Dr Lisa Newson
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health
Email: L.M.Newson@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 904 6343
@DrLisaNewson
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Dr Newson, Prof Doc; C.Psychol; FHEA; HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
Reader in Applied Health Psychology
Associate Director For Research & Innovation, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust.
International Society of Behavioral Medicine, Organizational Liaison Chair
Dr. Newson is a Chartered Psychologist and HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health) with extensive experience in applied health psychology across academia and healthcare practice. As an innovator in her field, she has led initiatives spanning research, knowledge exchange, and real-world healthcare applications. Dr. Newson’s academic career focuses on engaged scholarship, leveraging applied research to drive change in healthcare and community settings. Her impact includes informing policy and strategy worldwide (instrumental impact), advancing health psychology and behavioural medicine (capacity-building impact), and reshaping healthcare practices by fostering collaboration and innovation (conceptual, network, and creativity impacts).
Health Psychology is a niche field, with only 680 HCPC Registered Health Psychologists in the UK (HCPC, 2023) and limited global training opportunities. Dr. Newson is at the forefront of enhancing professional skills and advocating for health psychology’s advancement worldwide. She has championed pivotal initiatives such as establishing Health Psychologist roles in healthcare, developing professional training programs, and promoting health psychology as a global profession.
In recognition of her expertise, Dr. Newson was elected Chair of the Organisational Committee for the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM) in July 2023, representing 27 countries. She leads efforts to promote networking and capacity building in behavioural medicine, such as initiating a Behavioural Medicine Community of Practice in the United Arab Emirates, bringing together academics and practitioners to share knowledge. As a member of ISBM’s Training & Education Committee, she supports the global promotion of behavioural medicine.
Dr. Newson’s work bridges public health and the management of long-term conditions. Her previous NHS experience as a clinical practitioner, public health commissioner, and applied researcher enables her to bridge the ‘knowledge-language gap’ between academia and healthcare. This expertise led to her appointment as the Health Psychologist representative on the National Practice Board of The British Psychological Society in July 2023. Internationally, Dr. Newson collaborates with partners in Australia, Singapore, Morocco, and Brazil to ensure research benefits service users and translates into real-world healthcare and community practice.
Between 2015 and 2025, Dr. Newson served as Programme Leader for the MSc Health Psychology and Co-Programme Director of the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Both programs are accredited by the British Psychological Society, with the Professional Doctorate recognised for HCPC registration. She is a BPS RAPPS-approved supervisor, national assessor, and mentor to MSc, trainee Health Psychologists, and PhD candidates.
In January 2025, Dr. Newson began her role as Associate Director for Research & Innovation at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust. Here, she is developing a strategy to integrate physical and mental health comorbidity research while enhancing the Trust’s research capacity and ensuring research translates into practice.
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist), Health and Care Professions Council
- Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society
- Awarded Fellowship & Chartered Manager of Chartered Management Institute (2024), recognising over 10 years of leadership
excellence.
- International Society of Behavioral Medicine, Organizational Liaison Chair (Leadership board).
- British Psychological Society, National Practice Board, invited position representative Health Psychologist
- British Psychological Society, Division of Health Psychology, RAPPS supervisor and national assessor.
- Member of Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science
- Member, Diabetes UK
- Member, The Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes; European Association for the Study of Diabetes
- Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors, BPS (2014).
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2011).
- Member, The Nutrition Society (April 2017).
- Member, Behavioural Sciences & Public Health Network (2019).
- Member, UK Society for Behavioural Medicine
- Affiliate member, International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM)
- Member, Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO, UK)
- Affiliate member European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) & the World Obesity Federation (WOF)
- Division of Academics, Researchers & Teachers in Psychology, BPS
Degrees
2008, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom, Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology
2003, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom, MSc Health Psychology
2002, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Health Sciences
Academic appointments
Reader in Applied Health Psychology /Co-Programme Director Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, 2012 - present
Highlighted publications
Rashidi A, Whitehead L, Halton H, Munro L, Jones I, Newson L. 2025. The changes in health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative systematic review of the perspective of patients living with heart disease Ajidahun A. PLoS One, 20 :1-15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Evans T, Dhir P, Matu J, Radley D, Hill A, Jones A, Newson L, Freeman C, Kolokotroni KZ, Fozard T, Ells L. 2025. Behaviour change techniques in low energy and very low energy diet interventions for weight loss: a systematic review with meta-analysis Obesity Reviews, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Charnley M, Newson L, Weeks A, Abayomi J. 2024. A qualitative exploration of the experiences of pregnant women living with obesity and accessing antenatal care Kumsa FA. PloS one, 19 :e0302599 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Sides N, Rashidi A. 2024. The psychosocial beliefs, experiences and expectations of children living with obesity Health Expectations, 27 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Abayomi J. 2024. Reframing interventions for optimal child nutrition and childhood obesity: the importance of considering psychological factors Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, :1-12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sides N, Pringle A, Newson L. 2023. The lived experience of weight loss maintenance in young people Health Expectations, 27 :1-11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Evans TS, Drew KJ, McKenna J, Dhir P, Marwood J, Freeman C, Hill AJ, Newson L, Homer C, Matu J, Radley D, Ells LJ. 2023. Can the delivery of behavioural support be improved in the NHS England Low-Calorie Diet Programme? An observational study of behaviour change techniques Diabetic Medicine, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Brown JE, Dugdale S. 2023. Being the supporter: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the role of caregivers in the self-management of type 2 diabetes Psychology and Health, :1-17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Moore E, Patanwala I, Jafari A, Davies IG, Kirwan R, Newson L, Mazidi M, Lane KE. 2023. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials to evaluate plant-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patient biomarkers and paramete Nutrition Reviews, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Dataset
Madroumi R, Umeh K, Poole H, Jones A, Brown J, Dassoufi R, Elansari N, Newson L. 2025. Dataset for "Identifying the Key Components of Social Support for Patients Living with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" DOI Public Url
Rashidi A, Whitehead L, Munro L, Halton H, Jones I, Newson L. 2024. The changes in health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative systematic review of the perspective of patients living with heart disease. DOI Public Url
Newson L, Umeh F, Vaja I, Abayomi J, Patel T, Rashidi A. 2023. Diabetes Risk Perception Data DOI Public Url
Newson L, Gibson B, Ashworth E. 2023. Community by Nature: Outdoor Intervention Evaluation, 2021. [Data Collection]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Service. 10.5255/UKDA-SN-856211 DOI
Newson L, Panagaki K, Bifarin O, Ujhelyi-Gomez K. Equity Lens Podcast : Ep. 17 - Behaviour change and health equity Publisher Url
Journal article
Rashidi A, Whitehead L, Halton H, Munro L, Jones I, Newson L. 2025. The changes in health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative systematic review of the perspective of patients living with heart disease Ajidahun A. PLoS One, 20 :1-15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Evans T, Dhir P, Matu J, Radley D, Hill A, Jones A, Newson L, Freeman C, Kolokotroni KZ, Fozard T, Ells L. 2025. Behaviour change techniques in low energy and very low energy diet interventions for weight loss: a systematic review with meta-analysis Obesity Reviews, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Madroumi R, Newson LM, Umeh FK, Poole H, Jones A. 2024. Identifying the key components of social support for patients living with type 2 diabetes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of type 2 diabetes social support interventions Werfalli MM. PLoS One, 19 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Charnley M, Newson L, Weeks A, Abayomi J. 2024. A qualitative exploration of the experiences of pregnant women living with obesity and accessing antenatal care Kumsa FA. PloS one, 19 :e0302599 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Sides N, Rashidi A. 2024. The psychosocial beliefs, experiences and expectations of children living with obesity Health Expectations, 27 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Abayomi J. 2024. Reframing interventions for optimal child nutrition and childhood obesity: the importance of considering psychological factors Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, :1-12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Sides N, Rashidi A. 2024. The psychosocial beliefs, experiences and expectations of children living with obesity Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 27
Sides N, Pringle A, Newson L. 2023. The lived experience of weight loss maintenance in young people Health Expectations, 27 :1-11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sides N, Pringle A, Newson L. 2023. The lived experience of weight loss maintenance in young people Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 27
