DR Chris Turner

Consultant in Emergency Medicine , University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire.

2026

Chris Turner is a consultant in emergency medicine at University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire. He is interested in governance and highly-performing teams, and this has led him on a journey from being blame- and process-focused to something completely different, Civility Saves Lives, a campaign that aims to raise awareness of the impact of behaviour on performance. Understanding who we are to each other within teams and how we respond to the challenges of being in a team determines the quality of outcome. Over the last few years these ideas have gained momentum and traction across healthcare and beyond, and the Civility Saves Lives group has attracted members from all over the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. A high-energy, highly practical speaker, Chris brings the evidence base behind civility and the real-world difference it makes in high-stakes environments. He has spoken around the world on the topic including at the Houses of Parliament, the Care Quality Commission and The Mayo Clinic; on speaking tours of Canada and Australia, and has given two TEDx talks. He is a contributor to the NHS Civility Toolkit and has served on multiple NIHR research groups. He has worked on Restorative Justice programmes, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and General Medical Council, as well as the States of Guernsey and Jersey, county councils, universities, police forces and several veterinary organisations. He is particularly proud of his work with the Defense Safety Authority and with Premiership rugby clubs, and for making Princess Anne laugh.