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We have access to high quality research facilities across our hospital sites and at partners’ sites

Our research takes place across facilities accessible to patients involved in studies, in addition to purely focused areas where researchers undertake their work. Many of these facilities are jointly run with Newcastle University and funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR)

Newcastle Clinical Research Facility

Supported by the NIHR, the Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (NIHR CRF) is a partnership between Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University. It carries out complex medical research in adults and children to test new treatments for the first time (known as early phase trials).

Research takes place across three main sites:

• The CRF in the Leazes Wing of the Royal Victoria Infirmary
• The Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU), a patient-friendly facility which focuses on ageing and age-related conditions such as dementia, on the Campus for Ageing and Vitality in Newcastle.
• The Dental CRF, based at Newcastle Dental Hospital. Find out more about our Dental CRF and how we work with industry and commercial companies by following this link.

The Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre

This patient-friendly unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle carries out all phases of cancer trials. It is based within the Northern Centre for Cancer Care.

The centre is supported by the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the generosity of local people and focusses on clinical research into new anti-cancer drug therapies and techniques.

Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)– ageing and long-term conditions

Funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), the Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is a partnership between Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University.

The BRC is based at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality and focusses on improving lives through testing and developing new approaches to tackling health problems associated with ageing and long-term conditions.

Research themes include: dementia, liver disease, musculoskeletal disease, neuromuscular disease, skin and oral disease.

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre: Newcastle

The Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC): Newcastle focuses on research in common, chronic conditions and contribute to improving our regional population health.

It is based at the and aims to drive research participation and extend the reach of our traditional hospital settings to engage with the broader communities and populations we aim to serve.

The centre can provide a bespoke service to Trust investigators who wish to work in partnership with the facility, and deliver a late phase portfolio of research in common chronic conditions, extending the reach of Newcastle Hospitals and building additional capability.

Patients can register their interest through the  Research+Me registry .

John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre

The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre (JWMDC) runs multidisciplinary children and adult clinics for over 2500 NHS patients per year with a range of neuromuscular diseases (those that affect the nerves that control certain muscles in your body) throughout the north of England.

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The NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (NCRF) is well-established and successful. It delivers a range of experimental medicine studies led by Principal Investigators from across the Newcastle University and the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It plays a strategic role in realising the ambition to be a leader in translational research bringing benefits to patients and society.

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About   NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility

The NCRF incorporates the Clinical Research Facility located at the Leazes Wing of the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI CRF), the Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU) and the Dental Clinical Research Facility (Dental CRF) located in the Newcastle Dental Hospital.

The clinical and operational team have a wide range of skills and experience in clinical research trials from Phase I to Phase IV, with both adults and children. They can advise and run these from costings through to clinical delivery and data management.

Researchers should contact us at the earliest stage if they are planning to initiate a clinical trial and are looking for support.

NCRF supports translational research stages T1- T2 and provides support with pilot clinical evaluation and experimental medicine , as well as clinical evaluation and regulatory approval .

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Visit the NCRF web pages or for project enquiries please contact NIHR Newcastle CRF .  

• Commercial Enterprise Team The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Commercial Enterprise Team at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals (NuTH) NHS Foundation Trust supports research active staff from within the Trust. These are staff who are looking to work with commercial partners to deliver projects.

We also work closely with the Newcastle Joint Research Office (NJRO) to input on intellectual property requirements within the wider NHS. This particularly involves projects with commercial potential.

Researchers at NuTH should approach the Commercial Enterprise Team for support when they:

• identify the need to access proprietary technology of an external supplier
• consider their project to have commercial potential.

It’s always best to consider the intellectual property position at an early stage when developing a project proposal.

The NuTH NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Enterprise Team primarily supports stages T2-T3 of the Translational Research Pathway. It provides support with clinical evaluation and regulatory approval , as well as adoption and diffusion .

Read the Commercial Services – Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust webpages or email Tony McCormack , Business Innovation Manager   or Andrea Burroughs , Associate Director Commercial Enterprise Team.

Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, brings together six Universities in the North East and North Cumbria (Durham, Cumbria, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside) in a unique collaboration to deliver world-class research to improve health and wellbeing and tackle inequalities. A founding member of the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR).