Evans TS, Drew KJ, McKenna J, Dhir P, Marwood J, Freeman C, Hill AJ, Newson L, Homer C, Matu J, Radley D, Ells LJ. 2023. Can the delivery of behavioural support be improved in the NHS England Low-Calorie Diet Programme? An observational study of behaviour change techniques Diabetic Medicine, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Brown JE, Dugdale S. 2023. Being the supporter: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the role of caregivers in the self-management of type 2 diabetes Psychology and Health, :1-17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Moore E, Patanwala I, Jafari A, Davies IG, Kirwan R, Newson L, Mazidi M, Lane KE. 2023. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials to evaluate plant-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patient biomarkers and paramete Nutrition Reviews, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Patel T, Umeh K, Poole H, Vaja I, Ramtoola S, Newson L. 2023. Health professionals interface with cultural conflict in the delivery of type 2 diabetes care Psychology & Health, 38 :230-248 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kirwan R, Newson L, McCullough D, Butler T, Davies IG, Perez De Heredia Benedicte F. 2023. Acceptability of a high-protein Mediterranean-style diet and resistance exercise protocol for cardiac rehabilitation patients: Involving service users in intervention design using a mixed-methods participatory approach Frontiers in Nutrition, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Azevedo-Martins AK, Nonato G, Newson LM, Abayomi JC. 2022. The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy: a comparison between the UK and Brazil British Journal of Midwifery, 30 :582-590 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, Parody FH. 2022. Investigating the experiences of low-carbohydrate diets for people living with Type 2 Diabetes: A thematic analysis PloS one, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Evans TS, Hawkes RE, Keyworth C, Newson LM, Radley D, Hill AJ, Matu J, Ells LJ. 2022. How is the NHS Low-Calorie Diet Programme expected to produce behavioural change to support diabetes remission: An examination of underpinning theory British Journal of Diabetes, 22 :20-29 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Abayomi J, Newson L, Karenina Azvedo Martins A, Nonato G. 2022. Nutrition education for midwives. A comparison between the UK and Brazil DOI Publisher Url
Newson L, Bould K, Aspin-Wood B, Sinclair L, Ikramullah Z, Abayomi J. 2022. The lived experiences of women exploring a healthy lifestyle, gestational weight gain and physical activity throughout pregnancy Health Expectations, 25 :1717-1729 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson LISA. 2022. Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide QMiP Bulletin, :46-50 Publisher Url Public Url
Lotto RR, Jones ID, Newson LM. 2022. An Exploration of the Experiences of South Asian Patients as they Navigate the Cardiac Rehabilitation Journey. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Rashidi A, Whitehead L, Newson L, Astin F, Gill P, Lane DA, Lip GYH, Neubeck L, Ski CF, Thompson DR, Walthall H, Jones ID. 2021. The Role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Cardiovascular and Diabetes Healthcare: A Scoping Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 :8126-8126 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Gibson B, Umeh FK, Davies IG, Newson LM. 2021. The best possible self‐intervention as a viable public health tool for the prevention of type 2 diabetes: A reflexive thematic analysis of public experience and engagement Health Expectations, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Charnley M, Newson L, Weeks A, Abayomi J. 2021. Pregnant Women Living with Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Dietary Quality and Pregnancy Outcomes Nutrients, 13 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Patel T, Umeh F, Poole H, Vaja I, Newson L. 2021. Cultural Identity Conflict Informs Engagement with Self-Management Behaviours for South Asian Patients Living with Type-2 Diabetes: A Critical Interpretative Synthesis of Qualitative Research Studies Berrigan D. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 :2641-2641 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Vaja I, Umeh FK, Abayomi JC, Patel T, Newson LM. 2021. A grounded theory of type 2 diabetes prevention and risk perception British Journal of Health Psychology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Abayomi J, Charnley M, McCann M, Newson L. 2020. Healthy eating advice during pregnancy lacks depth: the views of midwives and service users DOI Publisher Url
Abayomi J, Charnley M, Cassidy L, McCann M, Jones J, Wright M, Newson LM. 2020. A Patient and Public Involvement investigation into healthy eating and weight management advice during pregnancy. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 32 :28-34 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Owen M, Kerner C, Newson LM, Robert N, Whitney C, Maria-Christina K, Fairclough S. 2019. Investigating Adolescent Girls’ Perceptions and Experiences of School-Based Physical Activity to Inform the Girls’ Peer Activity (G-PACT) Intervention Study Journal of School Health, 89 :730-738 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Gibson B, Umeh FK, Newson LM, Davies I. 2018. Efficacy of the Best Possible Self protocol in diabetes self-management: A mixed-methods approach. Journal of Health Psychology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Trapasso E, Knowles ZR, Boddy LM, Newson LM, Sayers J, Austin C. 2018. Exploring gender differences within forest schools as a physical activity intervention Children, 5 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Owen MB, Kerner C, Tylor SL, Noonan RJ, Newson LM, Kosteli M-C, Curry WB, Fairclough SJ. 2018. The Feasibility and Acceptability of The Girls Peer Activity (G-PACT) Peer-led Mentoring Intervention Children, 5 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Owen M, Kerner C, Taylor SL, Noonan RJ, Newson LM, Kosteli MC, Curry WB, Fairclough SJ. 2018. The Feasibility of a Novel School Peer-Led Mentoring Model to Improve the Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Time of Adolescent Girls: The Girls Peer Activity (G-PACT) Project Children, 5 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Owen MB, Curry WB, Kerner C, Newson LM, fairclough SJ. 2017. The Effectiveness of School-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Adolescent Girls: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Preventive Medicine, 105 :237-249 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
McCann M, Newson LM, Charnley MS, Rooney J, Burden C, Abayomi JC. 2017. A qualitative study exploring midwives’ perceptions and knowledge of maternal obesity. Reflecting on their experiences of providing healthy eating and weight management advice to pregnant women. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sherratt FC, Newson L, Marcus MW, Field JK, Robinson J. 2016. Perceptions towards electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation among Stop Smoking Service users BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 21 :421-433 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sherratt FC, Marcus MW, Robinson J, Newson LM, Field JK. 2015. Electronic cigarette use and risk perception in a Stop Smoking Service in England Addiction Research and Theory, 23 :336-342 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sherratt F, Marcus M, Robinson J, Newson L, Field J. 2015. 124: Electronic cigarette use and risk perception in a Stop Smoking Service in England Lung Cancer, 87 :S45-S45 DOI Publisher Url
Newson L, Povey R, Casson A, Grogan S. 2013. The experiences and understandings of obesity: families' decisions to attend a childhood obesity intervention. Psychol Health, 28 :1287-1305 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Pretorius N, Arcelus J, Beecham J, Dawson H, Doherty F, Eisler I, Gallagher C, Gowers S, Isaacs G, Johnson-Sabine E, Jones A, Newell C, Morris J, Richards L, Ringwood S, Rowlands L, Simic M, Treasure J, Waller G, Williams C, Yi I, Yoshioka M, Schmidt U. 2009. Cognitive-behavioural therapy for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology: The acceptability and effectiveness of internet-based delivery BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY, 47 :729-736 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Newson L, Forshaw M. 2009. Health Psychologists in the NHS. Health Psychology Update, 18 DOI Publisher Url
Newson L, Povey R. 2007. The development of a training programme for nurses working in cardiac rehabilitation: understanding and applying psychological techniques. Health Psychology Update, 16 :26-33
Hetherington MM, Anderson AS, Norton GN, Newson L. 2006. Situational effects on meal intake: A comparison of eating alone and eating with others. Physiology & Behavior, 88 :498-505 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Other
Rashidi A, Whitehead L, Jones ID, Newson L, Halton H. 2023. PROSPERO Protocol: Heart disease patients and family members’ perceptions on the association of cardiac rehabilitation and health-related quality of life: a qualitative systematic review. Publisher Url Public Url
Kilinc S, Cole J, Eberhardt J, Delisser C, Hext R, Marsden A, Newson L, Rowlands, S, Batchelor R, Newbury-Birch D, Forshaw M, Gibson B, Becker S, Hammond L, Campbell M, Taylor J. 2023. MyLifeTool: Living with Long Covid. Self-management tool Publisher Url Public Url
Speight J, Hermanns N, Ehrmann D, on behalf of the PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. , *PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group: contributing authors inc. Newson, L. . 2021. Data on diabetes-specific distress are needed to improve the quality of diabetes care. The Lancet, DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Bates G, Jones L, Tod D, McVeigh J, Newson LM, Begley E. Investigating the application and effectiveness of behaviour change theories and techniques in interventions to prevent muscle enhancement drug use Author Url Publisher Url
Report
Evans T, Ells L, Newson L. 2022. T.S.Evans., L.J.Ells., L.M.Newson., National Health Service England Diabetes Programme Team. Describing theory in programme designs: a toolkit. (2022). Leeds Beckett University, UK. DESCRIBING THEORY DESIGNS: A TOOLKIT
Gibson B, Ashworth E, Newson LM. 2022. Community by Nature: An examination of an outdoor learning intervention for young people at risk of exclusion Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L, The British Psychological Society, Obesity Task and Finish Group . 2019. Psychological perspectives on obesity: Addressing policy, practice and research priorities The British Psychological Society: Psychological perspectives on obesity: Addressing policy, practice and research priorities :1-67
Newson L, Richards K, Sides N, Taylor O. 2018. Outdoor Learning & Corporate Health. Systematic Review & Research. Consultancy Report. PI
Newson L, Venturas C, Mackay M, Sherratt F, Forshaw M. 2018. Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group Report. A systematic review on outcome–based smoking cessation apps and PPI investigation. (Consultancy Report)
Newson LM, Venturas C, Mackay MI, Sherratt F, Forshaw M. 2018. Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group Report, 2017. A systematic review on outcome–based smoking cessation apps and PPI investigation. A systematic review on outcome–based smoking cessation apps and PPI investigation.
