Overview of themes, sub-themes and measures

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DEMOGRAPHICS: Household
Family type/composition (cycle) - Jurisdiction: Both
Household composition - Jurisdiction: Both
Household type - Jurisdiction: Both
Household unique identifier - Jurisdiction: Both
McClements equivalisation scale - Jurisdiction: Neither
Modified OECD equivalisation scale - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of adults in household - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of children in household - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of families/benefit units in the household - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of persons in household - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of persons working in the household - Jurisdiction: Both; Household reference person/head of household/chief income earner/chief economic supporter
Age group of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Age left school/full-time education HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Age of HRP (at last birthday) - Jurisdiction: Both
Date of birth (DoB) - Jurisdiction: Both
Economic activity status of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Ethnic group/background of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Gender of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Highest educational qualification HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
HRP unique identifier - Jurisdiction: Both
Identification of HRP/HOH (relationship to HRP/HOH) - Jurisdiction: Both
Living arrangements (spouse/partner) - Jurisdiction: Both
Marital status of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Nationality of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Place/country of birth of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Religion of HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Sexual identity/orientation HRP - Jurisdiction: NI only
Socio-economic classification (SEC) HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Socio-economic group (SEG) HRP - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of work - Jurisdiction: Both; Person
Age group of person - Jurisdiction: Both
Age of person (at last birthday) - Jurisdiction: Both
Date of birth (DoB) - Jurisdiction: Both
Ethnic group/background of person - Jurisdiction: Both
Gender of person - Jurisdiction: Both
Marital status - Jurisdiction: Both
Nationality - Jurisdiction: Both
Person unique identifier - Jurisdiction: Both
Place/country of birth - Jurisdiction: Both
Relationship to HRP/HOH - Jurisdiction: Both
Religion of person - Jurisdiction: Both
Sexual identity/orientation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Socio-economic classification (SEC) - Jurisdiction: Both
Socio-economic group (SEG) - Jurisdiction: Both
Spouse/partner living arrangements (same household or not) - Jurisdiction: Both
ECONOMIC AND MATERIAL: Arrears/difficulties paying (behind in paying)
Amount owed in arrears for electric, heating, water - Jurisdiction: Neither
Catalogue payments - Jurisdiction: NI only
Council tax/Rates bill/water charges - Jurisdiction: NI only
Debt repayment burden - Jurisdiction: Both
Electricity bill - Jurisdiction: Both
Ever been disconnected from gas, electricity or phone because couldn't pay bills - Jurisdiction: NI only
Gas bill - Jurisdiction: Both
Had to go in to debt to meet ordinary living expenses (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Inability to pay other bills (education, health, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Insurance policies - Jurisdiction: NI only
Mortgage - Jurisdiction: Both
Other fuel bills like coal or oil - Jurisdiction: NI only
Other hire purchase payments - Jurisdiction: Both
Other loans - Jurisdiction: NI only
Overdue bills (phone, electricity, heating, rent) - Jurisdiction: Both
Rent - Jurisdiction: Both
Telephone bill (fixed line and mobile) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Television/video rental or HP - Jurisdiction: Both; Borrowing/financial assistance
Borrowed money in last 12 months pay for day-to-day needs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Different ways household maintains its current level of spending (e.g. credit card, overdraft, loans from family friends, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Opinion on current level of borrowing - Jurisdiction: NI only
Where borrowed money from (e.g. money lender, family, friends, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Where obtain help if experiencing financial difficulties - Jurisdiction: NI only; Consumer durables/goods
CD player - Jurisdiction: Both
Colour TV - Jurisdiction: Both
Cost of individual consumer durables/good purchased in the last year - Jurisdiction: Both
Deep fat fryer - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Deep freezer (separate) - Jurisdiction: Both
Digital camera - Jurisdiction: Neither
Digital video recorder - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Dishwasher - Jurisdiction: Both
DVD player - Jurisdiction: Both
Fixed-line (landline) telephone - Jurisdiction: Both
Food processor - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Fridge (separate) - Jurisdiction: Both
Fridge-freezer (combined) - Jurisdiction: Both
High definition (HD)/digital TV - Jurisdiction: NI only
Home computer (or laptop) - Jurisdiction: Both
Internet connection/Access to internet (from home) - Jurisdiction: Both
Microwave oven - Jurisdiction: Both
Mobile phone - Jurisdiction: Both
Pay TV (eg. Sky, Virgin) - Jurisdiction: Both
Satellite dish - Jurisdiction: Both
Stereo system - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Tumble (clothes) drier - Jurisdiction: Both
TV licence - Jurisdiction: NI only
Vacuum cleaner - Jurisdiction: Both
Video recorder (analog) - Jurisdiction: Both
Washing machine - Jurisdiction: Both; Consumption (COICOP)
