Questar used the Ambulance Leadership Forum 2026 to engage directly with senior leaders from across the UK ambulance sector, making the event an important opportunity to discuss the operational realities facing ambulance services and the practical role connected fleet technology can play in helping address them. Hosted by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives on 10 and 11 March, ALF brought together decision-makers focused on service delivery, workforce safety, estates, fleet and long-term resilience.
For Questar, one of the most important themes running through the event was sustainability. That aligned closely with the company’s focus on solutions that support safer, more efficient driving and help fleets operate with greater visibility and control. Conversations across the event reflected a wider recognition that ambulance services are under pressure to do more with less, while still improving safety, efficiency and accountability. In that context, Questar’s emphasis on connected data, actionable insight and operational support felt highly relevant.
A key moment in Questar’s presence at ALF came through Ben Copitch’s speaker session. Listed among the ALF 2026 speakers, Ben’s presentation expanded on some of the biggest challenges facing ambulance fleets today, including staff assaults, rear-compartment seatbelt compliance, collision reduction, and the long-standing issue of disconnected systems that make it harder to turn incidents into usable evidence and action. The event also gave Questar valuable time with leadership teams from across the ambulance sector and a chance to hear first-hand about the outstanding work being done to deliver excellent care despite intense pressure from budgets, staff assaults, and ageing buildings and infrastructure.
The presentation’s central argument was that ambulance services do not need more isolated technology. They need connected safety systems that work together in the real world. Framed around practical integration rather than wholesale replacement, the session explored how vehicle CCTV, body-worn video, panic alerts, reporting workflows, and telematics data can be linked more effectively to support crews, improve auditability and reduce friction for already overstretched teams. This broader connected approach also reflects the direction of travel represented by AI4Fleets, Questar’s newer platform initiative, which brings multiple data sources together inside a single secure environment.
Overall, ALF 2026 proved to be a strong event for Questar. The discussions held over the two days suggested a clear appetite for solutions that can support ambulance services in improving safety, efficiency and oversight without forcing disruptive change. With sustainability high on the agenda and sector leaders continuing to balance care quality against serious operational challenges, Questar left the event encouraged that its approach is aligned with the priorities that matter most.