Nancy Clarke is 46. She had breast cancer 5 years ago and when her hair grew back after chemotherapy it was grey. Apart from this she is very fit and works in the florist. Nancy’s husband left her during her treatment as he could not cope with the stress. Her son works in London and visits her monthly. Nancy’s sister Steph moved in with Nancy to 14 Doolittle Crescent 4 years ago when they turned the house into 2 flats. Steph occupies the ground floor whilst Nancy lives on the first floor. This arrangement suits them both.
Billy Green is 76 and lives at 25 Doolittle Crescent. He has recently had a stroke which has paralysed his right hand side. Billy is having 24 hour emergency care by the homecare team but is considering moving into Cariton care as a long term solution for his physical care needs and because he feels isolated in his house. He enjoys going to the coffee shop but only some of the taxis can accomodate his chair
Jacob Olo is 13 and goes to Cariton Community school where he plays steel drums in the community band. He enjoys performing at the spiritual centre every Sunday morning.
Charity Olo is 36 and is married to Abraham and mother to Isaac and Jacob. She runs the Cariton gospel choir and community band and is a qualified music therapist and instrumental teacher. She works at Cariton Care and one day a week at Caritoncommunity school
Abraham Olo is 39 and works in the coffee shop. He is married to Charity and has two sons, Jacob and Isaac. The Olos moved to Cariton from London as they wanted the boys to have a childhood out of the city suburbs
Eliza Foss is 49 and lives at 20 Doolittle Crescent. She has suffered damage to her lower back and pelvis after a traumatic birth when she lost Ruby’s younger brother 12 years ago. Emer Foss was stillborn having becoming caught in his umbilical chord after a 36 hour labour. Eliza works part time as a vocal coach and voice over artist.
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