01 Food and non-alcoholic beverages - Jurisdiction: Both
02 Alcoholic beverages and tobacco - Jurisdiction: Both
03 Clothing and footwear - Jurisdiction: Both
04 Housing (net rent, i.e. gross rent minus benefit payments), water, electricity, gas and other fuels - Jurisdiction: Both
05 Furniture, household equipment and maintenance - Jurisdiction: Both
06 Health - Jurisdiction: Both
07 Transport - Jurisdiction: Both
08 Communication - Jurisdiction: Both
09 Recreation and culture - Jurisdiction: Both
10 Education - Jurisdiction: Both
11 Restaurants and hotels - Jurisdiction: Both
12 Miscellaneous goods and services - Jurisdiction: Both
Total consumption expenditure - Jurisdiction: Both; Debts (personal and household)
Credit and charge cards (amount owed/outstanding) - Jurisdiction: Both
Credit and charge cards (interest paid) - Jurisdiction: Both
Credit card (possess) - Jurisdiction: Both
Current (personal) loans (excluding mortgage) - Jurisdiction: Both
Current account overdrafts including bank loans (amount owed) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Debts to relatives and friends - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Hire purchase including car(s) (amount owed) - Jurisdiction: Both
Mail order (amount owed) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Personal and cash loans (amount owed) - Jurisdiction: Both
Store cards and charge accounts (amount owed) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Total amount owed (excluding mortgage) - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of credit cards, charge cards, store cards owned - Jurisdiction: Both
Vehicle loans (amount owed) - Jurisdiction: Both; Disability costs (and affordability)
Any regular bills, goods and services that need to spend more on for reasons linked to disability/limitation but can�t afford to - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether spend more regular bills, goods and services than expect to spend if didn�t have a disability - Jurisdiction: Neither; Economising behaviours
Bought cheaper cuts of meat or less than you would like to buy - Jurisdiction: NI only
Bought second hand clothes for yourself instead of new - Jurisdiction: NI only
Continued wearing clothes/shoes that had worn out instead of replacing them - Jurisdiction: NI only
Continued wearing shoes that were worn out because you couldn�t afford replacements - Jurisdiction: NI only
Cut back on or cancelled pension contributions - Jurisdiction: NI only
Cut back on visits to hairdresser/barber - Jurisdiction: NI only
Cut back or cancelled an insurance policy - Jurisdiction: NI only
Done without or cut back on trips to the shops or local places - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ever used less than you needed of gas, electricity and the telephone because you couldn't afford it - Jurisdiction: NI only
Gone without a holiday - Jurisdiction: NI only
Gone without a substantial meal - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Gone without fresh fruit and vegetables - Jurisdiction: NI only
Gone without or cut back on social visits, going to the pub or eating out - Jurisdiction: NI only
Gone without or not replaced badly fitting dentures because you couldn�t afford new ones - Jurisdiction: NI only
Gone without or not replaced glasses you needed because you couldn�t afford new ones - Jurisdiction: NI only
Not picked up a prescription - Jurisdiction: NI only
Postponed visits to a GP - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Postponed visits to the dentist - Jurisdiction: Both
Put off buying clothing for as long as possible - Jurisdiction: NI only
Put up with feeling cold to save heating costs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Skimped on food yourself so that others in the household would have enough to eat - Jurisdiction: NI only
Spent less on hobbies than you would like - Jurisdiction: NI only
Stayed in bed longer to save heating costs - Jurisdiction: NI only; Family supports
Adoptive Benefit - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Deserted Wife's Allowance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Deserted Wife's Benefit - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Family Income Supplement - Jurisdiction: Both
Guardian's Allowance - Jurisdiction: NI only
Guardian's Payment (Contributory) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Guardian's Payment (Non-contributory) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Health and Safety Benefit - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Maternity Benefit/Allowance/Grant - Jurisdiction: Both
One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Other types of family supports (Child maintenance/Alimony) - Jurisdiction: Both
Weekly amount receive from family supports - Jurisdiction: Both; Fuel poverty
Could not afford to keep home warm - Jurisdiction: NI only
Cut back on fuel use at home because could not afford costs - Jurisdiction: Both
Experience fuel poverty - Jurisdiction: NI only
Subjective assessment of level of warmth of home (last winter) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Household budgeting
Ever receive household budgeting guidance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Expenditure priorities established - Jurisdiction: RoI only
How income coming into house is dealt with - Jurisdiction: Both
Intra-household decision making on finances/expenditure - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with how household finances are managed - Jurisdiction: NI only
Who manages dealing with common finances - Jurisdiction: Both; Household income
Disposable (take home) household income (less income tax, national/social insurance, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Disposable (take home) household income (less income tax, national/social insurance, etc.) - banded - Jurisdiction: Both
Gross household income - Jurisdiction: Both
