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The BIG Interview - Chris Brookes
This time we meet Chris Brookes. He is a member of CCP and is
about to join the Speak Out Management Committee. Here he is
interviewed by fellow CCP members Varsha, Vaishali and Stephen.

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Tell us when you first joined Speak Out.
I first heard about Speak Out a couple of years
ago when Ian Clements came to visit the
Community Access Service. I joined the Peer
Information Project & now I’m a CCP member.
What do you liked best about CCP?
The best thing for me was going to the Houses
of Parliament where we launched the Support
Worker Promise. I also enjoyed playing the
flute at Speak Out in Hounslow’s AGM.
Can you tell us about your disability?
Yes, I have learning disabilities and autism. I
can do lots of things by myself. I travel by
myself but I need some help with how to get
to places and managing my time.
Where did you go to school?
I went to Marjory Kinnon. It was brilliant! Then
I went to West Thames College on their
Supported Learning course.
You now living independently. What do
you like about it?
I’m enjoying it. I use the vacuum cleaner &
cook by myself. My favourite meal to cook is
Spaghetti Bolognese. Recently, one of the
radiators burst but my uncle came to help!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to watch Star Trek on TV. I also love
playing music. I play the Flute and am learning
for my Grade 4 level. I also play the tenor
Saxophone and the recorder.
What do you think about joining the
Speak Out Management Committee?
I think it will be really good for me!