James Bannon – Care Consultant

James’s background spans regulatory assessment, mental health services and statutory advocacy. His experience as a CQC inspector gives him an understanding of how evidence is assessed, concerns are investigated and regulatory decisions are made. His judicial experience as a Justice of the Peace further informs his careful, structured approach to complex decisions.

Within the NHS, James held responsibility for mental health law oversight across 11 hospital sites, providing specialist advice, developing training and monitoring Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications. His advocacy work has involved supporting people under mental capacity, mental health and care legislation, while his national safeguarding role included managing concerns and helping colleagues apply safeguarding policies.

At Fulcrum Care, James helps providers examine how decisions about capacity, consent and restrictions are made and recorded in practice. He supports teams to identify gaps, strengthen oversight and develop their understanding through clear guidance and coaching. His calm, approachable style helps staff work through complex situations while keeping people’s rights, wishes and individual circumstances at the centre of their practice.