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Sophie - Interview 09

Sophie has always had a caring role for her sister Angel. Angel is diognosed with Schizophrenia, but Sophie thinks this diagnosis is based on behaviour resulting from inappropriate medication of a mental disability and behavioral problems.

  • Background

    Sophie works as a psychotherapist. She is divorced and the mother of two young children and is a carer for her sister. Ethnic background: Black Caribbean.

  • Age at interview 42
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Ramila - Interview 13

    Ramila has been caring for her brother who is diagnosed with schizophrenia for ten years. She thinks carers and service users deserve to be treated with more respect.

  • Background

    Ramila works as a Carers Support Worker. She came to the UK from India when she was 18. She is divorced. She became her brother’s main carer when she was...

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Angela - Interview 15

    Angela cared for her brother with mental health problems for much of her adult life. Once her brother was cured, she was finally able to get married and have a family, the absence of which had been as source of great pain for her.

  • Background

    Originally from Nigeria, Angela came to the UK two years ago with her husband. Their baby daughter was born here. She has a degree in French, and has also trained...

  • Age at interview 42
  • Sex/Gender Female