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UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Knowledge and Library Services provide a range of expert services and specialist resources to eligible staff.

The Knowledge and Library Services website has moved to GOV.UK

As of Monday 3 November, the UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) website and contact form moved to GOV.UK, and is now in Public Beta.

You can access all the usual services, including literature searches, online resources, review advice and training with improved navigation and accessibility.

Use the feedback form to tell us what works well and suggest how we can continue to improve the service.

About Knowledge and Library Services

UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) provide a range of expert knowledge, library and evidence services to eligible staff. Our work finding the best available evidence supports decisions, policies, and practice to protect the public’s health and build the nation’s health security capability.

Eligibility to access our services

All staff in UKHSA, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), public health staff employed by NHS England (NHSE), and staff working in local authority public health (LAPH) teams are entitled to access our collection of public health knowledge and evidence resources.

Learn more about finding public health evidence and services available to you by selecting your staff group below.

Contact us

We provide access to the best available evidence for public health underpinned by the expertise of our team. Our full list of services is available below.

For further information or queries, contact us.

Get in touch

Access journals, articles and books

Use the following links to find a range of resources in digital and print formats.

Expert literature searching

Use the following links for expert support in information retrieval and reference management.

Training and events

Register for sessions or request tailored training in finding, appraising and mobilising public health research.

Library facilities

Knowledge management

Updates to this page

Published 17 September 2025
Last updated 16 January 2026 show all updates
  1. Eligibility to access services made clearer. Page length reduced; information on MyAthens moved to the relevant service information pages.

  2. Added announcement message regarding public beta phase.

  3. First published.