Research Associate @UoBrisSPS researching physical activity, specifically the impact of e-bikes in clinical populations
Bristol, UK
Joined March 2017
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New @TRANSITION_Air briefing note outlines how e-cycling can reduce transport related carbon emissions and positively impact physical and mental health @OHID @DfTstats @UoBrisSPS @WeAreCyclingUK
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Canada is facing an escalating public health crisis: the surging prevalence of type 2 diabetes. @CanHealthwatch @CKSkinnerWrites canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/10…
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The Next Steps Survey is the first nationwide survey to document Canadians’ understanding of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, their perceived risk, and attitudes towards available resources. Please share widely ⏩⏩⏩ #preventioniskey #nextstepssurvey dprg.ok.ubc.ca/nextstepssurv…
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@WHO is pleased to announce the launch of new global comparable estimates of the prevalence of physical inactivity.
To learn more about the results and the implications for policy, research and practice, register for the first of two webinars 🔗 buff.ly/3VQQSRr
A great presentation from @lwhitmarsh reminding us of the central role of behaviour change scientists in addressing the climate emergency at @IBTNetwork
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Here’s an idea for better cities: Make owners of big SUVs & pickups pay more for parking permits.
That's what's happening in Montreal, the first North American city to try it.
In @CityLab, I explored a novel way to fight back against car bloat. 🧵
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We're #ReadyFor20mph!
Yesterday Wales became the first country in the UK to introduce a life-saving 20mph default speed limit to most roads in built-up areas: ow.ly/iyk050PMQ6S
ALT Graphic showing a 20mph road sign. Text reads: "The default 20mph limit in Wales could save at least 10 lives and avoid more than 1,000 people being injured on the roads each year."
New paper from my PhD research is out!
A pilot randomized controlled trial of e-cycling among individuals with T2DM
@BristolBRC @searle_aidan @FosteratBristol
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Dear @RishiSunak, to save lives the cuts to the active travel budget must be reversed.
We have written to the Prime Minister, along with 146 other organisations, to protest the backwards decision to reduce cycle lane funding in England by 75%: ow.ly/Kh8i50NiBR2
ALT "In one move, this government has effectively devastated the legacy of successive Conservative administrations and their work to get Britain cycling. At a time when people are faced with a cost of living crisis where they are questioning their transport choices, making cycling and walking easier is a cost effective area for government investment."
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An update on the recent achievements of our lovely and dedicated team of Urology Research Nurses👏 @BristolUni @jonathananing @j_bourne17 @ResearchNBT #NBTproud
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📢 A new study published in @TheLancet highlights the enormous cost of inaction on physical inactivity to public health-care systems 🤔
In short: it's huge and could reach approximately $47·6 billion per year 💸
It's time to act and better promote physical activity!
#BeActive
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According to research from #Shimano, almost 75% of the UK population feels there hasn't been any improvement in cycle infrastructure in the last year.
Take action! Tell your MP to make England's planning system cycle-friendly: 🏘️ ow.ly/EFSw50LHPYY #PedalPoweredPlanning
ALT Cycle lane sign
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Important thread 🧵
When children cycle, what benefits does it bring for parents, carers and families?
New world-first research published by Cycling UK & commissioned by @transcotland.
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ALT A girl cycling with her parents through a park
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New and welcome evidence that when people get electric bikes they ride more and ride further. Electric bikes are fun to ride and they make every journey a little easier. With better infrastructure they can transform towns, cities and rural life #BikeIsBest cyclingindustry.news/researc…
Let's not forget about rural communities which also require safe AT infrastructure cyclinguk.org/blog/are-rural…
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Sales of e-bikes nationwide up 265% on last year say Halfords #ActiveTravel thetimes.co.uk/article/ff537…
New book chapter exploring the individual, social and environmental impact of e-bikes, specifically pedelecs written by @narrowboat_paul, @nanettemutrie and myself.
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