Patients

It is very common for people who have been through a critical illness to experience very significant sleep disturbance in the recovery period

Up to 1 in 10 of all critical care patients experience symptoms suggestive of post-traumatic stress disorder

The period of recovery after a critical illness can be very stressful

It is very common for patients who have been seriously ill to report that their memory is not as good as it was

Unfortunately many patients experience hallucinations, such as seeing things that aren’t there, whilst on critical care

It is very common for patients who have suffered a critical illness to experience psychological issues

After a period of critical illness you may experience some changes such as fatigue, loss of appetite, headaches and changes in your sex-drive

Leaving hospital and going home is a huge step in your journey towards recovery

A significant part of the recovery process often occurs after patients are discharged from hospital

It is normal to want to be with your relative when they are on critical care