If you ask me…

Who has had the biggest influence on you?

My partner.

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

My specialist nurse Nathan.

If you ran care services in your area what would you do
differently?

Make them more appropriate to people’s needs.

Name one thing that would make your life better?

A win on the lottery!

Has any government policy ever benefited you personally?

Not to date.

What three words best describe you?

Small, tactful and here.

What event most changed your life?

Being diagnosed HIV-positive.

How are you going to vote in the next general election?

With my eyes wide open.

Who is your dream date?

Bruce Willis and Antonio Banderas (together!).

What is your greatest achievement?

Having two beautiful and healthy children.

What makes you happy?

The sound of laughter.

When were you last angry?

Today, when someone forgot what their indicators were for.

When did you last cry?

Two weeks ago.

Who do you most admire?

UN secretary general Kofi Annan.

What is the most important lesson you have learned?

To look, listen and love.

*Not her real name