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Betty cannot recall being told about any kidney impairment and has no symptoms of it as far as she knows. She has occasional blood and urine tests but is not told the results unless action is needed. She has multiple health problems and limited mobility.
Betty is divorced with three adult children. She has been a housewife and mother. Ethnic background: White English.
Sarah learned she had chronic kidney disease stage 3 after requesting printouts of recent routine blood test results. She felt angry that her GP had not told her about this and although later advised not to worry about it she feels a need to know more.
Sarah is a retired physiotherapist and looks after her husband who has been seriously ill with cancer but is now in remission. Ethnic background: White English.
Ken learned that he has chronic kidney disease stage 3 following a routine blood test 6 months ago. He is not worried by it but taking part in research has prompted him to seek more information. He is fit and well apart from slightly high blood pressure.
Ken is married with two adult children. He has retired from a career in the police force and now works as an events safety officer. Ethnicity: White British.
Simon's kidney function has been damaged by long term use of lithium to treat bipolar disorder. His kidney health is monitored by his GP and a specialist. He is also treated for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and atrial fibrillation.
Simon is married and has an adult stepson. He is employed by the local authority as a support worker. Ethnicity: White English.
Elizabeth learned recently that her kidney function has been monitored for 6 years and is impaired. Although told it isn't life threatening she worries that she might need dialysis in future. She has multiple health problems and feels weak and tired.
Elizabeth is a retired mushroom picker. She is widowed with three adult daughters. Ethnicity: White British.
Eric was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage 3A in 2008 while having investigations for anaemia. His GP has reassured him that it is not life-threatening, so he doesn't worry about it. He is treated for hypertension, high cholesterol and gout.
Eric is married with two adult children from a previous marriage. He is retired Royal Air Force Airman Aircrew. Ethnicity: White English.
Donald has diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, an underactive thyroid gland, and a history of kidney stones. His conditions are monitored every three months with blood tests, which include checks of his kidney function.
Donald is a retired police constable and now works as a customer service agent. He is single and lives alone. Ethnicity: White British.
Lesley was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease after developing swollen legs, nausea and loss of appetite. She feels her GPs have been unwilling to discuss her condition and she has had to ask for periodic checks of her kidney function.
Lesley is divorced with two adult children. She has retired early from managing a charity shop due to the combined effects of several chronic health conditions, including fibromylgia, arthritis and...
