Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 1996-1997

Variable Details

VariableANYYC
LabelANY YOUNG CARERS (RESPONDENT)
Question text Some young people have extra family responsibilities because they look after someone who is sick handicapped or elderly. Do any of the young people in this household, that is (names of young people) look after or give special help to this (these) sick or handicapped (or elderly) person(s)?
Responses
1 Yes 50
2 No 106
3 Possibly 2
-9 2423
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 1996-1997
Interviewer Instructions"Opinion question but CODE 2 (No) if you are told that the illness/injury is temporary (e.g. acute sickness, broken leg or pregnancy) or if the carer is paid (e.g. live in nurse)."
UniversePrivate households in Great Britain;Households;National
SamplingSee documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study