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Last updated 8th June 2026
Biography
I am an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in social policy, currently working as a Research Fellow in the School of Human and Health Sciences. My work explores how social, economic and environmental conditions shape health and wellbeing, with recent projects focussing on housing and health inequalities, international nurse migration and integration and the role of green and blue spaces in addressing workforce and population health challenges.
Since joining Huddersfield in 2020, I have developed a track record of applied and mixed methods research across themes including housing quality and mental health, NHS workforce retention, migration and acculturation, flood risk and psychological resilience, homelessness and regional food systems. I have also contributed to the development of evaluation frameworks for community-based and third sector services.
My publications include peer-reviewed articles in Health & Place, Public Health, the Journal of Advanced Nursing, and the International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, alongside commissioned reports for local authorities, NHS organisations and VCSE partners.
I have led and collaborated on research commissioned by UK government departments, Integrated Care Boards, housing providers and third sector organisations. Across these projects, my work is guided by a commitment to producing impactful and policy-relevant research that supports practical solutions to complex social challenges.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Migration and integration
- Housing and place
- Health inequalities
- Community and voluntary sector
- Green and blue spaces
- Social determinants of health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Projects
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Creative Health Learning Pathway
Stenberg, N. (PI), Newton, D. (CoPI) & Heavey, E. (CoPI)
1/12/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Evaluating the Social and Economic Contribution of Appletree Community Garden
Newton, D., 1 May 2026, (Unpublished) 10 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Evidencing the Impact of VCSE Organisations on Community Health and Wellbeing in Kirklees
Newton, D., Poudel, N. & Brown, P., 1 May 2026, (Unpublished) 25 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Housing affordability, cost-of-living and NHS workforce retention in a high-cost region of England: A multiphase study
Newton, D., Zarjoo, M., Brown, P., Simcock, T., Garside, J., Stephenson, J., Eastburn, S., Pressley, C., Ferrari, E., Leather, D. & Gore, T., 1 Jun 2026, In: SSM - Health Systems. 6, 8 p., 100175.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of residential green spaces on health inequalities in the UK: A systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis
Newton, D., Zarjoo, M., Stephenson, J. & Brown, P., 1 Apr 2026, In: Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. 118, 13 p., 129304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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International Nurse Migration Experience of the First Two Years: A Mixed Methods Study
Pressley, C., Newton, D., Sanderson, L., Simkhada, B., Stephenson, J., Duodu, P. A., Gillibrand, W., Pallam, M. & Garside, J., 1 May 2025, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 81, 5, p. 2672-2686 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Housing and NHS workforce resilience: evidence and implementation lessons
Newton, D. (Speaker)
17 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Immersed in Nature
Newton, D. (Organiser) & Lee, H. (Organiser)
25 Jun 2026 → 26 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Flooded Homes, Fractured Lives: Evidence from a Mental Health Needs Assessment in West Yorkshire
Newton, D. (Speaker) & Simcock, T. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
20 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Delivery of WYFLIP Mental Health Needs Assessment Workshops (COLIF Programme)
Newton, D. (Speaker) & Simcock, T. (Speaker)
25 Mar 2026 → 31 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Mental Health, Housing and Climate Risk: Flooding Impacts in West Yorkshire
Newton, D. (Speaker)
27 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Affordable housing is the answer to the NHS’s workforce crisis
Ward, J., Brown, P., Newton, D., Fowler, P., Collins, S. & McLaren, L.
4/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Supporting internationally educated nurses to stay and thrive in the NHS
Newton, D., Pressley, C., Garside, J., Holbrough, F., Bagshaw, V., Cox, E. & McDonald, K.
1/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research