Claire is currently Programme Director for the National End of Life Care Programme which supports the implementation of the National End of Life Care Strategy for England.

Her previous roles have included National Director for the NHS End of Life Care Programme supporting SHA/PCTs and other organisations to improve the quality of care for all adult patients nearing the end of life. She had a number of roles within the Cancer Services Collaborative ‘Improvement Partnership’ (CSC ‘IP’) supporting cancer networks in the implementation of service redesign for cancer services.

Claire’s background is in nursing. She trained at South Lincolnshire School of Nursing. After qualifying Claire worked predominately in cancer and palliative care.