About
Lucy Bray is a Professor in Child Health Literacy at Edge Hill University's Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine. Her work focuses on optimizing information provision for children and families during healthcare procedures, with expertise in qualitative methodologies. She has led over 140 research outputs and 18 projects since 2003, addressing topics like pediatric surgery preparation, mental health service access, and digital health interventions. Notable contributions include co-developing the Xploro app for procedural preparation and the iSUPPORT standards framework. Lucy holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Manchester and actively supervises postgraduate researchers.
Education Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Child Nursing, Liverpool John Moores University
- Master of Science in Child Nursing, University of Manchester
- Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing), University of Manchester
Research Interests: Prioritizes participatory approaches involving young people in healthcare design. Key areas include:
- Procedural preparation strategies
- Health literacy for chronic conditions
- Cross-cultural healthcare partnerships
- Simulation-based education
- Mental health service accessibility
Recent Project Highlights:
- Development of ADNAT diabetes decision-making app (2024-2025)
- Realist evaluation of cancer family support interventions (2023-2025)
- Reinvent race equality in public involvement (2023)
Grants and Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary projects with NHS Trusts, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups across the UK and internationally.
