May has served for over two decades in the NHS, publishing more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, sitting on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline committee, acting as Editor-in-Chief of a paediatric diabetes journal and serving as chair of the UK Association of Children’s Diabetes Clinicians.
She has also been actively involved in setting national training and policies around diabetes and has led on multiple national guidelines for the management of diabetes. In 2019, May was invited to 10 Downing Street as a thanks and commendation for her contribution to diabetes care, and was also an invited speaker to the House of Commons to talk about ending the postcode lottery for access to technology in diabetes.
May was nominated for this award by Eugene Toh, who said: “Her inspiring 10-year memoir A Journey with Brendan details the struggles she faced as both a paediatrician and a mother raising a child on the autism spectrum.”
May says: “In writing my personal story, I have included the best and most valuable of what I learned as a mother and a paediatrician. I hope that my personal journey will be a source of hope and advice for many families caring for children with autism.”
She continued: “There are times in my life when it has been a struggle to have a fine balance between a career and family responsibilities, especially with two children with special needs. I am proud that I am able to juggle a career that is so rewarding and enriching while having the support of my family who are happy and pursuing their own dreams and interests.”
In 2019, May was also appointed as an Honorary Associate Professor of the University of Liverpool.