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In 2004 his wife and her mother spent six months in hospital and was admitted to ICU three times because of sepsis and heart problems.
Husband: Part-time minister/social worker, full-time carer, married with one adult daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: White British. Daughter: Hostels officer, single, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
His father died in ICU, aged 83. Being an intensive care doctor, he was able to provide information and support to his mother and brother.
ICU consultant, living with partner and two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
He cares full-time for his wife, who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 1998. She has been admitted to ICU several times and recently had a stroke.
Retired ambulance service manager, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Her husband was admitted to ICU after having emergency surgery. It was particularly difficult looking after other family members as well as visiting her husband.
Pharmacist, married, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Her partner had cancer of the kidney and was admitted to ICU after surgery. She visited daily and stayed in hospital overnight for a week.
Retired accounts manager, widowed with four adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Her mother was admitted to ICU because of gallstones and other complications. She visited her every day, often with her two young daughters, and kept a diary.
Administrator, married with two daughters. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
His father went to ICU after having a stroke and developing pneumonia. Members of the family supported one another and he is now closer to his sister.
Fire safety manager, married with two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
His wife spent 49 days in ICU because of severe lung problems. After her illness, he became involved in helping improve services for ICU patients.
Retired company director, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2005 her husband had a car accident and was admitted to ICU for two weeks. She feels it is important for couples to discuss their feelings with one another and, when they feel ready, to get back to normal, including having sex again.
Secretary, married with one child. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Her brother had an accident while cleaning his motorbike. He had severe head injuries and spent almost four weeks in ICU, where she visited him daily.
Housewife, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
