If you ask me…

Eamon O’Connor* is a volunteer at Oasis Trust’s in
London and an ex-user of the trust’s homeless health
centre 

Who has had the biggest influence on you?
Abi Stapleton, who runs the cafe. It seems like nothing fazes
her.

Which health or social care professional has been most use
to you?
My key worker at Southwark Council.

If you ran care services in your area what would you do
differently?
Open all of them up to homeless people, with no
restrictions.

Name one thing that would make your life
better?
A full-time job in the cafe.

What three words best describe you?
Outgoing, fun and confident.

What event most changed your life?
The death of my parents.

What is the most important thing you have learned?
Not to react to what people say but to take it on and then
respond.

If you won the lottery how would you spend
it?
Slowly.

What is your greatest achievement?
Passing my bus driver test.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Turning up to the wrong pub in fancy dress, wearing a
toga.

Who would you like to swap places with?
Roman Abramovich, who owns Chelsea FC

*Not his real name

If you know a service user who wishes to contribute to this column
please e-mail Anabel.Unity.Sale@rbi.co.uk