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Theadora's mother developed jaundice in 2004. After doctors diagnosed pancreatic cancer she had chemotherapy, which continued intermittently almost until she died in 2007. She found complementary therapies, such as reiki, helpful and changed her diet.
Theadora is a senior civil servant and lives with her partner. Ethnic background: White Jewish
Jane's husband George was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2007. Jane quit her job and became his full-time carer. His MND was fast progressing and he died just 9 months after the diagnosis.
Jane works for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. She is a widower and has three children. Ethnic background: White British
Poppy's father Adrian was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and at the point of diagnosis only had a few weeks to live. During this time he stayed with his oldest friends. Poppy also stayed with these friends so she could spend time with her father before he died.
Poppy's father Adrian was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and at the point of diagnosis only had a few weeks to live. During this time he stayed with his oldest...
Savita's husband was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2002. In the last year he has deteriorated significantly and now Savita is his full-time carer.
Savita is married with two adult children. She is a retired project analyst. Ethnic background: Indian
Jacqui's husband Terry was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (previously known as emphysema) 16 years ago. As his condition worsened Jacqui provided full-time care, which she did for the last 10 years of his life. Terry eventually died peacefully with his family around him.
Jacqui is a widow with three adult children. She is a retired cleaner. Ethnic background: White British
Tricia's mother is 84 years old and has dementia. To begin with Tricia took on a lot of the caring responsibilities. However, as her mother became more confused she moved into a care home. Here she seems much happier and receives good quality of care.
Tricia is married with one adult son. She is a retired clinical nurse specialist. Ethnic background: White British
Lynne's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. A year later the cancer had spread to her lungs, liver and neck. Lynne juggled caring for her mum while working fulltime and found it very difficult to get the help and support they needed.
Lynne is married with two adult children. She works as a project administrator. Ethnic background: White British
Anne's husband Jim has progressive supranuclear palsy, which is a degenerative disease. Since his diagnosis he has gradually deteriorated to the point where he is now cared for in a nursing home.
Anne is married with two adult daughters. She is a retired personal assistant. Ethnic background: White British
Val's husband Fred was diagnosed with cancer in his kidney which could not be cured. Val describes him as an amazing man and she cared for him in his final years.
Val is widowed and has three daughters. She works as an estate manager. Ethnic background: White British
Sarah cared full-time for both of her parents who had Parkinson's disease in the years leading up to their deaths, which occurred a few months apart. She was very close to her parents and describes caring for them as a long haul but a privilege.
Sarah gave up work as a youth and community worker to care for her parents. She is married with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British
