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Academic

Gordon James

Chief executive, NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Professor

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Quoted in the press, across 3 topics since 3 Aug 2026

Gordon James: key facts

Kind of voice
Academic
Role
Chief executive, NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Professor
Press coverage
Quoted in the press
Most recently quoted
7 Oct 2026
First quoted
3 Aug 2026

04  On the record · press

What Gordon James has said

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  • ayradvertiser.com
  • dailyrecord.co.uk
  • nhsaaa.net

Where Gordon James has been quoted

  1. 73 Ayrshire pupils explore NHS careers in work experienceayradvertiser.com · 7 Oct 2026
  2. #FutureWorkforce Work Experience week inspires Ayrshire’s future NHS workforce – NHS Ayrshire & Arrannhsaaa.net · 5 Oct 2026
  3. A&E crisis talks take place at Crosshouse as Health Secretary makes visitdailyrecord.co.uk · 3 Aug 2026
How we found the articles that name Gordon James: we searched news for these terms, by topic. Terms for 2 topics

NHS & care workforce/staffing

  • NHS workforce
  • staff shortages
  • nursing shortage
  • nurse recruitment
  • care workforce
  • care worker pay
  • social care workforce
  • NHS long term workforce plan

Also searched with “NHS workforce” in each of 8 national papers, and in the Guardian by editor tag, and in trade press by category. Every term for NHS & care workforce/staffing

A&E & ambulance response

  • A&E waiting times
  • A&E department
  • accident and emergency
  • ambulance response times
  • ambulance handover
  • ambulance waiting
  • ambulance service
  • emergency department

Also searched with “A&E waiting times” in each of 8 national papers, and in the Guardian by editor tag, and in trade press by category. Every term for A&E & ambulance response

Verbatim

“It has been fantastic to see so many young people making the most of their work experience with us.”
Chief executive, NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Professor · NHS & care workforce/staffing · ayradvertiser.com · 7 Oct 2026 · Read the article
“It has been fantastic to see so many young people making the most of their work experience with us. The enthusiasm and curiosity they have shown throughout the week has been wonderful.”
Professor; Chief Executive, NHS Ayrshire & Arran · nhsaaa.net · 5 Oct 2026 · Read the article
“We are taking proactive action with our partners to address these pressures.”
Professor, Chief Executive for NHS Ayrshire & Arran · A&E & ambulance response · dailyrecord.co.uk · 3 Aug 2026 · Read the article

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