Anouska Carter BSc, MSc and PhD, Principal researcher and lead of PAWPH research group
Principal Ï㽶ÊÓƵer and Lead Physical Activity, Wellbeing and Public Health Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Group
Summary
Anouska is a Principal Ï㽶ÊÓƵer in the PAWPH research group (previously CSES), and a co-locator at the AWRC. Anouska has worked within the research centre for over 15 years; becoming group lead for the PAWPH research group in September 2019. Anouska's is an exercise physiologist, with interests in exercise for the treatment and management of neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis and lifestyle interventions in the workplace to improve health outcomes. The team in PAWPH are dedicated to conducting impactful research and consultancy that support people to lead healthy, happy and active lives.
About
Dr Anouska Carter leads the Physical Activity, Wellbeing and Public Health Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Group (PAWPH). Anouska has worked within the research centre for over 15 years; completing her PhD part-time in early 2016 and become a principal researcher in 2016. Anouska's PhD was based on the ExIMS research project, funded by the MS Society and was the first robust research project to include behaviour change and health economics in the area of exercise and MS. Anouska has developed a research and consultancy profile across two main areas; • Exercise for chronic conditions - Neurology (Multiple Sclerosis) • Workplace wellbeing - lifestyle changes for prevention of and management of ill health Anouska has been PI and Co-I on many high profile projects at SHU over the years, including the NHS Workforce wellbeing programme, funded by the AHSN and the Exercise in MS (ExIMS) research project funded by the MS Society. In addition Anouska set-up and runs the SHUWellness staff wellbeing service at SHU. Recently Anouska has been involved in securing funding and acting as Co-I and PI on projects including; • Sheffield City Council - Evaluation of Start Well programme • Innovate UK - SME Wellbeing proof of concept project • Sport England - Q project • MS Society - Use of Exoskeleton for increasing exercise participation in people with MS • GM Moving - Realist evaluation • Various SIP wellbeing/heathy lifestyle and evaluation projects In addition Anouska is has submitted an impact case study for MS (based on ExIMS research).
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Ï㽶ÊÓƵ into the effects of exercise upon health related quality of life and immune function in persons diagnosed with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis (MS)
Delivery and operational management of the SHU Wellness sessions (a corporate wellness service offered to employees at the University)
Work for the Sports Council of Northern Ireland, evaluating the physiological impact of their community sport programme
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, MS Society
Publications
Journal articles
Carter, A.M., Humphreys, L., Beswick, A., Kesterton, S., Bugg, A., & Platts, K. (2025). . BMC Public Health, 25 (1).
Platts, K., Scott, E., Griffiths, K., & Carter, A. (2024). . Work, 79 (1), 289-305.
Humphreys, L., Carter, A., Sharrack, B., & Copeland, R. (2022). . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 29 (5).
Woodward, A., Broom, D., Harrop, D., Lahart, I., Carter, A., Dalton, C., ... Klonizakis, M. (2019). . Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 18 (2), 597-612.
Woodward, A., Klonizakis, M., Lahart, I., Carter, A., Dalton, C., Metwally, M., & Broom, D. (2019). . Systematic Reviews, 8 (1).
Quirk, H., Crank, H., Carter, A., Leahy, H., & Copeland, R. (2018). . BMC Public Health, 18, 1362.
Holden, D.W., Gold, J., Hawkes, C.H., Giovannoni, G., Saxton, J.M., Carter, A., & Sharrack, B. (2018). . Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 25, 197-199.
Crank, H., Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Snowdon, N., Daley, A., Woodroofe, N., ... Saxton, J.M. (2017). . Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (12), 2520-2525.
Flint, S., Scaife, R., Kesterton, S., Humphreys, L., Copeland, R., Crank, H., ... Carter, A. (2016). . Perspectives in Public Health, 136 (5), 295-301.
Bourke, L., Smith, D., Steed, L., Hooper, R., Carter, A., Catto, J., ... Rosario, D.J. (2015). . European Urology, 69 (4), 693-703.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Snowdon, N., Sharrack, B., Daley, A., Petty, J., ... Saxton, J. (2015). . Trials, 16 (1).
Carter, A., Daley, A., Humphreys, L., Snowdon, N., Woodroofe, N., Petty, J., ... Saxton, J. (2014). . Multiple Sclerosis, 20 (8), 1112-1122.
Kesterton, S., Till, S., Carter, A., Scaife, R., Humphreys, L., Breckon, J., ... Maynard, I. (2014). . European Journal of Public Health, 24 (suppl2).
Tosh, J., Dixon, S., Carter, A., Daley, A., Petty, J., Roalfe, A., ... Saxton, J.M. (2014). . Multiple Sclerosis, 20 (8), 1123-1130.
Carter, A.M., Daley, A.J., Kesterton, S.W., Woodroofe, N., Saxton, J.M., & Sharrack, B. (2013). . Contemporary Clinical Trials, 35 (2), 40-47.
