Dawn Poulson Whelan

Chair, National Ambulance Disability Network

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Honorary Companion, Royal College of Paramedics

Dawn is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 22 years’ experience in emergency care and the ambulance sector. A Fellow of the Society for Education and Training, she has a strong interest in education, equity, diversity and inclusion.

She has published national research on disability and is undertaking a Professional Doctorate at Edge Hill University, exploring organisational culture and support for employees with disabilities.

Dawn has contributed to major national reports, founded and chairs the award‑winning National Ambulance Disability Network, and works with fire and police services to share best practice across emergency services.