Dr Catriona Mayland

MBChB, FRCPS (Glas), MD; Churchill Fellow 2020, NIHR Advanced Fellow 2025

School of Medicine and Population Health

Senior Clinical Lecturer in Pallative Medicine

Honorary Consultant in Palliative Medicine (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

c.r.mayland@sheffield.ac.uk

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Dr Catriona Mayland
School of Medicine and Population Health
Room 225, Broomcross Building
Weston Park Hospital
Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2SJ

Profile

I am Clinical Academic with research interests in palliative and end-of-life care, bereavement support, and look to address inequities and improve inclusivity within these areas. I am currently undertaking a NIHR Advanced Fellowship focused on conducting an inclusive evaluation of care at the very end of life. This builds on the participatory methodology from the Equitable Bereavement Care for All study which I co-led.

I am the Deputy Co-Lead for the Cancer in the Community domain as part of the Cancer Research Executive.

I was originally awarded my Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2010. This focused on evaluating quality of care at the very end-of-life (last days) and led to the development and international validation of the Care Of the Dying Evaluation (CODE^TM) tool. I lead the Engaging Bereaved Relatives project group as part of the International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person.

In 2018, I obtained a Yorkshire Cancer Research CONNECTS Senior Clinical Research Fellowship. In 2020, I was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship to study the global provision of care for those with incurable head and neck cancer.

Qualifications

MBChB, University of Glasgow
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Liverpool
FRCPS (Glasgow)
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Palliative Medicine

Research interests

I have expertise in mixed methods applied healthcare research and using collaborative, inclusive approaches to capture patient and family experiences. I currently supervise PhD students in the areas of palliative and end of life care.

I am currently undertaking a NIHR Advanced Fellowship. The study, An Inclusive Evaluation of Care at the very end of life (I-Care) aims to underpin improvements in quality and equity in care for the dying (last days of life) by

robustly evaluating and understanding the current quality of care in the community within England, from the perspective of bereaved family and friends
developing and incorporating methodology to increase inclusivity within specific underserved communities

Publications

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Featured publications

Journal articles

Achinanya A, Bryant V, Payne S, Sharp L, Harrison M, Hamilton D, Kim CM, Offerman M, Patterson JM & Mayland CR (2026) Using co-design to identify healthcare priorities for patients with incurable head and neck cancer. BMC Health Services Research. View this article in WRRO
Dashti S, Sarbakhsh P, Mayland CR & Shaghaghi A (2026) Care of the dying evaluation (CODE) questionnaire: psychometric appraisal for application in Persian-speaking populations. Geriatric Nursing, 68. View this article in WRRO
Zheng X, Zhou L, Li B, Dong L, Li Y, Mayland C, Aoyama M & Miyashita M (2025) Evaluating quality of care for dying patients from the perspective of bereaved relatives: validation of the Chinese version of the international care of the dying evaluation. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. View this article in WRRO
Kite S & Mayland CR (2025) How do we benchmark the quality of specialist palliative care?. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. View this article in WRRO
Jones CM, Han Ng W, Tincknell L, McClurg DP, Adam E, Bhandari P, Campbell K, Chambers P, Ciccarelli FD, Coleman HG , Crosby TDL et al (2025) Research priorities for cancers of the oesophagus and stomach: recommendations from a UK and Ireland patient and healthcare professional partnership exercise. Gut. View this article in WRRO
Harwood RH, Thiyagarajan JA, Bhadelia A, Foebel A, Mayland C, Malhotra C, Blacker D, Sampson EL, Finkelstein EA, Sekhon H , Woo J et al (2025) Measuring and monitoring the quality of dying in the United Nations ‘Decade of healthy ageing’. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 6(7). View this article in WRRO
Zheng X, Zhao J, Mayland CR, Dong L, Cong F, Zhang X, Wen Y, Xie D & Miyashita M (2025) Translation and cultural adaptation of the Chinese version of the International ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (CODE™) tool for assessing the quality of care for dying patients from the perspective of bereaved family members. BMC Palliative Care, 24(1). View this article in WRRO
Patterson JM, Mayland CR, Bath P, Lawton M, Bryant V, Hamilton D, Hasan M, Stone T, Campbell R, Crum A & Sharp L (2025) A network approach to addressing the needs of patients with incurable head and neck cancer and their families. Health Technology Assessment. View this article in WRRO
Coyle S, Chapman E, Hughes D, Baker J, Slater R, Davison AS, Norman BP, Roberts I, Nwosu AC, Gallagher JA , Ranganath LR et al (2025) Urinary metabolite model to predict the dying process in lung cancer patients. communications medicine, 5(49). View this article in WRRO
Wakefield D, Ward T, Edge H, Mayland CR & Gardiner C (2025) Palliative and end-of-life care for patients with pleural mesothelioma: a cohort study. Palliative Medicine, 39(2), 286-297. View this article in WRRO
Selman L, Farnell DJJ, Longo M, Goss S, Torrens-Burton A, Seddon K, Mayland C, Machin L, Byrne A & Harrop EJ (2025) Factors associated with higher levels of grief and support needs among people bereaved during the pandemic: results from a national online survey. OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, 91(2), 904-931. View this article in WRRO
Mayland C, Sunderland KA, Cooper M, Taylor P, Powell PA, Zeigler L, Cox V, Gilman C, Turner N, Flemming K & Fraser LK (2022) Measuring quality of dying, death and end-of-life care for children and young people : a scoping review of available tools. Palliative Medicine, 36(8), 1186-1206. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Mitchell S, Flemming K, Tatnell L, Roberts L & MacArtney J (2022) Addressing inequitable access to hospice care. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 12(3), 302-304. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Keetharuth AD, Mukuria C & Haugen DF (2022) Validation of ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (CODETM) within an international study exploring bereaved relatives’ perceptions about quality of care in the last days of life. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 64(1), E23-E33. View this article in WRRO
Mitchell S, Harrison M, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S & Mayland C (2022) Service change and innovation in community end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative analysis of a nationwide primary care survey. Palliative Medicine, 36(1), 161-170. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Powell RA, Clarke GC, Ebenso B & Allsop MJ (2021) Bereavement care for ethnic minority communities : a systematic review of access to, models of, outcomes from, and satisfaction with, service provision. PLoS ONE, 16(6).
Mitchell S, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S & Mayland C (2021) Community end-of-life care during COVID-19 : findings of a UK primary care survey. BJGP Open, 5(4). View this article in WRRO
Haugen D, Hufthammer KO, Gerlach C, Sigurdardottir K, Hansen MIT, Ting G, Tripodoro VA, Goldraij G, Yanneo EG, Leppert W , Wolszczak K et al (2021) Good quality care for patients with cancer dying in hospitals, but information needs not met : bereaved relatives’ survey within seven countries. The Oncologist, 26(7), e1273-e1284.
Mayland C, Hughes R, Lane S, McGlinchey T, Donnellan W, Bennett K, Hanna J, Rapa E, Dalton L & Mason SR (2021) Are public health measures and individualised care compatible in the face of a pandemic? A national observational study of bereaved relatives’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative Medicine, 35(8), 1480-1491. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Gola A, Mason S, Hubbert C, Macareavy D & Jack BA (2021) A qualitative study exploring patient, family carer and healthcare professionals’ direct experiences and barriers to providing and integrating palliative care for advanced head and neck cancer. Journal of Palliative Care, 36(2), 121-129. View this article in WRRO
Hanna JR, Rapa E, Dalton L, Hughes R, McGlinchey T, Bennett KM, Donnellan WJ, Mason SR & Mayland CR (2021) A qualitative study of bereaved relatives’ end of life experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative Medicine, 35(5), 843-851. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Ho QM, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Peddinti P, Praytush C, Mason SR, Cooper M & Dey P (2021) The palliative care needs and experiences of people with advanced head and neck cancer: a scoping review. Palliative Medicine, 35(1), 27-44. View this article in WRRO
Mayland C, Harding A, Preston N & Payne S (2020) Supporting adults bereaved through COVID-19: a rapid review of the impact of previous pandemics on grief and bereavement. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 60(2), e33-e39. View this article in WRRO
Mayland C, Ingarfield K, Rogers SN, Dey P, Thomas S, Waylen A, Leary SL, Pring M, Hurley K, Waterboer T , Pawlita M et al (2020) Disease trajectories, place and mode of death in people with head and neck cancer: findings from the ‘Head and Neck 5000’ population-based prospective clinical cohort study. Palliative Medicine, 34(5), 639-650. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Gerlach C, Sigurdardottir K, Hansen M, Leppert W, Stachowiak A, Krajewska M, Garcia-Yanneo E, Tripodoro V, Goldraij G , Weber M et al (2019) Assessing quality of care for the dying from the bereaved relatives’ perspective: using pre-testing survey methods across seven countries to develop an international outcome measure. Palliative Medicine, 33(3), 357-368. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR & Payne S (2018) Head and neck cancer: a marginalised group?. Palliative Medicine, 32(8), 1286-1287. View this article in WRRO
Black A, McGlinchey T, Gambles M, Ellershaw J & Mayland CR (2018) The 'lived experience' of palliative care patients in one acute hospital setting - a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care, 17. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Williams EMI, Addington-Hall J, Cox TF & Ellershaw JE (2014) Assessing the Quality of Care for Dying Patients From the Bereaved Relatives' Perspective: Further Validation of “Evaluating Care and Health Outcomes–for the Dying”. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 47(4), 687-696.
Mayland CR, Lees C, Germain A, Jack BA, Cox TF, Mason SR, West A & Ellershaw JE (2014) Caring for those who die at home: the use and validation of ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (CODE) with bereaved relatives. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(2), 167-174.

