Guidance

Participation Survey 2022/23: Online questionnaire

Updated 8 July 2024

Applies to England

Question labels starting with ‘SS’ signifiy that they were only asked to a sub-set of the sample. All other questions were asked to the whole sample.

Q002 - SCREENREADER Single coded

A screen reader allows people who are blind or visually impaired to use their computer. Do you intend to complete this survey using a screen reader?

1 Yes

2 No

Q826 - VBC: QRCODE Single coded

Did you scan the QR code on the invitation letter to access the survey website?

1 Yes

2 No

Q003 - INTRO

Thank you for choosing to take part in the Participation Survey.

Please click the button to start the survey.

Q004 - INTRO2

In this first section, we would like to find out a little about you and your household.

The information is used to understand the experiences of different groups and will not identify you or anyone in your household.

Q005 - NUMADULTS Single coded

Including yourself how many adults aged 16 or over are currently living in your household? If you live by yourself please write 1

Include anyone aged 16 or over with whom you usually share cooking facilities as well as a living room, sitting room or dining area.

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10+

Q006 - AGE

What is your age?

997 Prefer not to say

Q007 - AGE2 Single coded

Which of the following age bands are you in?

1 16 to 19

2 20 to 24

3 25 to 29

4 30 to 34

5 35 to 39

6 40 to 44

7 45 to 49

8 50 to 54

9 55 to 59

10 60 to 64

11 65 to 69

12 70 to 74

13 75 to 79

14 80 to 84

15 85 or over

997 Prefer not to say

Q008 – GENDER

Single coded

Would you describe yourself as…

1 Male

2 Female

3 Prefer to self-describe *Open

997 Prefer not to say

Q009 - MARST

Single coded

What is your legal marital or registered civil partnership status?

1 Never married and never registered in a civil partnership

2 Married

3 In a registered civil partnership

4 Separated, but still legally married

5 Separated, but still legally in a civil partnership

6 Divorced

7 Formerly in a civil partnership which is now legally dissolved

8 Widowed

9 Surviving partner from a registered civil partnership

997 Prefer not to say

Q010 - COHAB

Single coded

Are you living with someone in this household as a couple?

1 Yes

2 No

997 Prefer not to say

Q011 - CHILDHH

How many children aged under 16 currently live in your household?

SECTION - ART

Q012 - INTROART

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it may have been difficult to carry out your usual activities. Despite this, we are still interested in the activities that you have been able to do

Next are some questions about activities you may have done in the last 12 months in England. Please think about activities you have done in your own time and don’t include anything that was part of paid work, school or college or structured academic activities’.…

Q013 - CARTS1

In the last 12 months which of the following events have you attended in person in England? Please don’t include places or events you have attended through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 an exhibition of art, photography or sculptures

2 a play, drama, musical, Pantomime, Ballet, Opera

3 an event connected with books, reading, or writing

4 a cinema screening of a film or movie

5 a craft exhibition (not a crafts market; crafts include for example textiles, woodworking)

6 a live music event

7 a festival and or carnival (music, food, culture)

8 a street art event

9 a live dance event

10 a fashion show

11 a comedy event

12 some other cultural event in England (type in)

998 None of these

Q014 - CARTS1A Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you attended [CARTS1]? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q015 - CARTS1B Multi coded

And in the last 12 months, have you attended [CARTS1]

Select all that apply

1 In your free time

2 As part of voluntary work

3 In some other way

999 Don’t know

Q016 - CARTS2_ Multi coded

And in the last 12 months which of these things have you done in England? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 written stories, plays, or poetry

2 read books or magazines

3 written or performed music

4 painting, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy

5 crafts (textile, ceramic, sculpting, carving, woodwork)

6 choreographed or performed a drama or dance routine

7 designed or programmed video games including on a smartphone or tablet

8 played video games including on a smartphone or tablet

9 made films or videos as a hobby including original animations

10 photography as a hobby

11 other arts, crafts, or creative activities at home (please type in) *Fixed

998 None of these

Q017 - CARTS2A Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you [CARTS2]? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 Every day

2 Less often than daily but at least once a week

3 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

4 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

5 Twice in the last 12 months

6 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q018 - CARTS2B_ Multi coded

And in the last 12 months, have you [CARTS2]

Select all that apply

1 In your free time

2 As part of voluntary work

3 In some other way

999 Don’t know

Q019 - CARTSVID Multi coded

In the last 12 months have you paid to play video games online? Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 Yes, through a one-off payment to play the game (e.g. to purchase a game or its expansions)

2 Yes, through a subscription to play the game (e.g. a Monthly subscription to an online game)

3 Yes, I play the online game for free, but have paid money to access additional features (e.g. loot-boxes, skins, etc.)

4 No, in the last 12 months I have not spent any money while playing online video games *Exclusive

5 I haven’t played any video games online *Exclusive

999 Don’t know

Q020 - CNARTP1 Multi coded

What are the reasons you haven’t personally attended cultural activities or participated in arts in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 They are difficult to get to

6 I don’t know what is available

7 I would feel out of place

8 I don’t have anyone to go with

9 The opening hours are inconvenient

10 Due to COVID-19 restrictions or concerns

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

Q021 - CARTS3 Multi coded

In the last 12 months which of these activities have you done? Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 read an e-book or e-magazine (for example, on a Kindle)

2 joined video calls with family, friends (for example Microsoft Teams, Zoom, FaceTime)

3 watched TV at the time it was broadcast

4 watched TV shows or films on-demand for regular TV channels (for example BBC iPlayer, ITV hub)

5 watched TV shows or films using a streaming service (for example Netflix or Amazon Prime)

6 listened to live radio online through a computer, laptop, tablet or phone

7 listened to streamed music (for example, through iTunes, Spotify)

8 listened to downloaded music

9 listened to an audiobook

10 listened to a podcast

998 None of these

Q022 - CARTS3A Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you [CARTS3]?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 Every day

2 Less often than daily but at least once a week

3 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

4 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

5 Twice in the last 12 months

6 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q023 - CARTS3B Multi coded

How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you [CARTS3]

1 Pay a one-time fee

2 Pay a monthly or annual subscription

6 Content is paid for through TV license fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)

3 Access free content

4 Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household

5 Access paid content for free, using other methods

999 Don’t know

Q024 - CARTS4 Multi coded

And in the last 12 months which of the following events have you watched online?

Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 a live arts event including theatre, visual arts or literature

2 a pre-recorded arts event including theatre, visual arts or literature

3 a live music or dance event, watched as it was happening

4 a pre-recorded music or dance event

998 None of these

Q025 - CARTS4A Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you watched [CARTS4] online? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q026 - CARTS4B Multi coded

How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you watch [CARTS4] online

1 Pay a one-time fee

2 Pay a monthly or annual subscription

6 Content is paid for through TV license fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)

3 Access free content

4 Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household

5 Access paid content for free, using other methods

999 Don’t know

Q027 - CNARTP2 Multi coded

What are the reasons you haven’t personally engaged or participated with arts or cultural activities / events digitally

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 I don’t have access to the internet

6 I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet

7 I don’t know how to access these types of events online

8 I don’t know what is available

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

Q028 - SSTEAM Multi coded

The term ‘STEAM’ is sometimes used to refer to a range of subjects or sectors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.

Thinking now about your free time outside of your job or structured academic activities.

In which of these subjects or sectors, if any, do you take an interest?

Select all that apply

1 Science

2 Technology

3 Engineering

4 Arts

5 Maths

998 None of the above

Q029 - SSTEAMFUT Multi coded

Still thinking about the subjects below (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths)

In the next 12 months, do you plan to take part in any activity or event connected with any of these subjects or sectors in your free time, outside your job or structured academic activities?

1 Yes - Science

2 Yes - technology

3 Yes - Engineering

4 Yes - Arts

5 Yes - Maths

999 Don’t know

998 None of these

SECTION - LIBRARIES

Q030 - CLIBRARY1 Multi coded

In the last 12 months which of these ways have you used public library services? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 Visited a public library building or mobile library

2 Accessed library services online

3 Used library services in some other way

4 Not used any library services in the last 12 months *Exclusive

Q031 - CFRELIB12 Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you visited a public or mobile library? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q032 - CVOLLIB Multi coded

And in the last 12 months, have you visited a public or mobile library…

Select all that apply

1 In your free time

2 As part of voluntary work

3 In some other way

999 Don’t know

Q033 - CPARLI12A Multi coded

In the last 12 months, did you receive any help or training in the following areas when you visited a public or mobile library? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 Help to apply for a government or council service (for example to apply for a passport or a benefit)

2 Training or help to improve your digital or online skills

3 Help to apply for a job or setting up or growing your business

4 Some other form of help or training (type in) *Open

998 None of these

Q034 - CPARLI12B Multi coded

In the last 12 months which of these things have you done when you visited a public or mobile library? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 Borrowed, browsed or returned books, newspapers, music, CDs, DVDs or audiobooks

2 Accessed online resources such as e-books, magazines or journals

3 Used free Wi-Fi, computer or printing facilities

4 Sought information related to your or someone else’s health

5 Used the space to study or work

6 Took part in an event (for example a reading group, film screening or author visit)

7 Took a child to an event

8 Visited the library café or met up with someone

9 Did something else (type in) *Open

998 None of these

Q035 - SSLIBSAT Single coded

Thinking about the last time you visited a public or mobile library, how satisfied were you with the service? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 Very satisfied

2 Somewhat satisfied

3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

4 Somewhat dissatisfied

5 Very dissatisfied

Q036 - CNLIWHYA Multi coded

Why haven’t you visited a public or mobile library in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 They are difficult to get to

6 I don’t know what is available

7 I would feel out of place

8 I don’t have anyone to go with

9 The opening hours are inconvenient

10 Due to COVID-19 restrictions or concerns

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

Q037 - CFRELIDIG Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you used library services online? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q038 - CVOLLIDIG Multi coded

And in the last 12 months, have you used library services online…

Select all that apply

1 In your free time

2 As part of voluntary work

3 In some other way

999 Don’t know

Q039 - CDIGLI12 Multi coded

In the last 12 months which of these things have you done when accessing library services online? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 Reserved or renewed books or paid a fine

2 Searched online catalogues or dictionaries or made an enquiry

3 Borrowed digital or online resources such as e-books, e-audio or e-magazines but without visiting the library

4 Viewed or participated in an online event or activity organised by the library

5 Checked information online about the library such as opening hours, available facilities or services offered

6 Accessed online services via library membership such as journals or family history sites

7 Accessed some other library service online (type in) *Open

Q040 - SSLIDIGSAT Single coded

Thinking about the last time you used public library services online, how satisfied were you with the service? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

1 Very satisfied

2 Somewhat satisfied

3 Neither satisfied or dissatisfied

4 Somewhat dissatisfied

5 Very dissatisfied

Q041 - CLIBDIG Multi coded

In the last 12 months have you used public library services digitally or online in any of these ways? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 Through a library website

2 Using a library app

3 Through social media

4 Through YouTube

5 By telephone

998 None of these

Q042 - CNLIWHYAD Multi coded

Why haven’t you used public library services online in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 I don’t know what is available

6 I don’t have access to the internet

7 I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet

10 I don’t know how to access these types of event online

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

SECTION - HERITAGE

Q043 - CHERVIS12 Multi coded

In the last 12 months which of the following places in England have you visited in person?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

By historic we mean something that because of its age and architectural, traditional, artistic or archaeological condition is of exceptional cultural or heritage value.

Select all that apply

1 a city or town with celebrated historic nature

2 a historic building open to the public (non-religious)

3 a historic place of worship attended as a visitor (not to worship)

4 a park or garden open to the public with historic or artistic features

5 a place connected with industrial history (such as an old factory, mine or railway)

6 an ancient monument or archaeological site (such as a castle, fort, burial site)

7 a site connected with sports heritage NOT visited for the purposes of watching sport (such as Wimbledon or Wembley stadium)

8 a site connected with maritime or underwater heritage (such as shipwrecks)

9 a historic landscape or habitat (such as coastline, countryside)

10 Some other heritage site or historic place (Please type in)

998 None of these

Q044 - CFREHER12 Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you visited [CHERVIS12]? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q045 - CVOLHER Multi coded

And in the last 12 months, have you visited [CHERVIS12]

Select all that apply

1 In your free time

2 As part of voluntary work

3 In some other way

999 Don’t know

Q046 - SSATTHER Multi coded

IF VISITED ONE PLACE: Thinking about the heritage site or place of historic interest you have visited, what were your reasons for visiting this sort of heritage site or place of historic interest in England?

