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Derek was diagnosed 5-6 years ago (2001 or 2002). His arms and legs are affected but he is still able to walk unaided round the house. Finds his memory for words is being affected.
Derek is a retired general manager, married, with 6 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Peter was diagnosed three years ago (2004). Symptoms started in his arms and hands, and progressed to his legs. He now uses a wheelchair full-time.
Peter is a retired civil servant, married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British (Polish origin).
Sandy was diagnosed 5 years ago (2002) after noticing weakness in one arm. His arms have been worst affected, and now his speech and neck muscles are deteriorating, but he can still walk well.
Sandy is a retired Royal Navy sub-mariner, married with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Shyam was diagnosed with MND about six months ago (2006). He has difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. His speech is slowing down and his voice is changing.
Shyam is a graphic designer/book illustrator, married with 1 adult daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: Indian British.
Slawomir was diagnosed 3 months ago, 18 months after first noticing weakness in his leg. He wonders if he may in fact have Lyme Disease. He can still walk and drive.
Slawomir is a company director, divorced with 1 son aged 16. Ethnic background/nationality: Polish.
Jack was diagnosed with MND a year before interview (2003), after some years of leg pain and stiffness. Symptoms have progressed slowly, still mainly leg weakness. He now uses a walking frame. (Wife Mary present, also interviewed separately MND04).
Jack is a retired graphic designer, married with 3 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Audrey first noticed symptoms 11-12 years ago. Diagnosis confirmed three years later (1995). Still living at home with support from a daily carer and respite care in a hospice.
Audrey is a retired post office clerk, widowed, with 2 grown-up stepchildren. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Michael was diagnosed less than a year ago in 2006 after noticing weakness in his right arm. His arm weakness remains his main symptom, and it has got worse. Currently he is on sick leave from work.
Michael is a business manager (motor sales), married with 2 children, aged 11 and 9. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Phil was diagnosed just over a year ago, after nearly 2 years of leg weakness. He is still able to walk at home but uses a wheelchair and scooter outdoors. He has some weakness in his right arm.
Phil is a retired transporter fleet controller, married, with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Stuart first noticed symptoms (legs shaking) almost 20 years ago. MND diagnosed 9 years ago (1997), after years of tests and investigations. Now uses a wheelchair.
Stuart is a retired electrician, married with 3 grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