Reforms welcomed preventing new hot food takeaways from targeting children

Announced reforms to the planning system would prevent new hot food takeaways from opening where children learn and play, or where they may affect the health of local communities.

Funding to tackle inequalities in maternity care and outcomes

A Fuse expert at Newcastle University is co-leading a consortium to help tackle inequalities in maternity care and outcomes.

Health award win supported by Fuse expertise

A research project which aimed to improve access to healthy, affordable food for adults living with severe mental illness in Teesside has won a Bright Ideas in Health Award.

Fellowships awarded to boost research into health and social care

Two local authority colleagues from the North East have secured prestigious Fellowships from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to develop their research. Their work will be supported by Fuse.

PhD opportunity at Northumbria University

This study will draw on data and participants from innovative collaborative research partnerships Fuse and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria, with unique access provided by supervisor Peter van der Graaf.

Regional vacancies

Exciting new opportunities in the North East region

Why is food insecurity such a concern for people with severe mental illness?

In this episode of the Fuse podcast, host and public partner Cheryl Blake speaks with academic Ashley Blacklock and peer researcher Claire Atkins about research to tackle food insecurity and improve access to quality food in the North East.

NIHR Impact Prizes

Enter the first ever NIHR Impact Prizes and be recognised nationally for the impact of your research.

Study encouraging more Black men to get checked for prostate cancer

Fuse researchers have been working with members of the Black community to develop and run workshops to raise awareness of prostate cancer risks, encourage men to get help early and discover the barriers to seeking help.

Unaffordable food putting mums-to-be at risk

Pregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and mental health problems.

Vast inequalities faced by women in the North of England exposed in report

Women in the North of England live shorter lives, work more hours for less pay, are more likely to be an unpaid carer, and more likely to live in poverty than in other regions of England, says a new report co-authored by Fuse researchers.

NHIP PPIE Training Sessions

These sessions will offer participants the opportunity to learn how to do PPIE and participation activities effectively within research. There is no requirement to have any previous experience within PPIE.

Jenny’s Pasta aims to tackle food insecurity

Ready meal created by people living with severe mental illness aims to tackle food insecurity in Middlesbrough

Excluded children at the heart of giant patchwork blanket

On average, 2,999 children were suspended or permanently excluded from school each school day in England in the 2021/22 academic year.

Cornell hosts international Fuse conference with focus on community engagement

Nearly 100 people involved in public health from around the world made their way to Cornell University for the sixth Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health - the first to be held in the United States.

Understanding the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth

To coincide with Pride Month in the UK, this episode of the podcast sees host and public partner Kamil Sterniczuk interview Fuse researcher Liam Spencer about his work on the topic of mental health of LGBTQ+ young people.

Do dietary and activity strategies help prevent obesity in children?

The highly cited Cochrane review ‘Interventions for preventing obesity in children’ has undergone a major update by researchers at Fuse from Durham University.

Fuse joins pledge to put public involvement at the heart of our work

Fuse and a host of health and social care organisations across the UK have come together in a bid to improve public involvement in research.

Reflecting on 10 years with Fuse: collaborations, risks, joys and friendships

In a special episode of the Fuse podcast, our host and public partner Victoria Bartle speaks with former Fuse Director Ashley Adamson, Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Newcastle University.

Centre's co-located services improve healthcare access for homeless in Newcastle

New Fuse research highlights the positive impact that one community Centre has had in co-locating health services in one place to support people experiencing homelessness in Newcastle.

UK Public Health Science 2024

Abstract call - now open

Physical activity insecurity is stopping youngsters from getting active

New Fuse research suggests that feelings of discomfort and unsafety are preventing some young people from being physically active - and more work is needed to create environments where they feel confident enough to exercise and play sport.

Meet new Fuse Manager Agata Robertson

We are marking International Women's Day by welcoming new Fuse Manager Agata Robertson and saying thank you and farewell to Laura Ritson, who helped to establish Fuse in 2008 and has been integral to the Centre's success.

Energy drinks ban would be welcomed by campaigners

Restrictions on the sale of energy drinks to under 16s would be welcomed by a Fuse academic who has long warned about the dangerous impact the drinks have on children.

