How DJ Jo’s beloved sister inspired her to help thousands in pandemic

BBC Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley told how her fame has helped her shine a spotlight on important causes – including campaigning to get people with learning difficulties priority access to Covid vaccines.

- Berny Torre

The 56-year-old presenter also told how she has developed a “tougher mindset” following some recent bereavements and has vowed to continue to use her platform to help others after her public plea saw a change in official guidance last February.

Jo called for people with learning disabilities, such as her sister Frances, 54, to be vaccinated as quickly as possible after she was offered the vaccine before her sister.