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• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview 36 >> Ask questions and be as positive as you can.

His father went to ICU after having a stroke and developing pneumonia. Members of the family supported one another and he is now closer to his sister.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 31-40 >> Interview 23 >> Ask questions, trust the staff and be there for the patient.

In 2006 his partner spent four weeks in ICU because of pneumonia. He visited her every day, sharing the visiting with his partner's parents.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 31-40 >> Interview 23 >> He tried not to watch the monitors too much and, instead, focussed on being positive and on all the things he and his partner enjoyed doing together.

In 2006 his partner spent four weeks in ICU because of pneumonia. He visited her every day, sharing the visiting with his partner's parents.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview 03 >> When her son was in ICU, she felt she became very strong, practical and positive.

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.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview 17 >> Throughout her husband's illness, she always believed he'd survive, even when he'd improved and deteriorated time and again.

Her husband was admitted to ICU because of a brain aneurysm. She spent eight weeks visiting him in two different hospitals, sometimes staying overnight.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 30 & under >> Interview 21 >> Although she was very positive throughout her partner's four month stay in ICU, she didn't know where this strength came from or if she could use it t

In 2005 her partner had a car accident and spent over four months in ICU. She visited daily while her mother looked after her new baby.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview 12 >> She gained comfort from talking to other people in the relatives' room and did her best to be as positive as possible.

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.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 41-50 >> Interview 03 >> Staying in a nearby hotel worked out well for her and her husband because it meant they could sleep and keep their strengths up for when their son rec

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.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview 12 >> She advised people to accept their feelings, not to burden other people with their grief but try to be positive, have a purpose and move on.

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.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview 07 >> Although their son had to have some minor surgery and is still making progress, he has made a remarkable recovery considering how ill he'd been.

Their son was admitted to ICU in 2005 with bacterial meningitis. It was a traumatic time but he is now back home and has made excellent progress.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview 12 >> She takes every day as it comes, and feels that other people have far greater problems than hers and this helps her keep life in perspective.

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.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 31-40 >> Interview 15 >> When their car was written off she was able to keep it in perspective because it was insignificant compared to her husband's critical illness.

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.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview 07 >> Get as much information as you can, ask questions if there is anything you don't understand, and never give up hope or being positive.

Their son was admitted to ICU in 2005 with bacterial meningitis. It was a traumatic time but he is now back home and has made excellent progress.

• Intensive care >> Intensive care: experiences of family & friends >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview 14 >> Support and encourage the ill person, including when they feel low or frustrated and it feels difficult for you.

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.