Newson LM, Richards K, Sides N, Taylor O. 2018. Outdoor Learning and Corporate Health Project Newson, L., Richards, K., Sides, N., Taylor, O. (2018). Outdoor Learning and Corporate Health Project; Liverpool John Moores University & Center Parcs Partnership. Systematic Review and Empirical Research. Outdoor Learning and Corporate Health Project; Liverpool John Moores University & Center Parcs Partnership. Systematic Review and Empirical Research.
Charnley M, Newson LM, McCann M, Abayomi J. 2017. Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group: Report. A Patient and Public Involvement exploration of pregnant women residing in Liverpool and Ulster regarding weight management services during pregnancy. Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group: Report. A Patient and Public Involvement exploration of pregnant women residing in Liverpool and Ulster regarding weight management services during pregnancy.
Newson LM, Blackburn M, Dale H, Greaves C, Olander E. 2014. Response to NICE consultation: Obesity (Update). The British Psychological Society Response to NICE consultation: Obesity (Update). The British Psychological Society :1-13 Publisher Url
King A, Michie S, Golden A, Thomas V, Wearden A, Swanson V, Abraham C, Featherston V, Newson L, Patel N, Shorten K, Thirlaway K, Craig J, Hughes S, Willingham S. 2011. Response to the Department of Health consultation:Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our strategy for public health in England. The British Psychological Society.
Newson L, Flint B. 2011. Applied Psychology and Obesity Management British Psychological Society (2011). Obesity in the UK: A psychological perspective. Obesity Working Group 2011. Professional Practice Board. :26-38
Newson L. 2010. Maternal Health- Audit Assessment, 2010. Maternal Health- Audit Assessment, 2010.
Newson L, Tierney J, Jones S. 2009. Energise Knowsley 2009-2012; Healthy Weight Strategy Energise Knowsley 2009-2012; Healthy Weight Strategy :1-77
Newson L, Bibby J. MAMAFIT Training Manual Mamafit, Consultancy. Training manual: Health Psychology in Pregnancy services.
Chilton J, Bridge L, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. 2024 Cobalt Housing: Communication Strategy & Policy
Chapman S, Bridge L, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. Cobalt Housing: Sustainability strategy and associated policies. 2023
Chapman S, Bridge L, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. 2023 Cobalt Housing: EDI strategy and associated policies
Awang M, Sewell R, Bridge L, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. 2023. Cobalt Housing: Customer engagement strategy
Bridge L, Purcell G, Morley C, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. Bridge L, Morley C, Purcell G, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. 2023. Cobalt Housing: Training directory for all new starters
Newson L, Goldie S, Armstrong-Gibbs F. Community Enterprise- food pantries and supporting those living in poverty. Cobalt MKTP Research Report
Newson L, Stenton G, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. 2023 “More than a rent”: moving toward a tenant-centred approach. Cobalt MKTP Research Report
Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I, Lyons-Tai H. 2022. THRIVE MKTP: 1 YEAR Knowledge Exchange Report & Priority Setting. Cobalt, MKTP
Newson L, Stenton G, Armstrong-Gibbs F, Kostopoulos I. 2022. Report. What Tenants Say & What they Need. Cobalt Housing MKTP
Newson L, Ford K, Quaglieri-Woods R, Armstrong-Gibbs F. 2021 Home Sweet Home: The Impact of Housing on the Subjective Health and Wellbeing of Tenants in North Liverpool. Cobalt MKTP Research Report
Newson L, Quaglieri-Woods R, Ford K, Armstrong-Gibbs F. 2021. Housing associations hold the key to improving tenant subjective wellbeing via responsiveness to individual needs. Cobalt MKTP Research Report
Kostopoulos I, Lyons-Tai H, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F. Tenant Centric Strategic Report 2022 – Cobalt Housing MKTP
Kostopoulos I, Lyons-Tai H, Newson L, Armstrong-Gibbs F. 2021 Skills Gap Analysis MKTP Enterprise Report. 2021. Cobalt Housing MKTP
Armstrong-Gibbs F, Lyons-Tai H, Kostopoulos I, Newson L. 2021. Value proposition- Executive Board. Cobalt Housing MKTP
Gibson B, Ashworth E, Newson L. Community by Nature: An outdoor learning intervention for young people. Research & Consultancy Report.