New children’s story book published to help families affected by substance use

Fuse researchers have co-produced a freely available children’s picture book to aid conversations between trusted adults and children who experience parental alcohol or drug use.

Connecting services and communities to support people experiencing homelessness

Fuse researchers working to transform the infrastructure of support available for people experiencing homelessness have been awarded £1.4m from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Society for Social Medicine 2024 - call for abstracts now open

The Society’s next Annual Scientific Meeting is organised by the University of Glasgow, and will take place from Wednesday 4 September until Friday 6 September 2024 at the University of Strathclyde.

Energy drinks associated with increased risk of mental health issues in children

Evidence shows wider range of risks associated with energy drinks in children. Experts ask how much more evidence is needed before government action?

Research shines a light on the impact of moving patients during the pandemic

As the public inquiry into the UK’s response to Covid-19 continues, new research led by Fuse Associates shines a light on the impact of moving patients from hospitals to care homes in England during the pandemic.

Co-locating mental health services in the community reduces health inequalities

New Fuse research suggests co-locating mental health services in community settings can significantly improve mental health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Fuse welcomes new Director

Fuse is delighted to announce that Professor Sheena Ramsay has been appointed as the new Director of the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

Christmas message and farewell from Ashley

Professor Ashley Adamson bids a fond farewell as she steps down as Fuse Director after 10 years leading the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

Submit your proposal for the 6th Fuse International Conference in the USA

We are now accepting session proposals for the 2024 Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health, on the theme of "The Promise of Engaging the Public in Public Health".

PhD Studentships - University of Cambridge

MRC Epidemiology Unit announces the availability of PhD student places

SAVE THE DATE - 6th Fuse International Conference

We are delighted to announce that the 6th Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health will be hosted by Cornell University’s Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research in upstate New York, USA.

Graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption

Cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption, according to new research led by an academic from Fuse.

Fuse led Behaviour Change Masterclass

Behaviour change has become one of the most prominent topics of discussion within academic and lay circles in recent times.

Research into food insecurity and severe mental illness

Over 50% of people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) in the north of England live with food insecurity, new research co-hosted by Fuse has found.

North East welcomes more than 300 health research experts to global conference

Experts in public health and social medicine will gather in Newcastle on Wednesday 6 September for a three-day international conference which will cover some of the most pressing issues facing global population health.

Research will inform support services for women experiencing homelessness

Complex stories of homelessness, as told through the experiences of women in the North East of England, are the focus of a study led by Joanne McGrath, a third year Fuse PhD student based at Northumbria University.

Mental health, substance use and trauma for people experiencing homelessness

In the fourth episode of the Fuse podcast, public partner Cheryl Blake speaks with Emma Adams, NIHR Mental Health Research Fellow, about meaningfully embedding people’s experiences within health research.

NIHR SPHR Fellowships in public health research

The NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) is funding up to 10 pre-doctoral and post-doctoral launching fellowships as part of its initiative to build capacity in public health research.

Fuse Director to lead £22 million NIHR Public Health Specialist Centre

Ashley Adamson is to lead a new Research Support Service (RSS) Public Health Specialist Centre, that will work with local authorities and other organisations to support public health research nationwide.

Life-saving scheme to improve cancer screening among Muslim women

A scheme co-led by Fuse researchers to encourage Muslim women in North East England to take up cancer screening invitations is to receive £337,485 from Cancer Research UK.

Parkinson's Disease Survey - Your Views

Surveys to collect the views of physiotherapists and individuals with Parkinson’s as well as carers and family members.

Covid inquiry evidence by health inequality expert

A world-leading expert on health inequalities will be presenting a report and evidence to the independent public inquiry into the Covid pandemic on Friday 16 June.

Registration open - Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Meeting

We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health 67th Annual Scientific Meeting.

Double award for the Fuse Podcast

Congratulations to our Fuse podcast group who won not one but TWO awards at the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) awards.

Women’s experiences of homelessness and impact on health

In the third episode of the Fuse podcast, public partner Victoria Bartle speaks to doctoral student Joanne McGrath about her research into women’s experiences of homelessness and the very real impact this can have on health.

