Richard Whiteside

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

What are you most proud of?

My family, we have been through some tough times but we remain strong and positive.

What makes you angry?

People whinging about insignificant issues!!

What sports team do you support (if any)?

Braintree FC, and Notts Forest (football), Essex (cricket), and Green Bay Packers (American Football), plus any sport where England/GB are playing.

Which famous person would you most like to meet and why?

Brian Clough (former Notts Forest manager) to talk about the glory days of Notts Forest and how the game has changed in the last 30 years and what his take on the modern game is.

What superpower would you most like to have and why?

Teleportation. Just the time saving on travel would be worth its weight in gold!!

What historical figure do you most admire and why?

Nelson Mandela - he was imprisoned for 27 years and when released was so level-headed and driven to make his country a more inclusive society rather than trying to right any wrongs.

What’s your perfect weekend?

Probably a long walk, followed by watching some live sport, followed up with a couple of beers and a nice meal.

What’s your favourite meal?

I went vegan three years ago which cuts out lots of the nice things to eat so I'd probably go for a Cauliflower and chickpea curry - how rock n roll!!

Can you describe yourself in one word?

Contented

What do you hope be doing 5 years from now?

Hopefully on a nice holiday somewhere, perhaps coinciding the holiday with watching England play an overseas test at either cricket or rugby.