Professor Wendy Baird

BSc Hons (London), PhD (London), MSc (Leicester)

School of Medicine and Population Health

NIHR Academy Associate Dean for Infrastructure and Capacity Building

Professor of Health Services Research

Wendy Baird
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w.o.baird@sheffield.ac.uk
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Barber House

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Professor Wendy Baird
School of Medicine and Population Health
Barber House
Sheffield
S10 2HQ
Profile

I am currently seconded to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, working as the Managing Director for Research and Innovation.  

As NIHR Academy Associate Dean for Infrastructure and Capacity Building, I am responsible for developing and embedding capacity and capability in all parts of NIHR Infrastructure to address the health and social care challenges of the future.

I am also the Sheffield academic lead for NIHR RSS York and Partner,  providing support to researchers, and those aspiring to be involved in research

I originally trained in Biology and Environmental Health Sciences at King’s College London undertaking laboratory and field based work in China and Kenya during Doctoral studies. Undertaking further training at Masters level in health services research during an NHS Executive Postdoctoral Fellowship, gave the opportunity to transfer laboratory and epidemiological skills to the health care setting in the UK.

I have more than 25 years’ experience working as a Health Services Researcher to improve health outcomes. With extensive experience of qualitative research, which focuses on inequalities in health and access to health services for both those with chronic disabling diseases and those who are socially excluded from care.

Research interests

Research interest focuses on inequalities in health and access to health services for both those with chronic disabling diseases and those who are socially excluded from care.

  • Health inequalities
  • Health Services Research and Technology Assessment.
  • Public and patient involvement in research
Publications

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Journal articles

  • Hobson EV, Baird WO, Partridge R, Cooper CL, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T, Wolstenholme D & Mcdermott CJ (2018) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 19(5-6), 351-361.
  • Baxter S, Clowes M, Muir D, Baird W, Broadway-Parkinson A & Bennett C (2016) . Health Expectations.
  • McDermott CJ, Bradburn MJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Cohen J, Cantrill H, Dixon S, Ackroyd R , Baudouin S et al (2016) . Health Technology Assessment, 20(45), 1-186.
  • Baxter SK, Muir D, Brereton ML, Allmark C, Barber R, Harris L, Hodges B, Khan S & Baird W (2016) . Research Involvement and Engagement, 2(13).
  • Hobson EV, Baird W, Cooper C, Mawson S, Shaw P & Mcdermott C (2016) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(5-6), 313-324.
  • McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Cooper CL, Dixon S, Baird WO, Bradburn MJ, Fitzgerald P, Maguire C, Williams T, Baudouin SV , Karat D et al (2015) . Lancet Neurology, 14(9), 883-892.
  • McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Stavroulakis T, Walters SJ, Al-Chalabi A, Chandran S, Crawley F, Dick D, Donaghy C, Eames P , Fish M et al (2015) . Lancet Neurology, 14(7), 702-709.
  • Heller S, Lawton J, Amiel S, Cooke D, Mansell P, Brennan A, Elliott J, Boote J, Emery C, Baird W , Basarir H et al (2014) . Programme Grants for Applied Research, 2(5).
  • Cooper C, O'Cathain A, Hind D, Adamson J, Lawton J & Baird W (2014) . Contemp Clin Trials, 38(2), 338-343.
  • Hill CL, Baird WO & Walters SJ (2014) . Health Qual Life Outcomes, 12, 54.
  • Birks Y, Fairhurst C, Bloor K, Campbell M, Baird W & Torgerson D (2014) . JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH & POLICY, 19(2), 102-109.
  • Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2014) . BMJ Support Palliat Care, 4(1), 57-63.
  • Blank L, Baxter S, Baird W & Reuber M (2013) . Seizure, 22(9), 698-702.
  • Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) . Palliat Med, 27(6), 516-523.
  • Hill C, Walters SJ & Baird WO (2013) Developing a disease specific quality of life measure for children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 22.
  • Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) . International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 5(11), 91-111.
  • Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) . HEALTH POLICY, 102(2-3), 105-116.
  • Roberts MV, Baird W, Kerr P & O'Reilly S (2010) . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 17(2), 89-96.
  • Boote J, Baird WO & Beecroft C (2010) . Health Policy, 95(1), 10-23.
  • Baird W, Jackson R, Ford H, Evangelou N, Busby M, Bull P & Zajicek J (2009) . J Med Ethics, 35(2), 92-96.
  • Jackson R, Baird W, Davis-Reynolds L, Smith C, Blackburn S & Allsebrook J (2008) . Health Info Libr J, 25(1), 31-37.
  • Baird WO, McGrother C, Abrams KR, Dugmore C & Jackson RJ (2007) . Br Dent J, 202(1), E4.