Helping health and care staff find 'Routes to Research'

Fuse has joined forces with health and care organisations across the North East to create a new resource to make the complex research landscape more accessible and easy to understand.

Growing divide in regional health inequalities exposed

A new report co-authored by an academic from Fuse has found a worrying pattern of lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and worse health and wellbeing in the North of England.

Research project to tackle ‘silent’ liver condition

A Fuse academic is leading on work to identify how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can be better detected and managed.

Fuse Director recognised by NIHR in 2023 awards

Professor Ashley Adamson has been reappointed as a Senior Investigator by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Research into ‘sweet treat’ incentives for healthcare inpatients

Research by a Fuse team at Teesside University has shown that offering 'treat' foods as a reward to inpatients in healthcare settings could be contributing to obesity issues.

Public views of health inequalities revealed in new animation and blog

People from different walks of life have revealed what 'health inequalities' mean to them in work co-led by members of the public and Fuse researchers at Newcastle University.

Fuse to co-host Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference 2023

Fuse is proud to be co-hosting this year’s Society for Social Medicine (SSM) & Population Health 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held on campus at Newcastle University.

Four decades in Public Health with Professor Eugene Milne MBE

In the latest episode of the Fuse podcast we are delighted to welcome Eugene Milne, Honorary Emeritus Professor of Public Health and retired Director of Public Health for Newcastle upon Tyne, who was recently awarded an MBE.

Congratulations to our Fuse Award winners 2023

Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the first ever Fuse Awards at Durham University and a huge congratulations to our winners and those shortlisted.

New Year's Honour for founder of Fuse

Eugene Milne, Honorary Emeritus Professor of Public Health and recently retired Director of Public Health (DPH) for Newcastle upon Tyne, has been appointed MBE for services to Public Health and Wellbeing.

Fuse launches innovative podcast led by public partners

In the first episode, host and Fuse Public Partner Victoria Bartle speaks to doctoral student Cassey Muir about her research on social and emotional resilience in children and young people affected by parental substance use.

Fuse supports Clinical Research Network's new public health offer in the region

Fuse is delighted to be working with the NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria (CRN NENC) on a project to further develop the support that it can offer to public health research.

Fuse awards 2023

We are delighted to invite nominations for the Fuse Awards, our annual celebration of the outstanding contribution Fuse members make to the continued success of the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

Fuse lead named new Trustee Chair of Association for the Study of Obesity

Congratulations to Fuse research lead Dr Nicola Heslehurst who has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for the UK Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO).

PHIRST for golden opportunities to create public health evidence

Fuse is leading one of six UK public health research teams that are supporting local government to rapidly evaluate initiatives that aim to improve health in their communities - part of a £15m NIHR scheme that can be accessed now.

COVID-19 related deaths higher in deprived areas globally

Fuse researchers from the NIHR School for Public Health Research have found that COVID-19 related deaths across the world were higher in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage, in a new international review in the Lancet Public Health.

New scheme will build on Fuse work to embed research culture in local government

Fuse is delighted to be collaborating with local authority partners in the North East who have been awarded £5m to fund the development of research capabilities over the next five years, to help tackle health inequalities.

"Our ultimate goal is to save the lives of black men"

Fuse researchers at the University of Sunderland are drawing on Black History Month to raise awareness of their study in partnership with black men that highlights the risk of prostate cancer and encourages early diagnosis.

Differences in pregnancy outcomes 'unfair'

Experts at Fuse and Public Health Wales have highlighted unfair differences in pregnancy outcomes and the critical role that maternity services can play in identifying and adapting approaches for those parents in higher risk groups.

Exploring the public health impact of COVID-19 on the food takeaway landscape

Relaxed measures which made it easier for businesses to trade as takeaways during the COVID-19 pandemic did provide vital support, but also led to issues around food hygiene and waste, new research has found.

Research shows the impact of Council's blanket ban on new takeaways

Gateshead Council has taken a blanket ban approach to new applications for fast food takeaways, to improve health and tackle childhood obesity.

Part-time work can be a game changer for families and organisations

Two Fuse academics at Teesside University have shared their personal experience of working part-time while forging a successful academic career in a new book.

