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Audra is 53 and a single mother of four adult children. She runs her own business. Ethnicity: White Scottish.

Chris is 58 and married. Ethnicity: White Scottish.

Elsie is 58. She had to give up her work due to ill-health. Ethnicity: White English

Helen is 55 and is single. She works part-time. Ethnicity: White Scottish

Jacqueline is 53, married and the mother of two adult children. She is retired. Ethnicity: White Irish

Lynn Ann is 53 and divorced. She lives with her two adult sons who have autism. Lynn Ann is unable to work due to her long-standing health problems. Ethnicity: White Scottish

Mary is 59 and retired. Ethnicity: White English

Rosie is 54 and is married with an adult daughter. Rosie works as an interior planner. Ethnicity: White Scottish

Susan is 54, married and has three adult children. She had to give up her career as mental health therapist and support worker due to her health problems. Ethnicity: Black British