IF VISITED MORE THAN ONE PLACE: Thinking about all the places you have visited, what were your reasons for visiting these sorts of heritage sites or places of historic interest in England?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Please select all that apply

1 General interest in the subject

2 To spend time with family or friends

3 To see a specific exhibition or display

4 It was in the area

5 Accompanying children

6 It was low cost or free

7 It was recommended (for example by a friend, website or guidebook)

8 For an event, activity or workshop

9 As part of an organised group or tour

10 There were amenities or free facilities such as toilets, communal space, restaurants, cafés, shops

11 You were told by a healthcare professional (GP or Carer) that it may help your health or result in improved outcomes

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No particular reason

Q047 - SSFEEHER Single coded

Thinking about the last time you visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England, did you pay a fee?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

1 Yes

2 No

999 Don’t know

Q048 - SSHERTIM Single coded

Still thinking about the last time you visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England, how long did you spend there?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

1 Less than 30 minutes

2 At least 30 minutes but less than an hour

3 At least an hour but less than 2 hours

4 At least 2 hours but less than 4 hours

5 4 hours or more

999 Don’t know

Q049 - SSTYPE Multi coded

Have you visited any of the following heritage sites in England in the last 12 months?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 UNESCO site

2 National Trust

3 English Heritage

4 Some other heritage site

5 I have not visited any of these heritage sites in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q050 - CCNHERWHYA Multi coded

Why have you not visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England in the last 12 months in person?

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 They are difficult to get to

6 I don’t know what is available

7 I would feel out of place

8 I don’t have anyone to go with

9 The opening hours are inconvenient

10 Due to COVID-19 restrictions or concerns

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

Q051 - CDIGHER12 Multi coded

In the last 12 months, which of these virtual or online activities have you done?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 taken a virtual tour of a museum or gallery in England

2 taken a virtual walking tour of a historic town or city, heritage site, castle or monument in England (Not including drone flights)

3 researched your local history online

4 researched items from a museum or gallery collection in England online

5 viewed documents from an archive in England online

6 engaged with text, image, audio, video, or animation, games, or podcast content from heritage sites in England

7 engaged with text, image, audio, video, or animation, games, or podcast content from museums in England

998 None of these

Q052 - CFREHERDIG Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you [CDIGHER12]?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q053 - CREPAY5 Multi coded

How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you… [CDIGHER12]

1 Pay a one-time fee

2 Pay a monthly or annual subscription

6 Content is paid for through TV license fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)

3 Access free content

4 Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household

5 Access paid content for free, using other methods

999 Don’t know

Q054 - CCNHERWHYB Multi coded

Why have you not done any of these virtual or online activities in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 I don’t have access to the internet

6 I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet

7 I don’t know how to access these types of events online

8 I don’t know what is available

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

SECTION - MUSEUMS

Q055 - CMUSVIS1 Single coded

In the last 12 months, have you visited a museum or gallery in person in England?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

1 Yes

2 No

Q056 - CFREMUS12 Single coded

How often in the last 12 months have you visited a museum or gallery in England?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities

1 At least once a week

2 Less often than once a week but at least once a month

3 Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year

4 Twice in the last 12 months

5 Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

Q057 - CVOLMUS Multi coded

And in the last 12 months have you visited a museum or gallery in England…

Select all that apply

1 In your free time

2 As part of voluntary work

3 In some other way

999 Don’t know

Q058 - SSATTMUS Multi coded

What were your reasons for visiting a museum or gallery in the last 12 months?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

1 General interest in the subject of the museum or collection

2 To spend time with family or friends

3 To see a specific exhibition or display

4 It was in the area

5 Accompanying children

6 It was low cost or free

7 It was recommended (for example by a friend or guide book)

8 For an event, activity or workshop

9 As part of an organised group or tour

10 Because there were amenities or free facilities (for example toilets, communal space, restaurants, cafés, shops)

11 Because you were told by a healthcare professional (for example GP or Carer) that it may help your health or result in improved outcomes

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

Q059 - SSFEEMUS Single coded

Thinking about the last time you visited a museum or gallery in England, did you pay a fee?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

1 Yes

2 No

3 I did not pay a one-off fee as I pay a subscription

999 Don’t know

Q060 - SSMUSTIM Single coded

Still thinking about your last visit in England, how long did you spend at the museum or gallery?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities

1 Less than 30 minutes

2 At least 30 minutes but less than an hour

3 At least an hour but less than 2 hours

4 At least 2 hours but less than 4 hours

5 4 hours or more

999 Don’t know

Q061 - CNMUSWHYA Multi coded

Why have you not visited a museum or gallery in England in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

1 They are too expensive

2 I’m not interested

3 I don’t have time

4 I have a health problem or disability

5 They are difficult to get to

6 I don’t know what is available

7 I would feel out of place

8 I don’t have anyone to go with

9 The opening hours are inconvenient

10 Due to COVID-19 restrictions or concerns

996 Some other reason (type in)

998 No reason in particular

Q062 - CFUT Multi coded

Assuming there are no restrictions in place, in the next 12 months do you intend to visit or attend any of the following in England in person?

Select all that apply

1 Theatrical or dance performances

2 Music performances

3 Art displays or exhibitions (excluding museums)

5 A museum or gallery

4 Other art events or festivals

6 A historic place or building

7 A library

998 None of these

999 Don’t know

SECTION - SPORTS

Q063 - CSPOLIVE Single coded

Due to the COVID pandemic, it has been difficult to attend live sporting events in recent months. Despite this, in the last 6 months have you been able to watch any live sporting events in person?

