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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, October 2009

Variable Details

VariableMCEb_5M1
LabelWhich are the most important services and support older people need in your area to help them live independently
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 1
Responses
1 Help to get repairs done to their present home 100
2 Help to get aids and adaptations for their present home 226
3 Help with activities like cleaning, gardening or shopping 134
4 Someone to give advice and help getting services and support 128
5 Opportunities to meet with other people or to do activities 56
6 Help with personal care/washing/dressing/getting hot meal 203
7 Transport for things such as appointments/leisure/shopping 69
8 Financial advice on things such as pensions/benefits/savings 61
9 Other services or support (Please specify) 13
98 Refusal 8
99 Don't Know 41
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, October 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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