Saxton, J., Carter, A., Daley, A.J., Snowdon, N., Woodroofe, N., Petty, J., ... Sharrack, B. (2013). . Contemporary Clinical Trials, 34 (2), 205-211.
Jones, A.M., & McConnell, A.M. (1999). Effect of exercise modality on oxygen uptake kinetics during heavy exercise. European journal of applied physiology and occupational physiology, 80 (3), 213-219.
Conference papers
Carter, A. (2024). Effect of pain-level on exercise pain response to exercise for people with multiple sclerosis: sub-analysis from ExIMS. In ISPAH, Paris, France, 28 October 2024 - 2024.
Saxton, J.M. (2013). Pragmatic exercise for people with MS: a randomised control trial. In ACTRIMS, Orlando, USA, 29 May 2013 - 1 June 2013 (pp. 10). Int J MS Care
Carter, A. Impact of a pragmatic exercise intervention on quality of life and physical activity in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis: a feasibility study. In 26th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Multiple Sclerosis, Stockholm, Sweden.
Carter, A. Impact of a pragmatic exercise intervention on quality of life and physical activity in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis: a feasibility study. In 26th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Multiple Sclerosis, Stockholm, Sweden.
Book chapters
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., & Sharrack, B. (2017). . In Watson, R.R., & Killgore, W.D.S. (Eds.) Nutrition and lifestyle in neurological autoimmune diseases. Multiple sclerosis. (pp. 179-187). London: Academic Press:
Reports
Carter, A., & Platts, K. (2025). What works for wellbeing: a narrative review of blue-collar workers in the private sector.
Carter, A., Carter, E., Bugg, A., & Humphreys, L. (2024). Covid Insights Summary Report.
Carter, A., Carter, E., Bugg, A., & Humphreys, L. (2024). Covid Insights Summary Report.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Bugg, A., & Copeland, R. (2024). Interim Evaluation Report For the Strategic Impact Areas of Workforce Wellbeing and Living Well, NHS Charities Together.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Bugg, A., & Copeland, R. (2024). Interim Evaluation Report For the Strategic Impact Areas of Workforce Wellbeing and Living Well, NHS Charities Together.
Carter, A., & Young, R. (2023). Acceptability of using the NIQAMA chair during in the UK workplace.
Carter, A., & Maden-Wilkinson, T. (2023). ‘What could an ‘executive health assessment’ that offers alternative screening options such as DNA, nutrition, and mental health look like?’.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., Bugg, A., Beswick, A., Kesterton, S., & Platts, K. (2023). Acceptability of using the Ventriject Seismofit® system during workforce health screening: A qualitative approach.
Carter, A., Platts, K., Scott, E., & Griffith, K. (2022). Attitudes to and perceptions of workplace health promotion amongst employees from ethnic minorities in the UK: A scoping review.
Carter, A., & Copeland, R. (2022). Pilot Evaluation Report (Leading through health and wellbeing course.
Carter, A., & Copeland, R. (2022). Pilot Evaluation Report (Leading through health and wellbeing course.
Carter, A., & Breckon, J. (2021). Feasibility of 60- and 30-minute lifestyle behaviour change interventions designed to improve employee health and productivity in SME's (Proof of Concept Project Report: 33004).
Carter, A., & Gregory, M. (2020). Evaluation and Monitoring Report, Kings Active Foundation.
Carter, A., & Gregory, M. (2020). Evaluation and Monitoring Report, Kings Active Foundation.
Carter, A., & Fowler-Davis, S. (2020). Workforce Wellbeing: facilitated workshop report, joined up care Derbyshire NHS.
Carter, A., & Scaife, R. (2019). Start Well Sheffield, Evaluation Report.
Carter, A., & Scaife, R. (2018). Workforce wellness pilot study; Impact evaluation report.
Carter, A., & Scaife, R. (2018). Fan Fit Programme Evaluation.
Carter, A., Copeland, R., Quirk, H., & Crank, H. (2017). Barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace health and wellbeing programmes; the perceptions of NHS senior leaders and practitioners in Yorkshire.
Carter, A., Copeland, R., Quirk, H., & Crank, H. (2017). Barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace health and wellbeing programmes; the perceptions of NHS senior leaders and practitioners in Yorkshire.
Carter, A., Kesterton, S., Flint, S., & Frith, G. (2016). The provision of a research evaluation: Myzone pilot intervention (PH0083).
Carter, A., Kesterton, S., Flint, S., & Frith, G. (2016). The provision of a research evaluation: Myzone pilot intervention (PH0083).
Carter, A., & Maynard, I. (2016). YH-AHSN Health and Wellbeing Programme, SHUWellness Project Report: Year 2 and 3 - 2014/16.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., & Breckon, J. (2015). Models of excellence literature reviews, Final report: Physical activity in people with MS.
Carter, A., Humphreys, L., & Breckon, J. (2015). Models of excellence literature reviews, Final report: Physical activity in people with MS.