Conference proceedings

  • Boote JD, Baird W & Sutton A () Public involvement in the design and conduct of clinical trials: a review. Third International Conference on Science in Society. Catholic University of America, Washington DC, 5 August 2011.

Reports

  • Baxter SK, Khan S, Broadway-Parkinson A, Bestall J & Baird W ()

All publications

Journal articles

  • Peace A, White DA, Hackney G, Bradburn M, Norman P, White S, Al-Chalabi A, Baird W, Beever D, Cade J , Coates E et al (2025) . BMJ Open, 15(5).
  • Foster A, Caunt S, Schofield H, Glerum–Brooks K, Begum S, Gleeson P, Prestwich G & Baird W (2024) . Research Involvement and Engagement, 10.
  • White S, Zarotti N, Beever D, Bradburn M, Norman P, Coates E, Stavroulakis T, White D, McGeachan A, Williams I , Hackney G et al (2021) . Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34(6), 1064-1071.
  • Coates E, Amiel S, Baird W, Benaissa M, Brennan A, Campbell M, Chadwick P, Chater T, Choudhary P, Cooke D , Cooper C et al (2021) . BMJ Open, 11(1).
  • Zarotti N, Coates E, McGeachan A, Williams I, Beever D, Hackney G, Norman P, Stavroulakis T, White D, White S , Halliday V et al (2019) . British Journal of Health Psychology, 24(4), 953-969.
  • Hobson EV, Baird WO, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T & McDermott CJ (2019) . BMJ Open, 9(10).
  • Hobson E, Baird W, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T & McDermott CJ (2019) . BMJ Open, 9.
  • Hobson EV, Baird WO, Partridge R, Cooper CL, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T, Wolstenholme D & Mcdermott CJ (2018) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 19(5-6), 351-361.
  • Muir D, Vat LE, Keller M, Bell T, Jørgensen CR, Eskildsen NB, Johnsen AT, Pandya-Wood R, Blackburn S, Day R , Ingram C et al (2017) . Research Involvement and Engagement, 3(Suppl 1).
  • Baxter S, Clowes M, Muir D, Baird W, Broadway-Parkinson A & Bennett C (2016) . Health Expectations.
  • McDermott CJ, Bradburn MJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Cohen J, Cantrill H, Dixon S, Ackroyd R , Baudouin S et al (2016) . Health Technology Assessment, 20(45), 1-186.
  • Baxter SK, Muir D, Brereton ML, Allmark C, Barber R, Harris L, Hodges B, Khan S & Baird W (2016) . Research Involvement and Engagement, 2(13).
  • Hobson EV, Baird W, Cooper C, Mawson S, Shaw P & Mcdermott C (2016) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 17(5-6), 313-324.
  • Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2016) . BMJ Support Palliat Care, 6(1), 52-59.
  • McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Cooper CL, Dixon S, Baird WO, Bradburn MJ, Fitzgerald P, Maguire C, Williams T, Baudouin SV , Karat D et al (2015) . Lancet Neurology, 14(9), 883-892.
  • McDermott CJ, Shaw PJ, Stavroulakis T, Walters SJ, Al-Chalabi A, Chandran S, Crawley F, Dick D, Donaghy C, Eames P , Fish M et al (2015) . Lancet Neurology, 14(7), 702-709.
  • Boote JD, Twiddy M, Baird W, Birks Y, Clarke C & Beever D (2015) . Health Expect, 18(5), 1481-1493.
  • Heller S, Lawton J, Amiel S, Cooke D, Mansell P, Brennan A, Elliott J, Boote J, Emery C, Baird W , Basarir H et al (2014) . Programme Grants for Applied Research, 2(5).
  • Cooper C, O'Cathain A, Hind D, Adamson J, Lawton J & Baird W (2014) . Contemp Clin Trials, 38(2), 338-343.
  • Hill CL, Baird WO & Walters SJ (2014) . Health Qual Life Outcomes, 12, 54.
  • Blank L, Baird W & Reuber M (2014) . Epilepsy Behav, 34, 120-123.
  • Birks Y, Fairhurst C, Bloor K, Campbell M, Baird W & Torgerson D (2014) . JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH & POLICY, 19(2), 102-109.
