Long term health conditions (young people)

After reading Theology at university Catherine went to work for an epilepsy charity and now works as a trainer for a Department of Health funded project. Single. Ethnic background/nationality' White British.

Lara is a full time student nurse and lives in shared accommodation with three other young people. She has just recently moved out of the family home. Ethnic background/nationality' White.

Miriam is at university doing a Masters degree in English Literature and works part-time as a librarian. She lives at home with her parents. Ethnic background/nationality' British.

Nicola studied journalism and public relations and now works for a PA consultancy. She shares a house with other young professional girls. In her experience most people know about asthma. Ethnic background/nationality' White British.

Lynn lives with her long term partner and is expecting their second child. University graduate. Ethnic background/nationality' White British.