Career
He also campaigns against bullying. In 2001, Healey founded the North Staffordshire Asperger"s & Autism Association (NSAAA). In 2007, Healey founded the Staffordshire Adults Autistic Society (SAAS), which provides support to adults with autism including activities such as outings as well as educational programs and a helpline.
In 2010, he launched a campaign entitled "lieutenant"s Time Foreign Change — Stand-up Foreign Autism" which aimed to improve government response to the needs of people with autism and their families in the United Kingdom. He is also an ambassador, as well as a director and trustee, for the National Autistic Society.
Healey published an autobiography, Twin Brothers Worlds Apart, ghost written by Elisabeth Hughes, in 2009, sales of which benefit SAAS, his autism charitiy. Healey initiated a anti-bullying campaign in 2014, which is supported by Ricky Gervais, Katie Price, and Keith Duffy.
Healey has been the victim of cyberbullying and harassment on Twitter due to his activism. He was selected to carry the Olympic torch in Crewe on May 31, 2012.
On 22 January 2014, Healey made an appearance on Sky News, speaking about cyber-bullying and his international campaign to make bullying a crime.
