Rachel Curtis is 42 years old and lives in Northumberland. Diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in 2022, she knows first hand the struggles being disabled creates. Rachel is also mother to a little girl with Down's Syndrome and is an advocate for the rights of parent carers alongside disabled people. She founded, and volunteers her time, to help run Northern Lights Northumberland, a community group that provides support and enrichment for children with disabilities and their families. Rachel is a strong believer that every person should be treated with dignity and respect.