Mental health in North England disproportionately affected during the pandemic

A new report shows that a parallel pandemic of mental ill health has hit the North of England with a £2bn cost to the country at the same time as the COVID-19 pandemic.

New study to tackle barriers to early cancer diagnosis

Researchers are working with members of the Black community to develop and run workshops to raise awareness of prostate cancer risk and encourage men to get help early.

Fuse funds film to share impact of Book giving expert advice to help poorly kids

Fuse is delighted to have awarded funding to help disseminate research looking at people's experiences of using ‘The Little Orange Book’ (LOB) which provides expert advice on helping babies and young children when they are poorly.

How do socioeconomic inequalities affect health in pregnancy?

Discover how a Fuse collaboration between Newcastle University and Public Health Wales has helped to determine how socioeconomic inequalities affect health in pregnancy.

Tobacco is killing us and our planet

Smoking kills. But on World No Tobacco Day 2022 (May 31) North East campaigners are warning that tobacco and tobacco companies are killing the planet and harming the beaches and environment in the region.

Planning for a healthier future?

A new book by a Fuse expert at Newcastle University looks at how where we live influences our health – for better and for worse.

Register now for the 5th Fuse International Conference

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of our discounted rates for the Conference themed “Learning from Setbacks and Successes”.

Placing clinical psychologists in GP practices to support mental health

A project supported by Fuse will see clinical psychologists employed within general practices serving disadvantaged communities in North East England, in order to improve care.

Understanding food insecurity in adults with severe mental illness

Fuse is collaborating on a new study, which is the first of its kind in the UK, to learn more about adults living with food insecurity and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) in Northern England.

Public health experts call for action on junk food advert loophole

Research into the way junk food is advertised on bus shelters has revealed a major loophole, which Fuse public health experts say needs tightening.

Fuse academic appointed new NIHR Senior Investigator

Professor Clare Bambra has been named among the most prominent and prestigious researchers funded by the National Institute for Health Research.

Fuse programme lead awarded Professorship

Congratulations to Fuse research lead Sheena Ramsay who has been awarded a Personal Chair at Newcastle University as a Professor in Public Health & Epidemiology.

Junk food ad restrictions linked to reducing high fat, salt & sugar purchases

A ban on outdoor advertising of junk food shown to have success in London could also be used to tackle diet-related-diseases in the North East.

Comment: Science, and the art of communication

In the latest Fuse blog post Louis Goffe, Research Associate, NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural Science, explores vaccine misinformation, the infodemic, involving the public and advocacy.

Public health experts urge government to put health at centre of levelling up

Researchers have published practical guidance on how to reduce health inequalities to put health needs at the heart of the Government’s levelling up agenda.

Report paints a stark picture of inequality for children in the North

A major new report out today paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.

New film explores the impacts of COVID-19 on young people

Young people from North East England have co-created a new film exploring their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do you have a local government initiative in need of research and evaluation?

The NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) Programme is accepting expressions of interest from Local Authorities that have initiatives in need of research and evaluation.

Study to understand hesitance in accepting vaccine

New research that aimed to understand why people were reluctant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine has found that more people would get vaccinated if they thought the virus posed a significant risk to them.

Fellowship to boost research into health impact of ads

One of Middlesbrough’s leading health experts has secured funding with the support of Fuse to develop his research on the impact of advertising on public wellbeing.

Comment: COVID smell loss can have profound effects on your life

Writing for The Conversation, Fuse Associates Dr Duika Burges Watson and Professor Vincent Deary discuss how COVID smell loss can have profound effects on life, from weight change to intimacy barriers.

Fuse named in £25 million funded School for Public Health Research refresh

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has today announced that Fuse will be a member of a prestigious collaboration bringing together England’s leading public health research expertise.

Cuts to Sure Start spending linked to increased childhood obesity

Spending cuts to Sure Start Children’s Centres taking place since 2010 are associated with increased prevalence of obesity at school reception, Fuse co-authored research has found.

The Sound of Sirens

In his third Fuse blog post about the pandemic, John Mooney, Consultant in Public Health at NHS Grampian, calls for a cautious approach on the easing of restrictions.