Carter, A., Maynard, I., & Scaife, R. (2014). YH-AHSN: NHS Workforce Wellness Service Evaluation Report: Year 1.
Carter, A., Maynard, I., & Scaife, R. (2014). YH-AHSN: NHS Workforce Wellness Service Evaluation Report: Year 1.
Carter, A., Maynard, I., Kesterton, S., & Scaife, R. (2012). Workplace Wellness Feasibility Study: Evaluation Report.
Carter, A., Maynard, I., Kesterton, S., & Scaife, R. (2012). Workplace Wellness Feasibility Study: Evaluation Report.
Theses / Dissertations
Humphreys, L. (2023). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Copeland, R., Carter, A., & Sharrack, B.
Humphreys, L. (2023). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Copeland, R., Carter, A., & Sharrack, B.
Carter, A.M. (2015). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Winter, E.
Internet Publications
Carter, A. (2024). Gut. Microbiome, lifestyle behaviours and Multiple Sclerosis (Blog).
Copeland, R.J., Flint, S., Nevill, A., Wheat, J., Breckon, K., Maynard, I., ... Stevens, H. (2020). A tribute to Professor Edward Winter.
Media
Westfield Health, (2024). The Modern Manager: How to support employee wellbeing across a dynamic workforce. [Webinar]. Westfield Health
Westfield Health, (2019). Impact of Health and wellbeing and the importance of organisational culture on employee productivity and performance. [Webinar].
Presentations
Carter, A. (2025). Exercises and Physical Activity for Adults with Long-term Neurological Condition: Benefits, Type of Exercises, Evidence, and Barriers. Presented at: UK Neurology consultants and trainee registrar's training, STH, Sheffield
Carter, A., Young, R., Nair, S., & Mahnaz, A. (2024). Exoskeleton training compared with gym-based exercise for people with moderate to severe MS disability: a feasibility study. Presented at: MS PPIE group, Sheffield
Carter, A., & Lowe, F. (2016). The science behind and effective wellness session. Presented at: Elevate UK, Olympia, London
Carter, A. (2015). Implementing cost-effectiveinterventions to improve health outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis. Presented at: Elevate UK, London
Carter, A., Crank, H., Humphreys, L., snowdon, N., Sharrack, B., Petty, J., ... Saxton, J. (2014). Experiences of exercise in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study. Presented at: BASES Conference, St Georges Park, Burton-on-Trent, UK
Carter, A., & Snowdon, N. (2014). Exercise in MS: The ExIMS Trial. Presented at: Physiotherapy UK Conference, Birmingham, UK
Carter, A., & Humphreys, L. (2012). Sheffield Exercise Trial: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and practical tips. Presented at: MS Life Event, Manchester, UK
Carter, A. (2011). Effects of a pragmatic exercise therapy intervention in people with multiple sclerosis: Sheffield ExIMS trial. Presented at: Neuroinflamation forum, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Carter, A., Daley, A., Green, S., Saxton, J., Woodroofe, N., & Sharrack, B. (2010). Conducting a pragmatic exercise therapy intervention for people with MS: Sheffield ExIMS Trial (Invited oral presentation). Presented at: Symposium at The Society for Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Rehabilitation (SRR) Conference, SHU, Sheffield
Carter, A., & Humphreys, L. (2010). Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis (Workshop). Presented at: Exercise and MS: Living with MS day, Leeds, UK
Crank, H., Hembrough, D., Kirschbaum, M., & Hardy, D. (2010). The group cohesion factor of a dragon boat race training programme following treatment for breast cancer in the UK. Presented at: Conference, International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Posters
Carter, A., Kudiersky, N., Barker, L., Dalton, C., & Kesterton, S. (2025). Carter, A., Kudiersky, N., Barker, L., Dalton, C., Gill, S., Sharrack, B., Nair, S., & Kesterton, S. (2025). Feasibility, acceptability and safety of a 12-week probiotic intervention for people with Multiple Sclerosis: A mixed-methods single-arm trial. Poster presented at the MS Trust Conference, United Kingdom. Presented at: MS Trust Annual Conference, Hinckley
Carter, A. (2024). The SHUWellness workplace wellbeing programme. Presented at: Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Advisory Board, Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield, UK
Bugg, A., Maden-Wilkinson, T., Carter, A., Humphreys, H., & Nichols, S. (2023). A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Prevalence of Poor Sarcopenia Specific Quality of Life in Mid-Life Adults. Presented at: International Sarcopenia Translational Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Conference, Newcastle University, 2023
Humphreys, L., & Carter, A. (2019). Perspectives of people with MS following participation in a high intensity trial. Presented at: MS Frontiers, Bath
Humphreys, L., & Carter, A. (2019). Perspectives of people with MS following participation in a high intensity trial. Presented at: MS Frontiers, Bath
Other publications
Carter, A., & Humphreys, L. (2022). Improving health outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis through exercise. Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Excellence Framework 2021:
Postgraduate supervision
Liam Humphreys, Amie Woodward