1 Yes

2 No

Q064 - CSPONUM

How many live sporting events have you attended in the last 6 months?

If you don’t know the exact number, please give your best estimate.

999 Don’t know

Q065 - CSPOSPEC Multi coded

Which live sporting event have you attended in person?

Select all that apply

1 Football

2 Rugby

3 Tennis

4 Cricket

5 Athletics

6 Snooker

7 Swimming

8 Gymnastics

9 Golf

996 Some other type of sport (type in)

Q067 - CSPOPROF Single coded

How many of these events were professional sports where the participants were being paid?

1 All of them

2 Most of them

3 Around half of them

4 A few of them

5 None of them

999 Don’t know

Q185 - CSPOPROFB Single coded

Was this a professional sports event, where the participants were being paid?

1 Yes

2 No

999 Don’t know

Q068 - SSSPOTV Single coded

Do you ever watch live sports on TV?

By live sports we mean watching sport as it is being played

1 Yes

2 No

Q069 - SSSPOWHI Multi coded

Which live sports have you watched on TV?

Select all that apply

1 Football

2 Rugby

3 Tennis

4 Cricket

5 Athletics

6 Snooker

7 Swimming

8 Gymnastics

10 Golf

996 Some other type of sport (type in)

SECTION - TOURISM

Q070 - CDOMT12 Single coded

Have you taken a holiday in England in the last 12 months that involved staying away from home for one night or more?

1 Yes

2 No

Q071 - CDOMWHE1 Single coded

Thinking about your last holiday in England, which of the following best describes the place where you stayed?

If, on your most recent holiday in England, you stayed in more than one place, please think about the place you stayed last.

Please select your answer from the list below.

1 City or large town

2 Countryside or village

3 Traditional coastal or seaside town

4 Rural coastline or coastal village

5 Mountains or hills

996 Somewhere else (type in)

999 Don’t know

Q072 - CDOMLON Single coded

How many nights were you away for?

1 1-2 nights

2 3-6

3 7-10

4 More than 10

999 Don’t know

Q073 - CDOMATT Single coded

Still thinking about your last holiday in England, did you visit any museums, galleries, heritage or cultural sites or events while you were away?

1 Yes

2 No

Q074 - CDOMCUL Multi coded

Did you decide to visit this place for any of the following reasons?

Select all that apply

1 To visit museums

2 To attend art exhibitions

3 To visit heritage sites

4 To attend a live performance

5 To participate in dance, music or other creative arts activities

998 None of these

Q075 - SSMETDET Single coded

In the last 12 months, have you used a metal detector to search for historic artefacts?

1 Yes

2 No

Q076 - SSPARMET Multi coded

In what ways have you taken part in metal detecting in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

1 As an individual or part of a social group

2 Part of a metal-detecting club

3 As part of an organised archaeological survey in a volunteer role

4 As a participant in a commercial rally

996 In some other way

SECTION - GAMBLING

Q077 - SSGAMATT Single coded

In the last 6 months have you placed a bet during any sporting event you attended (i.e. after the event started)? Placing a bet can be online or in person

1 Yes

2 No

Q078 - SSBETATT1

Earlier you told us that you have attended [CSPONUM] sporting events in the last 6 months. At how many of these events did you place a bet?

If you don’t know the exact number, please give your best estimate.

999 Don’t know

Q079 - SSBETATT2 Single coded

In the last 6 months how often have you placed a bet during any sporting events you attended? Placing a bet can be online or in person.

1 Every time

2 Most of the time

3 Some of the time

4 Very rarely

999 Don’t know

Q080 - SSGAMLIV Single coded

In the last 12 months have you placed a bet during any sporting event you were watching live on TV (i.e. after the event started)?

1 Yes

2 No

999 Don’t know

Q081 - SSBETLIV Single coded

In the last 12 months how often have you placed a bet during any sporting events you were watching live on TV? Placing a bet can be online or in person.

1 Every time

2 Most of the time

3 Some of the time

4 Very rarely

999 Don’t know

SECTION – MAJOR EVENTS

Q082 - CEVEAW Multi coded

Which of these major events have you heard of?

Select all that apply

1 Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

2 UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

3 Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022

4 Coventry City of Culture

998 None of these

Q083 - SSINTROME

People can participate in these sorts of events in many ways including:

- Attending the event

- Following coverage of the event on TV, radio, newspapers or social media

- Taking part in a voluntary or professional capacity

Q084 - CMAJE12 Multi coded

And which of these major events have you participated in?

Please include all forms of participation including following coverage of the event.

Select all that apply

1 Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

2 UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK

3 Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022

4 Coventry City of Culture

998 None of these

Q086 - CEVEENGHOWQPJ Multi coded

In which of the following ways, if any, would you be interested in participating in [Q082 - CEVEAW]

Select all that apply

1 Attending a national event

2 Attending a local event

3 Attending an digital or online event

4 Following coverage on TV or radio (includes watching the event and or news about the event)

5 Following on social media

6 Taking part in a voluntary capacity

7 Taking part in a professional capacity

8 Taking part in some other way

999 Don’t know

998 I am not interested in participating in this event

Q090 - SSPART22

In which of the following ways have you already participated in…

Select all that apply

	Attended a national event	Attended a local event	Attended a digital event	Following coverage on TV or radio (includes watching the event and or news about the event)	Following on social media	Took part in a voluntary capacity	Took part in some other way	Took part in a professional capacity	Don’t know
Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
Coventry City of Culture

SECTION - DIGITAL

Q091 - INTDIGINF

Now for some questions about your household’s internet and computer use

Q092 - CINTUSE Single coded

Do you personally use the internet, either at home or anywhere else?

1 Yes

2 No

Q093 - CINTOFT Single coded

How often do you use the internet?

1 Almost all the time

2 Several times a day

3 About once a day

4 Several times a week

5 Less often

Q094 - CSMARTU Multi coded

Which of the following devices do you personally own and use at home?

Please do not include devices owned by your company

Smart products are devices or appliances controlled via an internet connection.

Select all that apply

1 Smartphone

2 Laptop computer

3 Tablet

4 Desktop PC

5 Games Console (such as an Xbox or Playstation)

6 Smart TV

998 None of these

Q095 - CSMARTD Multi coded

Which of the following do you have in your home?

