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My name is Thomas.
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I am 20 years old and I'm from Cardiff.
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On Tuesdays, I go to the gym with Dan.
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So we're going to start with the rowing machine.
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Thomas and I really enjoy our days out.
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We come to the gym
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and we've got interest in that field
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so I help Thomas doing things like weights
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and a bit of running.
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I try and give him a bit of advice.
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Who do you think the
strongest out of you and I are?
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I think I am.
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I didn't realise there was a
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shortage of men in this field.
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I've been here for 12 years.
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I was outnumbered when I first started
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but I think there's a lot of male up there
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who can bring a lot to this job.
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On Thursdays, I go rock-climbing with Ricky.
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Well done. Good climbing.
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My role I support individuals
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with a range of disabilities,
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both physical and mental
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to access
outside opportunities and activities.
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It's important for Thomas to have males support
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obviously for certain aspects of
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changing and dignity and upholding himself.
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He really needs male role models
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and I think to have this on a regular basis
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for Thomas is very good for him.
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I've actually seen a remarkable change in Thomas
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since he's been working with his care workers.
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His motivation has improved.
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He's become a lot more enthusiastic,
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a lot more confident.
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Boosting his morale
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has had a huge impact on him.
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I think it's really important
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having a male support worker.
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I look up to them like an older brother.