Was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in 2001. Was admitted to ICU because of organ failure (heart). Was in ICU for almost 4 weeks and general ward for 1 week.

Laurence spent 29 days in an induced coma on ICU, and a further 6 days in hospital on a general ward. His recovery has included physiotherapy and speech therapy. Laurence's ICU stay has changed his outlook on life, and he is now looking to raise awareness about lifestyle effects on health. Interviewed for the study in February 2021.

After his wife had been in ICU with Covid in January 2020, he was himself admitted to hospital with severe Covid in December 2020. Royston was in ICU on CPAP for 7 days and two weeks on a respiratory ward. Two of his grandsons were admitted to hospital at the same time. Interviewed for the study in March 2021.