Working with Liam was an absolute blast. A short time after joining OCCG as a temp in 2019, he asked me if I was planning to stay, as he thought I should, even though I was a cat person, rather than a dog person! Liam called me the responsible adult of our team of three (when Alice worked with us), and when we became a duo, and it was always a standing joke between us. There are so many stories I could write about how Liam could manage to weave in a Star Wars or Arsenal quote during every meeting or conversation we had. He even let me get away with the fact that I preferred Star Trek to Star Wars, although I’m sure he was just humouring me. His memory of sporting achievements and history was something to be admired (and be envious of) and he was so supportive to me during our time working together. We were like minded in terms of humour, so considered ourselves partners in mischief, so I miss those ‘what could possibly go wrong’ conversations, the laughter and his greeting of ‘What-Ho Jones!’ He was a true Legend and will be missed by…

I always admired Liam as a colleague of such high value and standards. He gave positive feedback so freely which made people around him feel good about the work they had achieved in difficult circumstances. I will miss his encouraging nature and contribution to our trust….

Liam was a real friend to me at work and someone I won’t forget. I’m going to miss him so much. I first met and worked with him at the CCG, then continued to have the pleasure of working with him when I moved to Oxford Health. Rarely would a week go by without one of us messaging the other, to ask if had 2 mins for a quick catch up. We both knew this would never be 2 minutes! As would catch up on the topic, lead to debating solutions and coming up with ideas, and of cause have a social chat (often about the dogs, how my kids were getting on, or football!) He was so kind, caring, took a true interest in others, and had such a strong positive personality. He used these with his passion for patient safety, to bring people together and make change. I hope you know how much everyone thought of him and how much he is missed. My condolences….

You will be missed by so many people….

This is such tragic news! I met Liam in person only a few weeks ago at a patient safety syllabus day. He was such a wonderful person, with lots of great stories of his two boys (his dogs) and his lovely wife Connie. He was also a great PSIRF advocate – at the forefront of ICB thinking, and someone I would always signpost to as being a leader in this space….

Liam was a fantastic colleague, positive, kind, and full of praises for all. He is already missed very much….

Liam was a central and extremely valuable member of the team, our heartfelt thoughts go out to you at this terrible time, he will be very much missed….

Liam was my line manager for 2 years. This is the longest I have had a line manager for in the NHS for the past 12 years. I have learned so much from him. He was a great role model and had the patients of a saint. He shall be greatly missed. “Patience you must have my young Padawan. Have patience and all will be revealed.”…

Liam, your kind charm, your professionalism and your cheeky grin will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved you.  Always full of ideas ready to collaborate and contribute to patient safety be it through your contribution during Covid working in ITU or trawling the evidence for best practice and really putting theory into practice by resuscitating a colleague on the football pitch. You had a zest for life that included football and naughty dogs. You were taken too soon from this life my hope and prayers are that you are united with your mum in a better place.  Rest in peace Liam….

Liam, safety is not the same without you, you are the PSIRF King and the prince of improvement in the region.  We miss you at the Royal Berks for many reasons, your willingness to talk through anything at any time and particularly your calm support if we were in a bit of a pickle!  Personally, I will miss you for being there for me at the end of the phone and talking sense when I couldn’t see the wood for the trees, always making things seem simpler!  I take so much interest in Arsenal’s performance now, almost a Gooner in your honour! I hope they win the league for you this season as you won the league for safety year after year.  Miss you. Sharon xxx…

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Liam. He was supportive when I was new in my role, and always knowledgeable and person-centered in his approach. He is greatly missed by all of us, and I will always remember him fondly. He has had a huge influence on many of our workstreams and is mentioned daily in continuing with those projects. He leaves an enormous hole in our daily lives….

Liam was a wonderful colleague.  I got to know him over the last 2 years, working together to improve patient safety in OUH and across the BOB Integrated Care Board.  As Arsenal fans we bonded immediately and quickly built up an open working relationship, sharing concerns and trying to find the best solutions.  I will miss his approachability, common sense and patient centred focus and our organisation and the wider health community will miss a dedicated colleague who was committed to making the care of all our patients safer. With heartfelt sympathy to Liam’s family at this very sad time….

I think it’s a reflection of the person that Liam was that there has been such a huge outpouring of emotion at the news of his passing. Liam was an ever-present character in the office in Oxford in my time at Oxfordshire CCG and such fun to be around. Liam and I shared a passion for both Star Wars and, in particular, football. We would spend what seemed like hours talking about the results of the weekend and the upcoming fixtures. We used to drive our respective line managers mad with the amount of time we’d spend talking about football! I would often enter the office with a smile on my face (being a Tottenham fan) on Monday morning if Arsenal had lost over the weekend, the girls in his team knowing exactly what was about to happen when I asked him how his weekend had gone, urging me not to provoke him. He took it well (ish) and gave plenty back in return of course with that smile on his face that we all came to love. One of most vivid memories of Liam, and something I will never forget, was the evening of the Oxfordshire CCG vs…

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Liam. He was one of the loveliest colleagues one could hope to have, always helpful and kind. We had many a laugh over my football ignorance! I am grateful that he was a small part of my working life. Please accept my condolences….

On behalf of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire Local Medical Committees I want to express our great sorrow to learn about Liam’s death.   I have been working with Liam quite closely on projects of patient safety. My first impression when meeting him some time ago was a man who was articulate, capable and on top of his brief. Having had a number of meetings with him since then, I found Liam to be kind, respectful, positive, approachable, responsive, and highly competent. He would listen to the feedback I was giving (which would sometimes be quite robust!), processes it and follow-up in a manner that engendered true collaboration. He was a very likable fellow – someone you knew you could work with and trust.   Other members of my team and LMC representatives have said his passing “leaves a hole”, that “he was a leader”, a “trusted ally” and “very good at his job”. They all expressed how shocked and sad they were to receive the news.   I very much hope your team and his family have the emotional support they need to work through this unexpected loss. Please share our sorrow and condolences. With deepest sympathy….