Dawn Poulson Whelan

Chair, National Ambulance Disability Network / Business and Partnerships Lead

East of England Ambulance Service

Dawn is a dedicated Healthcare professional with over 20 years’ experience, in Emergency Care and the Ambulance Sector. She is a Fellow of the Society for Education and Training and has a passion for Education, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

She has published national research on Disability and is reading for a Professional Doctorate at Edge Hill University investigating the links between organisational culture, decision making and support for employees with disabilities. Dawn has lived experience of disability and caring for others.

She is a founder and Chair of the award-winning National Ambulance Disability Network and has created working groups with the National Fire Chiefs Council and the National Police Chiefs Council to share best practice. Dawn is also a member of the NHS England Disability Transformation Group Committee responsible for shaping inclusive policies and practices across the NHS.