All publications

Journal articles

Achinanya A, Bryant V, Payne S, Sharp L, Harrison M, Hamilton D, Kim CM, Offerman M, Patterson JM & Mayland CR (2026) Using co-design to identify healthcare priorities for patients with incurable head and neck cancer. BMC Health Services Research. View this article in WRRO
Dashti S, Sarbakhsh P, Mayland CR & Shaghaghi A (2026) Care of the dying evaluation (CODE) questionnaire: psychometric appraisal for application in Persian-speaking populations. Geriatric Nursing, 68. View this article in WRRO
Jones C, Ng WH, Tincknell L, McClurg D, Adam E, Bhandari P, Campbell K, Chambers P, Ciccarelli F, Coleman H , Crosby T et al (2025) 212 Research Priorities for Cancers of the Oesophagus and Stomach: Recommendations from a United Kingdom & Ireland Patient and Healthcare Professional Partnership Exercise. British Journal of Surgery, 112(Supplement_17), znaf270.167.
Zheng X, Zhou L, Li B, Dong L, Li Y, Mayland C, Aoyama M & Miyashita M (2025) Evaluating quality of care for dying patients from the perspective of bereaved relatives: validation of the Chinese version of the international care of the dying evaluation. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. View this article in WRRO
Kite S & Mayland CR (2025) How do we benchmark the quality of specialist palliative care?. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. View this article in WRRO
Jones CM, Han Ng W, Tincknell L, McClurg DP, Adam E, Bhandari P, Campbell K, Chambers P, Ciccarelli FD, Coleman HG , Crosby TDL et al (2025) Research priorities for cancers of the oesophagus and stomach: recommendations from a UK and Ireland patient and healthcare professional partnership exercise. Gut. View this article in WRRO
Harwood RH, Thiyagarajan JA, Bhadelia A, Foebel A, Mayland C, Malhotra C, Blacker D, Sampson EL, Finkelstein EA, Sekhon H , Woo J et al (2025) Measuring and monitoring the quality of dying in the United Nations ‘Decade of healthy ageing’. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 6(7). View this article in WRRO
Varkey BPA, Ghoshal A, Salins N & Mayland CR (2025) Mapping end-of-life care in India: a scoping review to identify gaps in policy, practice, and psychosocial support. BMC Palliative Care, 24. View this article in WRRO
Robinson OC, Day F, Boland EG, Collinson M, Fallon M, Farrin A, Flemming K, Girvan S, Hartup SM, Meads D , Hurlow A et al (2025) Acceptability, fidelity and implementation of systematic integrated pain management in oncology outpatient services: a process evaluation protocol for a multicentre clustered randomised pilot trial. BMJ Open, 15(6). View this article in WRRO
Zheng X, Zhao J, Mayland CR, Dong L, Cong F, Zhang X, Wen Y, Xie D & Miyashita M (2025) Translation and cultural adaptation of the Chinese version of the International ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (CODE™) tool for assessing the quality of care for dying patients from the perspective of bereaved family members. BMC Palliative Care, 24(1). View this article in WRRO
Patterson JM, Mayland CR, Bath P, Lawton M, Bryant V, Hamilton D, Hasan M, Stone T, Campbell R, Crum A & Sharp L (2025) A network approach to addressing the needs of patients with incurable head and neck cancer and their families. Health Technology Assessment. View this article in WRRO
Coyle S, Chapman E, Hughes D, Baker J, Slater R, Davison AS, Norman BP, Roberts I, Nwosu AC, Gallagher JA , Ranganath LR et al (2025) Urinary metabolite model to predict the dying process in lung cancer patients. communications medicine, 5(49). View this article in WRRO
Wakefield D, Ward T, Edge H, Mayland CR & Gardiner C (2025) Palliative and end-of-life care for patients with pleural mesothelioma: a cohort study. Palliative Medicine, 39(2), 286-297. View this article in WRRO
Selman L, Farnell DJJ, Longo M, Goss S, Torrens-Burton A, Seddon K, Mayland C, Machin L, Byrne A & Harrop EJ (2025) Factors associated with higher levels of grief and support needs among people bereaved during the pandemic: results from a national online survey. OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, 91(2), 904-931. View this article in WRRO
Kamal L, Kano Y, Stevens A-M, Mohammed K, Pattison N, Perkins M, Popat S, Benson C, Minton O, Laverty D , Wiseman T et al (2024) Assessing the sensitivity and acceptability of the Royal Marsden Palliative Care Referral “Triggers” Tool for outpatients with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 32(11). View this article in WRRO
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, Mayland CR, Mason S, McDougall A & Ellershaw JE (2024) Non-invasive technology to assess hydration status in advanced cancer to explore relationships between fluid status and symptoms: an observational study using bioelectrical impedance analysis. BMC Palliative Care, 23(1). View this article in WRRO
Abbey E, Ali M, Cooper M, Taylor P & Mayland CR (2024) Recognising dying in motor neurone disease: a scoping review. Palliative Medicine, 38(9), 923-934. View this article in WRRO
Khonsari S, Johnston B, Patterson H & Mayland C (2024) Mechanisms of end-of-life communication contributing to optimal care at the end of life: a review of reviews. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 14(e2), e1622-e1634. View this article in WRRO
MacArtney J, Eccles A, Flemming J, Grimley C, Mayland CR, Mitchell S, van Langen-Datta S, Driscoll R, Almack K, Dale J , Tatnell L et al (2024) Pandemic narratives in stories about hospice palliative care: The impact of Covid-19 upon ideals of timely, holistic care and quality of life. SSM: Qualitative Research in Health, 5. View this article in WRRO
Ejegi-Memeh S, Sherborne V, Mayland C, Tod A & Taylor BH (2024) Mental health and wellbeing in mesothelioma: a qualitative study exploring what helps the wellbeing of those living with this illness and their informal carers. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 70. View this article in WRRO
Sherborne V, Wood E, Mayland CR, Gardiner C, Lusted C, Bibby A, Tod A, Taylor B & Ejegi-Memeh S (2024) The mental health and well-being implications of a mesothelioma diagnosis: a mixed methods study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 70. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR (2024) Chapter 15: Palliative care in head and neck cancer. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 138(S1), S83-S95. View this article in WRRO
Leach I, Mayland C, Turner N & Mitchell S (2024) Understanding patient views and experiences of the IDENTIfication of PALLiative care needs (IDENTI-Pall): a qualitative interview study. British Journal of General Practice, 74(739), e88-e95. View this article in WRRO
Hjorth NE, Hufthammer KO, Sigurdardottir K, Tripodoro VA, Goldraij G, Kvikstad A & Haugen DF (2024) Hospital care for the dying patient with cancer: does an advance care planning invitation influence bereaved relatives’ experiences? A two country survey. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 13, e1038-e1047. View this article in WRRO
