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.
Previous roles in government
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Regional Director, South of England