Find the gap: where is the healthy, enjoyable human body in policy?

Could a focus on fun, exploration and creativity in local strategy make for a greener and more active environment?

(Re)taking liberties: Reclaiming positive freedom as a public health argument

In the latest Fuse blog post Jack Nicholls, Lecturer in Social Work at Northumbria University explores philosophy, lockdown and liberty ahead of so called 'Freedom Day' in England.

Historic reforms needed to build a better food system to improve national health

The National Food Strategy today called on the Government to commit to a historic package of reforms to build a better food system for a healthier nation.

Intersectionality: buzzword or key to tackling health inequalities?

Intersectionality arguably holds great potential to understand and tackle health inequalities. But what do researchers and those working in policy and practice in this area actually think about the approach?

When, what and how to engage and disseminate research evidence during a pandemic

In this blog, we share lessons from working with local authorities on the development of action learning sets (bringing people together to reflect on research evidence) when they are faced with the many challenges of COVID-19.

Knowledge hub capturing the consequences of COVID-19 marks first anniversary

One year on, C-WorKS remains an established and constant source of information to find answers and support.

North East campaigners call for minimum unit price for alcohol in England

Following a record year in 2020 for alcohol deaths, campaigners are calling on the Government to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol in England, as a new study shows that the policy is having a lasting impact.

Minimum Unit Price of 50p on alcohol has positive lasting impact

A new study has shown that a ‘50p per unit’ policy on alcohol prices in Scotland is having a lasting impact on reducing consumption in some of the heaviest-drinking households.

Virtual symposium on planning and obesity

Fuse researchers joined Public Health England (PHE) in an event to support efforts to tackle obesity through the planning system.

Public Health Intelligence Analyst (Apprentice): North East and Yorkshire

As a Public Health Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering an effective Health Intelligence service supporting public health delivery in a specific area of England.

UK Public Health Science conference 2021: Call for Abstracts

Abstract submissions are invited for Public Health Science: A National Conference Dedicated to New Research in UK Public Health, to be held as a virtual conference on November 26, 2021.

Assessing the impact of Universal Credit on mental health and wellbeing

Academics from Fuse are part of UK-wide team that will be the first to comprehensively evaluate the impacts and costs of Universal Credit on mental health and health inequalities.

Teenagers’ diaries describe how they are dealing with COVID-19

Young people have shared personal diaries of their experiences around COVID-19, as part of an in-depth study to assess the wider social impacts of the virus on children and young people from North East England.

NIHR SPHR Summer Internships in Public Health Research 2021

Fuse is offering six exciting opportunities through this year's NIHR School for Public health Research (SPHR) summer internship scheme.

How Universal Credit research inspired theatre production 'Credit'

New film looks behind the scenes of 'Credit', a play based on stories and experiences of people living on Universal Credit which builds on research commissioned by Gateshead Council in partnership with Fuse.

NIHR School for Public Health Research - Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

Registration now open for the NIHR SPHR seventh Annual Scientific Meeting

NIHR ARC North East and North Cumbria - Open Funding Competition 2021

NIHR NENC ARC announce the launch of their Open Funding Competition for 2021.

Placement, parcels and a pandemic: five weeks embedded in a public health team

In today's Fuse blog Maisie Rowland, Research Assistant from Newcastle University, shares her experience as an embedded researcher at Newcastle City Council, working with food banks and the impact of Covid-19.

Is targeting lifestyle behaviour the right approach to preventing child obesity?

An analysis of interventions for preventing obesity in children has revealed a strong bias towards interventions that aim to change individual "lifestyle" behaviours.

Bringing the voice of lived experience & community learning into research

In today's Fuse blog Angela Broadbridge shares the learning from her time at Fulfilling Lives Newcastle Gateshead building collaborative relationships with Fuse to bring the voice of lived experience and community learning into research.

Expanding welfare benefits improves mental health

Austerity-style reductions to welfare benefits have detrimental effects on mental health, particularly for more vulnerable groups in society who are also most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

NIHR NENC CRN Strategic Funding Call to meet local priority health needs

NENC CRN has now launched its 'targeting health needs' bidding process

New fellowship opportunities for individuals working in local authorities

The NIHR Academy has launched a pilot pre-doctoral fellowship scheme for those working in local authorities and local authority supporting services.

