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Sibling Stories

Episode 1: Monica McCaffrey

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and IslandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FM

In this five part series, Anna Magnusson meets with siblings from a range of backgrounds and explores the elements that define and bind this special relationship. This week, Anna speaks to Monica McCaffrey, founder of the UK Charity 'SIBS' about her relationship with her brother Martin who has Down's syndrome and Autism. Anna will look at the dynamics of this ever evolving relationship and how the boundaries of carer and sibling become blurred when you have a brother or sister with lifelong support needs and what that means in the future when the parents are no longer around or able to look after a disabled child. Show less

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