Nigel says he is a larger-than-life people person who loves doing magic tricks and making everyone around him laugh.
He is a campaigner for people with 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. who deserve to be treated equally by health services, having been on his own cancer journey.
Nigel says there's a huge difference between caring for someone and supporting them to do things for themselves.
Nigel's 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."
Top facts about Nigel Smith
Disability: A learning disability
Location: Birmingham
Likes: Playing hockey, causing mischief and sweaty gigs
Dislikes: Loud noises, eggs and stereotypes
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