Donald has worked for many years in the health and social care sectors across the United Kingdom. A particular professional focus has been issues related to dementia, bereavement, palliative care and individual human rights.
He is the CEO of Scottish Care, the representative body for care providers in the independent sector in Scotland, namely private, charitable, and employee-owned care organisations which includes care home and home care organisations.
He serves on several Scottish, UK and international charities and boards related to health and social care including at present as a Director of the Global Ageing Network. A regular blogger and public speaker he is an active campaigner for older person rights.