About me
I'm a larger-than-life people person who loves doing magic tricks and making everyone around me laugh. I'm also a campaigner for people with a learning disability who deserve to be treated equally by health services, having been on my own cancer journey. There's a huge difference between caring for someone and supporting them to do things for themselves.
Myth to bust: People with a learning disability can't do things for themselves. I live in a house share with my mates and lead an independent life.
Disability
I have a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
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Location
Birmingham
Likes
- Playing hockey
- Causing mischief
- Sweaty gigs
Dislikes
- Loud noises
- Eggs
- Stereotypes
"Support, for me, is that you need everything checked"
Going through cancer treatment with a learning disability was tough for Nigel so in this article he explains how doctors can help.
