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Jo Dunne, the mother of Ethan Richardson, has expressed her desire to bring her son home to the Isle of Man after he suffered a severe brain injury related to his diabetes. Ethan, who is 28 years old and a father himself, has been recovering in the UK since September 2024 when he was admitted to Noble’s Hospital following the injury caused by his type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 14. His condition led to an intensive care stay and subsequent transfer to the Sid Watkins Rehabilitation Centre in Liverpool, where he was assessed and diagnosed as being in a “minimally conscious negative” state.
Since December 2024, Jo has been staying close to Ethan by living in a camper van parked outside the Liverpool neurological care facility. This arrangement began in February after it became clear the family’s stay would extend longer than anticipated. Jo explained, “It would reduce the cost of accommodation, but it would also put me on site if there was an issue, it would be close by to Ethan,” and appreciated the security measures in place at the care home’s parking area. Despite the difficult circumstances, Jo spoke warmly of the local community’s support, noting kindness such as the local library assisting with her laundry.
Ethan remained at the Liverpool care centre until September 2025 before moving to a neurological care home, where further independent assessments are ongoing. Plans are now being discussed with Manx Care regarding the possibility of Ethan returning to the Isle of Man. The family intends to modify their home to accommodate his needs, a project supported by a fundraising appeal that has raised over £24,000. Jo emphasized the importance of Ethan being “back in his own surroundings, with his family around him,” believing this environment would best support his recovery.
Describing Ethan, Jo spoke of her son’s loving and laid-back nature, his passion for cars, and the significant role fatherhood played in his life. She reflected, “Becoming a dad really was the making of Ethan, he just had a real strong sense of wanting to be a family man.” While acknowledging the immense grief from seeing Ethan’s changed condition, Jo remains hopeful, sharing, “I can still see glimmers of Ethan there, you know, when he smiles.” Despite the challenges ahead, she is determined to create happy memories for Ethan, her family, and his young son, saying, “For me I just want to create happy memories for Ethan and for our family and his little boy. That’s all I could hope for.
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