Tonic works with Government, local authorities, PCTs and 3rd sector to deliver
- Policy and Strategy development
- Public service redesign
- Consultation
- Research and Evaluation
- Project management
- Training
- International policy learning and transfer Learn more
We think that things can be done better if we
- Are innovative
- Are inclusive
- Listen and communicate
- Use the evidence
- Get the right people to "buy-in"
We use the “Principles to Practice” approach that
- Develops a shared understanding of the problem
- Finds out what works from the evidence
- Adopts principles that will meet the challenge
- Turns this into a series of practical steps for improvement
TONIC was established in 2005 by Matthew Scott to provide public sector consultancy to a range of Government departments, local authorities, PCTs and 3rd sector organisations
Matthew Scott – Director
Simon Legrand – Associate Consultant
Dr Tim Legrand – Head of Research
We also use a range of experts and associate consultants to bring further specialist knowledge
We've been busy. Here are some of the things we've been working on
- The consultation on the Code of Practice for Alcohol Retailers
- Child Poverty bid for Essex
- Targeted Mental Health in Schools (DCSF pilots)
- The National Drug Strategy
- The Youth Alcohol Action Plan
- Dual Diagnosis among Young People
See our full list of projects
Tonic has worked for a range of clients, including
- Home Office
- Department of Health
- Ministry of Justice
- Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Essex County Council
- Drug Education Forum
See our full list of clients
News
We have begun our consultation with young people in Warwickshire about substance misuse. This work will inform future commissioning and service development.

Home Office has published the response to the consultation on the mandatory code for alcohol retailers.
Our Drug Strategy Survey has now closed. 250 people gave their views.
We will publish the findings on our website in the New Year
Surveys
Our Drug Strategy Survey has now closed
250 people gave their views
We will publish the findings on our website in the New Year
Clients
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For our full list of clients click here
Mailing list:
If you want to take part in future surveys or get free copies of our research, just pop your name on our mailing list click here to join the mailing list
Contact details:
Matthew Scott, Director 07827 339 761
Simon Legrand 07723 825 202
Tonic specialise in:
- Drug and Alcohol consultancy
- Mental Health in Schools
- Research and Evaluation

