Paul Deemer, Equality and Diversity Consultant, NHS Employers

Paul Deemer has been a human resources professional for over 25 years. He has worked in local government, the voluntary sector and the health service. It was whilst working for the charity Barnardo’s that he took on the role of national equality and diversity manager. He then got the opportunity to utilise his experience and knowledge gained in this role when he was seconded into the Department of Health’s equality and diversity team in 2000 to help them develop their national strategy in this area. Paul currently works for NHS Employers – which represents and supports NHS trusts across England – and is helping NHS organisations to embed equality and diversity good practice across the NHS.