Dr James Mapstone

Biography

James Mapstone started his clinical career in emergency medicine before moving to public health.

He did his Public Health MSc at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and was a clinical lecturer in injury research. He has had a varied career, including being a director of public health, chief executive of a primary care trust (PCT), clinical director for acute care across the South of England and deputy regional director of public health in a strategic health authority and at Public Health England.

He has led on a number of programmes to reduce health inequalities, prevent injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease and promote sustainability. He is a member of the national NHS Armed Forces Clinical Reference Group.