Covid-19 and adult siblings

The coronavirus pandemic has created many challenges for adult siblings who have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. You might be separated from your brother who has learning disabilities and can’t keep in touch with video calls; giving extra care for your sister who has physical disabilities because her care package has been reduced or living with your autistic brother who is struggling to cope with the changes. There are 1.7 million adult siblings in the UK – we must remember that we are not alone.