In recent years Professor Watson has primarily focused on (a) asset maximisation of public sector spending around integrating health, economic and social development (b) partnership development (c) entrepreneurship and healthy public policy (d) development of effective and sustainable partnerships.

Some of the most recent experience includes:

Analysis of NHS Scottish Health Board 2003 “health improvement performance assessment” returns including progress with National Physical Activity Strategy [retained to enhance the 2004 health improvement PAF self-assessment tool and conduct analysis of health board self assessments] (SEHD 2004-2005)

Leading re-audit of tobacco control policies in the NHS in Scotland (with Lowland Market Research and Centre for Research in Health & Social Issues, University of Glasgow) for ASH Scotland (2004-2005)

Qualitative study on young men, alcohol and masculinity in Greater Glasgow (with Jan Swift, Communicable Health and University of Glasgow) for Greater Glasgow NHS Board Addictions Team/Alcohol Action team and Men’s Health (2004)

Development of baseline indicators for Scottish Health Promoting Schools Unit (2002-2003)

Evaluators of NOF-funded Community Food Initiative, West Lancashire (2002-2005)