Charlotte McMaster has learning difficulties and receives services from Hillcrest Care in Sussex
Who has the biggest influence on you?
My friends in Zimbabwe.
Which health or social care professional has been most use to you?
I can’t pick one person because if I did it would be unfair, but all my carers at Hillcrest are definitely on the list.
What three words best describe you?
Happy, busy and fun.
What event most changed your life?
Coming to England from Zimbabwe.
What one thing would you ban?
Being rude to others.
What is your greatest achievement?
Being accepted for college.
What makes you happy?
Being with my friends and carers, seeing my boyfriend Phillip and shopping.
When were you last angry?
At a meeting about care services charges.
When did you last cry?
When I had an argument with my friend.
If you won the lottery how would you spend it?
Name one thing that would make your life better?
To be able to save a lot of money and then be able to spend it on things for myself for the first time in my life.
Who do you most admire?
My boyfriend Phillip.
What is the most important lesson you have learned?
To treat others with respect.
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