Smart products are devices or appliances controlled via an internet connection.

Select all that apply

1 A Wi-Fi router or internet hub (A router is a device that communicates between the internet and the devices in your home that connect to the internet)

2 Smartwatch (such as Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch)

3 Fitness band or smart wristband (such as FitBit, Jawbone Up)

4 Voice-activated personal assistant or smart speaker device (such as Amazon Echo, Alexa, Google Home)

5 Smart home security (such as internet-connected or smartphone controlled security, smart door lock)

6 Smart energy device (smart meter, bulb or plug) or thermostat

7 Smart kitchen appliance (such as a smart fridge)

8 Smart toy or baby monitor for children

9 Some other smart device for the home (type in) *Open

998 None of these

Q096 - SSROUTW Single coded

Is your home’s Wi-Fi router or internet hub provided by your internet service provider?

A router or internet hub is a device that communicates between the internet and the devices in your home that connect to the internet.

1 Yes

2 No

996 It was provided another way (type in)

999 Don’t know

Q097 - SSSMARTH Multi coded

Thinking of the devices that you personally own, which, if any, do you use for business purposes?

Select all that apply

1 Smartphone

2 Laptop computer

3 Tablet

4 Desktop PC

5 Games Console (such as an Xbox or Playstation)

6 Smart TV

998 None of these

Q824 - VBB

The next questions are about the smart devices that you currently own. Please think of ALL the smart devices that you currently own when answering this question

Q100 - CSMARTLIF Single coded

On average, for how long do you keep a smartphone before replacing it?

Please think about all of the smartphones you have ever owned, not just the one you currently own.

1 12 months or less

2 More than 12 months but less than 2 years

3 At least 2 years but less than 3 years

4 At least 3 years but less than 4 years

5 At least 4 years but less than 5 years

6 5 years or more

7 I have never replaced my smartphone

999 Don’t know

Q101 - CSMARTW Multi coded

Thinking about all the smart devices that you currently own, where did you get them?

Select all that apply.

1 Online shop (such as Amazon)

2 Online marketplace (such as eBay, Facebook)

6 A mobile phone network provider (such as O2, EE)

3 In person from a high street or retail park

4 Second hand or charity shop

5 Gift or passed on from family or friends

996 Other, (type in)

Q102 - CSMARTDP Multi coded

What do you typically do with your smart devices when you no longer need them? Select all that apply

1 Trade in for another device

2 Return to the company or producer to be recycled

3 Recycle (such as using a local E-waste recycling centre)

4 Pass onto family or friend

5 Sell online (such as eBay, Facebook, Music Magpie)

6 Sell at a secondhand shop

7 Give to a secondhand or charity shop

8 Keep as a spare

9 Store it somewhere (not as a spare)

10 Throw it away

996 Other (type in)

Q103 - CDIGPAR1 Matrix

Do you ever…?

Single mention

	Yes	No
Communicate with others by e-mail or other messaging apps (such as WhatsApp)
Communicate with others using video tools (such as Facetime, Teams, Skype)
Post content such as messages, photographs or videos on social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
Recognise what information or content may, or may not, be trustworthy on websites or apps
Use search engines to find the information I’m looking for (such as searching for news using a browser such as Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari)
Store information online and access content from a different device (such as using the cloud)
Access and use public services online, including filling in forms (such as Vehicle tax, Voting registration, medical visits or prescriptions)
Use online banking and online transactions
Use online tutorials, web chat, FAQs and forums to improve my skills in using the internet and digital Apps or products or services

Q104 - CDIGPAR2

In the last 12 months have you done any of the following for the first time?

Select all that apply.

	Yes	No
Communicate with others by e-mail or other messaging apps (such as WhatsApp)
Communicate with others using video tools (such as Facetime, Teams, Skype)
Posted content such as messages, photographs or videos on social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
Recognised what information or content may, or may not, be trustworthy on websites or apps
Used search engines to find the information I’m looking for (such as search for news using a browser such as Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari)
Stored information online and accessed content from a different device (such as using the cloud)
Accessed and used public services online, including filling in forms (such as Vehicle tax, Voting registration, medical visits or prescriptions)
Used online banking and online transactions
Used online tutorials, web chat, FAQs and forums to improve my skills in using the internet and digital Apps or products or services

Q105 - CDIGTRA12 Single coded

In the last 12 months, have you taken part in any digital or online skills training?

For example, this might include training in how to carry out basic functions such as using digital or online applications to communicate and carry out basic internet searches and to stay safe online.

1 Yes

2 No

Q106 - CDTRAPAY Single coded

Would you be interested in doing any digital skills or online training?

1 No, not at all

2 Yes, but only if I didn’t have to pay for it

3 Yes and I would be willing to pay for it

4 No, I prefer to upskill myself

998 No, not at all

Q107 - CDTRANB Single coded

How important do you think it is for you to continue to develop digital or online skills to help with your day-to-day activities?

1 Very important

2 Fairly important

3 Not very important

4 Not at all important

Q108 - CDTRANBC Single coded

How important do you think it is for you to continue to develop digital or online skills in your current career or job?

1 Very important

2 Fairly important

3 Not very important

4 Not at all important

5 I am currently not working

Q109 - CDTRANBC2 Single coded

How important do you think developing digital or online skills is to helping you further your career or job prospects?

1 Very important

2 Fairly important

3 Not very important

4 Not at all important

5 Not applicable

Q110 - BBINTRO

The next few questions are about the internet or broadband connection at your home

Q111 - SSDIGAWA Single coded

Do you know what your approximate broadband speed is currently?

1 Yes

2 No

3 I do not have broadband at home

Q112 - SSDIGSPEED Single coded

What is the current internet or broadband speed at your home? If you are not sure, please give your best estimate.

