A North Tyneside -based health care worker left with lasting damage following brain surgery, is now helping businesses understand the intricacies of working with staff with disabilities.
In 2016 John McDonald was diagnosed with bowel cancer and hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain) and had to undergo brain surgery. His condition severely affected his ability to work due to fatigue, memory issues and problems with his balance.
But the Tynemouth businessman who has worked in the healthcare sector for more than two decades - including as a Covid-19 vaccine centre volunteer and as a practice lead for a mental health needs charity - has through grit and determination put coping mechanisms in place to minimise the effects of his ongoing symptoms.
