Deborah Evans runs 'balance', a consultancy dedicated to inspiring, engaging and enabling community pharmacy teams, NHS commissioners and pharmaceutical industry clients. With a background in community pharmacy management, senior sales management and NHS consultancy, Deborah is well placed to understand all perspectives in healthcare collaboration. She is currently the Director of Pharmacy at the National Pharmacy Association, leads the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative and plays an active role in local and national pharmacy policy. Deborah continues to work regularly in community pharmacy practice to keep her grounded in real practice.