Profiles

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Justyn

Justyn was burnt when he was 1 years old when he a bucket of boiling water was accidentally spilt over him.

  • Background

    Justyn is a technical specialist. He has a BA Hons degree in film production, and is currently studying for a MA in youth and community work. His ethnicity is Black...

  • Age at interview 28
  • India

    India was 3 years old when she sustained 40% burns to her body after her dress caught fire. India had several operations which she says were disruptive to her education. India doesn’t want any further surgeries and is trying her…

  • Background

    India is 21 years old. She is studying law at university. She lives with her friends. Her ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Claire

    When Claire was 3 years old, she sustained burns to the right side of her body after a jug of hot cooking fat was accidentally poured over her. She spent 10 weeks at a specialist burns hospital where she received…

  • Background

    Claire is 44 years old and lives with her husband and their two children aged 10 and 12. Claire is a market researcher. Her ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Charlotte

    When Charlotte was 10 years old, she sustained burns to her legs due to a petrol explosion. Charlotte was told that she would be in hospital for a week, but after specialists realised the extent of her injuries, she remained…

  • Background

    Charlotte is 42 years old and lives in New Zealand with her husband and their three children. She works full-time as a website designer. Her ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 42
  • Sinead

    Sinead’s daughter, Elizabeth, was sustained burns to more than 60% of her body when she was 6 months old, after a faulty air conditioning unit caught fire.

  • Background

    Sinead is a district nurse. She lives with her husband and their 4 children aged 13, 12, 9, and 8. Her ethnicity is White Irish.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Simon

    Simon’s son was burnt when he was a few months old after a hot dummy case accidentally touched his back.

  • Background

    Simon is a teacher. He lives with his wife and their two children. His ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 34
  • Lindsay

    Lindsay’s daughter, Niamh, was burnt when she was 10 years old whilst she was toasting marshmallows on a campfire. Lindsay said she was initially “frightened” for her daughter when she was burnt and was nervous about how severe the burn…

  • Background

    Lindsay is a chef. She lives with her husband and their children. Her ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Lily

    Lily’s son was burnt aged 15 months old when a cup of hot tea was spilt on him. For six weeks after he was burnt, she attended regular appointments where his dressings would be changed. Sometimes Lily struggles with feelings…

  • Background

    Lily is a housewife and lives with her husband and their three children, aged 3, 9, and 10. Her ethnicity is Pakistani.

  • Age at interview 40
  • Jessica

    One of Jessica’s twin daughters was burnt when she was 18 months old after boiling water accidentally splashed onto her shoulder and face.

  • Background

    Jessica lives with her husband and their three children. Her ethnicity is White British.

  • Age at interview 44