I am registered adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold a Master of Science and a PhD in Health Economics from Queen’s University Belfast along with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Senior Fellow HEA. I am a senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences/Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME) in Bangor University.

In my academic roles, I teach on undergraduate and postgraduate courses and engage in programme and curriculum design and review. I developed the strategy for integration of health economics in to the undergraduate and post graduate health professional curriculum within the school. I am actively involved in the development and revalidation of the BN in nursing and post graduate diploma in adult nursing curriculum in line with the NMC new educational strategy. In my role I provide pastoral support to personal and research students and undertake the additional roles of deputy programme manager for PGDip in Adult nursing as well as the professional lead for Fitness To Practice (FTP) and Professional Lead for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

I supervise undergraduate and taught master’s research projects as well as PhD student projects and have externally examined PhD research projects. I am a trained Social Return on Investment (SROI) practitioner with a specific interest in Social Prescribing (SP), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and SROI research into public health policy and evidence-based practice. 

I am a peer reviewer for The Lancet Digital Health and editorial member for Nursing and Healthcare International Journal. I am a member of the Public Health Economic Research Group (PHERG), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health Economist’s Study Group (HESG) and Welsh Health Economist’s Study Group (WHESG). I am an independent member of Bangor University Senate Committee, member of the advisory board for Social Value Hub within CHEME and a steering group member for the Wales School for Social Prescribing Research (WSSPR) and Wales Social Prescribing Research Network (WSPRN) and contributed to two commissioned report on social prescribing for Welsh Government. I am an external examiner at Swansea University and Liverpool John Moore’s University for nursing and Leadership programmes.

• PhD: PhD in Health Economics
  Queen's University, Belfast, 2014
• MSc: Sustainable Rural Development
  Queen's University, Belfast, 2010

2023

• CyhoeddwydPrevention of Poor Physical and Mental Health through the Green Social Prescribing Opening Doors to the Outdoors Programme: A Social Return on Investment Analysis
  Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., 12 Meh 2023, Yn: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 12, 18 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• CyhoeddwydA Social Return on Investment Evaluation of the Pilot Social Prescribing EmotionMind Dynamic Coaching Programme to Improve Mental Wellbeing and Self-Confidence
  Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Cuthbert, A., Wheeler, H. & Edwards, R. T., 26 Awst 2022, Yn: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 17, 10658.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydMaking Well: Green social prescribing for mental health and wellbeing
  Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beherrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., Tach 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
• CyhoeddwydSROI forecasting to support the sustainability of green social prescribing
  Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beherrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., Tach 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
• CyhoeddwydValuing nature-based communities of care: A social return on investment (SROI) evaluation of The Fathom Trust 'Making Well' programme
  Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beharrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., 31 Awst 2022, Bangor: Bangor University. 59 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn

2021

• CyhoeddwydA Systematic Review to Examine the Evidence in Developing Social Prescribing Interventions That Apply a Co-Productive, Co-Designed Approach to Improve Well-Being Outcomes in a Community Setting
  Thomas, G., Lynch, M. & Spencer, L., 8 Ebrill 2021, Yn: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 8, 3896.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA systematic review examining how community development approaches in the delivery of healthcare to vulnerable individuals within society breaks down barriers for engagement leading to improved health and well-being outcomes in the UK
  Lynch, M. & Mason, E., 19 Ebrill 2021, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA systematic review exploring social media and video communication use by older adults aged 60 years and above during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on social wellbeing, social isolation and loneliness
  Lynch, M. & Huws, J., 20 Meh 2021, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA systematic review to explore the economic impact of pandemics on public health outcomes.
  Chowdhury, F., Lynch, M. & Spencer, L., 7 Meh 2021, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydDeveloping a conversation about identifying community needs to embrace wellbeing through social prescribing interventions: a qualitative study
  Spencer, L., Lynch, M. & Thomas, G., 1 Tach 2021, Yn: The Lancet. 398, Special Issue 2, t. S82
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydMeasles Outbreak Investigation Process in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): A Systematic Review of the Methods and Costs of Contact Tracing
  Mbivnjo, E. L., Lynch, M. & Huws, J., 15 Mai 2021, Yn: Journal of Public Health: From Theory to Practice. 20 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• CyhoeddwydA Scoping Review of How Income Affects Accessing Local Green Space to Engage in Outdoor Physical Activity to Improve Well-Being: Implications for Post-COVID-19
  Spencer, L., Lynch, M., Lawrence, C. & Edwards, R. T., 12 Rhag 2020, Yn: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 24, 13 t., 9313.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA Systematic Review Exploring the Economic Valuation of Accessing and Using Green and Blue Spaces to Improve Public Health
  Lynch, M., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R. T., 10 Meh 2020, Yn: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 11, 4142.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA systematic review exploring the impact of socio-cultural factors on pain management approaches in sub-Saharan Africa
  Lynch, M. & Longworth, M., 11 Awst 2020, CRD42020176518 gol. NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA systematic review to examine the evidence in developing social prescribing interventions that apply a coproductive, codesigned approach to improve wellbeing outcomes in a community setting
  Thomas, G., Lynch, M. & Spencer, L., 23 Medi 2020, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydAn evaluation study to investigate recruitment into social prescribing interventions, and to explore the skills of link workers in dealing with complex case referrals. PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020158721
  Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M. & Spencer, L., 24 Chwef 2020, CRD42020158721 gol. NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydDeveloping a theory of change for a complex programme; a systematic framework for ensuring the delivery of outcomes in a new Wellbeing Hub for the Nantlle Valley
  Lewney, C., Lynch, M., Mason, E. & Spencer, L., 25 Medi 2020, Research Registry.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSocial Return on Investment analysis of the Health Precinct community hub for chronic conditions
  Jones, C., Hartfiel, N., Brocklehurst, P., Lynch, M. & Edwards, R. T., 21 Gorff 2020, Yn: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 14, 5249.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd“Kids Get in Shape with Nature”: A Systematic Review Exploring the Impact of Green Spaces on Childhood Obesity.
  Alejandre, J. C. & Lynch, M., 2020, Yn: Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology. 66, Supplement, t. S129-S133
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