Robinson O, Pini S, Flemming K, Campling N, Fallon M, Richards S, Mayland C, Boland E, Swinson D, Hurlow A , Hartup S et al (2023) Exploration of pain assessment and management processes in oncology outpatient services with healthcare professionals: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 13(12). View this article in WRRO
Chapman EA, Baker J, Aggarwal P, Hughes DM, Nwosu AC, Boyd MT, Mayland CR, Mason S, Ellershaw J, Probert CS & Coyle S (2023) GC-MS techniques investigating potential biomarkers of dying in the last weeks with lung cancer. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(2).
van Langen-Datta S, Wesson H, Fleming J, Eccles A, Grimley C, Dale J, Almack K, Mayland C, Mitchell S, Driscoll R , Tatnell L et al (2023) The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on hospices: a systematic integrated review and synthesis of recommendations for policy and practice. Health Open Research, 4. View this article in WRRO
Gerlach C, Baus M, Gianicolo E, Bayer O, Haugen DF, Weber M & Mayland C (2023) What do bereaved relatives of cancer patients dying in hospital want to tell us? Analysis of free-text comments from the International Care of the Dying Evaluation (i-CODE) survey: a mixed methods approach. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(1). View this article in WRRO
Turner N, Wahid A, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S, Mayland CR & Mitchell SJ (2023) Role and response of primary healthcare services in community end-of-life care during COVID-19: qualitative study and recommendations for primary palliative care delivery. Palliative Medicine, 37(2), 235-243. View this article in WRRO
Selman LE, Sutton E, Medeiros Mirra R, Stone T, Gilbert E, Rolston Y, Murray K, Longo M, Seddon K, Penny A , Mayland CR et al (2023) ‘Sadly I think we are sort of still quite white, middle-class really’ – Inequities in access to bereavement support: findings from a mixed methods study. Palliative Medicine, 37(4), 586-601.
Langen-Datta S, Wesson H, Flemming J, Eccles A, Grimley C, Dale J, Almack K, Mayland C, Mitchell S, Driscoll R , Tatnell L et al (2022) The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on hospices: a systematic integrated review and synthesis of recommendations for policy and practice. AMRC Open Research, 4.
Mayland C, Sunderland KA, Cooper M, Taylor P, Powell PA, Zeigler L, Cox V, Gilman C, Turner N, Flemming K & Fraser LK (2022) Measuring quality of dying, death and end-of-life care for children and young people : a scoping review of available tools. Palliative Medicine, 36(8), 1186-1206. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Mitchell S, Flemming K, Tatnell L, Roberts L & MacArtney J (2022) Addressing inequitable access to hospice care. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 12(3), 302-304. View this article in WRRO
Mitchell S, Leach I, Turner N & Mayland CR (2022) Understanding patient views and experiences of the IDENTIfication of PALLiative care needs (IDENTI-Pall) : a qualitative interview study protocol. BMJ Open, 12(6).
Khonsari S, O Neill C, Mayland CR, Gilmour F, Aitken M, Mckeown A, Russell S, Mcalees A, Gardner M & Johnston B (2022) Views of care at end of life: a secondary analysis of online feedback using care opinion. Journal of Patient Experience, 9.
Mayland CR, Keetharuth AD, Mukuria C & Haugen DF (2022) Validation of ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (CODETM) within an international study exploring bereaved relatives’ perceptions about quality of care in the last days of life. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 64(1), E23-E33. View this article in WRRO
Selman LE, Farnell DJJ, Longo M, Goss S, Seddon K, Torrens-Burton A, Mayland C, Wakefield D, Johnston B, Byrne A & Harrop E (2022) Risk factors associated with poorer experiences of end-of-life care and challenges in early bereavement : results of a national online survey of people bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative Medicine, 36(4), 717-729. View this article in WRRO
Mitchell S, Harrison M, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S & Mayland C (2022) Service change and innovation in community end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative analysis of a nationwide primary care survey. Palliative Medicine, 36(1), 161-170. View this article in WRRO
MacArtney J, Eccles A, Fleming J, Grimley C, Dale J, Almack K, Mayland C, Mitchell S, Driscoll R, Hammond R , Tatnell L et al (2021) What do we know about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on hospices? A collaborative multi-stakeholder knowledge synthesis [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]. AMRC Open Research, 3. View this article in WRRO
Goldraij G, Tripodoro VA, Aloisio M, Castro SA, Gerlach C, Mayland CR, Haugen DF & ERANet-LAC CODE Project Group (2021) One chance to get it right: improving clinical handovers for better symptom control at the end of life.. BMJ Open Quality, 10(3).
Rapa E, Hanna JR, Mayland CR, Mason S, Moltrecht B & Dalton LJ (2021) Experiences of preparing children for a death of an important adult during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study. BMJ Open, 11(8).
Mayland CR, Powell RA, Clarke GC, Ebenso B & Allsop MJ (2021) Bereavement care for ethnic minority communities : a systematic review of access to, models of, outcomes from, and satisfaction with, service provision. PLoS ONE, 16(6).
Mitchell S, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S & Mayland C (2021) Community end-of-life care during COVID-19 : findings of a UK primary care survey. BJGP Open, 5(4). View this article in WRRO
Chua MT, Kuan WS, Zheng CQ, Tiah L, Kumar R, Wong YKY, Lin J, Liang S, Mayland CR, Luming S , Ibrahim I et al (2021) Validation of “Care of the Dying Evaluation” in emergency medicine (CODEEM): pilot phase of End-of-life Management Protocol Offered Within Emergency Room (EMPOWER) study. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 10(6), 6145-6155. View this article in WRRO
Haugen D, Hufthammer KO, Gerlach C, Sigurdardottir K, Hansen MIT, Ting G, Tripodoro VA, Goldraij G, Yanneo EG, Leppert W , Wolszczak K et al (2021) Good quality care for patients with cancer dying in hospitals, but information needs not met : bereaved relatives’ survey within seven countries. The Oncologist, 26(7), e1273-e1284.
Mayland C, Hughes R, Lane S, McGlinchey T, Donnellan W, Bennett K, Hanna J, Rapa E, Dalton L & Mason SR (2021) Are public health measures and individualised care compatible in the face of a pandemic? A national observational study of bereaved relatives’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative Medicine, 35(8), 1480-1491. View this article in WRRO
