After taking a year off from competing, local pharmacist and mum of two Emily Bond is stepping back into the spotlight to compete for the prestigious title of Miss Great Britain 2026. The healthcare professional was recognised last year with the C&D 'GP Pharmacist of the Year' Award 2025 for her work in research, clinical practice and leadership. Emily returns to the competition with renewed confidence and conviction, and prepares to demonstrate she has what it takes to win the Miss Great Britain Sussex title in the local regional heat, which takes place on Sunday 28th June 2026 in Brighton.
At the heart of Emily's journey is her advocacy platform, Elegance in Equity- an initiative dedicated to improving education and expanding access to medications and technology in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Through this work, she advocates for fairer access to life-saving treatment. As Emily explains: 'Becoming Ms Great Britain 2026 would enable me to continue my work in health inequalities on a much greater scale. I hope can demonstrate that the title embodies grace with a purpose; that with beauty and elegance comes ambition and meaningful impact.' She recently spoke at the Houses of Parliament on the importance of improving access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices for people living with diabetes.
As part of the pageant, Emily continues to raise money for the Miss Great Britain charities, Cancer Research UK and A-Sisterhood. So far she has raised nearly £300 for Cancer Research UK and is planning more activities for both great causes.