The British Science Association (BSA) recognises seven Award Lecturers each year. Each Award Lecturer is carrying out pioneering research as well as committing to public engagement activities to ensure their work reaches a non-specialist audience. The Award Lectures have previously been given by high-profile scientists and science communicators such as Brian Cox, Richard Wiseman and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. I will deliver my public lecture on end of life care in care homes at the British Science Festival (BSF) taking place 11-15 September 2024 at the University of East London (UEL).