Christian Cooper

Christian has extensive strategic management experience in the NHS, holding dual qualifications in clinical and legal practice. As Associate Director for the NHS Emergency Capabilities Unit (formerly NARU) he is the national coordinator for several pre-hospital capabilities throughout England. He is considered a subject matter expert in emergency preparedness and incident response. Christian supports inquests and inquiries, including being instructed as a national expert to the Manchester Arena Public Inquiry. He is also an examiner for the RCSEd FPHC Diploma in Major Incident Management. Christian’s work has made significant improvements across the sector including the introduction of nationwide contract standards for specialist capabilities and he was the principal architect of the safe system of work currently used by all Ambulance Services in the UK. He also lectures on the ‘duty of care for commanders’ at the College of Policing and is undertaking PhD research into risk perception