Her main focus is applied research in psychological health, and promoting positive behaviour change in chronic conditions, particularly alcohol misuse; and the development and evaluation of psychological interventions. She is also interested in the social and cognitive antecedents to risky and dependent drinking behaviour. She has developed assessment instruments that are now recommended in NICE guidelines (e.g. FAST Alcohol Screening Test). She has contributed to policy developments and the public debate on alcohol interventions; and has published widely in peer reviewed journals and other relevant media. Bev is also involved in research studies in other health conditions, including Diabetes, Pernicious Anaemia and eating Disorders