1 Up to 2Mbps

2 More than 2Mbps, up to 10Mbps

3 More than 10Mbps, up to 24Mbps (also known as ADSL)

4 More than 24Mbps, up to 100Mbps ( also known as “Superfast speeds”)

5 More than 100Mbps, less than 1000Mbps (also known as “Full Fibre” connections)

6 1000Mbps or above (1Gbps)

999 Don’t know

Q113 - SSDPAY Single coded

How much does your household currently pay for internet or broadband at your home per month? If you are not sure, please give your best estimate.

1 Up to £20

2 £21 to £30

3 £31 to £40

4 £41 to £50

5 £50 to £60

6 More than £60

999 Don’t know

Q823 - SSDPAY2 Single coded

You’ve told us that your household currently pays [SSDPAY] for internet or broadband at your home per month.

Does this amount cover…

1 A package/bundle that includes a TV subscription or telephone contract, or

2 Internet or broadband only

999 Don’t know

Q114 - SSDSPEED Single coded

Thinking about how much your household currently pays per month for internet or broadband at your home, how much extra would you be willing to pay per month to double your broadband speed?

This would allow you to upload and download files more quickly.

If you know that faster broadband is not available where you live, please think about how much extra you would be willing to pay if it WAS available.

1 £0

2 Up to £2

3 Between £2 and £5

4 Between £5 and £7.5

5 Between £7.5 and £10

6 Between £10 and £15

7 More than £15

8 I would not be willing to pay any more to double my broadband speed

999 Don’t know

Q115 - SSFTTPPAY Single coded

How much more would you be willing to pay per month for 1Gbps (1000Mbps) speeds over what you pay for your current package?

1 Up to £5

2 £6 to £10

3 £11 to £15

4 £16 to £25

5 £26 to £35

6 More than £35

998 I would not be willing to pay any more per month for 1Gbps (1000Mbps) speeds

999 Don’t know

Q116 - MOBINTRO

The next questions are about connecting to the internet using a smartphone

Q117 - CDIG5GAW Single coded

5G (which stands for fifth generation) is the next step in mobile technology. It offers faster mobile internet speeds.

Which statement below best describes how much you know about 5G mobile technology?

1 I hadn’t heard of it before now

2 I have heard of it but am not sure what it is

3 I understand what it is but am not interested in getting it in the near future

4 I understand what it is and am interested in getting it in the near future

Q118 - SS5GWILL Multi coded

Which of the following do you agree with?

Select all that apply.

1 I would get 5G if it were free

2 I would pay more for 5G if I really thought it would benefit me

3 I am happy with my current mobile internet speed so I would NOT be willing to pay more for 5G

4 I would never get 5G regardless of what it cost

996 Other (type in)

Q119 - SS5GPAY Single coded

Thinking about how much you currently pay per month for your mobile subscription or data plan, how much extra would you be willing to pay per month for a 5G data plan?

1 £0

2 Up to £2

3 Between £2 and £5

4 Between £5 and £7.5

5 Between £7.5 and £10

6 Between £10 and £15

7 More than £15

9 I would not be willing to pay any more for a 5G data plan

10 I do not currently have a mobile subscription or data plan

999 Don’t know

Q120 - SSDIGSAF Multi coded

Below are some measures that people can take to stay safe and secure online. Which of these things, do you do?

Select all that apply

1 Respond to legitimate requests for authentication for my online accounts or email

2 Use different passwords for my online accounts and email

3 Monitor privacy settings on my social media and other accounts to improve security

4 Identify secure websites by looking for the padlock and https in the address bar

5 Avoid suspicious links in email, websites, social media messages and pop ups

6 Use dual factor authentication to access my accounts or websites through a code sent to my smartphone or other device

7 Activate pop-up blockers on my web browser

8 Save passwords in my browser

998 I do none of these things

Q121 - SSDIGSAFT Multi coded

Below are some measures that people can take to stay safe and secure while using technology. Which of these things, do you do?

Select all that apply

1 Back up my information or content frequently by storing a copy either in the cloud or on an external storage device

2 Create strong passwords that are not easily to guess or related to me, for example using a mix of letters, numbers and symbols

3 Set automatic updates for my computer operating system and security software

4 Allow computer systems and security software to be updated when prompted

5 Changed the password of my Wi-Fi router at least every 12 months

6 Consider the security standards of the internet provider when considering a new provider

998 I do none of these things

Q122 - SSDIGNOTSAFT Multi code

Why do you not consider the security standards of the internet provider when choosing a new provider?

Select all that apply

1 It doesn’t feel very important

2 It may be important but I don’t have enough information about what happens when security standards are not high enough

3 It is important but I don’t have enough information to choose between providers based on their security standards

998 None of these

Q123 - SSDIGATT Multi code

Which of the statements below do you agree with?

Select all that apply

1 Viruses can damage my computer security

2 Software should be used to prevent viruses

3 My online activity produces a permanent record

4 My online activity can be used by others both now and in the future

5 Others that I don’t know can capture and use the data I post online

6 I can protect and secure my personal data through privacy settings

998 None of these

999 Don’t know

Q124 - SSSECACT Multi coded

In the last 12 months, have you done any of the following?

Select all that apply

1 Taken part in a online security training course

2 Upgraded the security of your own devices

3 Upgraded the security of someone else’s’ devices (such as a friend or relative)

4 Looked for information or advice on cyber careers (such as security engineer, security architect or security analyst)

5 Given information or advice about cyber careers to someone else

998 None of these

Q125 - SSDIGID Multi coded

Have you ever tried to verify your own identity online in any of these ways?

For example, when applying for a new passport or applying for a benefit or new job

Select all that apply

1 Provided personal information such as my passport number online as identification

2 Uploaded a document (qualification, identification document) to a digital or online platform

3 Showed documents to someone through a webcam (for example, Zoom, MS Teams)

4 Shared a photo of your documents (such as a passport or qualification)

5 Verified my identity online in some other way (type in) *Open

998 None of the above

Q126 - SSDENQUAL Multi coded

Which of the below do you agree with in your experience of accessing services when using digital methods of identification?