Hanna J, Rapa E, Dalton L, Hughes R, Quarmby LM, McGlinchey T, Donnellan W, Bennett K, Mayland CR & Mason SR (2021) Health and social care professionals’ experiences of providing end of life care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study. Palliative Medicine, 35(7), 1249-1257. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Gola A, Mason S, Hubbert C, Macareavy D & Jack BA (2021) A qualitative study exploring patient, family carer and healthcare professionals’ direct experiences and barriers to providing and integrating palliative care for advanced head and neck cancer. Journal of Palliative Care, 36(2), 121-129. View this article in WRRO
Hanna JR, Rapa E, Dalton L, Hughes R, McGlinchey T, Bennett KM, Donnellan WJ, Mason SR & Mayland CR (2021) A qualitative study of bereaved relatives’ end of life experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative Medicine, 35(5), 843-851. View this article in WRRO
Schache A, Kerawala C, Ahmed O, Brennan PA, Cook F, Garrett M, Homer J, Hughes C, Mayland C, Mihai R , Newbold K et al (2021) British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO) standards 2020. Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 50(3), 262-273.
Mayland CR, Ho QM, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Peddinti P, Praytush C, Mason SR, Cooper M & Dey P (2021) The palliative care needs and experiences of people with advanced head and neck cancer: a scoping review. Palliative Medicine, 35(1), 27-44. View this article in WRRO
Poolman M, Makin M, Briggs J, Schofield K, Campkin N, Williams M, Sharma M, Laird BJA & Mayland CR (2020) Percutaneous cervical cordotomy for cancer-related pain : national data. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 10(4), 429-434. View this article in WRRO
Mayland C, Harding A, Preston N & Payne S (2020) Supporting adults bereaved through COVID-19: a rapid review of the impact of previous pandemics on grief and bereavement. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 60(2), e33-e39. View this article in WRRO
Hansen MIT, Haugen DF, Sigurdardottir KR, Kvikstad A, Mayland CR & Schaufel MA (2020) Factors affecting quality of end-of-life hospital care - a qualitative analysis of free text comments from the i-CODE survey in Norway. BMC Palliative Care, 19. View this article in WRRO
Abbey E, Craig C & Mayland CR (2020) General practitioners’ perceptions of compassionate communities : a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care, 19. View this article in WRRO
Mayland C, Ingarfield K, Rogers SN, Dey P, Thomas S, Waylen A, Leary SL, Pring M, Hurley K, Waterboer T , Pawlita M et al (2020) Disease trajectories, place and mode of death in people with head and neck cancer: findings from the ‘Head and Neck 5000’ population-based prospective clinical cohort study. Palliative Medicine, 34(5), 639-650. View this article in WRRO
Nwosu A, Mayland C, Mason S, Cox T, Varro A, Stanley S & Ellershaw J (2019) Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) as a method to compare body composition differences according to cancer stage and type. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 30, 59-66. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Gerlach C, Sigurdardottir K, Hansen M, Leppert W, Stachowiak A, Krajewska M, Garcia-Yanneo E, Tripodoro V, Goldraij G , Weber M et al (2019) Assessing quality of care for the dying from the bereaved relatives’ perspective: using pre-testing survey methods across seven countries to develop an international outcome measure. Palliative Medicine, 33(3), 357-368. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, McGlinchey T, Gambles M, Mulholland H & Ellershaw JE (2018) Quality assurance for care of the dying: engaging with clinical services to facilitate a regional cross-sectional survey of bereaved relatives' views. BMC Health Services Research, 18. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR & Payne S (2018) Head and neck cancer: a marginalised group?. Palliative Medicine, 32(8), 1286-1287. View this article in WRRO
Black A, McGlinchey T, Gambles M, Ellershaw J & Mayland CR (2018) The 'lived experience' of palliative care patients in one acute hospital setting - a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care, 17. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Mulholland H, Gambles M, Ellershaw J & Stewart K (2017) How well do we currently care for our dying patients in acute hospitals: the views of the bereaved relatives?. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 7(3), 316-325.
Black A, Mayland C, McGlinchey T, Gambles M & Ellershaw JE (2017) P-57 Patient experience: the real stories. Poster Presentations, A21.1-A21.
Coyle S, Scott A, Nwosu AC, Latten R, Wilson J, Mayland CR, Mason S, Probert C & Ellershaw J (2016) Collecting biological material from palliative care patients in the last weeks of life: a feasibility study. BMJ Open, 6(11).
Nwosu AC, Mayland CR, Mason S, Cox TF, Varro A & Ellershaw J (2016) The Association of Hydration Status with Physical Signs, Symptoms and Survival in Advanced Cancer—The Use of Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) Technology to Evaluate Fluid Volume in Palliative Care: An Observational Study. PLOS ONE, 11(9).
Black A, Mayland C, McGlinchey T, Gambles M & Ellershaw J (2016) A qualitative exploration of the lived experience of inpatients receiving support from the hospital specialist palliative care team (HSPCT), in one acute hospital setting. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 6(3), 387.1-387. View this article in WRRO
Nwosu A, Morris L, Mayland CR, Mason SR, Pettitt A & Ellershaw JE (2016) Longitudinal bioimpedance assessments to evaluate hydration in POEMS syndrome. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 6(3), 369-372. View this article in WRRO
Bird S, Bruen G, Mayland CR, Madden M, Gent M, Dilnot B & Raj J (2016) Using volunteers to support end-of-life care. Nursing Times, 112(14), 12-14.
Fullarton M, Pybus S, Mayland C & Rogers SN (2016) Analysis of deaths between 2007 and 2012 of patients with cancer of the head and neck on a surgical ward at a regional centre and in an independent hospice. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 54(1), 62-67.
Germain A, Mayland CR & Jack BA (2016) The potential therapeutic value for bereaved relatives participating in research: An exploratory study. Palliative and Supportive Care, 14(5), 479-487.
Kamisetty A, Magennis P, Mayland C, Jack B, Lowe D & Rogers SN (2015) Where do patients treated for oral cancer die? A 20-year cohort study 1992-2011. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 53(10), 1015-1020.
Gent MJ, Fradsham S, Whyte GM & Mayland CR (2015) What influences attitudes towards clinically assisted hydration in the care of dying patients? A review of the literature. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 5(3), 223-231.