Conference publication
Abayomi JC, Azevedo-Martins AK, Nonato G, Newson LM. 2022. Nutrition education for midwives. A comparison between the UK and Brazil PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 81 DOI Publisher Url
Abayomi JC, Charnley MS, McCann MT, Cassidy L, Newson LM. 2020. Healthy eating advice during pregnancy lacks depth: the views of midwives and service users PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 79 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Owen M, Kerner C, Newson L, Noonan R, Curry W, Kosteli M-C, Fairclough S. 2018. The acceptability and feasibility of a novel peer-led schoolbased physical activity intervention for adolescent girls: The girls' peer activity (G-PACT) project JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 15 :S25-S25 Author Url
Richards K, Newson L. 2018. A critical analysis of emerging narratives of adventure and outdoor therapy practices in the UK: Issues of policy, professionalisation, and practice. https://8iatc.internationaladventuretherapy.org/, Expanding the Circles: 8th International Adventure Therapy Conference :289-293 Publisher Url
Patel T, Newson LM. 2018. Health professionals cultural competency: Delivering diabetes care to South Asian patients. INVITED SPEAKER Diabetic Medicine, Supplement, Diabetes UK 2018 35 Publisher Url
Newson LM, Patel T, Poole H, Umeh F. 2018. Diabetes management of South Asian people in the UK. Integrating a patient’s psychology into diabetes care: A truly patient centred care approach. INVITED SPEAKER Diabetic, Diabetes UK 2018 35 Publisher Url
Newson LM, Nash J. 2018. Weaving psychological principles into routine care: A digital platform integrating psychological methods into diabetes care. INVITED SPEAKER Diabetic Medicine, Supplement, Diabetes UK 35 Publisher Url
Newson LM, Vaja I, Abayomi J, Umeh F. 2018. Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians: Qualitative Study Exploring Health Beliefs, Attitudes, Values and Community Perspectives. Diabetic Med, Diabetes UK, Professional Practice Confernce, 2018 35 Author Url Publisher Url
Newson L, Patel T, Kanayo U, Poole H. 2017. A participatory action research intervention to support health professionals improve communication with South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes DIABETIC MEDICINE, 34 :170-171 Author Url
Charnley MS, McCann MT, Newson L, Rooney JS, Burden C, Abayomi JC. 2017. Midwives perceptions, knowledge and experiences of providing nutritional advice to pregnant women with obesity PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 76 :E80-E80 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
McCann MT, Newson LM, Charnley MS, Rooney JS, Burden C, Abayomi JC. 2017. Midwives' knowledge and experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 76 :E90-E90 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Newson L, Abayomi JC. 2017. The experiences of teachers regarding the prevention of overweight and obesity in primary schools PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 76 :E87-E87 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Newson L, Mission C, Abayomi JC. 2017. An IPA Study Exploring the Experiences of Body Image in Women, Post-Pregnancy PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 76 :E89-E89 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Sherratt FC, Newson LM, Field JK. 2016. Electronic cigarettes: a survey of perceived patient use and attitudes among members of the British thoracic oncology group. Respiratory Research, 17 :1-8 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Sherratt FC, Newson L, Field JK. 2016. 117 Electronic cigarettes: a survey of observed patient use and attitudes among members of the British Thoracic Oncology Group Lung Cancer, 91 :S42-S42 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Sherratt F, Marcus M, Robinson J, Newson L, Field J. 2015. Electronic cigarette use and risk perception in a Stop Smoking Service in England LUNG CANCER, 87 :S45-S45 DOI Author Url
Patel T, Newson L, Umeh K, Poole HM. Investigating health professionals' experiences of South Asian patients' adherence to self-management with type 2 diabetes The European Health Psychologist: Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society, European Health Psychology and British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology Conference 18 Publisher Url
Patel T, Newson LM, umeh F, Poole H. Investigating the needs and experiences of South Asian patients with type 2 diabetes. A grounded theory approach exploring culture, religion, and the role of family members. Diabetic Medicine, Diabetes UK 34 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Newson LM, Patel T, Umeh F, Poole H. A participatory action research intervention to support health professionals improve communication with South Asian patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, Diabetes UK 34 DOI Publisher Url
Newson L, Richards K, Knowles ZR. Initial findings from one of the largest datasets on the value of the natural health service. INVITED SPEAKER National Community Forest Conference
Brown EM, Newson LM. Media: Can it influence Body Image in Younger & Older Adults? 2nd Annual International Weight Stigma Conference
Abayomi J, Charnley M, McCann M, Cassidy L, Newson L. The importanc of patient and public involvement (PPI) in the design & delivery of maternal weight management advice 13th European Nutrition Conference, Federation of European Nutrition Societies DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Vaja I, Umeh F, Abayomi J, Newson L. The Development of a Culturally Specific Intervention for the At-Risk South Asian Population. Invited Speaker. Diabetic Medicine, Supplement, Diabetes UK, Professional Practice Conference
Newson L, Povey R. Using the theory of planned behaviour to evaluate a childhood obesity programme: 'Family futures' http://abstracts.bps.org.uk, 2008 Division of Health Psychology/European Health Psychology Society Author Url
Newson L, Tierney J, Povey R. Developing an NHS childhood obesity service using qualitative methods: What works? http://abstracts.bps.org.uk, 2008 Division of Health Psychology/European Health Psychology Society Author Url
Watson PM, Dugdill L, Pickering K, Cheung H, Newson L, Casey P, Cable T. A qualitative insight into the lifestyle change process for children who are obese and their families. nd International Qualitative Conference in Sport and Exercise.
Newson L. Understanding the psychological aspects of optimal nutrition during childhood. Nutrition at key stages of the lifecycle https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/issue/689E61E72A181EB05A0EA34AE5151018, The Nutrition Society 2023 conference. Invited Speaker, International
Evans T, Drew K, Mckenna J, Dhir P, Marwood J, Freeman C, Hill A, Newson L, Homer C, Matu J, Radley D, Ells L. Can the delivery of behavioural support be improved in the NHS England Low-Calorie Diet Programme? An observational study of behaviour change techniques Tamla Evans, Kevin Drew, Jim Mckenna, Pooja Dhir, Jordan Marwood, Charlotte Freeman, Andrew Hill, Lisa Newson, Catherine Homer, Jamie Matu, Duncan Radley, Louisa Ells European Conference on Obesity
Chapters
Newson L. 2021. A spectrum of applied Health Psychology: Across public health and healthcare practice Health Psychology in Clinical Practice :60-74 DOI Publisher Url
Newson L. 2021. A spectrum of applied Health Psychology Health Psychology in Clinical Practice :60-74 Routledge DOI Publisher Url
Newson L, Bridge L, Ghader J. Social Inclusion, Community Engagement & Place Leadership in Housing Knight L, Armstrong-Gibbs F. The Power of Place-Based Leadership in Social Value Creation.
Newson L. Pricing & Value in Health Psychology Consultancy. Brady R, Varkonyi-Sepp J, Smith J. The Palgrave Handbook of Consultancy in Health Psychology.
Gaunt J, Newson L. Improving corporate health & wellbeing- a focus on consultancy evaluation. Brady R, Varkonyi-Sepp J, Smith J. The Palgrave Handbook of Consultancy in Health Psychology.
Editorial/letter to the editor
Speight J, Skinner TC, Huber JW, Lake AJ, Messina , Mocan A, Nefs G, Newson L, Povey R, Vallis M, Willaing I. 2021. A PSAD Group response to the consensus report on the definition and interpretation of remission in type 2 diabetes: a psychosocial perspective is needed DIABETOLOGIA, 65 :406-408 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Thesis/Dissertation
Vaja I. 2020. Evaluating Type 2 Diabetes Risk Perception in the British South Asian General Population: A mixed methodology approach for intervention development Newson L, Umeh K, Abayomi J. Public Url
Gibson B. 2020. Effects of a Positive Psychological Intervention on Mood and Physical Health in Adults with Diabetes and those at Low or High Risk Umeh F, Newson L, Davies I. Public Url
Ng KB. 2019. The predictive utility of the theory of planned behaviour for physical activity in a Malaysian population: A mixed methods approach Poole H, Umeh K, Newson L. Public Url
Poster
Gibson B, Umeh FK, Davies IG, Newson LM. 2018. Positive Affect as a Buffer Against Psychopathology in Diabetes Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial Diabetes UK, 2019 Professional Practice Conference Author Url Public Url
Performance
Panagaki K, Ujhelyi-Gomez K, Newson L, Bifarin O. Equity Lens Podcast: Ep. 17 - Behaviour change and health equity Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Newson L. Transforming Healthcare through Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine Integrating Mental & Physical Health for Optimal Health in Dubai. Invited Keynote: International Psychology Conference Dubai.
