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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Doorman, single with four children. Ethnic background/nationality; Mixed Race.
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.
Secretary, married with four children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
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.
Hospital doctor, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
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.
Retired teacher, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
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.
Retired GP, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