Select all that apply

1 I have always been able to prove my identify or something about myself

2 I have not been successful because the method is difficult to use

3 I have not been successful as I did not have the document in the required format

4 I haven’t been successful because I chose not to prove my identity

5 I have not been able to access services for any other reason. (type in) *Open

Q127 - SSDIGPREF Matrix

Indicate below if you would prefer to use digital or online tools for identification rather than physical identity documents when

	Online or digital documents	Hard copy documents	No preference
Opening a bank account
Buying age restricted products like alcohol
Accessing benefits
Travelling
Starting a new job
Buying or renting a house

Q183 - SSDIGPREF2 Open

For what other tasks would you prefer to use online or digital documents as opposed to hard copy documents?

Q128 - DATAINTRO

The next set of questions are about information or data collected in general and how it is used more widely within society.

When we refer to data, we mean information about people, things and systems.

Information about people could include things like their names and addresses or it could be about the population, like the proportion of adults who own a property.

Information about systems includes how companies perform, like hospital waiting times or company sales figures.

Information about things might include the stock of food at a supermarket or the number of ventilators at a hospital.’

Data can be used for a range of purposes The following questions are about your views on how data is used by for a range of reasons.

Q129 - SSINFOC

Thinking about all information or data collected and how it could be used by different parts of society, how comfortable would you be with each of the following?

Select all that apply

	Very comfortable	Fairly comfortable	Fairly uncomfortable	Very uncomfortable	Don’t know
Private companies using data to grow the economy and create jobs
The UK Government using data to understand and better serve society through improved public services
Charities using data to help vulnerable people in society
The UK Government using data to make public policies which help keep people safe
Private companies using data to develop technology to help people do things more efficiently
Data being used to develop services that help people save money, such as price comparison websites
Data being used by private companies to improve their services and products
Data being used by private companies to design services which help people connect with others, for example, to develop social media platforms
Researchers and scientists using data to increase our understanding and knowledge of the world, people, culture and society
It is easy for me to understand how the data is being used and for what purposes

Q825 - SSINFOC2 Single coded

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?:

I am comfortable with data being used when it is easy for me to understand how and why it is being used

1 Strongly agree

2 Agree

3 Neither agree or disagree

4 Disagree

5 Strongly disagree

999 Don’t know

Q182 - SSINFOS

How much do you agree or disagree with the following

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know
I would share data about my medical history or allergies, if it helped develop new medicines or treatments
I would share data about my spending habits if it would allow me to gain access to services that could save me money, such as better savings accounts
I would share data about my online activity, like websites I’ve visited, if it were used to monitor crime and protect me from harm

Q131 - SSINFOSHARE Single coded

How often do you share content that you see online? For example on social media or forwarding the content on a messaging app.

1 Very often

2 Quite often

3 Not very often

4 Never

Q132 - SSINFOWHY Multi coded

For which of these reasons have you shared content online?

Why do you share content online

Select all that apply

1 It is interesting

2 It is well-researched

3 It has been verified as true by a fact checking organisation

4 It reflects my personal views

5 It conflicts with my personal views

6 I trust the person or organisation that originally published the content

7 I trust the person or organisation that shared it with me

8 It is funny or amusing

9 Some other reason (type in) *Open

Q133 - SSINFOACT Matrix

How often do you take the following actions before sharing content online?

Select all that apply

	Always	Sometimes	Hardly ever	Never	Don’t know
Consider the source and the motivations behind it
Examine whether the headline accurately reflects the content
Check whether the content is true or false
Consider whether images have been retouched or altered
Look out for spelling or grammatical errors in the text
Consider the likely impact on other users of sharing the content
Read the entire article (or watch the full video) before sharing

SECTION - MISCELLANEOUS

Q134 - CBELOGB Single coded

How strongly do you feel you belong to the United Kingdom?

1 Very strongly

2 Fairly strongly

3 Neither strongly or not strongly

4 Not very strongly

5 Not at all strongly

Q135 - SSMONROL Single coded

What do you think should be the main role of the Monarchy in the UK?

1 To undertake a constitutional role as Head of State (such as opening each new session of Parliament)

2 To support and encourage public service and charitable sectors

3 To recognise and support the armed forces

4 To be the Supreme Governor of the Church of England

5 To provide a sense of continuity and act as a focus for national identity, unity and pride

6 To promote the UK abroad

7 To recognise exceptional achievement by issuing honours (such as MBEs, OBEs)

8 Other

999 Don’t know

SECTION - WELLBEING

Q136 - Wellintro

The next questions ask about your feelings on aspects of your life. They are included to help measure people’s wellbeing and the information produced will not identify you or anyone in your household.

There are no right or wrong answers. For each of these questions please give an answer on a scale of 0 to ten, where 0 is ‘not at all’ and 10 is ‘completely’.

Q137 - WELLB1 Single coded

Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?

1 0

2 1

3 2

4 3

5 4

6 5

7 6

8 7

9 8

10 9

11 10

997 Prefer not to say

Q138 - WELLB2 Single coded

Overall, to what extent do you feel that the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

1 0

2 1

3 2

4 3

5 4

6 5

7 6

8 7

9 8

10 9

11 10

997 Prefer not to say

Q139 - WELLB3 Single coded

Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?

1 0

2 1

3 2

4 3

5 4

6 5

7 6

8 7

9 8

10 9

11 10

997 Prefer not to say

Q140 - WELLB4 Single coded

On a scale where 0 is “not at all anxious” and 10 is “completely anxious”, overall, how anxious did you feel yesterday?

1 0

2 1

3 2

4 3

5 4

6 5

7 6

8 7

9 8

10 9

11 10

997 Prefer not to say

Q141 - LONELY Single coded

How often do you feel lonely?

1 Often or always

2 Some of the time

3 Occasionally

4 Hardly ever

5 Never

997 Prefer not to say

SECTION – DEMOGRAPHICS END

Q142 - IntroHTen2

The following questions are about you and your circumstances.

Q143 - HTEN1 Single coded

Do you or your household own or rent this accommodation?

1 Owns outright

2 Owns with a mortgage or loan

3 Part-owns and part rents (shared ownership)

4 Rents it (with or without housing benefit)

5 Lives here rent-free

Q144 - HLLord Single coded

Who is your landlord?