Highlighted activities
Award:
Community By Nature Consultancy Project. Dr Newson (PI); Dr Ashworth (CO-I), Community by Nature (consultancy contract). 2021
Cobalt Housing- consultancy/ MSC Health Psychology Bursary. Dr Newson (PI). 2021
Research Grants Awarded:
Innovate UK, KTP Cobalt Housing, Lisa Newson (PI); Fiona Armstrong-Gibbs (Co-I), Ioannis Kostopoulos (Co-I), Grant value (£): £179,546, Duration of research project: 24 months. 2021
Faculty of education, health and community, Patient and public involvement regarding the management of obesity in pregnancy (in Liverpool and Ulster)., Newson, Lisa and McCann, Mary (Ulster), Grant value (£): 11,000, Duration of research project: 7 months. 2017
Liverpool clinical commissioning group, Patient and public involvement regarding the management of obesity in pregnancy. Awarded £17k, Lisa newson, faculty of science LJMU, Grant value (£): £17,905, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2016
Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, A Critical Appraisal of Mobile Apps to Aid Smoking Cessation: Preliminary Evaluation. Awarded £19820, Forshaw, M LJMU; Sherratt, F, UoL., Grant value (£): £ 19820.34, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2016
Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority, NHS Health Check Evaluation, Grant value (£): 10431 (FEC), Duration of research project: 5 months. 2013
Teaching qualification:
RAPPS Supervisor for Health Psychologists, DHP BPS. 2013
Higher Education Academy Fellow. 2010
Other Professional Activity:
Chair, National Obesity Task Force, British Psychological Society. September 2016- September 2019..
Diabetes Representative for British Psychological Society Oct 2016 ongoing.
Professional activities
Conference presentation:
Brown J, Umeh K, Lotto R, Jones I, Newson L. Living with a Multimorbidity. A Qualitative Study on the Personal Perspectives of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, PSAD Annual Scientific Meeting, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Oral presentation. 2025
Madroumi R, Umeh K, Poole H, Jones I, Newson L*. Identifying the key components of social support for patients living with Type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of Type 2 diabetes social support interventions., PSAD Annual Scientific Meeting, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Oral presentation. 2025
Transforming Healthcare through Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine Integrating Mental & Physical Health for Optimal Health in Dubai, International Psychology Conference Dubai, Dubai, UAE. https://www.psych-me.com/team, Keynote, https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/transforming-healthcare-through-health-psychology-and-behavioural-medicine-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-for-optimal-outcomes/276050139. 2025
A mixed-methods examination of the feasibility, mechanisms, and effectiveness of an outdoor learning intervention for young people (aged 11-16) at-risk of school exclusion. Gibson B, Ashworth E, Newson L, Sayers J, Jameson K., Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, in Educational Psychology Research and Practice Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference 2023, UK, Oral presentation. 2023
The importance of patient and public involvement (PPI) in the design & delivery of maternal weight management advice, 13th European Nutrition Conference, Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS), Dublin, Ireland, Poster presentation. 2019
The Acceptability and Feasibility of a Novel Peer-led School-based Physical Activity Intervention for Adolescent Girls: The Girls’ Peer Activity (G-PACT) Project, 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress (ISPAH), Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, Oral presentation. 2018
B Gibson*, FK Umeh, I Davies, L Newson. Positive affect as a buffer against psychopathology in diabetes patients: a randomised controlled trial, Diabetes UK 2018, London, Poster presentation. 2018
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians: Qualitative Study Exploring Health Beliefs, Attitudes, Values and Community Perspectives.Nomiated for Psychological Care Award, Diabetes UK Professional Conference, 2018., Excel, London, Oral presentation. 2018
A systematic literature review on outcome-based smoking cessation apps., 13th UK Society for Behavioural Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Liverpool, UK, Oral presentation. 2017
Outcomes-Based Systematic Review on Smoking Cessation Apps, 13th UK Society for Behavioural Medicine. Working together for healthy living: Multidisciplinary behavioural medicine, Liverpool, UK, Oral presentation. 2017
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians: Qualitative Study Exploring Health Beliefs, Attitudes, Values and Community Perspectives., 13th UK Society for Behavioural Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Oral presentation. 2017
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: Development of Cultural Specific Intervention for South Asian Adults at Risk., 13th UKSBM Annual Scientific Meeting: Working together for healthy living: Multidisciplinary behavioural medicine, Liverpool, UK, Oral presentation. 2017
Positive affect, diabetes, and diabetes-related outcomes: A systematic review, Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Cardiff, UK., Poster presentation. 2017
Positive affect, diabetes, and diabetes-related outcomes: A systematic review., Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Cardiff, UK, Poster presentation. 2017
Trapasso, E., & Newson, L. (2014). Investigating Primary School Children’s Perceptions of a Healthy Lifestyle using Grounded Theory Analysis., 29th Annual PsyPAG Postgraduate Student Conference,, 24th July 2014, Cardiff, UK., Oral presentation. 2017
An IPA Study Exploring the Experiences of Body Image in Women, Post-Pregnancy., The Nutrition Society: Irish Section Conference 2017: What governs what we eat?, Belfast, UK, Poster presentation. 2017
Midwives knowledge and experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women, The Nutrition Society: Irish Section Conference 2017: What governs what we eat?, Belfast, UK, Poster presentation. 2017
Midwives perceptions, knowledge and experiences of providing nutritional advice to pregnant women with obesity, The Nutrition Society: IMidwives knowledge and experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women, Belfast, UK, Oral presentation. 2017
Owen, M., Curry, W., Kerner, C., Newson, L., & Fairclough S. (2017). The Effectiveness of School Based Physical Activity Interventions for Adolescent Girls (11-18 years): A Systematic Review. ISBNPA, Canada., ISBNPA, Canada., Canada, Oral presentation. 2017
The experiences of teachers regarding the prevention of overweight and obesity in primary schools., The Nutrition Society: Irish Section Conference 2017: What governs what we eat?, Belfast, UK, Oral presentation. 2017
Owen, M., Curry, W., Kerner, C., Newson, L., & Fairclough S. (2017). The Effectiveness of School Based Physical Activity Interventions for Adolescent Girls (11-18 years): A Systematic Review. ISBNPA, Canada., ISBNPA, Canada, Oral presentation. 2017
A participatory action research intervention to support health professionals improve communication with South Asian patients with type 2 diabetes., Diabetes UK, 2017, Manchester, UK, Poster presentation. 2017
Investigating the needs and experiences of South Asian patients with Type 2 Diabetes. A Grounded Theory Approach exploring culture, religion, and the role of family members, Diabetes UK, 2017, Manchester, UK, Poster presentation. 2017
Trapasso, E., & Newson, L. (2014). Investigating Primary School Children’s Perceptions of a Healthy Lifestyle using Grounded Theory Analysis., The 29th Annual PsyPAG Postgraduate Student Conference, Cardiff, UK, Oral presentation. 2014
Brown, E & Newson, L. (2014) Media: Can it Influence Body Image in Younger & Older Adults?, International Weight Stigma Conference, Canterbury, UK., Poster presentation. 2014
Brown, E & Newson, L. (2014) Media: Can it Influence Body Image in Younger & Older Adults?, The 2nd Annual International Weight Stigma Conference,, Canterbury, UK., Poster presentation. 2014
Obesity in the NHS., National PrimaryCare Conference, Birmingham, UK, Oral presentation. 2012
11. Newson L. Obesity & Health, 4th National Conference: Controversies in the Prevention and Management of Obesity: responsibilities, roles and results. Birmingham, UK. April 2008. Developing an NHS Childhood Obesity Service Using Qualitative Methods: what works. Oral., Obesity & Health, 4th National Conference: Controversies in the Prevention and Management of Obesity: responsibilities, roles and results., Birmingham, UK, Oral presentation. 2008
Fellowships:
Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. Awarded recognition 10+ Leadership & Management., Chartered Management Institute. 2024
LJMU Career Fellowship, LJMU. 2012
Award:
Integration and Continuity of Care including Social Care. Runner Up. Healthy Tenants, Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities- A Collaborative Innovation Advancing Sustainability, Health, and Society. LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Runner Up, Patient Experience Network National Awards 2024. 2024
Partnership Working to Improve the Experience. Finalist LJMU & Cobalt Housing KTP., Patient Experience Network National Awards 2024. 2024
Sharples D & Newson L. 2024. Runner-up, Student Patient Experience Advocate of Tomorrow Category., Patient Experience Network National Awards. 2024
Community By Nature Consultancy Project. Dr Newson (PI); Dr Ashworth (CO-I), Community by Nature (consultancy contract). 2021
Cobalt Housing- consultancy/ MSC Health Psychology Bursary. Dr Newson (PI). 2021
Integrating Health Psychology into Diabetes Care. Research Seminar Award. £1000 applied 16/03/2017, Division of Health Psychology, British Psychological Society. 2017
Curriculum Enhancement Student Internships: Summer 2014. MSc Health Psychology- Level 6 to Level 7, LJMU. 2014
Membership of professional bodies:
Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute. 2024
Affiliate Member, European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). 2023
Member, Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO, UK). 2023
International Member, International Society of Behavioural Medicine. 2023
Member, UK Society for Behavioural Medicine. 2023
Member, Behavioural Sciences & Public Health Network. 2019
Member, Nutrition Society. 2017
Professional Member, Diabetes UK, number 3189456. 2016
Member, The Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes, part of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. 2014
Registered Psychologist, Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council. 2009
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. C.Psychol. AFBPsS., British Psychological Society. 2008
Member Division of Health Psychology, British Psychological Society. 2007
Affiliate member, The World Obesity Federation (WOF).
