Guidance
Knowledge and Evidence Specialists: UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services
The Knowledge and Evidence Specialists (KES) team provide expert support to UKHSA colleagues and those working 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)
| 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 Strategy and Evidence | Michael.Cook@ukhsa.gov.uk, James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Chief Medical Advisor Group (CMA)
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Epidemic & Emerging Infections | James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Health Equity & Clinical Governance | James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Public Health Programmes | James.Robinson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Health Protection in Regions | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk, Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response and Response Operations | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk, Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Global Health Protection | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Data Protection, Security & Technology Services | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Digital & Technology Transition | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Digital & Data | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Analysis & Intelligence Assessment | Angela.C.Page@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
| Directorate | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Transformation | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Public Inquiry | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| People and Workplace | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Strategy and Policy | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Finance, Performance, Risk & Assurance | Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Commercial, Vaccines & Countermeasures Delivery | 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 only | Chloe.Turner@ukhsa.gov.uk, Charlotte.Ince@ukhsa.gov.uk |
Specialist support
| Specialty | Knowledge and Evidence Specialists |
|---|---|
| Systematic and rapid review support | Nicola.Pearce-Smith@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| International | Caroline.Debrun@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Knowledge Management | Victoria.Richardson@ukhsa.gov.uk, Helen.Cartwright@ukhsa.gov.uk |
| Knowledge Mobilisation | Carry.TriggsHodge@ukhsa.gov.uk |
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Published 28 July 2025