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Interview 37

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.

  • Background

    Retired company director, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 36

    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.

  • Background

    Fire safety manager, married with two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 35

    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.

  • Background

    Administrator, married with two daughters. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 34

    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.

  • Background

    Retired accounts manager, widowed with four adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 79
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 33

    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.

  • Background

    Pharmacist, married, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 42
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 31

    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.

  • Background

    Retired ambulance service manager, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 30

    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.

  • Background

    ICU consultant, living with partner and two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 29

    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.

  • Background

    Doorman, single with four children. Ethnic background/nationality; Mixed Race.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 32

    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.

  • Background

    Secretary, married with four children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 28

    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.

  • Background

    Hospital doctor, married with three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female