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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sonia Sodha

The worst of Covid is over for most of us, but it still lingers for those with learning disabilities

Nicky Clark and her daughter Emily
Nicky Clark and her daughter Emily: ‘Emily couldn’t understand why everyone around her was wearing masks… She blamed herself.’ Photograph: courtesy of Nicky Clark

The pandemic may not be over, but vaccinations have returned life to normal for most of us. The rule of six and support bubbles are but hazy memories, which makes it easy to forget that Covid continues to have a profound impact on some people’s lives.

There are reports of care homes still using the pandemic to restrict visiting, despite government guidance having changed months ago. Some immunosuppressed people are still shielding at home, because vaccines offer them insufficient protection.

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