I studied the NVQ Level 2 Business and Administration Apprenticeship course and was nominated in the 2016 West Midlands STAR Awards. Since completing it, I have been able to put the skills acquired into practice when given various projects to work on.
The support I was given during my apprenticeship was first class. If I came across a problem, my colleagues and tutor were always there to listen to my concerns and, together, we found a solution or alternative way of continuing. Working for the NHS has helped me with my disability as some of the staff I work with have a clinical background and understand the difficulties of living and working with a disability.
Not only has the trust supported me within the work environment, they also supported myself and my family through a very tough 2017. I was encouraged in my sporting endeavours and charity fundraising challenges which has included skydiving and wing walking – being tied to the wings of a bi-plane at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour!
The great support I have received from the trust, my family and Blind Veterans UK has allowed me to continue working by providing full administration support.