Making Complaints Count

James Titcombe: Making the NHS safer for patients

Making Complaints Count

Show Notes

Rob Behrens talks to patient safety campaigner James Titcombe, whose son Joshua sadly died at Furness General Hospital nine days after his birth.

In this frank and honest exchange, James shares his personal experience of bringing his case to the Ombudsman. Rob and James reflect on how patient safety has improved since, and how James’ experience has helped bring about crucial changes to process and culture in both the NHS and the PHSO.

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