Shona Farnworth

Hiya, my name is Shona. I am 34 years old I have a positive outlook on life despite sometimes being faced with many different obstacles due to living with my various disabilities. I like to think I'm able to overcome most barriers in my way.

I live mostly independently with my husband and team of carers that assist me with daily tasks and to access the community my husband also helps with my care as a unpaid carer. I was born with cerebral palsy and got Epilepsy when I was around 16 years old

I like to be active I'm a peer mentor for a disability charity that helps people with different disabilities. I'm part a choir and I've performed at a number of events such as Oldham Pride.

I would like to become a councillor because I feel I would be able to help people in different communities. I feel I will understand people as I'm a good listener, and I want to be a voice to those people who feel their not being heard.

I would like to help take away some of the obstacles people face. I just want to help make a positive difference.