Understanding high death rates of people with multiple and complex needs

Many people experiencing homelessness, drug and alcohol problems, mental ill health, and repeat offending die early because they become desensitised to death through suffering vast loss and lack of hope, new research has revealed.

Now that's what I call blogging 2020: the Covid edition

It will come as no surprise that our chart of the five most-read posts on the Fuse Open Science Blog is dominated by one topic: COVID-19. But who took the Number 1 spot?

Watch competition winner Fuse PhD student share her research in 3 minutes

Congratulations to PhD researcher Cassey Muir, who won the School for Public Health Research (SPHR) 3-Minute Thesis Competition.

NIHR Pre-doctoral and Doctoral fellowships in 2021

Notifications are now on the NIHR website of their intention to offer pre-doctoral and doctoral fellowships in 2021 to individuals based within local authorities and LA commissioned services.

North's health and economy hit hardest by COVID-19

The North has been hit harder than the rest of the country during COVID-19 and this has increased inequality in England, a new report co-authored by a Fuse academic has revealed.

Funding boost to tackle England’s North-South health divide

Fuse Senior Investigator Professor Clare Bambra has been awarded just over £900,000 to investigate regional health inequalities in North and South England.

Call for financial support during wait for first Universal Credit payment

Evidence given by a Fuse academic has been cited in a report calling on the Government to provide financial support to people waiting for their first Universal Credit payment.

Green Infrastructure for Community Wellbeing

Are you interested in the development and maintenance of natural environments and their contribution to urban health, focussed on Newcastle and Gateshead?

New national scheme to provide rapid research evidence to Local Authorities

A UK wide collaboration, led by Fuse, has been awarded prestigious funding to pilot a new national scheme that will enable Local Authorities to rapidly evaluate work aiming to improve health and tackle inequalities in their areas.

Play based on research into the impact of the benefits system

A new play based on ground-breaking research into Universal Credit aims to help people understand the impact of the latest and biggest change to the benefits system.

Frustration at lack of action on energy drink sales to children

Following the launch of the Government’s strategy for obesity today, Fuse and the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have expressed frustration at the lack of action on energy drink sales to children.

Green and inclusive growth strategies can support our recovery from Covid-19

Fuse senior investigator Professor Clare Bambra has emphasised the importance of pursuing green, inclusive growth strategies and avoiding austerity measures, to stop deepening the country’s already significant health inequalities.

Academic gives evidence about Universal Credit before Commons Select Committee

A Fuse academic has addressed a House of Commons Select Committee on the impact of Universal Credit and the problems that claimants experience during the wait for a first payment.

New knowledge hub launched to capture the consequences of COVID-19

C-WorKS is an exciting new hub to support the collation and sharing of knowledge and intelligence across the North East and Yorkshire about the impacts of COVID-19, and the response to this, on non-COVID related disease and death.

Improving the health and wellbeing of disabled people in times of crisis

Members of the Fuse Health Inequalities research programme from Durham University are working with two disability charities to create physical activity resources to improve disabled people’s health and wellbeing.

Wellbeing of Healthcare and Hospital Workers During and After the CV-19 Pandemic

Study recruitment call for all staff working in a UK hospital

Loss of smell and taste added to COVID-19 symptoms

Loss of smell and taste has officially been recognised in the UK as a symptom of COVID-19, putting us in line with Europe, America and the World Health Organisation.

Fuse International Conference postponed to 2021

It is with huge disappointment that we have to announce the postponement of the 5th Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health.

Food insecurity in your area during the COVID-19 crisis - questionnaire

The Food Foundation is working at national level to help ensure that food insecurity is tackled during the COVID-19 crisis.

ENUF conference - late call for abstracts

Late breaking call for abstracts: Food insecurity since the COVID-19 crisis in the UK

Fuse experts join global study into COVID-19 loss of smell

People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global research group investigates the symptom as a marker of COVID-19.

