Guidance
Knowledge and Evidence Specialists: UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services
Knowledge and Evidence Specialists (KES) provide expert support to UKHSA colleagues and eligible staff across the wider public health system.
Knowledge and Evidence Specialists are your first point of contact for identifying and retrieving the latest and most relevant evidence, quality assessment of evidence, and training in information, digital and health literacy.
Contact your relevant Knowledge and Evidence Specialist by selecting their name from the list below.
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Group
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Public Health Microbiology | Michael.Cook@ukhsa.gov.uk, James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Radiation, Climate, Chemical, Climate and Environmental Hazards | Michael.Cook@ukhsa.gov.uk, James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Scientific Facilities and Performance | Michael.Cook@ukhsa.gov.uk, James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Science Strategy and Evidence | Michael.Cook@ukhsa.gov.uk, James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Chief Medical Advisor Group (CMA) Group
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and Response Operations | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk, Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Epidemic and Emerging Infections | James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Global Health Protection | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Health Equity and Clinical Governance | James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Health Protection in Regions | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk, Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Public Health Programmes | James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Chief Data Officer (CDO) Group
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialist |
|---|---|
| Analysis and Intelligence Assessment | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Data Protection, Security and Technology Services | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Digital and Data | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Digital and Technology Transition | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Group
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialist |
|---|---|
| Commercial, Vaccines and Countermeasures Delivery | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Communications | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Finance, Performance, Risk and Assurance | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Legal | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| People and Workplace | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Public Inquiry | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Strategy and Policy | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Transformation | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Partner organisations
| Organisation | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) | Michael.Cook@ukhsa.gov.uk, Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| NHS England (NHSE) - public health teams | Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk, Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Knowledge and Evidence Specialists offering expertise on specific topics
| Topic | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| International | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Knowledge Management | Victoria.Richardson@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Knowledge Mobilisation | Carry.TriggsHodge@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Systematic and rapid review support | Nicola.Pearce-Smith@ukhsa.gov.uk |
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Published 28 July 2025