Kamisetty A, Mayland CR, Jack B, Lowe D & Rogers SN (2014) Place and time of death in patients treated with palliative intent for oral cancer. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 52(5), 458-460.
Mayland CR, Williams EMI, Addington-Hall J, Cox TF & Ellershaw JE (2014) Assessing the Quality of Care for Dying Patients From the Bereaved Relatives' Perspective: Further Validation of “Evaluating Care and Health Outcomes–for the Dying”. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 47(4), 687-696.
Mayland CR, Lees C, Germain A, Jack BA, Cox TF, Mason SR, West A & Ellershaw JE (2014) Caring for those who die at home: the use and validation of ‘Care Of the Dying Evaluation’ (CODE) with bereaved relatives. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(2), 167-174.
Mayland C & Bayly J (2014) CLINICAL OUTCOME MEASURES WITHIN A SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICE (SPCS): DO THEY PROVIDE ADDED VALUE?. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A100.1-A100.
Mayland C, Gent M & Raj J (2014) ‘BEING WITH YOU’. EVALUATION OF A NOVEL ‘VOLUNTEER COMPANIONSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME’ FOR SUPPORTING END-OF-LIFE CARE WITHIN AN ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTING. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A80.1-A80.
Mayland C, Lees C, Germain A, Jack B, Cox T, Mason S, West A & Ellershaw J (2014) CARING FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT HOME – THE USE AND VALIDATION OF ‘CARE OF THE DYING EVALUATION’ (CODE) WITH BEREAVED RELATIVES. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A40.2-A40.
Mayland CR, Lees C, West A, Cox T, Mason SR & Ellershaw JE (2014) SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO WISH TO DIE AT HOME - BEREAVED RELATIVES' VIEWS ABOUT THE CARE AND SUPPORT RECEIVED. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(1), 108.2-108.
Lees C, Mayland C, West A & Germaine A (2014) WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF END OF LIFE CARE FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT HOME? A STUDY TO EXPLORE THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES OF BEREAVED CARERS'. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A46.2-A46.
Nwosu A, Mayland C, Varro A & Ellershaw J (2014) THE ASSESSMENT OF HYDRATION IN ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS USING BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 4(Suppl 1), A3.2-A3.
Lees C, Mayland C, West A & Germain A (2014) Quality for end-of-life care for those who died at home:views and experiences of bereaved relatives and carers.. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 4, 687-696.
Lees C, Mayland C, West A & Germaine A (2014) Quality of end-of-life care for those who die at home: views and experiences of bereaved relatives and carers. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 20(2), 63-63.
Nwosu AC, Mayland CR, Mason S, Varro A & Ellershaw JE (2013) Patients want to be involved in end-of-life care research. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 3(4), 457-457.
Mayland CR, Williams EMI, Addington-Hall J, Cox TF & Ellershaw JE (2013) Does the 'Liverpool Care Pathway' facilitate an improvement in quality of care for dying cancer patients?. British Journal of Cancer, 108(10), 1942-1948. View this article in WRRO
Nwosu AC, Mayland CR, Mason SR, Khodabukus AF, Varro A & Ellershaw JE (2013) Hydration in Advanced Cancer: Can Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Improve the Evidence Base? A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 46(3), 433-446.e6.
Nwosu AC, Bayly JL, Gaunt KE & Mayland CR (2012) Lung cancer and rehabilitation—what are the barriers? Results of a questionnaire survey and the development of regional lung cancer rehabilitation standards and guidelines. Supportive Care in Cancer, 20(12), 3247-3254.
Coackley A, Bonwick H, Chapman L, Wrigley K, Powell P & Mayland C (2012) Clinical innovation through leadership development. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2(Suppl 1), A90.1-A90.
Mayland CR, Williams EMI & Ellershaw JE (2012) Assessing quality of care for the dying: The development and initial validation of a postal self-completion questionnaire for bereaved relatives. Palliative Medicine, 26(7), 897-907.
Raijmakers NJH, Fradsham S, van Zuylen L, Mayland C, Ellershaw JE & van der Heide A (2011) Variation in attitudes towards artificial hydration at the end of life. Current Opinion in Supportive & Palliative Care, 5(3), 265-272.
Raijmakers NJH, Fradsham S, van Zuylen L, Mayland C, Ellershaw J & van der Heide A (2011) 3024 POSTER Variation in Attitudes Towards Artificial Hydration at the End of Life -a Systematic Literature Review. European Journal of Cancer, 47, S229-S229.
Mayland CR, Murphy D & Ellershaw JE (2010) Improving care in the last days and hours of life: the role of the Liverpool Care Pathway. MIMS Oncology and Palliative Care, 4(4), 10-12.
Mayland CR, Williams EMI & Ellershaw JE (2008) How well do current instruments using bereaved relatives’ views evaluate care for dying patients?. Palliative Medicine, 22(2), 133-144.
Saxby C, Ackroyd R, Callin S, Mayland C & Kite S (2007) How should we measure emesis in palliative care?. Palliative Medicine, 21(5), 369-383.
Mayland CR, Bennett MI & Allan K (2005) Vitamin C deficiency in cancer patients. Palliative Medicine, 19(1), 17-20.
Mayland CR & Mason SR (2004) Suicidal Intent in the Palliative Care Setting. Journal of Palliative Care, 20(2), 119-120.
Mayland C, Allen KR, Degg TJ & Bennet M (2004) Micronutrient concentrations in patients with malignant disease: effect of the inflammatory response. Annals of Clinical Biochemistry: International Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 41(2), 138-141.
Mayland C (2002) Book Review: Critical Moments – Death and Dying in Intensive Care. Palliative Medicine, 16(2), 172-172.
Abbey E, Sunderland K, Cooper M, Taylor P & Mayland CR () Patient perceptions of advance care planning within primary care: a systematic review of facilitators and barriers. BMC Primary Care, 26(1).
Robinson OC, Boland EG, Day F, Fallon M, Farrin A, Flemming K, Girvan S, Hartup SM, Hurlow A, Meads D , Mayland CR et al () Investigation of an integrated standardised pain assessment and management tool in addition to usual care versus usual care alone in oncology outpatient clinics for adults with pain: the CAPTURE cluster randomised pilot trial protocol. ISRCRN86926298. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 11(1).
OLIVEIRA TDM, PASSARINI JN, HAUGEN DF, MAYLAND CR & LOPES LR () Validity of scoring system for palliative care in oncology: CODETM – “Care of the dying evaluation”. Is it important in assessing the end-of-life process?. ABCD. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva (São Paulo), 38.

