‘Above all, there is love’: single mothers caring for disabled children – in pictures

The Guardian UK Thursday 25 June 2026, 06:00 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read

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Carol Allen-Storey’s intimate images capture the struggles mums face looking after kids with disabilities – but also the huge hearts of both parents and children Continue reading...

Carol Allen-Storey’s intimate images capture the struggles mums face looking after kids with disabilities – but also the huge hearts of both parents and children

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