She’s My Fiancé AND My Carer

AN INTER-ABLED couple have revealed how their life of ‘shared experiences’ has made their relationship stronger than most, even in the face of judgement and ignorance from others. Max Stainton, 28, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, met his fiancée Candy Parfitt, 29, three years ago when she became his PA at work, and they have since developed a unique bond. The Londoners are to be married in September, and say that Candy’s dual-role as Max’s carer and partner has enriched both their lives, rather than hindered them. Candy even supported Max on his ambitious project to become the first disabled person to reach Mount Everest Base Camp on horseback – a feat they accomplished together in April 2018.