Fibromyalgia

Bette is 63. She worked as a nurse before she had to retire early. Ethnicity: White Scottish.

Catherine is 67 and divorced. She works full-time as a secretary. Ethnicity: White Scottish

George is 64 and divorced. He retired early due to his health conditions.

Kath is 65 and divorced. She has two adult children. Kath works part-time as a box office assistant. Ethnicity: White Scottish

Liz is 66 and is widowed with four adult children. She used to run her own hospitality business before retiring. Ethnicity: White Scottish.

Lyn is 68 and married with an adult child. She works part-time as a street patrol crosser (“lollipop lady”) at the local school. Ethnicity: White British.

Michael is 63. He had to retire early due to complex health issues. Ethnicity: White English