Profiles

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Interview 14

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.

  • Background

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

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 15

    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.

  • Background

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

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 18

    Her best friend spent two weeks in ICU. She was the closest person to her, visited her daily and is now her main carer.

  • Background

    Advanced ambulance assistant, divorced with one daughter. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 01

    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.

  • Background

    IT project manager, living with partner, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 12

    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.

  • Background

    Housewife, married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 05

    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.

  • Background

    Part-time driver, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 03

    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.

  • Background

    Bookkeeper, married with three children. Ethnic background/nationality; White British.

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 02

    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.

  • Background

    Customer services advisor, married, no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Female