Peter started his now over 30-year volunteering career at the age of 13, and has always worked in People services, including experience working with people with learning and physical disabilities.  In addition to his council member role with SeeAbility, Peter is a trustee of the Progress Educational Trust (PET), a UK-wide charity that aims to improve choices for people affected by infertility or genetic conditions; and a Board Director & trustee for Spectra, an LGBT organisation operating both a community interest company and charity in London.
 
Peter is the Assistant Director of Public Health Commissioning at Norfolk County Council; an Expert Adviser in Healthcare Commissioning for NICE; a Reviewer for the National Institute of Health Research; and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health.