If you ask me…

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

The young carer/young adult carer worker from the Selby and York
carers centre.

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

Provide more mental health services and more funding for young
carers services.

Name one thing to make your life better

To not have to work so hard to get the right services for my
family.

What three words best describe you?

Caring, positive, persistent.

What event most changed your life?

The death of my dad which led to the onset of my brother’s
illness and me becoming a carer.

What would you ban if you could?

The negative stories some of the media write about
schizophrenia.

Who is your dream date?

My fiance John in the Maldives.

What is your greatest achievement?

My 2:1 BSc at Huddersfield University.

When were you last angry?

About a week ago, with someone’s lack of understanding of mental
health.

Who do you most admire?

The Princess Royal. She understands the issues carers
face.

How would you like to be remembered?

As someone who made the most of life.

What is the most important lesson you have
learned?

To try to look on the bright side of life.