Book chapters

Mayland CR & Rogers SN (2021) Palliative care issues in head and neck cancers In Cherny NI, Fallon MT, Kaasa S, Portenoy RK & Currow DC (Ed.), Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine (pp. 918-926). Oxford University PressOxford
Mayland CR & Ellershaw JE (2018) Palliative care for head and neck cancer, Scott Brown S Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Volume 3 Head and Neck Surgery Plastic Surgery (pp. 361-368).
Mayland CR & Ellershaw JE (2018) PALLIATIVE CARE FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER, Scott Browns Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Eighth Edition Volume 1 3 (pp. 361-368).
Aberg JA, Abernethy AP, Abrahm JL, Adolph M, Aherne M, Allsopp K, Altisent R, Alvarez CF, Amigo P, Anderson WG , Ang SK et al (2009) CONTRIBUTORS, Palliative Medicine (pp. xi-xxxii). Elsevier
Ellershaw J, Gambles M & Mayland C (2009) Standards of Care, Palliative Medicine (pp. 978-983). Elsevier
Ellershaw JE, Gambles M & Mayland CR (2008) Care of the imminently dying - Standards of care In Walsh TD, Foley KM & Glare P (Ed.), Palliative Medicine Elsevier
Mayland CR & Ellershaw JE () The role and challenges for providing palliative care to head and neck cancer patients In Jones T & Paleri V (Ed.), Otorhinolaryngology