  • Stavroulakis T, Baird WO, Baxter SK, Walsh T, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2014) . BMJ Support Palliat Care, 4(1), 57-63.
  • Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) . J Palliat Med, 16(12), 1602-1609.
  • White S & Baird W (2013) Disadvantaged former miners’ perspectives on smoking cessation: A qualitative study. Health Education Journal, 6(72), 755-760.
  • White S & Baird W (2013) . Health Education Journal, 72(6), 755-760.
  • Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) . Palliat Med, 27(9), 878.
  • Blank L, Baxter S, Baird W & Reuber M (2013) . Seizure, 22(9), 698-702.
  • Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) . Palliat Med, 27(6), 516-523.
  • Hill C, Walters SJ & Baird WO (2013) Developing a disease specific quality of life measure for children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 22.
  • Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2013) . Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 14(2), 105-110.
  • Boote JD, Baird W & Sutton A (2012) . Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, 1(5), 409-420.
  • McDermott CJ, Maguire C, Cooper CL, Ackroyd R, Baird WO, Baudouin S, Bentley A, Bianchi S, Bourke S, Bradburn MJ , Dixon S et al (2012) . BMC Neurol, 12, 74.
  • Baxter S, Mayor R, Baird W, Brown R, Cock H, Howlett S, House A, Messina J, Smith P & Reuber M (2012) . Epilepsy and Behavior, 23(4), 487-493.
  • Clibbens N, Walters S & Baird W (2012) . Nurse Res, 19(2), 37-44.
  • Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) . International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 5(11), 91-111.
  • Burrows J, Baxter S, Baird W, Hirst J & Goyder E (2011) . Public Health, 125(10), 704-710.
  • Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) Public involvement in the design and conduct of clinical trials: A review. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 5(11), 91-111.
  • Boote J, Baird W & Sutton A (2011) . HEALTH POLICY, 102(2-3), 105-116.
  • Baird WOC (2010) Environmental fluoride exposure in humans : effects of environmental factors, nutrition and exposure pathways in regions with different sources..
  • Roberts MV, Baird W, Kerr P & O'Reilly S (2010) . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 17(2), 89-96.
  • Boote J, Baird WO & Beecroft C (2010) . Health Policy, 95(1), 10-23.
  • Baird W, Jackson R, Ford H, Evangelou N, Busby M, Bull P & Zajicek J (2009) . J Med Ethics, 35(2), 92-96.
  • Baird WO, McGrother C, Abrams KR, Dugmore C & Jackson RJ (2008) Access to dental services for people with a physical disability: a survey of general dental practitioners in Leicestershire, UK.. Community Dent Health, 25(4), 248-252.
  • Jackson R, Baird W, Davis-Reynolds L, Smith C, Blackburn S & Allsebrook J (2008) . Health Info Libr J, 25(1), 31-37.
  • Jackson RJ, Baird WO, Worthington LS & Robinson PG (2007) . Prim Dent Care, 14(4), 129-135.
  • Jackson R, Baird W, Davis-Reynolds L, Smith C, Blackburn S & Allsebrook J (2007) . Health Info Libr J, 24(2), 95-102.
  • Baird WO, Jackson RJ, Worthington LS & Robinson PG (2007) . Br Dent J, 202(10), E24.
  • Baird WO, McGrother C, Abrams KR, Dugmore C & Jackson RJ (2007) . Br Dent J, 202(1), E4.
  • Johnson M, Baird W & Goyder E (2006) Understanding issues involved in the transfer of diabetes care to general practice: The patient perspective. Quality in Primary Care, 14(4), 247-252.
  • Baird W (2006) . British Dental Journal, 200(11), 618.
  • McGrother CW, Dugmore C, Phillips MJ, Raymond NT, Garrick P & Baird WO (1999) . British Dental Journal, 187(5), 261-264.
  • McGrother C, Dugmore C, Phillips M, Raymond N, Garrick P & Baird W (1999) . British Dental Journal, 187(5), 261-264.

