Profiles

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Robin

Robin's wife has had MS for 20 years. They live together in the house where they brought up their children.

  • Background

    Robin, age 72, is a retired TV producer and Open University lecturer. He is Caucasian/English, married with four children.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Stella

    Stella's partner was diagnosed with MS 3 years before we spoke to her.

  • Background

    Stella, age 45, works as a freelance language teacher and also teaches mindfulness techniques for a women’s charity. She is Caucasian/German, single, living with her partner and has no children.

  • Age at interview 45
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Paul Z

    Paul's wife has had MS for 20 years. She is now profoundly disabled and Paul is her main carer. He is supported in his caring by his children, who visit frequently, and by health and social care workers.

  • Background

    Paul, 56, is a former learning resources manager. He is white British, married with two adult children.

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Bernard

    Bernard's wife was diagnosed with MS at the age of 43. Her mobility has declined over the years, but they still share household tasks.

  • Background

    Bernard is 59 years old and planning to retire soon from his job as a secondary school teacher. He is white British and has two adult children. Bernard is looking...

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Paul I

    Paul had developmental delay as a child, and was diagnosed with an array personality disorders before he received his autism diagnosis at the age of 21. He is currently working at a support organisation, where he gives talks about life on the autism spectrum.

  • Background

    Ethnic background: White British

  • Age at interview 29
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Miranda - Interview 05b

    Miranda was recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, after three years of her being aware that she may have the condition.

  • Background

    Miranda is single and a part time student. She lives with and cares for her mother. Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Nicola - Interview 13

    Nicola is currently at a college for further education and will start working at the local hospital radio station when she finishes her course.

  • Background

    Nicola lives with her parents and was diagnosed with autism when she was 6 years old. Ethnic background/nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 19
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Catherine - Interview 63

    Catherine, 25, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 19. She works part time in a dog rescue home and hopes to increase her working hours.

  • Background

    Catherine, a dog rescue worker, lives with her parents. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 25
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Laurie - Interview 53

    Laurie, 46, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 44. She is starting a university course in journalism and works part time as a market researcher.

  • Background

    Laurie, a student, lives with her three children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Harriet - Interview 42

    Harriet was diagnosed with high functioning autism when she was 39 years old. She has aspects of her life which she finds difficult like changes in routine, sensory sensitivities and a dislike of social interaction.

  • Background

    Harriet, a classroom assistant, lives with her children.

  • Sex/Gender Female