James Walker
Professor James Walker is a healthcare safety expert who previously established and managed the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, focusing on cases of poor neonatal and maternal care. He has commented on the potential for improved patient safety with the abolition of NHS England, while cautioning that it requires a significant shift in the healthcare system's culture towards empathy and patient-centered care.
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James Walker was appointed to head a previous inquiry into maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital.
‘Higher risk’ pregnancy antenatal care to be moved from Portiuncula hospital – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-09James Walker believes the measure should be renamed 'the big bankruptcy bill'.
Republican voters on Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spend legislation: ‘This bill is a no-brainer!’ | US domestic policy
United Kingdom· 2025-07-03
A previous inquiry into maternity services at the hospital was established in early 2015 with James Walker, professor of obstetrics at the University of Leeds, appointed to head it.
Death of baby at Portiuncula Hospital leads to new review – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Professor James Walker set up and ran the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch.
Will scrapping NHS England help improve patient safety?United Kingdom· 2025-03-15