Book reviews

Mayland CR (2002) Critical moments - death and dying in intensive care. Palliative Medicine(16).

Conference proceedings

Mayland CR, Achinanya A, Harrison M, Bryant V, Payne S, Sharp L, Hamilton D & Patterson J (2025) 95 ‘I wouldn’t know who to contact’: understanding and improving healthcare experiences for those with incurable head and neck cancer using serial, qualitative patient interviews. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Vol. 15(Suppl 2) (pp A44-A44). Belfast, Northern Ireland, 20 March 2025 - 20 March 2025. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Achinanya A, Harrison M, Bryant V, Payne S, Sharp L, Hamilton D & Patterson J (2025) OP-2 Giving voice to those with incurable head and neck cancer (HNC): understanding and identifying priorities for improving healthcare experiences. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Vol. 15(Suppl 1) (pp A1-A1). Virtual, online, 11 February 2025 - 11 February 2025. View this article in WRRO
Mayland CR, Collinson M, Ahmedzai S, Lucas J, Gath J, Darlison L, Defonseka D, Laird B, Stanley H, Gardiner C , Danson S et al (2024) P216 Unravelling pain in malignant pleural mesothelioma: a longitudinal study. ‘The (Richard) Light Fantastic’ – Pleural disease diagnosis and outcomes (pp A236-A237)
Ejegi-Memeh S, Sherborne V, Wood E, Mayland C, Balmer K, Gardiner C, Lusted C & Tod A (2024) 67 The mental health and well-being implications of a mesothelioma diagnosis: a mixed methods study. Lung Cancer, Vol. 190 (pp 107628-107628)
Abbey E, Ali M, Cooper M, Taylor P & Mayland CR (2023) 50 Recognising dying in motor neurone disease: a scoping review. Poster Presentations (pp A27.1-A27)
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, Fradsham S, McDougall A, Mayland C, Mason S & Ellershaw J (2023) 5 Caregiver views and expectations about the use of artificial hydration in the management of dying people with advanced cancer: a questionnaire study. Poster Presentations (pp A10.2-A10)
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, McDougall A, Mayland C, Mason S & Ellershaw J (2023) 159 Non-invasive technology to assess hydration status in advanced cancer to explore relationships between fluid-status and symptoms at the end-of-life: an observational study using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Poster Presentations (pp A68.1-A68)
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, Fradsham S, McDougall A, Mayland CR, Mason S & Ellershaw JE (2023) 4 Caregiver views and expectations about the use of artificial hydration in the management of dying people with advanced cancer: a questionnaire study. The Marie Curie Research Conference 2023 (pp A1.3-A2)
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, McDougall A, Mayland C, Mason S & Ellershaw J (2023) 5 Non-invasive technology to assess hydration status in advanced cancer to explore relationships between fluid-status and symptoms at the end-of-life: an observational study using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The Marie Curie Research Conference 2023 (pp A2.1-A2)
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, Fradsham S, McDougall A, Mayland C, Mason S & Ellershaw J (2022) P-180 Caregiver views and expectations about the use of artificial hydration in the management of dying people with advanced cancer: a questionnaire study. Poster Presentations (pp A78.1-A78)
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, McDougall A, Mayland C, Mason S & Ellershaw J (2022) P-179 Non-invasive technology to assess hydration in advanced cancer to explore relationships between fluid-status and symptoms at the end-of-life: an observational study using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Poster Presentations (pp A77.2-A78)
Powell P, Cooper M, Taylor P, Taylor P, Zeigler L, Cox V, Gilman C, Turner N, Flemming K, Fraser L & Mayland C (2022) Measuring quality of dying, death and end-of-life care for children and young people: a scoping review of available tools. QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, Vol. 31 (pp S27-S27)
Ali M, Pitsillides C, Brown G, Palmer J, Dixon L & Mayland CR (2022) P-121 Managing mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: a service evaluation. Poster Presentations (pp A54.1-A54)
Selman LE, Farnell DJJ, Longo M, Goss S, Torrens-Burton A, Seddon K, Machin L, Mayland CR, Byrne A & Harrop E (2022) O-2 Levels of grief, support needs and risk factors among people bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic: Baseline results from a longitudinal UK online survey. Oral Presentations (pp A1.2-A1)
van der Ham M, Korfage I, Mori M, Van den Block L, Mayland CR, Haugen DF, Ceh HK, Loucka M, Adriana Tripodoro V, Ximena Leon M , Perez-Cruz P et al (2022) Impact of visiting restrictions for the dying during the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals' quality of life around the world (the CO-LIVE study). QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, Vol. 31 (pp S69-S69)
Harrop E, Selman L, Farnell D, Byrne A, Nelson A, Goss S, Sutton E, Seddon K, Machin L, Penny A , Roulston A et al (2021) 6 End of life and bereavement experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: Interim results from a national survey of bereaved people. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, Vol. 11(Suppl 1) (pp A3-A3). virtual event, 25 March 2021 - 26 March 2021.
Abbey E, Craig C & Mayland C (2020) 164 Compassionate communities’: a qualitative study exploring the views of general practitioners. Poster presentations (pp A66.2-A67)
Mayland CR, Doughty HC, Rogers SN, Mason SR, Gola A, Hubbert C, Macareavy D, Dey P & Jack B (2019) 13 Exploring experiences and unmet needs for people with advanced head and neck cancer: the views of patients, family carers and healthcare professionals. Oral presentations (pp A5.2-A5)

