Profiles

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Steven

Steven fell ill with Covid in late March 2020. Whilst he was in ICU, he suffered two strokes. He has felt very supported by the work of a charity that helped him recover from the brain injury he sustained. Interviewed for the study February 2021.

  • Background

    Steven is married with three children (aged 34, 32 and 26). He has worked as a journalist and a public relations director but had retired following the strokes he had...

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Laurence

    Laurence spent 29 days in an induced coma on ICU, and a further 6 days in hospital on a general ward. His recovery has included physiotherapy and speech therapy. Laurence's ICU stay has changed his outlook on life, and he is now looking to raise awareness about lifestyle effects on health. Interviewed for the study in February 2021.

  • Background

    Laurence fell ill with Covid in March 2020. He is married and has two children in their early twenties. Following his discharge, he quit his job that required a lot...

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Carl

    Carl was admitted to hospital and ICU in the early days of the first Covid wave in the UK. He had no contact with this family for 2 weeks due to visitor restrictions. During his stay he experienced terrifying dreams, was isolated and craved normality. 10 months later, his recovery was ongoing. Interviewed for the study in February 2021.

  • Background

    Carl works as an interior designer. He is married with two children aged 13 and 15. Ethnic background: White British

  • Age at interview 50
  • Sex/Gender Male