Angela is a full-time carer for her son Mark
Credit: Paul Cooper
On March 23, 2020, single parent Angela Forster s already tough life took a turn for the worse. As the first UK-wide lockdown came into force, her world instantly shrank.
Forster’s son Mark, 34, lives with Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The combination of conditions has left him with learning disabilities and little or no sense of danger, which means he can never be left alone. Forster, 62, usually enjoys a little respite from looking after him when he attends a local day centre five days a week. The staff understand Mark and provide a range of activities, including taking him into the community on trips.