If you ask me…

Who has had the biggest influence on you?
Natural Breaks is the best service because it provides days out and
social activities.

Which health or social care professional has been most use
to you?

Jonathan Gilmour, my support worker from Natural Breaks. He taught
me to use British Sign Language.

If you ran care services in your area what would you do
differently?
Provide more respite care services and more day care for people
with learning difficulties. Create more job opportunities.

What would make your life better?

A well paid job.

What three words best describe you?
Happy, cheeky, talkative.

What event most changed your life?
Being in hospital; I gave up smoking.

Has any government policy ever benefited you
personally?
Direct payments.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Falling asleep in a team meeting.

What makes you happy?
Being with people.

When were you last angry?
Last night I wanted a cigarette, but couldn’t have one.

When did you last cry?
When my father died three years ago.

Who would you like to swap places with?
The actor Will Smith.

Who do you most admire?
My mum for putting up with me.

How would you like to be remembered?
As being happy and cheerful.