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Prof Amelia Lake @lakenutrition.bsky.social · 7d

Before covid I was nominated and acknowledged within the Timewise Part-time Power 50*** and then contributed to Belinda Morgan's book alongside my part-time colleague Dr Helen Moore (you can also read a @fuseonline.bsky.social Blog about this).
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Part-time work can be a game changer for families and a smart strategy for organisations

Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 12d

@lakenutrition.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @scottylloyd.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @local.gov.uk @arcnenc.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social #FuseBlog #DarkKitchens #planning #environment #apps #Digital #Delivery #policy #regulation #takeaways #training

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 12d

🐇 When it comes to food delivery, the hare isn’t napping - dark kitchens & online platforms are sprinting ahead while regulation lags behind. Can the tortoise 🐢 catch up? Blog by @helenjmoore.bsky.social on planning for a healthier food environment ⬇️

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This time the hare might win: dark kitchens and the regulatory race

Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 15d

Today's Research Event #FuseRE is exploring planning for a healthier food environment with Fuse experts @teessideuni.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social and the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities.

More here 🔽
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...

Free e-learning course
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Capture from the FutureLearn platform hosting the free e-learning course: https://fuse.ac.uk/news/newonlinetraininghelpscouncilsuseplanningpowerstopromotehealthyeating.html

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Prof Amelia Lake @lakenutrition.bsky.social · 16d

Enjoying the interactive session with @nihrsphr.bsky.social #HealthyPlacesHealthyPlanet research theme in London

Brilliant to meet so many colleagues from across the school in person!

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 23d

Food choices aren’t just personal - they’re shaped by policy, ads, tech & inequality. Everyone deserves a food environment that supports health & dignity.

Read @helenjmoore.bsky.social's #fuseblog after speaking at the #RightToFoodUK Conference ⬇️

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Fuse Associate Helen Moore from Teesside University was invited to present at the Right To Food UK Conference 2025 (pictured third from the left on the panel of speakers).

Graphic from the Hungry for Change: Tackling Obesity and Food Insecurity in the North of England report by the Child of the North All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).

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Scott Lloyd @scottylloyd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Colleagues in the North East who are considering or trying to navigate the Pre-doctoral Journey: You’re Not Alone

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Navigating the Pre-doctoral Journey: You’re Not Alone - Newcastle Health Research Partnership

By Katie Dooley, Speech and Language Therapist and NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellow (2025–2026)

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Sep 3

@teessideuni.bsky.social @shelinavh.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @childrensfood.bsky.social @barbscrowther.bsky.social @foodactive.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @arcnenc.bsky.social

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Prof Amelia Lake @lakenutrition.bsky.social · Sep 3

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In 2016, we began our @fuseonline.bsky.social research into the consumption of energy drinks by children, and their damaging health effects.

Now, that research has helped influence an impending government ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 16s.

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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.

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LindsayGrahamUK @lindsaygrahamuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

Massive kudos to @lakenutrition.bsky.social who has been leading the charge on high caffeine #energydrinks for years!
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Sep 3

Government ban of high-caffeine energy drink sales to under-16s underpinned by Fuse research

This follows almost a decade of work led by @lakenutrition.bsky.social linking these drinks to risks for children’s health, sleep & education

Have your say in the consultation ⬇️
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Photo of Professor Amelia Lake, Deputy Director of Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, and Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Teesside University

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Sep 3

Government ban of high-caffeine energy drink sales to under-16s underpinned by Fuse research

This follows almost a decade of work led by @lakenutrition.bsky.social linking these drinks to risks for children’s health, sleep & education

Have your say in the consultation ⬇️
fuse.ac.uk/news/governm...

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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · Aug 7

Abstract submission is now open for the 2026 UK #PublicHealth Science conference, closing date 17th October

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UK Public Health Science Conference, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tuesday 21st April 2026

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Aug 14

Huge congratulations to Fuse Associate @emmaaudreyadams.bsky.social on receiving a prestigious @acmedsci.bsky.social Cross Sector Experience Award 🌟 Emma will work with @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social & Northumberland Council to tackle homelessness & health #inequalities ⬇️

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Photo of Fuse Associate Emma Adams, NIHR Doctoral Fellow at Newcastle University

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 25

@drkathroberts.bsky.social @omalley88.bsky.social @helenjmoore.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @childofthenorth.bsky.social @ruthboocock.bsky.social

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 25

Blog: What did you eat yesterday?🥣🥪🍝🍏🍫

Dr Kath Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition @york.ac.uk, explores the messy science of measuring what we eat ⬇️

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@lakenutrition.bsky.social @thenhsa.bsky.social @scottylloyd.bsky.social #FuseBlog

Photo by JJ Jordan: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fork-and-vegetables-10714032/

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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks to @isabellamcrae.bsky.social for the opportunity of a @bigissue.com comment piece, authored by @lakenutrition.bsky.social and other Nutrition North members - you can read about why it's harder to be healthier in the North at
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It's harder to be healthy if you live in the North of England

Professor Amelia Lake, dietitian and public health nutritionist at Teesside University, writes about health inequalities facing the North.

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Prof Amelia Lake @lakenutrition.bsky.social · Jul 22

Brilliant to see this important first report from our #NutritionNorth collaboration highlighting the stark dietary inequalities that exist.
However we do offer ideas to address these issues.

The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Northern regions have some of the poorest diets in England, putting them at risk of conditions such as obesity, hypertension and other preventable diseases, according to a new report released today backed by Hairy Biker Si King www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Northern regions have some of the poorest diets in England, putting them at risk of conditions such as obesity, hypertension and other preventable diseases, according to a new report released today backed by Hairy Biker Si King www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 22

Northern regions have some of the poorest diets in England, putting people at risk of conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and preventable diseases. New report @thenhsa.bsky.social with major input from Fuse calls for urgent action to tackle food #inequality 🔽

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Image of the NHSA Nutrition North report: ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England: Inequalities and Opportunities’

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 15

📢 The latest inFuse e-newsletter is out now! ⬇️

🧒 Child obesity & food insecurity
🏆 #FuseAwards25
💻 E-learning course on healthy food planning
🏅 Honours for health equity leaders
🌈 LGBTQ+ disadvantage & marginalisation in care
🔥 Warm Spaces & fuel poverty

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 13

"It’s not something that you just openly discuss"

ICYMI: #fuseblog in #AlcoholAwarenessWeek sharing the experiences of British South Asian carers of people who use drugs/alcohol. Fuse research with Newcastle Council & PROPS family recovery service ⬇️

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“It’s not something that you just openly discuss” - Supporting British South Asian carers affected by drug and alcohol use

Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 8

@lakenutrition.bsky.social @helenjmoore.bsky.social @omalley88.bsky.social @thenhsa.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social

Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 8

New report reveals stark North–South divide in childhood #obesity and food insecurity.

Fuse researchers from @newcastleuni.bsky.social & @teessideuni.bsky.social played a key role, contributing evidence on pregnancy, school food, and local food systems.

fuse.ac.uk/news/childre...

#ChildOfTheNorth

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 4

Fuse researchers have welcomed the NHS 10-Year Plan’s focus on prevention - including action on obesity, food environments & energy drinks - but warn that only long-term structural change will deliver a healthier, fairer system that is fit for the future. ⬇️

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Image: Fit for the Future - NHS 10 Year Plan for England.

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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today we're at the Inclusive Education Conference @uosresearch.bsky.social with Sarah Martin-Denham and our colleagues from @nihrsphr.bsky.social. Please come and visit our stand to find out more about Fuse and the research we do with children & young people.

#pullupachair #inclusive #education