Conference organisation:
PSAD Annual Scientific Meeting., Organising Committee. 2024
Other invited event:
All-Party Parliamentary Groups: Unlocking Great North West Homes and Places, Houses of Commons, London, UK, Invited Event: Debate and Discussion to set out what needs to change to fix the specific housing crises. Armstrong-Gibbs F, Bridge L, Newson L.. 2024
The British Dietetic Association Research Day- Engagement, Birmingham, UK, J Abayomi, K Bould, B Aspin-Wood, L Sinclair & L Newson (2022) The experiences of pregnant women regarding healthy gestational weight gain advice. The British Dietetic Association Research Day, Birmingham. December.. 2022
What psychological factors influence obesity?, Podcast, Food Matters Live, The Health Survey for England 2019 estimates that 28% of adults in England are obese, with a further 36% categorised as overweight. For children, 9.9% of 4-5 year olds are obese, growing to 21% by the time they reach 10-11. It’s clear that obesity is a major problem in the country, but what are the psychological factors that influence obesity? Can an understanding of psychology help when trying to change the way we interact with food? Joining us to discuss this is Dr Lisa Newson, BSc (Hons), MSc, D.Health Psyc. CPsychol. Reader in Applied Health Psychology, Health Psychologist, Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Newson provides a comprehensive background on the psychological factors that come into play, how they affect the way we make food choices, and what can be done to turn the tide for the future. About Dr. Lisa Newson Dr. Lisa Newson, BSc (Hons), MSc, D.Health Psyc. CPsychol. Reader in Applied Health Psychology, Health Psychologist, Liverpool John Moores University. Dr Newson is a Reader in Applied Health Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University, who has varied experience as a Health Psychologist. She is a proud innovator of Health Psychology and has experience across the full spectrum of application within academia and healthcare practice. Dr Newson’s expertise influences health prevention- overlapping with public health, and is applied directly to the management of long-term conditions. She has lead the British Psychological Society’s Obesity task group, who produced the Psychological Perspectives on Obesity policy document (2019), and has most recently contributed to the Parliamentary Committees post note on childhood obesity (March, 2021). https://foodmatterslive.com/episode/what-psychological-factors-influence-obesity/. 2021
Low Carbon Homes Solent event, Plymouth University Host (online), Invited Speaker. 196 delegates. Professional/Public Engagement Event. Promoting the collaboration between LJMU and Cobalt Housing, role of KTP in housing sector. Plymouth University host.. 2021
Supporting Retrofit Ambition in Liverpool Low Carbon Homes Liverpool,19-21 January 2021, Liverpool (online), 128 unique attendees. Professional/Public Engagement Event. promoting the collaboration between LJMU and Cobalt Housing. 2021
Diabetes UK Professional Practice Conference 2020, Scotland, UK, Invited Chair, 2 sessions. Head Judge for the Education and Self-Management Award.. 2020
All Party Parlimentary Group Conference, Addressing Obesity Stigma, London, UL, Invited Representative on behalf of BPS. 2020
British Dietetic Association Obesity Specialist Group CPD event, Birmingham, UK, Abayomi J, Charnley M, Newson L. British Dietetic Association Obesity Specialist Group (Feb 2020). Weight Management in Pregnancy. An invited session focusing on weight management during pregnancy. Oral.. 2020
Mega Evento Nutricao, Sao Paolo, Brazil, Abayomi J, Charnley M, Newson L. Mega Evento Nutricao, Sao Paolo, Brazil (Aug 2019). Maternal Nutrition Recommendations: UK and Brazil. Invited sessions focusing on maternal nutrition recommendation in the UK compared to Brazil. Workshop- Sponsored BDA.. 2019
Health, Wellbeing and the environment, Isla Gladstone Conservatory, Liverpool, Engagement event. Ran by the Innovation Agency (AHSN - NWC) an invited session focusing on the outcomes from the Natural Health Service programme 2015-2018. 2019
Lanscape Institute CPD Day, Risley Moss, Birchwood Warrington, Session on Natural Health Service: Outcomes and Implications. Collaborative presentation between LJMU and The Mersey Forest. 2018
10th World Congress of Diabetes and its Complications, Edinburgh, UK, INVITED SPEAKER. Newson, L,., & Patel, T. Psychological approaches to reducing diabetes complications: Reducing health professional and patient conflict in consultations; working together to prevent complications. , Edinburgh, UK 15th-18th July 2018. 2018
The Community Forest Conference, 2018, Birmingham, UK, INVITED SPEAKER. 2018
National Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Symposium; Practitioner, Birmingham, UK, Diabetes Symposium. Invited Speaker. Title: Weight Related Issues in Type 1 Diabetes Organised NHS Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, sponsored by Novo Nordisk. 3 x 1 Hour Interactive Presentations on application of psychology into practice n=177 delegates, clinical NHS staff. 50% NHS consultants; 40% diabetes nurses; 10% other health professionals e.g. Dietitian subsequently contacted by no. of health professionals how they have changed practice. 2017
The British Dietetic Association. CPD event, Obesity Specialist Group, Birmingham, UK, Newson L, Nash J. The British Dietetic Association. CPD event, Obesity Specialist Group (Nov 2017). What Is It? - Five Psychological Skills to Help in Time-Limited Consultations. ~150 dietitians to change clinical practice. Invited speaker.. 2017
The British Dietetic Association. CPD event, Obesity Specialist Group, Birmingham, UK, Newson L. The British Dietetic Association. CPD event, Obesity Specialist Group (Nov 2017). Influencing Change and Integrating Psychology: A workshop to reflect on your position. Obesity: Behavioural & Psychological Considerations. ~120 dietitians to change clinical practice. Invited Speaker.. 2017
Cheshire West and Cheshire Council, NHS CCG, Chester, UK, Newson L. (2013). Cheshire West and Cheshire Council, NHS CCG collaboration network. Behaviour Change Strategy in Health. Invited Speaker.. 2013
Mental Health and Wellbeing, population need for change, Merseyside, Health Promotion Network, Keynote speaker, health professionals conference. 2011
Behavioural Economics, North West Health Consortium, Newson, L. Behavioural Economics. NW Health consortium Nov 2009. 2009
Obesity in the UK, Strategy Development. Inside Government., London, UK, Inside Government Conference. Newson, L. Invited speaker. 2008
Tackling Obesity: Working Towards A Healthier Nation. Inside Government, London, UK, Inside Government: Conference. Newon, L. Invited speaker. 2006
External PGR examinations performed:
British Psychological Society, National Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology, National Assessor since 2015-ongoing. Conducted n24 examinations by Jan 24. 2024
