Table 1 Demographics of the carer and practitioner interviewees
Category | Carers (n = 14) | Practitioners (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–24 | 0 | 0 |
25–39 | 0 | 10 |
40–54 | 5 | 5 |
55–69 | 7 | 1 |
70+ | 2 | 0 |
Not provided | 0 | 3 |
Gender | ||
Female | 8 | 15 |
Male | 6 | 4 |
Ethnicity | ||
White British | 14 | 15 |
Black British | 0 | 1 |
Asian | 0 | 1 |
Not provided | 0 | 2 |
Years in caring role (carers) / working in mental health services (practitioners) | ||
0–5 | 6 | 4 |
6–10 | 3 | 4 |
11–15 | 3 | 4 |
16+ | 2 | 4 |
Not provided | 0 | 3 |
Has inpatient experience | - | 17 |
Has community experience | - | 13 |
Relationship to patient | ||
Partner | 6 | - |
Parent | 8 | - |
Professional background | ||
Nurse | - | 9 |
Social worker or Occupational Therapist | - | 3 |
Psychologist | - | 2 |
Healthcare assistant | - | 2 |
Psychiatrist | - | 2 |
Not provided | - | 1 |