Mum-of-two Helen Hignett-Clawson suffers seizures years after the terrifying assault on duty
It was just another morning for Helen Hignett-Clawson. The GMP police officer woke up and put her uniform on ready for her shift. Little did she know, mornings would never be the same again.
Over the last few years, the conditions have led to her blacking out and having seizures – as well as developing PTSD and fibromyalgia as a result of the mental damage she suffered. Helen says her attacker was not fit for arrest or to stand trial. Following the assault, they were taken back to a mental health facility.
Helen retired from the force with her range of debilitating conditions on Christmas Eve in 2016. Despite the struggles she faces, she has now taken the empowering decision to launch a new collection of adaptive clothing. “My mission is to help parents and carers to dress children who have physical limitations with more ease and less pain,” Helen said. “A lot of the clothes I have seen on the market for children with additional needs prioritise functionality over fashion.
Despite these challenges, Helen has continued to strive for self-improvement, since returning to higher education. She has now turned her attention to the world of clothes design where she hopes to have a positive impact.
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