University of London, Professional Doctorate, Exploring the experiences and impact of sexual problems in a sexual relationship; Black men with Type 2 Diabetes. 2021
Plymouth University, PhD, Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to facilitate midwifery involvement in managing gestational weight gain in obese, pregnant women. 2017
British Psychological Society, Qualification in Health Psychology, Sadie Wickwar QHP Stage 2 Viva. 2016
British Psychological Society, Health Psychology Qualifications Board, Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2) (Level 8 equiv.), Portfolio of Competence, Dr Sadie Wickwar. 2016
British Psychological Society, Health Psychology Qualifications Board, Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2) (Level 8 equiv.), Portfolio of Competence, Rebecca Canham. 2016
British Psychological Society, Health Psychology Qualifications Board, Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2) (Level 8 equiv.), Portfolio of Competence, Stephanie Archer. 2016
British Psychological Society, Qualification in Health Psychology Stage 2 (QHP Stage 2), Stephanie Archer QHP Viva. 2016
British Psychological Society, Qualification in Health Psychology, Rebecca Canham QHP Stage 2 Viva. 2016
Other Professional Activity:
Bibby J & Newson L. 2023. Mamafit Staff Training event (Consultancy). 2023
Research funding reviewer 2023: Health & Care Research Wales- Invited Expert Psychologist 2023; NIHR Health & Social Care Delivery Research: Invite Reviewer-expertise in Public health and RCT; plus more.. 2023
Health and Care Research Wales HRG Review: Invited Expert Psychologist. 2023
NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research: Invite Reviewer-expertise in Public health and RCT. 2023
Devane, E., & Bunn, S. Research briefing: Childhood Obesity. POSTNOTE Number 640 April 2021. https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0640/ Dr Newson, Contributor to, and Reviewer of.. 2021
Speight, J., Hermanns, N., Ehrmann, D., on behalf of the PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group* of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Data on diabetes-specific distress are needed to improve the quality of diabetes care. Lancet, in press. Lancet Contributing authors PSAD: Speight, J., Hermanns, N., Ehrmann, D., Anarte, MT., Asimakopoulou, K., Baig, AA., Cooke, D., Deschênes, SS., de Wit, M., Garrett, C., Goethals, Hendrieckx, C., Holmes-Truscott, E., Holt, RIG., Huber, JW., Ismail, K., Kalra, S., Kubiak, T., Messina, R., Mezuk, B., Nefs, G., Newson, L., Nouwen, A., Petrak, F., Pouwer, F., Saleh-Stattin, N., Skinner, TC., Snoek, FJ., & Sturt, J.. 2021
Health and Care Research Wales RfPPB/SCG Reviewer Invited Expert: 2019-2020. 2020
British Psychological Society – Stage 2 (RAPPS) Approved Supervisor Qualification in Health Psychology 2012- ongoing.. 2012
Chair, National Obesity Task Force, British Psychological Society. September 2016- September 2019..
Diabetes Representative for British Psychological Society Oct 2016 ongoing.
External Academic. Validation and development of MSc Health Psychology. Leeds Beckett University, Jan 2020. MSc Health Psychology/ To commence External Examiner Role, September 2021..
External Examiner. University of Hull. September 2017- September 2019 MSC Health Psychology.
External Funding Reviewer: Research and Programme reviewer for the National Institute for Health Research. NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre. Health Services and Delivery Research Programme 2015-17; National Institute for Health Research. Public Health Research. 2013-15; Fellowship Application for The Health Research Board, Ireland, 2013..
External Peer- Journal Reviewer (n15): International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (reviewer-board member); Health and Quality of Life Outcomes; International Journal of Health Promotion and Education; Qualitative Health Research; Journal of Smoking Cessation; Current Pediatric Reviews; Obesity Reviews; Health Expectations; Childhood Obesity; Behavioral Sciences; Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease; Journal of Clinical Medicine; Healthcare; Sustainability; Medicina;.
Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Funding November 2017. £7838 unknown..
LJMU Impact Tracker Application: £2999.84 Dr Newson & Tasneem Patel The application of Health Psychology into NHS Diabetes Services: Monitoring the roll out of a training programme and patient intervention. Dec 2017. Not Successful..
LJMU Impact Tracker Fund. £2915 Dr Abayomi & Dr Newson Monitoring the application of new knowledge on maternal nutrition and Obesity in Midwifery. Informed by Portfolio of LJMU research. Dec 2017. not successful.
Newson L & Jones I. 2022-23. Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science. School engagement project promoting CPR, n1243 primary children..
Newson L, Goldie S, Armstrong-Gibbs F. 2022. Food pantry- community engagement (70hours /getting to know project) Cobalt housing, MKTP.
Stage 2 Professional Supervisor. Stage 2 Professional Level 8 qualification. AWARDED Nov 2019. Dr Nicola Sides British Psychological Society, Health Psychologist. Ministry of Defence..
Stage 2 Professional Supervisor. Tasneem Patel. British Psychological Society, Health Psychologist in Training. Portfolio submitted Feb 2017- awaiting Viva examination 2020.
Summary NHS Knowsley - pre-LJMU last 2009-2011 only: Newson L, sole author unless stated. Completed as NHS role1; non-core role consultancy/CPD - Strategic Documents: a. (2011) NHS North Mersey Talent Management Programme- Leadership Award. Return on Investment Modelling- Medicines Management 2 b. Lead Author (2010) Cheshire & Merseyside Adult Obesity & Bariatric Review1 c. (2011) Behaviour Change Framework: Adopting a new NHS model. Strategy.2 d. Lead Author (2010) Transforming Community Services. NHS Strategy1; e. (2010) Maternal Health- Audit Assessment1 f. (2010) Healthy Weight, Chapter p62-69. JSNA1 g. (2010) Chapter approved by Newson. Mental Wellbeing, p93-101. JSNA 1 h. (2009) Lead Author, Energise Knowsley 2009-2012 Healthy Weight Strategy1 i. (2009) Self-Care. Understanding behaviour change and its context. Consultancy2 - Practice-base Documents: a. Brief Intervention Smoking Cessation Toolkit & resource1 (n9500 trained) b. Smoking cessation brief interventions1 (n2300 trained) c. Advanced behaviour change2 (n300 trained) d. Early Years Healthy Eating Guidance (Co-Author), implemented into all providers1 e. Wellbeing Toolkit (Co-author)2 f. Healthy Weight Care Pathway Adults1 g. Healthy Weight Care Pathway Children1 h. NCMP pathway1 i. Healthy Weight & Psychology Training2 j. Obesity Service Implementation Training2 k. Service Evaluation Childhood Obesity Report2 l. Schools, NCMP & Childhood Obesity Report1.
Watson, P. M., Dugdill, L., Pickering, K., Owen, S., Hargreaves, J., Staniford, L. J., ... & Cable, N. T. (2015). Service evaluation of the GOALS family-based childhood obesity treatment intervention during the first 3 years of implementation. BMJ open, 5(2), e006519. Newson, L. Contributor.