Invitation to tender for Evidence Review into homelessness in Newcastle

To conduct elements of an Evidence Review into homelessness in Newcastle

SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and alcohol consumption

The aim of this pan-European survey is to link alcohol intake to experiences regarding the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Physical Activity Behaviour during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on physical activity behaviour of people in the North East England.

Tackling alcohol misuse leads to President’s prize

Fuse Associate John Mooney has been awarded a prestigious President’s Medal by The Faculty of Public Health (FPH), an organisation of up to 4,000 public health professionals across the UK and around the world.

Registration open for the Fuse International Conference 2020

Fourth keynote speaker confirmed and programme announced for the 5th Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health.

New NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) Programme Director appointed

Professor Brian Ferguson has been appointed as the new NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) Programme Director.

UKRI open call for research and innovation ideas to address COVID-19

Proposals are invited for short term projects addressing and mitigating the health, social, economic and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 Outbreak Parliamentary Expert Database

We are encouraging academics with relevant research expertise to sign up to a COVID-19 Outbreak Expert Database.

Former health adviser to the London Mayor confirmed to speak at Fuse conference

National consultant Helen Walters will share her experience, insights and work to bring together public health practice and research in a keynote for the Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health.

Fuse professor highlighted in national power list

A Fuse academic whose research and campaigns are driven by a desire to improve the health of the public has been included in a prestigious national power list.

New guidance on using planning powers to promote healthy active environments

Fuse research has been used to inform new national guidance supporting local authorities to use planning powers to improve health and reduce inequalities in their communities.

NIHR ARC NENC Open Funding Competition 2020

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East & North Cumbria is pleased to invite original and high quality research proposals focused upon regional health and care priorities.

Submit your abstracts for the Fuse Knowledge Exchange conference 2020

Fuse is delighted to announce that the call for abstracts is now open for the International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health.

The Big Issue names Fuse Associate as one of the UK's Top 100 Changemakers

Professor Greta Defeyter from Northumbria University has been listed as one of The Big Issue's Top 100 Changemakers for 2020 for her research work making a positive impact on society.

Baby sleep expertise leads to new bedsharing advice

Research by baby sleep experts at Durham University has led to new international guidance on bedsharing.

International research trip leads to further collaboration

Fuse welcomed an internationally-renowned professor to look at ways in which science and policy can come together to affect change.

Now that's what I call blogging 2019

In what was another great year for the Fuse blog you may not have had the opportunity to read all 40 posts, so we've picked out the Top 5 ‘bestsellers’.

Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU)

The primary aim of the Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU) is to facilitate the development of early assessment and intervention strategies targeted at age-associated degenerative conditions.

CARU staff and facilities provide a high quality, patient-friendly environment for phase II-IV clinical studies in the older patient. They employ experienced research nurses with specific training in commonly used, relevant assessment instruments.

Clinical trials related to dementia and Parkinson’s are carried out in CARU and are supported by a high quality research infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU) is led by Director, Nicola Pavese who is Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at Newcastle University, and is connected to the dementia research theme as part of the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre.

Facilities at CARU

The Clinical Ageing Research Unit is staffed by a team of experienced and well-qualified research nurses and research professionals who are trained to Good Clinical Practice standards.

They provide general support for clinical trials with:

• experienced research team including nurses, trials coordinator and data managers
• costing of research projects and account management
• research and development ethics and all other regulatory document completion
• General Clinical Facilities – consulting and assessment rooms with supporting facilities

Find out more about CARU by visiting their website.

• Our partnership
• Our strategy
• Who we work with
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Newcastle and the North East region
• Biomedical Research Building
• For collaborators
• News & Events
• Ageing, sarcopenia and multimorbidity
• Dementia, mental health and neurodegeneration
• Liver disease, multimorbidity and lifestyle
• Musculoskeletal disease and inflammation medicine
• Neuromuscular disease, rare diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction
• Skin disease, oral disease and immunogenomics
• Multiple long-term conditions
• Our training programme
• Meet our trainees
• NIHR Academy
• I want to learn about research
• Why get involved in research?
• I want to take part in research
• PPIE Resources for Researchers
• Multiverse Lab

NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre Biomedical Research Building Campus for Ageing and Vitality Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5PL United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)1912081148 Email: [email protected]

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