I am a Professor of Diversity in Public Health and Director of the Institute for Health Research at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. My research is focused on the development of patient-centred care pathways to manage a range of long-term conditions such as mental health, diabetes, kidney disease, transplantation, and end-of-life care amongst diverse communities.
I have been examining the acceptability and impact of tele-health and tele-care among an ageing population, and was part of an international research consortium exploring the acceptability of robots among an ageing multi-ethnic population. I am currently part of an international team examining ageing well interventions for diverse socio-economic and ethnically diverse ageing population
I am privileged to serve as Deputy Lieutenant for Bedfordshire and support the Lord-Lieutenant in carrying out her functions as His Majesty The King’s representative in the county.
My research is focused on the development of patient-centred care pathways. I have undertaken research and consultancy on a range of issues COVID-19 & public engagement, diabetes, kidney disease, transplantation, mental health, tele-health, social prescription, cancer and end-of-life care amongst diverse communities.
I am the author of the seminal Faith Engagement & Organ Donation Action Plan[PDF] which was commissioned by NHS Blood and Transplant. The Plan was published in partnership with Faith Leaders and is the first Faith-based Action Plan commissioned by a national public sector body in the UK. The Plan is being used as a blueprint approach for Equality Delivery Systems in the UK and worldwide. I am also Director of the UK Organ Donor and Transplant Research Centre
I have received grants from organisations such as the European Commission, Department of Health, National Institute for Health Research, Kidney Research UK, Big Lottery Fund, NHS Blood & Transplant and the King's Fund.
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