• CyhoeddwydMeasles outbreak investigation process in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review of the methods and costs of contact tracing.
  Mbivnjo, E. L., Lynch, M. & Huws, J., 26 Gorff 2019, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSocial prescribing for frequent attenders: findings from an innovative pilot intervention.
  Lynch, M. & Jones, C., 28 Tach 2019, Yn: The Lancet. 394, 2, t. S69
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

• CyhoeddwydA systematic review of economic evaluation studies of green and blue spaces in improving population health
  Lynch, M., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 14 Tach 2018.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydA systematic review of the economic and modelling techniques to value the health benefits of engaging in physical activity in green and blue spaces
  Lynch, M., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 11 Gorff 2018, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydEconomic and modelling techniques used to value the health benefits of engaging in physical activity in green and blue spaces: a systematic review
  Lynch, M., Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 22 Tach 2018, Yn: The Lancet. 392, Supplement 2, t. S55
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Crynodeb Cyfarfod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSurvey to explore understanding of the principles of aseptic technique: Qualitative content analysis with descriptive analysis of confidence and training.
  Gould, D., Chudleigh, J., Purssell, E., Hawker, C., Gaze, S., James, D., Lynch, M., Pape, N. & Drey, N., Ebrill 2018, Yn: American Journal of Infection Control. 46, 4, t. 393-396
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydWhat does good look like? Setting its outcome principles and Framework for Wales. Consultation Report.
  Wallace, C., Stone, J., Beeckman, L., Davies, E., Davies, F., Evans, R., Griffiths, M., Kenkre, J., Llewellyn, M., Lynch, M., Pontin, D., Powell, D., Roberts, G., Rees, S., Smith, S., Thomas, S., Vinnicombe, S. & Wallace, S., 3 Hyd 2018, 14 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2017

• CyhoeddwydA systematic review of economic evaluation studies on the use of green and blue spaces in improving population health: a protocol
  Spencer, L., Lynch, M. & Edwards, R., 14 Tach 2017.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydAre we missing an opportunity in Nurse Education?
  Lynch, M., 5 Meh 2017, Yn: Nursing & Healthcare International Journal. 1, 2, 2 t., 000112.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydDecision making at the end of life for people with dementia by their informal carers: a rapid scoping review.
  Barker, S., Lynch, M. & Hopkinson, J., Medi 2017, Yn: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 23, 9, t. 446-456
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

• CyhoeddwydResearch into nurse staffing levels in Wales
  Jones, A., Powell, T., Vougioukalou, S., Lynch, M. & Kelly, D., 29 Mai 2015, Welsh Government.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn

2011

• CyhoeddwydThe health benefits of improvements to the physical environment
  Lynch, M., 2011.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

• SROI for EMPOWERCARE

  01/08/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

• KESS II Phd with Community Wellness Company BUK2E039

  01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)

• KESS II MRes with Grwp Cynefin- BUK2201

  01/06/2020 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

• KESS II MRes with Conwy Council- BUK2181

  01/10/2019 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

• Time Credits as a Social Prescription: The Co-production of aConceptual Framework, Programme Evaluation and SROI

  01/01/2019 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)