Approaching his late 50s, Dean Valentine was a healthy grandfather who looked forward to life ahead with his growing family.

Happily married with four children and two grandchildren, Mr Valentine - who is married to child star Alison Bettles from Grange Hill - enjoyed golfing and going on holiday with friends.

That was until December 2021, when he had the Pfizer Covid vaccine and soon found himself suffering 'devastating' and 'bizarre' symptoms - such as intense dizziness, full body tremors and a permanent headache.

Now 59, the father claims he has spent around £100,000 trying everything to find a cure - from private healthcare to health retreats and juicing for a week straight.

Mr Valentine told MailOnline: 'If I was 100 per cent of a man, I'm now 10 per cent of a man. I'm heartbroken.