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Maggie gave up work to care full time for Donald. Donald, aged 71 years, a retired civil engineer was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Donald died in November 2009 and Maggie is starting to adjust to a life on her own. She is looking at training for a career change in the future.
Maggie and Donald were married for 33 years. She has two stepchildren and five grandchildren. Maggie was a medical secretary. Ethnic background: White British
Katie talks about her changing experiences caring for her sister in law, who stayed with her family when she needed help coping with her cervical cancer. Katie also looked after her young niece when her sister-in-law was too unwell to care for her.
Katie is married with five children aged 20, 13, 11, 8 and 5 years old. Katie was a voluntary classroom assistant, but is now a full-time homemaker. Ethnic background: White...
Julie's partner was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in 2007. Julie and her partner tried to carry on as normal for as long as possible, and Julie cared for her partner in the last few months of his life when his health deteriorated rapidly.
Julie is a part-time teacher. Ethnic background: Ashkenazi Jewish/North-West African
Henry cared for his partner Jane after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2005. She had surgery and chemotherapy. Brain metastases were treated with radiotherapy. He supported her throughout her illness and she died at home with her family around her.
Henry is a political advisor and is single with 3 adult children. Ethnic Background’ White British.
Cassie's father was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue and throat in 2008. Cassie left her job to help her mother and become a full time carer for her father.
Cassie is single. She works as a counsellor. Ethnic background: White British
Ruth's mother was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer in 2008. Ruth described how her mother maintained a positive attitude and was not afraid of death.
Ruth is married with two adult children. She works full-time as a self-employed counsellor. Ethnic background: White British
Sue's father was diagnosed with dementia after a stroke, although he had already been occasionally forgetful or confused. Sue, her mother and sister, looked after him at home for 9 months until he was moved to a care home after a fall, where he died.
Sue is a special needs teacher. She is divorced with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British
Emma began caring for her mother when she developed signs of Motor Neurone Disease. By getting end of life care funding and help from live-in carers, Emma was able to keep her mother in her own home until she died.
Emma is a higher level teaching assistant. She has two children aged 9 and 11 and is separated from her husband. Ethnic background: White British
Georgina cared for her mother, who had dementia and terminal bowel cancer. Georgina and her mum were very close and she describes how it was a pleasure to look after her.
Georgina is single with no children, and works as a library assistant. Ethnic background: White British
Fiona's mother died of widespread cancer in 2009, aged 89. Fiona gave up work and devoted her time to caring for her mum at home.
Fiona is married with no children. She works part-time as a census coordinator. Ethnic background: White British