Reports

MacArtney JI, Fleming J, Eccles A, Grimley C, Wesson H, Mayland C, Mitchell S, van Langen-Datta S, Driscoll R, Almack K , Dale J et al () Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Staff Cohort Report
Fleming J, MacArtney JI, Eccles A, Grimley C, Wesson H, Mayland C, Mitchell S, van Langen-Datta S, Driscoll R, Almack K , Dale J et al () Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Senior Management Cohort and Grey Evidence Report
MacArtney JI, Fleming J, Eccles A, Grimley C, Wesson H, Mayland C, Mitchell S, van Langen-Datta S, Driscoll R, Almack K , Dale J et al () Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Patient Cohort Report
MacArtney JI, Fleming J, Eccles A, Grimley C, Wesson H, Mayland C, Mitchell S, van Langen-Datta S, Driscoll R, Almack K , Dale J et al () Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Carer Cohort Report

Other

Poolman M, Makin M, Briggs J, Scofield K, Campkin N, Williams M, Sharma ML, Laird B & Mayland CR (2020) Percutaneous cervical cordotomy for cancer-related pain: national data (response to letter by Professor S Mercadante). BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 10(4), 414-414.

Preprints

Oliveira TDM, Passarini JN, Haugen DF, Mayland CR & Lopes LR (2025) VALIDITY OF SCORING SYSTEM FOR PALLIATIVE CARE IN ONCOLOGY: CODE<sup>TM</sup> – “CARE OF THE DYING EVALUATION”. IS IT IMPORTANT IN ASSESSING END-OF-LIFE PROCESS?, FapUNIFESP (SciELO).
Kamal L, Kano Y, Stevens A-M, Mohammed K, Pattison N, Perkins M, Popat S, Benson C, Minton O, Laverty D , Wiseman T et al (2024) Assessing the sensitivity and acceptability of the Royal Marsden Palliative Care Referral “Triggers” Tool for out-patients with cancer, Springer Science and Business Media LLC.
Nwosu AC, Stanley S, Mayland CR, Mason S, McDougall A & Ellershaw JE (2023) Non-invasive technology to assess hydration status in advanced cancer to explore relationships between fluid status and symptoms: an observational study using bioelectrical impedance analysis, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Selman LE, Sutton E, Mirra RM, Stone T, Gilbert E, Roulston Y, Murray K, Longo M, Seddon K, Penny A , Mayland CR et al (2022) “Sadly I think we are sort of still quite white, middle-class really” – Inequities in access to bereavement support: Findings from a mixed methods study, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Selman LE, Farnell DJJ, Longo M, Goss S, Torrens-Burton A, Seddon K, Mayland CR, Machin L, Byrne A & Harrop EJ (2022) Factors associated with higher levels of grief and support needs among people bereaved during the pandemic: Results from a national online survey, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Mitchell S, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S & Mayland C () Community end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Initial findings of a UK primary care survey.

Grants

Current

NIHR Advanced Fellowship – An Inclusive evaluation of Care at the very end of life (I-CARE)

Starting early, talking together – improving support, education and understanding of palliative care needs in different dementias (funded by Marie Curie)

Equitable Care for All Ethnicities (ECAE): Improving data collection on ethnicity and religion within palliative care settings (funded by Marie Curie).

Cancer Pain-assessment Toolkit for Use in RoutinE oncology outpatient services: a cluster randomised feasibility trial – CAPTURE (funded by YCR)

Previous (last 5 years)

2023

Equitable Bereavement Care for All - An inclusive, qualitative study to improve
bereavement services for those from ethnically diverse communities (co-lead with Dr Sabrina Bajwah, NIHR Policy-Related Programme Grant).

2022

Understanding and identifying priorities for improving the healthcare experiences of people with incurable head and neck cancer (co-lead with Prof Joanne Patterson, NIHR Research for Patient Benefit)

2021

Palliative Partners in Head & Neck Cancer (PP-HANC) – a network approach to addressing the needs of patients & their families (co-lead with Prof Joanne Patterson, NIHR Palliative Partners in End-of-life care)

The impact and implications of COVID-19 on the relational, social, and healthcare experiences of hospice care in the West Midlands (UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)

MINNOW study – Investigating the Mental health Implications of a mesothelioma diagnosis and developing resources to Optimise Wellbeing (funded by Meso UK)

The journey from diagnosis to end-of-life care for patients with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) – a retrospective palliative care review (funded by Meso UK)

The role and response of primary healthcare services in the delivery of palliative care during COVID-19: A mixed methods investigation and co-production of a framework for primary palliative care in pandemics (funded by RCGP)

2020

Measuring, evaluating & improving the quality of care for dying people & their families (White Rose Collaborative)

Pain in malignant pleural mesothelioma: a prospective, longitudinal study (funded by Asthma and Lung UK)

Teaching interests

My teaching interests lie within the field of Palliative Care and, as well as research methods, focus on symptom control, integration of palliative care, and advance care planning.

I welcome enquiries from potential motivated PhD students interested in areas of palliative care.

Teaching activities

I contribute to the MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics course, as well as the Phase 4 Undergraduate medical course.

Cancer Biology and Therapeutics MSc

Postgraduate taught

September 2026 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

The programme provides research-led teaching in fundamental cancer biology, clinical oncology and the latest advances in modern therapeutics including immunotherapy and precision medicine. In addition, the six-month full-time research project is excellent preparation for a PhD and a career in healthcare or the pharmaceutical industry.

I am an experienced medical student SSC modules supervisor and a personal and academic tutor.

Professional activities and memberships

Steering Group Member – National Audit for Care at the End of Life (NACEL)
Advisory Group Member – Sheffield Mesothelioma Research Centre
Deputy Lead of the Sheffield Palliative Care Research Group