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A Wiltshire Police admin whizz with Down’s syndrome has bagged a national award nod for inspiring disabled workers across the UK.

Luke Newton’s Rise from Volunteer to Valued Staff

Luke Newton has been smashing it at Wiltshire Police for a decade. Starting as a volunteer through the Down’s Syndrome Association’s WorkFit scheme, he landed a paid gig as an administrator in the Crime and Communications Centre. His role is key, backing up frontline staff in the Operations Control Room while working just two shifts a week.

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