The Martin House Research Centre

www.york.ac.uk/mhrc

The purposes of this unique and highly innovative centre are:

to bring together academics from the Universities of York and Leeds, staff from Martin House Children’s Hospice, health and care professionals and researchers from the UK and beyond
to conduct high quality research on the management, care and support of children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
to focus on the priorities of children and young people with life-limiting conditions, their families and the professionals who care and work for them.
to deliver evidence and expertise relevant to policy makers, health and care professionals and families.

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This dedicated Centre will enable the building of a stronger knowledge and evidence base, developing world class research in this challenging area. This will allow us to make a real difference to children, young people and their families who need palliative care services and to the staff who care for them.

To find out more or get involved in research visit www.york.ac.uk/mhrc or contact;

Dr Lorna Fraser, Director of the Martin House Research Centre Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, University of York Email: lorna.fraser@york.ac.uk

Professor Bryony Beresford, Assistant Director of the Martin House Research Centre Professor of Social Policy, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York Email: bryony.beresford@york.ac.uk

Dr Jan Aldridge, Consultant Psychologist, Martin House Children’s Hospice Email: jan@martinhouse.org.uk

Ms Jenny Parry, Martin House Research Centre Administrator Email: Jennifer.parry@york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 321314

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