Amy Furness

I am Amy, I am currently a researcher in Sheffield, focusing on health inequalities that are effecting women and children. 

Midwifery researcher, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield. March 2022- Current

• Working on a project funded by the NHS Race and Health Observatory investigating the impact of neonatal skin colour on tests conducted on newborns.
• Interviewing and transcribing interviews with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate representation of perspectives.
• Writing high-quality reports and article production to publishable standards.
• Experienced in organising and facilitating impactful stakeholder meetings.

Weight Management Practitioner, Live Lighter, Sheffield. August 2021- March 2022

• Delivering evidence-based nutrition sessions and tailored individual advice to adults and children above a healthy weight range.
• Responsible for creating all the resources and the session formatting of the family program.
• Whilst undertaking this role I enhanced my ability to work within a team and develop my oral and written communicationskills.

Health and Wellbeing Coach, REED wellbeing, Sheffield. April 2021- September 2022

• Delivering an online group-based diabetes prevention program.
• Coaching individuals and groups to identify solutions and develop knowledge and skills to support behavioural change.
• This role has developed my organisation, enthusiasm and enhanced my communication style.

MSc Nutrition & Public Health Management - Sheffield Hallam University 2020-2021

Accredited by the AfN. Grade: Distinction (78%)

Dissertation title: An exploration of social marketing and the acceptance of public breastfeeding. Supervisor: Cecile Morris

BSc Food & Nutrition - Sheffield Hallam University 2016- 2020

Accredited by the IFST. First Class Honours.

Research Project: Tackling childhood obesity education: is the KS3 food curriculum fit for purpose? Supervisor: Lucy Bolsover.