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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, June 2008

Variable Details

VariableM363_11M1
Labelhave you experienced any difficulties when going places or getting around
Question text Thinking generally, over the last twelve months, have you experienced any of the difficulties on this card when going places or getting around for reasons specifically related to your health problem or disability? Had same difficulties as non-disabled people. Getting to rail/bus/coach station/stop. Getting into rail/bus/coach station. Getting to an airport/port. Getting into an airport/port. Getting on/off bus, coach or train. Travelling by taxi/minicab. Changing modes of transport/interchange. Getting from bus/coach/train station/stop. Getting from airport/port. Getting information about accessible transport. Booking tickets. Ensuring assistance is available. Difficulties such as crossing roads, using pavements or pedestrian areas, etc. Other difficulties. Had no difficulties. Response 1
Responses
1 Had same difficulties as non-disabled people 32
2 Getting to rail/bus/coach station/stop 39
3 Getting into rail/bus/coach station 3
4 Getting to an airport/port 4
5 Getting into an airport/port 2
6 Getting on/off bus, coach or train 18
7 Travelling by taxi/minicab 3
8 Changing modes of transport/interchange 1
9 Getting from bus/coach/train station/stop 2
10 Getting from airport/port 0
11 Getting information about accessible transport 2
12 Booking tickets 0
13 Ensuring assistance is available 3
14 Difficulties such as crossing roads, using pavements or pede 10
15 Other difficulties 20
16 Had no difficulties 290
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 718
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, June 2008
Interviewer InstructionsCode all that apply
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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