MBE for Mallorca doctor for his work to reduce balcony deaths in Magalluf

Juan José Segura-Sampedro and his team at Son Espases have carried out extensive investigations over the last few years which has helped the British government plan and introduce campaigns warning British tourists of the risks of so-called balconing which has claimed numerous lives in Magalluf and elsewhere. “The root cause, in most cases, of what is commonly known as balconing is excessive drinking of alcohol,” he told the Bulletin. He went on to say that they had shared all their research with the British Consulate in Palma and the British Embassy.

“We work very closely together on this issue,” he said.

“I must say that I was honoured when I was notified by the British Embassy. This honour is not only for me but the large number of people at Son Espases who have been involved in the research. It is certainly a team effort.” Juan Jose Segura-Sampedro has been at Son Espases since 2015. Part of his training took place at a London hospital.

He will be presented with his honorary MBE by the British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, in Palma later this year.