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John Davidson

John Davidsonis a Scottish campaigner for Tourette syndrome, who lives in Galashiels.

At age 16, Davidson was the subject of the BBC TV documentary John's Not Mad (1989) about the manifestations of Tourette syndrome with which he lived, and a number of follow-up BBC documentaries throughout his life.

He is a "nationally known ambassador for the condition", who gives talks and workshops for school pupils, teachers and police, and has organised an annual two-day residential Tourette camp for young people. In 2019 he was appointed an MBE in recognition of "his efforts to increase understanding of the condition and helping families deal with it across the country."

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