Welsh Ambulance Service colleagues recognised at prestigious House of Lords event

A pair of Welsh Ambulance Service colleagues have been recognised at a prestigious House of Lords event to celebrate women.

Kat Cobley, the Trust’s Head of Inclusion and Engagement, and Hayley Jones Dunne, Organisation Development Manager for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, were among a select group of guests at the third annual Women Mastering Change event in London.

The event, hosted by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and curated by Bernie Davies, founder of Mastering Diversity CIC, brought together leaders from across sectors to share their stories and practical insights for navigating change as women.

It was the first time the Welsh Ambulance Service had been represented at the event, which was also designed to discuss strategies for embedding diversity.

Kat, who is based in Swansea, said: “We were delighted to be invited to the House of Lords for a truly inspiring discussion on Women Mastering Change.

“It was an incredible opportunity to connect with leaders from across various sectors and share insights on fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.”

The Welsh Ambulance Service will also be attending Mastering Diversity CIC’s annual conference in September, where it will host the Diversity in Health zone, one of eight zones focused on a key area of equality, diversity and inclusion.

It comes as the Trust has become a member of Race Equality Matters, a UK-wide initiative dedicated to achieving race equality in the workplace.

Hayley, who is based in Cardiff, said: “We’re excited to host the Diversity in Health Zone at this year’s Mastering Diversity conference, to hear patient experiences as well as to share insights into the organisation.

“Joining Race Equality Matters also marks a proactive step to address challenges and demonstrate the Trust’s dedication to meaningful change, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered.”

To read the Trust’s Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028, visit:
Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028 Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust