Reducing Inequalities in Blue Light Services: a Financial Imperative

02 Jul 2026
Theatre 2
Culture & Workforce Development
Inequality carries a cost—measured in absence, attrition, litigation, and lost potential. This session reframes inclusion not just as a moral duty, but as a financial and operational necessity. Senior people leaders will explore how reducing inequality improves productivity, retention, and performance, and why investment in fairness delivers tangible return. The discussion will challenge delegates to see equity as a strategic asset at the heart of organisational sustainability.
Chairperson
Jagtar Singh CBE
Jagtar Singh CBE
Speakers
Robert Scott QFSM FIFireE
Robert Scott QFSM FIFireE, HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - HM Fire Service Inspectorate
Hein Sheffer
Hein Sheffer, Director of Strategy, Transformation & Governance - East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust