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Interview 29

His partner's mother was admitted to ICU after an accident in the home. He lived with them at the time and tried to provide emotional support.

  • Background

    Doorman, single with four children. Ethnic background/nationality; Mixed Race.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 21

    In 2005 her partner had a car accident and spent over four months in ICU. She visited daily while her mother looked after her new baby.

  • Background

    Finance controller, engaged with one daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 24
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 22

    His wife had emergency surgery to remove a kidney. He found it difficult to discuss his feelings but received comfort from sitting alone in the hospital chapel.

  • Background

    Gardener, married with two adult daughters. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 23

    In 2006 his partner spent four weeks in ICU because of pneumonia. He visited her every day, sharing the visiting with his partner's parents.

  • Background

    Managing director, engaged, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 35
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 24

    Her mother had cardiac arrest. She spent nine days in ICU and now lives with her daughter. She received a lot of support from her family.

  • Background

    Kitchen manager, married with two adult daughters. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 25

    In 2006 his 79-year-old wife was admitted to intensive care. Their daughter was their main support and they are now moving to live near her.

  • Background

    Retired from working for the milk marketing board, married with one adult daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 83
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 26

    In 2006 her sister-law sadly died in ICU after having an accident in her car. She visited her daily and took care of all the practical matters.

  • Background

    Retired GP, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 70
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 27

    Her husband had cardiac arrest and was admitted to ICU. She is his full-time carer and worries about leaving him on his own because of his memory.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 28

    Her daughter was admitted to a ward and her son-law to ICU after they had a car accident. She stayed in their home so she could visit.

  • Background

    Hospital doctor, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 32

    His husband was admitted to ICU before and after a kidney pancreas transplant. She spent three weeks travelling to the hospital as well as working.

  • Background

    Secretary, married with four children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female