Table 1 Demographic characteristics and presenting health problems of service user participants
Gender | Age range | Ethnicity | Physical and mental health problems |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 50–59 | White-British | Long term physical and mental health problems |
Female | 20–29 | White-British | Unexplained physical symptoms |
Female | 30–39 | White-British | Multiple complaints-frequent user of emergency services |
Male | 60–69 | Afro-Caribbean heritage /British | Renal failure |
Male | 30–39 | White British | Long term physical condition |
Female | 40–49 | White British | Severe mental illness |
Female | 50–59 | African | Long term physical condition and mental health problems |
Female | 30–39 | White British | Frequent self-harm |
Female | 40–49 | White British | Severe mental illness |