Both aspects of this research strand are focussed on illuminating the needs of patient groups in palliative care and rehabilitation, and using such assessments to influence and develop policy.

• Evaluation of Compass: a telephone helpline for patients with advanced disease and their families living in south east London
• Exploring social factors that influence knowledge of palliative care and related services
• Users' and carers' experiences in long term neurological conditions - a research project aimed at informing The National Service Framework (NSF) for Long Term Conditions initiative.
• Effectiveness of acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation and influencing policy

       

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