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James has been a carer for 20 years and likes his job. He helps Hayley with every aspect of her daily care, including catheter care. Hayley's catheter has made life easier for them both. In particular it has made travelling much less stressful.
James is a full time carer. He cares for Hayley, who has spinal muscular atrophy. He is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White English/Irish.
Rachel looks after Roger, who broke his neck in an accident. Although he is in a nursing home she feels that she need to be with him most of the time to make sure his needs are met. In particular she wants to keep an eye on his suprapubic catheter.
Rachel is an informal carer. She is married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Narelle cared for her husband David at home until it became too difficult. He'd had a major stroke and, later, needed care from four carers. He now lives in a residential care home where Narelle visits him every day. He has a suprapubic catheter.
Narelle is married and has 2 adult children. She is self-employed. Ethnic background / nationality: White British.
In 2008 Pat's husband, Rob, was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome and thrombocytopenia. He was very ill and needed a urethral catheter. Pat helped to care for Rob while he was in hospital and she has cared for him since he returned home
Pat is a registered nurse (RGN), but is not working at the moment because she is a full time carer. She is married and has six grown up children. Ethnic...