Conference proceedings

  • Beever D, Quinn A, Baird O, White S, Brading L, Hackney G & McDermott C (2022) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vol. 22(suppl 2) (pp 171-171). Virtual, 7 December 2021 - 7 December 2021.
  • White S, Baird O, Beever D, Brading L, Coates E, Hackney G, Hartley H, Quinn A, Stavroulakis T, White D , Norman P et al (2021) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vol. 22(sup2) (pp 232-233). Virtual conference, 7 December 2021 - 7 December 2021.
  • Simpson R, Julious SA & Baird WO (2017) An investigation of the factors which influence children with asthma having unscheduled medical contacts around the start of the new school year in England and Wales: a mixed methods study. TRIALS, Vol. 18
  • Hill C, Baird W & Walters S (2016) . Physiotherapy, Vol. 102 (pp e10-e11)
  • Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi S, Walters S, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ & McDermott CJ (2012) The Use of Non-Invasive Ventilation for Patients with Motor Neurone Disease: Patient and Carer Perceptions of Obstacles and Outcomes. ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, Vol. 72 (pp S73-S74)
  • Boote JD, Baird W & Sutton A () Public involvement in the design and conduct of clinical trials: a review. Third International Conference on Science in Society. Catholic University of America, Washington DC, 5 August 2011.

Reports

  • Baxter SK, Khan S, Broadway-Parkinson A, Bestall J & Baird W ()
Grants
  • Co-development of a supported self-management intervention for eating, drinking and swallowing in Motor Neurone Disease. Kirsty Harrison, Speech & Language Therapist, University of East Anglia 2025-2029, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship in partnership with the MND Association. £528°­ (Supervisor)
  • NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) York and Partners. 2023-2038, DHSC. £8.8³¾ (Sheffield Academic Lead)
  • A programme to develop and evaluate a complex intervention to achieve a high calorie diet in ALS (HighCALS). 2018–2027, NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research. £2.6³¾ (Co-applicant)
  • NIHR Public Health Research and Design Advice (PHRADA). 2020-2024, DHSC. £724k (Principal Investigator)
  • Developing and trialing the DAFNEplus (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) intervention. A lifelong approach to promote effective self-management in adults with type 1 diabetes. 2015-2025, NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research. £2.4³¾&²Ô²ú²õ±è;(Co-applicant)
  • NIHR Research Design Service for Yorkshire and the Humber. 2008-2024, Department of Health and Social Care. £15.75³¾ (Principal Investigator)
  • Economic Methods of Evaluation in Health and Social Care Interventions (EEPRU). 2019- 2023, NIHR Policy Research Unit. £4.9³¾ (Co-applicant)
  • Joint initiative to increase capacity to undertake and translate early phase clinical trials. 2020-2023, University ofSheffield. £600°ì (Principal Investigator)
  • MRC Confidence in Concept Scheme. 2019-2022, MRC. Â£360°ì (Principal Investigator)
  • NIHR INVOLVE Coordinating Centre. 2016-2020, Department of Health and Social Care. £4³¾ (Co-applicant)

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Professional activities and memberships
  • Director NIHR RDS YH
  • Faculty Medicine Dentistry and Health Director for Research and Innovation  
  • Member NIHR PPI Programme Board 
  • Member NIHR Public Health Oversight Group  
  • Member NIHR D4D MIC Steering Committee 
  • Member NIHR Incubator for Methodology Steering Group  
  • Member NIHR Academy Forum 
  • Member ISCF Accelerating the Detection of Disease Advisory Board  
  • Member Northern Health Sciences Alliance Council 
  • Member YH Academic Health Sciences Network Board 
  • Member HDR UK North Oversight Board 
  • Member Review panel for evaluation and renewal of the Irish Health Research Board Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN)  
  • Member University Sheffield’s Senate; Research and Innovation Committee, and Academic Workforce Planning Strategic Oversight Group 
  • Member Doncaster Placed Based Research Partnership Group  
  • Chair NIHR Development Skills and Enhancement Award Panel 
  • Chair NIHR HTA DISC Trial Steering Committee 
  • Chair NIHR HTA SWIFT Trial Steering Committee 
  • Chair NIHR HTA SOFFT Trial Steering Committee

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