I am a Reader in Health and Social Care Research at Sheffield Hallam University. My background is in health services research and my specific expertise is around psycho-oncology (specifically breast cancer) and palliative care research, patient satisfaction, patient and public involvement in health research. 

With colleagues at the University of Sheffield, I am developing  a nationally recognised model of involving cancer patients and carers in research which was the first of its kind within the UK (the North Trent Cancer Network Consumer research Panel) and which has subsequently been rolled out to other cancer networks across the country.

I was an executive member of INVOLVE until 2010 and since 2012 have become an associate member. Additionally, I am a member of the Research Design Service for Yorkshire and Humber PPI Forum which has helped to shape PPI policies and practice on PPI locally and regionally.