Gary Witham

Dr Gary Witham is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, specializing in palliative care, substance use, and end-of-life services for marginalized communities. His work focuses on improving care models for individuals with complex needs, including those experiencing substance use disorders, homelessness, or incarceration.

• Academic roles: Senior Lecturer in Nursing, expert reviewer for Journal of Clinical Nursing and others
• Research interests: Cancer care, palliative care, health inequalities, social determinants of access to care

His research explores the intersection of health literacy, mental health, and learning disabilities in end-of-life care. He has contributed to interdisciplinary publications addressing systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups.

• Key publication: Co-editor of Substance Use, End-of-Life Care and Multiple Deprivation (Routledge, 2022/2024), analyzing care disparities for vulnerable populations
• Teaching: Supervises 4 doctoral students and contributes to criminology, sociology, and nursing curricula