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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, January 2010

Variable Details

VariableMCEb_5M2
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 2
Responses
1 Help to get repairs done to their present home 23
2 Help to get aids and adaptations for their present home 98
3 Help with activities like cleaning, gardening or shopping 136
4 Someone to give advice/help with getting services/support 126
5 Opportunities to meet with other people or to do activities 77
6 Help with personal care such as washing and dressing 196
7 Transport for things such as appointments/leisure/shopping 89
8 Financial advice on things such as pensions/benefits/savings 41
9 Other services or support 3
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 166
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, January 2010
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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