NFCC Culture and Inclusion Conference 2024 comes to Birmingham
Iain Hoey
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Day one: Reflecting on progress and sector updates
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is scheduled to host its second Culture and Inclusion Conference on 15th and 16th July in Birmingham.
As reported by the NFCC, this event will gather leaders and professionals from the UK Fire and Rescue Service and wider partners to promote inclusivity and equity within the sector.
The first day will focus on the progress since the 2023 Culture Conference and the launch of the NFCC Culture Action Plan.
Keynote speaker Anthea Sully, CEO of White Ribbon and Chair of the NFCC Independent Challenge and Support Panel, will address the attendees.
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services will also provide updates on the State of Fire and Rescue report, misconduct thematic inspections, and the Values and Culture spotlight report recommendations.
Day two: Future work and shared learning
Day two will be dedicated to future initiatives necessary for lasting change.
Siobhan Melia, Chief Executive at Sussex Community NHS Trust, will deliver a keynote address focusing on culture change in ambulance services, sharing valuable lessons learned.
The agenda will also feature a shared learning session with insights from services that have undergone independent culture reviews.
A lived experiences panel will allow networks and organisations representing those with lived experience to contribute to shaping future initiatives.
Opportunities for collaboration and ongoing culture and inclusion change
The Culture and Inclusion Conference provides an essential platform for fire and rescue services and partners to share learning and good practice.
The event aims to identify next steps for continued progress in this critical work.
While a single conference cannot achieve transformation alone, the NFCC hopes that the discussions and shared experiences will act as catalysts for ongoing improvement across the sector.
The effort to foster cultural change is recognised as a collective endeavour that extends beyond NFCC’s initiatives to include local and national contributions from the sector and its partners.
