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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, April 2009

Variable Details

VariableMCEb_5M3
LabelWhich are the most important services older people need in your local area to help them live independently at home?
Question text Which do you think are the most important services and support older people need in your local area to help them live independently at home? Choose up to three. Response 3
Responses
1 Help to get repairs done to their present home 25
2 Help to get aids and adaptations for their present home 55
3 Help with activities like cleaning, gardening or shopping 80
4 Someone to give advice and help with getting services 63
5 Opportunities to meet with other people or to do activities 61
6 Help with personal care such as washing and dressing 126
7 Transport for things, eg appointments, leisure or shopping 127
8 Financial advice on things such as pensions and benefits 75
9 Other services or support 10
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, April 2009
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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