Mental health: ethnic minority carers’ experiences

Profiles - People caring for their husband, wife or partner

Marcie - Interview 04

Marcie is from Italy and met Larry, originally from Jamaica, in England. They have been married for over 40 years and have two grown up children. She became a carer at age 60.

Rani - Interview 07

Rani and her husband have three grown up children. They came to the UK almost thirty years ago and have lived in the Midlands ever since. She became a carer at age 58. Ethnic background: Bangladeshi.

Aiko - Interview 17

Aiko came to the UK in 2000 to be with her husband Jim. She has been unable to continue her career in design and training and is now a full time carer. Ethnic background: Japanese.

Emily - Interview 19

Emily is a full time carer. She is married and has a teenage daughter. She became a carer at age 33. Ethnic background: Jamaican.

Anne - Interview 20

Anne lives with her husband and two daughters. She became a carer for her husband at age 36. She feels she belongs to a minorty group due ot her religious affiliation. Ethnic background: White British.

Pooja - Interview 23

Pooja and her husband live together with their son and his family. She became a carer at age 40. Ethnic background: Indian.

Kiran - Interview 26

Kiran used to work as a machine operator and Foreman but retired to care for his wife. They have three grown up children. He became a carer at age 48. Ethnic background: Indian.

Ramanbhai - Interview 27

Ramanbhai was a shop floor worker before retiring two years ago to care for his wife. They have a grown up daughter. He became a carer at age 60. Ethnic background: Indian.

Wei - Interview 31

Wei grew up in Vietnam and has lived in London with her husband for 25 years. They have three grown up children. She became a carer at age 39. Ethnic background: Chinese.