PLAN. PREPARE. PERFORM.
ORH helps emergency services around the world to optimise resource use and respond in the most effective and efficient way.
PLAN. PREPARE. PERFORM.
ORH helps emergency services around the world to optimise resource use and respond in the most effective and efficient way.
PLAN. PREPARE. PERFORM.
ORH helps emergency services around the world to optimise resource use and respond in the most effective and efficient way.
Evidence-based consultancy
We have set the benchmark for emergency service planning, with a proven approach combining rigorous scientific analysis with experienced, insightful consultancy. Our expert team uses sophisticated modelling techniques to identify opportunities for improvement and uncover hidden capacity. Simulating future scenarios ensures that solutions are objective, evidence-based and quantified.
Every organisation faces a unique set of challenges, so remaining independent and flexible allows us to deliver an appropriate solution every time. The outputs of our work enable clients to make robust, data-driven decisions and explain them clearly to stakeholders.
ORH’s approach is always tailored to the needs of the client. Above all, we are committed to getting it right, for the good of our clients and the people who rely on their services.
Services
Emergency Medical Services
Projecting future demand and optimising the deployment of resources is essential for improving response capabilities.
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Fire
Understanding and quantifying risks allows fire services to use their people and vehicles in the most effective manner.
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Non-emergency Transport
Optimising locations and improving scheduling systems are crucial for efficient delivery of non-emergency transport.
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Control rooms
An effective control room needs the optimal staff mix to manage resources dynamically using innovative technology.
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Police
Balancing the competing demands on service provision determines the effectiveness and efficiency of police services.
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Other Sectors
Planning the locations and capacities of facilities can improve the provision of services to the public.
Read MoreWhy do services need ORH?
Emergency services need to quantify the risks they face and plan for future challenges. ORH helps services to operate more effectively and efficiently by modelling complex scenarios and supporting decision making. This video introduces the reasons why services use ORH and how we help.
Meet the team
REBECCA SIMONS
Client Lead Consultant
Rebecca manages ORH’s projects for local authorities and national sports bodies regarding facility access and leads on our development of road network data and routing software.
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Elisa Scagnetto
Analytical Consultant
Elisa’s experience prior to joining ORH was in the Oil and Gas industry where she has gained extensive experience in statistical analysis of subsurface data and stochastic modelling of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
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JAMES BATCHELOR
Senior Consultant
James is highly experienced in modelling all aspects of emergency service provision, working with ambulance and fire services across control and operational projects.
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Harry Rogers
Analyst
Harry joined ORH with a strong quantitative background, after previously spending a year with the company on placement.
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JON MOBBS
Principal Consultant
Jon is responsible for managing projects for emergency medical services around the world and plays a key role in the development of ORH’s simulation models.
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Ben Jeffrey
Software Engineer
Ben has experience in modelling physical systems using computer models, which has been used and expanded while enhancing and maintaining ORH’s simulation tools.
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GILL MASON
Analytical Specialist
Gill regularly takes the leading role in ORH’s analysis of ambulance services and is responsible for developing our tools for assessing the provision of sports facilities.
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Daniel Faulkner
Software Developer
Since joining ORH in 2023 Daniel has been involved in the development of a variety of tools, working on many of ORH's cloud-based applications.
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Isaac Guard
Analytical Consultant
Isaac is a geography graduate with experience of statistical analysis, mapping and modelling.
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JACK WILLETT
Analytical Consultant
From map production and data analysis to simulation and optimisation modelling, Jack is involved in a range of projects for UK and overseas emergency services.
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Sam Taylor
Analyst
Sam’s technical skills in data analysis, dashboard creation, optimisation and simulation modelling have seen him contribute to projects for a range of emergency services.
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GUY BICKERTON
Senior Consultant
Guy works closely with clients to understand their requirements, and tailors the use of ORH’s software to solve complex service planning issues for fire and ambulance services.
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HANNAH MAYES-FRENETT
Senior Consultant
Hannah uses her experience with ORH’s modelling tools to solve issues relating to service provision in emergency services as well as managing projects for healthcare providers.
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ANDREW GREGGAN
Senior Consultant
Andrew has completed a diverse range of projects for ambulance services in the UK, Australia and Canada as well as ORH’s modelling of sports facility provision.
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James Armstrong
Analytical Consultant
James’s core responsibility involves analysis of demand, performance and resource deployment for emergency services.
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Chris Polden
Managing Director
As Managing Director of ORH Chris is responsible for overseeing all ORH projects, ensuring that they run to schedule and are of a consistently high standard.
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TOM GLOESS
Analytical Consultant
Tom works across a broad range of projects applying analytical and modelling techniques to support emergency services and other public sector organisations.
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DR TOM BONESS
Senior Software Engineer
Tom is involved in developing, maintaining and supporting simulation models and other software tools used both externally by clients and internally by consultants at ORH.
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Matt Gill
Analytical Consultant
Matt joined ORH after 3 years in the public service, and since being part of ORH has been involved in projects in the UK, Canada and Australia.
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Tom Thorne
Analyst
Since joining ORH Tom has worked on projects for a range of emergency services in the UK and overseas. His contribution has involved using his proficiency in data analysis, mapping and modelling.
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ANDREW COOPER
Principal Consultant
Andrew has a wealth of experience working in managing consultancy projects for fire services and oversees implementations of ORH’s Dynamic Cover Tool in control rooms.
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Ryan Cook
Analytical Specialist
Ryan works in process improvement automating GIS tasks in MapBASIC to increase the efficiency of core project procedures and reduce the potential for human error.
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Alastair Wilson
Software Developer
Alastair has an academic background in audio technology and bioacoustic simulations.
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Diane Garbutt
Office Manager
Diane oversees the day-to-day running of the office, keeps the accounts for the company and provides support to ORH’s managing director and the rest of the team.
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