Personal profile
Overview
My research sits at the interface of bioethics, medical sociology and health services research and focuses on improving health-care decision-making and policy with a particular interest in combining empirical methods with ethical analysis. I have an expertise in empirical ethics, qualitative research methods and public patient involvement in research, service design and health policy.
I have published widely on a range of issues in bioethics and carried out research on pregnancy and childbirth; research ethics (clinical trials and public involvement and cross-cultural issues in consent); the organisation and funding of health care provision (priority setting); and the use of evidence in practice and policy and has a long-standing interest in the social and ethical aspects of reproductive technologies.
External positions
Member of the Executive Committee of the European Society for Human Reproduction & Embryology
1 Jul 2024 → 31 Jul 2027
Visiting Fellow, University of Hong Kong
1 Sept 2019 → 1 Sept 2022
Chair of Research Committee, Institute of Medical Ethics
1 Sept 2015 → 1 Dec 2025
Areas of expertise
- BJ Ethics
- Bioethics, social science, qualitative methods
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Digital Futures
- Healthier Futures
- Global inequalities
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Which ethical values underpin England's National Health Service reset of paediatric and maternity services following COVID-19: A rapid review
Chiumento, A., Baines, P., Redhead, C., Fovargue, S., Draper, H. & Frith, L., 8 Jun 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 6, e049214.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Neither ‘Crisis Light’ nor ‘Business as Usual’: Considering the Distinctive Ethical Issues Raised by the Contingency and Reset Phases of a Pandemic
Frith, L., Draper, H., Fovargue, S., Baines, P., Redhead, C. & Chiumento, A., 3 Aug 2021, In: American Journal of Bioethics. 21, 8, p. 34-37 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Commentary/debate › peer-review
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Journal of Medical Ethics turns 50: a mixed-methods study about the future of medical ethics
Goh, R., Bromley, R. & Frith, L., 10 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Medical Ethics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Responding Proportionately to the COVID-19 Pandemic in UK Long-Stay Inpatient Pediatric Wards
Draper, H., Redhead, C., Chiumento, A., Fovargue, S. & Frith, L., 11 Mar 2026, Proportionality: A Guiding Principle in Public Health Law, Ethics, and Policy. Biller-Andorno, N., März, J. W., Mouton-Dorey, C. & Dagron, S. (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press , p. 122-141 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A consensus statement on child and family health during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for post-pandemic recovery and re-build
Redhead, C. A. B., Silverio, S. A., Payne, E., Greenfield, M., Barnett, S. M., Chiumento, A., Holder, B., Skirrow, H., Torres, O., Power, C., Weiss, S. M., Magee, L. A., Downe, S., Frith, L. & Cameron, C., 29 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry. 4, 1520291.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Forging new families in contemporary contexts: Exploring interpersonal relationships, power and abuses of power within online sperm donation
Frith, L. (PI)
1/06/22 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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PIVOT-AL: The Parent-Infant CoVid OrganisaTional Academic Learning Collaborative – PIVOT-AL Collaborative
Frith, L. (PI) & Redhead, C. (PI)
1/06/20 → …
Project: Research
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Working with hospital-based staff wellbeing professionals to address moral distress and moral injury amongst healthcare staff
Frith, L. (PI)
1/04/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Continuing engagement with the Parent-Infant COVID Organisational Academic Learning [PIVOT-AL] Collaborative.
Frith, L. (PI) & Redhead, C. (PI)
1/10/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Other
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and donorconception: support and governance in emerging digital systems
Frith, L. (PI), Redhead, C. (Researcher), Nordqvist, P. (CoI) & Gilman, L. (Researcher)
1/03/21 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
Prizes
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Making a Difference Awards 2025 - Outstanding benefit to society through research - Highly commended
Frith, L. (Recipient), Redhead, C. (Recipient), Nordqvist, P. (Recipient) & Nelson, A. (Recipient), 8 May 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Journal of Medical Ethics (Journal)
Frith, L. (Editor in chief)
1 Jun 2025 → 31 May 2030Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Research
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United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative (External organisation)
Frith, L. (Academic expert member) & Dewhurst, E. (Academic expert member)
2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network › Research
Datasets
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Remote Work in Public Involvement and Engagement, 2020-2021
Frith, L. (Creator), UK Data Service, 21 Jul 2022
DOI: 10.5255/UKDA-SN-855761, https://datacatalogue.ukdataservice.ac.uk/studies/study/855761?type=reshare#details
Dataset
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Connected DNA: Interview Data, 2022-2023
Frith, L. (Creator), UK Data Service, 15 Nov 2025
DOI: 10.5255/UKDA-SN-858176, https://datacatalogue.ukdataservice.ac.uk/studies/study/858176?type=reshare#details
Dataset
Press/Media
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Reforming UK fertility legislation: the effects of online DNA testing
27/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Reforming UK fertility legislation: the effects of online DNA testing
27/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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ConnecteDNA – the implications of technology on donor conception anonymity
22/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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THE CONVERSATION: Eggs and sperm can now be stored for up to 55 years – here’s what that means for donors and people seeking fertility treatment
Redhead, C., Gilman, L. & Frith, L.
4/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert comment