My research interests reflect my clinical background in palliative and end of life care. Prior to commencing my post within the university, I have worked as a nurse for many years in specialist palliative care in a number of roles and settings. I am currently working as a researcher on the Namaste study which is a feasibility trial that aims to improve the quality of dying for people with advanced dementia living in care homes. I am studying part time for a PhD in Health Research and I am focusing on recruitment issues in palliative care randomised controlled trials.