Waheed Saleem has held a number of management positions in different areas within the health service. He is currently working for Newham PCT and has previously worked at senior levels in commissioning, hospital management, primary care and capital planning. A graduate of the London School of Economics in Social Policy, he has chaired a number of major regeneration programmes and as been an active member of the local community.
He is currently a trustee of NACRO, an assessor for the Post Graduate Medical Education and Training Board and member of the Lunar Society. Previously he has been a member of a number of national committees including NRF National Community Forum, National Crime Squad Service Authority, Rail Passenger Committee and the Meat Hygiene Advisory Committee. He has a background in chairing and representing young people in different forums.
His interests are in social policy, especially in the fields of health, social exclusion, crime, diversity and youth policy. He is looking forward to contributing to the sustainable development agenda. He is a former Labour Local Councillor.
His interests are in social policy, especially in the fields of environment, climate change, health, social exclusion, crime, diversity and youth policy. He is looking forward to contributing to the sustainable development agenda. He is a former Local Councillor.
Waheed is the Commissioner for Young People.
Blog page: http://www.xanga.com/Waheedsaleem
The Big Issues of the 21st Century - Speech given at the West Midlands Regenration Conference Nov 2007