Pamela Permalloo Bass

Pamela Permalloo Bass is a seasoned professional specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with extensive experience in various leadership roles across healthcare organizations. As a Freelance DEI Director and Executive Coach since May 2023, Pamela provides consultancy services while also serving as a Specialist Advisor at the Care Quality Commission since April 2016, where the focus is on enhancing inspection and investigation activities through informed DEI advice. Prior roles include Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent NHS Trust, where strategic direction and cultural insights were provided to strengthen DEI initiatives. Pamela's expertise extends to roles in commissioning support, equality management, and governance in educational settings. Academic qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Community Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Welfare Studies, complemented by leadership education from the NHS Leadership Academy.