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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 2000-2001

Variable Details

Variabledhelpm4
LabelType of help given
Question text What kinds of things do you usually do for (NAME OF PERSON CARED FOR) IF IS IN HOUSEHOLD (over and above what you would normally do for someone living with you/a child of his/her age?) Response 4
Responses
-9 DNA 13035
-8 NA 0
-6 child/proxy/no int 5142
1 Personal care 7
2 Physical help 5
3 Paperwork or financial matters 10
4 Other practical help 230
5 Keeping him/her company 214
6 Taking him/her out 263
7 Giving medicines 82
8 Keeping an eye on him/her 265
9 Other help 13
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 2000-2001
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD N Prompt first item as example Code all that apply
UniversePrivate households in Great Britain;Households;National
SamplingSee documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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