Who's involved

Leading experts in alcohol and substance use in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are involved in the team.

The HIT leadership group is made up of five co-directors

• Dr Jo Kesten, Research Fellow, University of Bristol
• Dr Tom May, Research Fellow, University of Bristol
• Emma Griffith, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership
• Julie Northcott, Deputy Director of Public Health, Bristol City Council
• A lived experience peer director.

The co=directors are joined by providers, commissioners, clinicians and researchers from across our region.

The HIT is supported by two members of the Bristol Health Partners team:

• Carla Southworth, Senior Project Manager
• Noreen Ryan, Project Officer