She previously worked at the Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, before joining Pathway as a Research Associate. With a background in health psychology, Dr Hudson has studied trauma and non–pharmacological interventions for pain and anxiety management, and decision making and attitudes to research in palliative care patients. Briony is currently carrying out a qualitative research study exploring the barriers homeless people with advanced illness face when in accessing health care as they approach the end of life. Her interests include palliative care, addiction, access to health care, health promotion and patient experience.