1 The local authority or council or ALMO

2 A housing association, RSL, charitable trust or Local Housing Company

3 Employer (organisation) of a household member

4 Another organisation

5 Relative or acquaintance of any current household member from before this tenancy started

6 Employer (individual) of a household member

7 Another individual private landlord

Q145 - HHTYPE Single coded

Do you (and your household) live in…

1 A house or bungalow

2 A self-contained flat, maisonette or apartment

3 A room or rooms (such as a bedsit or flatlet)

4 Some other type of accommodation

Q146 - HHTYPEH Single coded

Is the house or bungalow…

1 Detached

2 Semi-detached

3 Terraced (including end-terrace)

Q147 - HHTYPEF Single coded

Is the flat, maisonette or apartment…

1 In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement

2 Part of a converted or shared house (including bedsits)

3 Part of another converted building (for example, former school, church or warehouse)

4 In a commercial building (for example, in am office building, hotel, or over shop)

Q148 - HHTYPEO Single coded

Is your accommodation…

1 A caravan, mobile home or houseboat

2 Or some other kind of accommodation

Q181 - Ethnic1 Single coded

What is your ethnic group?

1 White

2 Mixed

3 Asian or Asian British

4 Black or Black British

5 Other ethnic group

Q149 - Ethnic Single coded

What is your ethnic group?

1 English or Welsh or Scottish or Northern Irish or British

2 Irish

3 Gypsy or Irish Traveller

4 Any other White background (please type in) *Open

5 White and Black Caribbean

6 White and Black African

7 White and Asian

8 Any other mixed or multiple ethnic background (type in) *Open

9 Indian

10 Pakistani

11 Bangladeshi

12 Chinese

13 Any other Asian background (please type in) *Open

14 African

15 Caribbean

16 Any other Black or African or Caribbean background (type in) *Open

17 Arab

18 Any other ethnic group (type in) *Open

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q150 - RELIGION Single coded

What is your religion?

1 No religion

2 Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant, and all other Christian denominations)

3 Buddhist

4 Hindu

5 Jewish

6 Muslim

7 Sikh

8 Any other religion (please describe) *Open

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q151 - DIll Single coded

Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?

1 Yes

2 No

997 Prefer not to say

Q152 - DIll2 Single coded

Does your condition or illness reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?

1 Yes – a lot

2 Yes – a little

3 No

Q151 - QuestionName Single coded

Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself?

1 Heterosexual or Straight

2 Gay or Lesbian

3 Bisexual

4 Other

997 Prefer not to say *Fixed *Exclusive

Q153 - EIntro1

The final questions are about your work and employment.

Q154 - QWork Single coded

What is your current working status?

1 Working full time (30+hours a week)

2 Working part time (less than 30 hours a week)

3 On government supported training

4 Unemployed and available for work

5 On maternity or paternity leave

6 Retired and not working at all

7 Full-time education at school, college or University

8 Looking after home or family

9 Permanently sick or disabled

10 Doing something else

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q155 - STUDY Single coded

Can I just check are you at present [IF AGE 16-18: at school or 6th form college or] enrolled on any full-time or part-time education course?

1 Yes

2 No

Q156 - JOBEVER Single coded

Have you EVER had a paid job, apart from casual or holiday work?

1 Yes

2 No

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q157 - WHENLFX

When did you leave your last PAID job?

Please enter the month and year below.

999 Don’t know

Q158 - STAT Single coded

[Are or Were] you working as an employee or [are or were] you self-employed?

Please think about your main job

1 Employee

2 Self-employed

Q159 - SVise Single coded

In your job, [do or did] you have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?

1 Yes

2 No

Q160 - EmpNo Single coded

How many people [work or worked] for your employer at the place where you [work or worked]?

1 1 to 24

2 25 to 249

3 250 to 499

4 500 or more

Q161 - Solo Single coded

[Are or Were] you working on your own or [do or did] you have employees?

1 On own or with partner(s) but no employees

2 With employees

Q162 - SENo Single coded

How many people [do or did] you employ at the place where you [work or worked]?

1 1 to 24

2 25 to 249

3 250 to 499

4 500 or more

Q163 - NSSEC Single coded

Which of the following best describes the type of work you [do or did]?

1 Modern professional occupations such as: teacher – nurse – physiotherapist – social worker – welfare officer – artist– musician – police officer (sergeant or above) – software designer

2 Clerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary – personal assistant – clerical worker – office clerk – call centre agent – nursing auxiliary – nursery nurse

3 Senior managers or administrators (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work, and for finance) such as: finance manager – chief executive

4 Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic – fitter – inspector – plumber – printer – tool maker – electrician – gardener – train driver

5 Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker – machine operative – security guard – caretaker – farm worker – catering assistant – receptionist – sales assistant

6 Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver – van driver – cleaner – porter – packer – sewing machinist – messenger – labourer – waiter or waitress – bar staff

7 Middle or junior managers such as: office manager – retail manager – bank manager – restaurant manager – warehouse manager – publican

8 Traditional professional occupations such as: accountant – solicitor – medical practitioner – scientist – civil or mechanical engineer

Q164 - EDUCAT1 Single coded

Do you have any educational qualifications for which you received a certificate?

1 Yes

2 No

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q165 - EDUCAT2 Single coded

Do you have any professional, vocational or other work-related qualifications for which you received a certificate?

1 Yes

2 No

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q166 - EDUCAT3 Single coded

Is your highest qualification …

1 at degree level or above

2 or another kind of qualification?

999 Don’t know

997 Prefer not to say

Q167 - EDUCAT4 Single coded

And what is your highest qualification in arts or culture, if you have one?

1 Higher degree (for example Masters, PhD)

2 Undergraduate degree

3 A level or equivalent (=NVQ or RQF level 3)

4 GCSE or O-level or CSE (=NVQ or RQF level 2)

5 arts or culture qualification below this (= NVQ or RQF level 1)

6 Other arts or culture qualification

7 No formal arts or culture qualification

Q168 - FINHARD Single coded

How well would you say you are managing financially these days?

Would you say you are…

1 Living comfortably

2 Doing alright

3 Just about getting by

4 Finding it quite difficult

5 Finding it very difficult