Stephen Brookes MBE, BAHons

Transport Policy Adviser

Stephen Brookes MBE gained a civilian MBE in the 1990/91 Gulf War ‘Ops Granby’ awards before becoming disabled in an accident in 1997. In 1999 he undertook a course at Coventry University gaining a BA First Class Honours in Political Communications in 2002.

Stephen was appointed in 2018 for the three year term as the Minister for Disabled People’s Rail Sector Champion.

He has worked with the Cabinet Office Disability Unit (previously the DWP Office for Disability Issues) and is actively involved with various Disabled Peoples organisations and charities. He is an Ambassador and Rail Policy Adviser for Disability Rights UK .

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Q&A

Stephen Brookes MBE, BAHons

As a role model, what advice would you give a disabled person at the start of their career?

How has your work impacted the disabled community or raised awareness about disability issues?

What are your future goals or aspirations in your field or in disability advocacy?

What do you do to switch off and have fun?

What or who brings you joy?

Do you prefer dogs or cats?

What is the one thing you would change if you could?

What barriers do you think still need to be addressed to improve the lives of disabled people?

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Stephen Brookes MBE, BAHons

Areas of expertise

Architecture, Transport, travel

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