Research Grants Awarded:
Mamafit, Mamafit specialist input- Health Psychology Consultancy, Grant value (£): 637, Duration of research project: 1 month. 2023
British Cardiovascular Society, CVD T2D Delphi Study outcomes, Prof Ian Jones, Grant value (£): 12000, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2022
Innovate UK, KTP Cobalt Housing, Lisa Newson (PI); Fiona Armstrong-Gibbs (Co-I), Ioannis Kostopoulos (Co-I), Grant value (£): £179,546, Duration of research project: 24 months. 2021
Faculty of education, health and community, Patient and public involvement regarding the management of obesity in pregnancy (in Liverpool and Ulster)., Newson, Lisa and McCann, Mary (Ulster), Grant value (£): 11,000, Duration of research project: 7 months. 2017
Liverpool clinical commissioning group, Patient and public involvement regarding the management of obesity in pregnancy. Awarded £17k, Lisa newson, faculty of science LJMU, Grant value (£): £17,905, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2016
Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, A Critical Appraisal of Mobile Apps to Aid Smoking Cessation: Preliminary Evaluation. Awarded £19820, Forshaw, M LJMU; Sherratt, F, UoL., Grant value (£): £ 19820.34, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2016
Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority, NHS Health Check Evaluation, Grant value (£): 10431 (FEC), Duration of research project: 5 months. 2013
External committees:
ISBM- Educational & Training Committee, International Society of Behavioral Medicine, Invited member. 2023
Health & Care Professions Council Group, British Psychological Society, National Health Psychology Representative. 2023
Strategic Board, National Professional Practice., British Psychological Society, Elected National Health Psychology Representative. 2023
International Society of Behavioral Medicine, Organizational Liaison Committee. Elected Chair, International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM), Chair, https://www.isbm.info/isbm-committees/organizational-liaison/. 2023
British Psychological Society National Obesity Task Force, British Psychological Society, Chair. 2016
External collaboration:
Newson L, Green J. 2023. Cobalt Housing and LJMU People Places & Partnership., Cobalt Housing and LJMU People Places & Partnership. Levelling-up national event. MKTP. 2023
ARC Northwest – Behavioural Science Co-Lead 2022-onwards, ARC Northwest – Behavioural Science Co-Lead. 2022
Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Member. 2022
Tenant centric workshops- Cobalt Housing. MKTP, Newson L, Lyons-Tsai H. 2022.. 2022
https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0640/, Devane, E., X & Bunn, S. Parliamentary Research briefing: Childhood Obesity. POSTNOTE Number 640, Newson L Contributor and Reviewer. 2021
Primary Care Merseyside, L Newson, Primarycare Merseyside, MymHealth Project. 2017
Accrington Women's Hospital, CBT Therapist- IAPT LTC lead.. 2017
Centre Parcs UK, Kaye Richards, LJMU. 2017
MindDistrict Ltd, Fennie Wiepkema. 2017
Ministry of Defence, Dr Sides. 2017
Starfish Health and Wellbeing Ltd, Iain Caldwell, CEO. 2017
My mHealth Ltd, L Newson, Primary Care Merseyside & My mHealth project. 2016
South Asian Health Foundation, Dr Mahendra G Patel PhD FRPharmS FHEA CEO South Asian Health Foundation Fellow of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Principal Enterprise Fellow of Pharmacy University of Huddersfield Huddersfield HD1 3DH Office 01484 473749 email m.patel@hud.ac.uk Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Wilkes University Pennsylvania USA Honorary Senior Lecturer Academic Unit Primary Care Medical School University of Sheffield Ambassador for NHS Evidence: www.evidence.nhs.uk. 2016
Edge Hill. Michael Owen., Stage 2 Supervisor Professional Training Portfolio BPS Health Psychologist Stage 2. Michael Owen. PhD Advisor Michael Owen. 2015
Public engagement:
Public talk or lecture, Professional & Industry, Invited Speaker, Lancashire, A Tenant Centric Approach. LJMU & Cobalt Housing MKTP. Professional/ Industry Conference, Invited Speaker, A Tenant Centric Approach. LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Lancashire Retrofit Summit Low Carbon Homes. Invited Speaker. Prof. Practice Industry Conference, UK, https://lowcarbonhomes.uk/event/43/lancashireretrofitconf. 2023
Public consultation, general public, PPIE lead, Newson L, Kirwan R, Lane K. 2023. NIHR RDS funded public engagement workshops NAFLD., Public engagement workshops. Service improvement for people living with NAFLD.. 2023
Public talk or lecture, 300, Invited Speaker, Liverpool, New Evidence – An update on the MKTP in Liverpool. LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Professional/ Industry Conference- Invited Speaker, New Evidence – An update on the MKTP in Liverpool. LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Liverpool Retrofit Summit. Low Carbon Homes. Invited Speaker Prof. Practice/ Industry Conference, UK, https://lowcarbonhomes.uk/event/44/liverpoolretrofit23. 2023
Participatory research, Public and Cobalt organisation, multiple events 2022, LEAD, North Liverpool, Cobalt engagement public workshops, Health & Wealth. MKTP, Newson L, Stenton, G, Lyons-Tsai H. 2022. Cobalt engagement public workshops, Health & Wealth. MKTP. 2022
Public talk or lecture, Professional Practice, Invited Speaker, Understanding the psychological factors influencing food choice and obesity in ‘reducing obesity, policy and practise’. Invited speaker, Food Matters Live, Online International Conference. (Prof. Practice), Understanding the psychological factors influencing food choice and obesity in ‘reducing obesity, policy and practise’. Invited speaker, Food Matters Live, Online International Conference. (Prof. Practice), https://foodmatterslive.com/person/dr-lisa-newson/. 2021
Public talk or lecture, Professional Practice/ Industry, Invited Speaker, Healthy Homes, Health Tenants, Healthy People. LJMU & Cobalt Housing MKTP. Invited Speaker. Professional Practice & Industry Conference, Newson L. 2021. Healthy Homes, Health Tenants, Healthy People. LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Glasgow Summit, Low Carbon Homes, UK. Invited Speaker., https://lowcarbonhomes.uk/event/23/glasgowretrofit. 2021
Public talk or lecture, Worldwide audience, Invited Speaker, What psychological factors influence obesity? The global community changing the future of food, drink and nutrition.Professional Conference- Podcast., Newson L. 2021 What psychological factors influence obesity? The global community changing the future of food, drink and nutrition Food matters Podcast. Invited speaker. International 70+ countries, https://foodmatterslive.com/podcast/what-psychological-factors-influence-obesity/. 2021
Public talk or lecture, Professional Practice Conference, Invited Speaker, Psychological perspectives on obesity. Invited Speaker, ASO: Liverpool Childhood Obesity Conference (International, Alderhey) (Professional Practice), Psychological perspectives on obesity: Addressing policy, practice and research priorities. Invited Speaker, ASO: Liverpool Childhood Obesity Conference (International, Alderhey) (Prof. Practice), https://aso.org.uk/event/liverpool-childhood-obesity-conference. 2021
Public talk or lecture, Professional Practice/ Industry, Invited Speaker, Using Psychology and Business Evidence for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with LJMU & Cobalt Housing MKTP.Invited Speaker. Professional Practice/ Industry Conference, Newson L. 2021. Using Psychology and Business Evidence for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Solent Retrofit Summit, University of Portsmouth, UK. Invited Speaker. (Prof. Practice), https://lowcarbonhomes.uk/news/thu-12082021-1337/solent-retrofit-revisited. 2021
Public talk or lecture, Professional Practice / Industry, Invited Speaker, An MKTP in Liverpool. LJMU & Cobalt Housing MKTP. Invited Speaker. Prof. Practice/Industry Conference, Newson L. 2021. An MKTP in Liverpool. LJMU & Cobalt Housing. Liverpool Retrofit Summit. Low Carbon Homes, Invited Speaker. (Prof. Practice), https://lowcarbonhomes.uk/event/8/liverpool. 2021
Public talk or lecture, Professional Practice, community services, Invited Speaker, Initial findings from one of the largest datasets on the value of the natural health service.Invited speaker National Community Forest Conference (Prof. Practice), Newson L, Richards K, Knowles ZR. 2020. Initial findings from one of the largest datasets on the value of the natural health service. Invited speaker National Community Forest Conference (Prof. Practice). 2020
Industrial connections:
Cobalt Housing Association, MKTP project (THRIVE). 2021
MERCK UK ltd, Consultancy- Health Psychology Toolkit and resource development and rollout. Diabetes self-management.. 2016
Human Support Group, consultancy. 2010
MORELIFE (formally Carnegie), Obesity work. 2009
Slimming World, Consultancy. 2009
Editorial boards:
International Journal for Environmental Research and Public Health. Special Issue " Psychological Aspects of Diabetes and Obesity", Guest Editor, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph/special_issues/Biological_Psychological_Aspects_Diabetes_Obesity. 2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Invited Reviewer "Board Member". 2020
Teaching qualification:
RAPPS Supervisor for Health Psychologists, DHP BPS. 2013
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 2011
Higher Education Academy Fellow. 2010