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She has cared for her husband full-time since he had a heart attack and life threatening infection that meant he had to have his leg amputated.
Retired accounts manager, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Her husband was admitted to ICU because of an emergency heart problem, which was never diagnosed. She praised the care and professionalism of the ICU staff.
Housewife, married, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Her best friend spent two weeks in ICU. She was the closest person to her, visited her daily and is now her main carer.
Advanced ambulance assistant, divorced with one daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In March 2005 her sister was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. This is a rare disorder of the peripheral nerves, those outside the brain and spinal chord.
IT project manager, living with partner, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2005 her 21-year-old son sadly died in ICU. She focuses as much as she can on remembering the good memories they shared.
Housewife, married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2003 his wife was involved in an accident in the home. He stayed at the hospital for two weeks while his wife was in the first ICU.
Part-time driver, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2004 her 17-year-old son was a passenger in a car that was involved in a serious accident. He spent 17 days in ICU.
Bookkeeper, married with three children. Ethnic background/nationality; White British.
In 2003 her husband had an accident while cycling on his mountain bike in woods close to their home. The accident left him with a serious head injury, fractures to his neck and spine, and a collapsed lung.
Customer services advisor, married, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