Gross household income - banded - Jurisdiction: Both
McClements Equivalised household Income - Jurisdiction: Both
Modified OECD Equivalised household income - Jurisdiction: Both; Housing and property/land
Capital value of dwelling estimated by surveyors (2005, NI only) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Insured value of housing contents - Jurisdiction: Both
Insured value of housing structure - Jurisdiction: Both
Location of second home - Jurisdiction: Both
Own additional property/land - Jurisdiction: NI only
Own second home - Jurisdiction: Both
Rental income from additional property/land (excluding current accommodation) - Jurisdiction: Both
Rental income from second home - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Value of additional property/land - Jurisdiction: NI only
Value of home (estimated current value) - Jurisdiction: Both
Value of second home - Jurisdiction: Both; Housing costs
Burden of housing costs (including mortgage or rent, repairs, heating, other electricity or gas, water, and other household charges) (subjective assessment) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Dwelling/property charges (waste collection, ground rent, rates, sewage and water charges, etc.) (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Housing insurance (contents) premiums (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Housing insurance (structure/dwelling) premiums (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Housing mortgage (amount per month) - Jurisdiction: Both
Housing rent payments (amount per month) - Jurisdiction: Both
Total housing costs - Jurisdiction: NI only; Illness/disability support
(Severe) Disablement Benefit/Attendance Allowance - Jurisdiction: Both
Blind Person's Pension - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Dependent Parents pension - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Disability (Living) Allowance (mobility and/or care component) - Jurisdiction: Both
Disabled drivers and passengers scheme - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Illness Benefit (formerly known as Disability Benefit)/Incapacity Benefit - Jurisdiction: Both
Infectious diseases maintenance allowance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Injury (Industrial) Benefit - Jurisdiction: Both
Invalidity Pension/Benefit - Jurisdiction: Both
Medical Care payment - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Private insurance payment while out of work due to illness - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Weekly amount receive from illness support schemes - Jurisdiction: Both; Impact of economic climate/Financial distress (past year)
Actions taken to to resolve the difficulties your household has in keeping up with bills and/or debts (taking out another loan or mortgage, selling family home etc) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Applied for a loan or other credit card/turned down for a loan or other credit card (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Borrowed money from family or friends - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Car usage or ownership - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Change in level of concern about current level of debt (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Change in savings behaviour as a result of the economic climate (reference period) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Changed your mortgage repayments, for example by switching to interest only or lengthening the term - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Clothing & footwear - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Club membership such as gym, golf or tennis club - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Delayed or missed credit card repayments - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Delayed or missed loan repayments - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Delayed or missed payment of household bills - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Going out to pubs/restaurants/cinema/concerts etc. - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Groceries - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Health insurance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Holidays abroad/weekends abroad - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Lessons/classes for you or your children (e.g. evening classes, children�s sport or music lessons) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Level of concern about current level of debt (credit cards, store cards, overdraft, mortgage or other loans) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Level of difficulty keeping up with keeping up with bills and/or debts at the moment - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Other reasons (besides loss of income and higher costs), which caused difficulties keeping up with bills and/or debts - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Pension contributions - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons for difficulties in keeping up with bills and/or debts - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons for higher than expected or additional costs, which has caused difficulties keeping up with bills and/or debts (loan/mortgage repayments, utility bills, medical expenses, etc) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons for loss of income, which has caused difficulties keeping up with bills and/or debts (cut in hourly pay, retirement etc) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reduced the amount you save - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Spent some/all of your savings - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Unable to make a mortgage repayment/pay rent on time due to financial difficulties - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Intra-household poverty
Decision making on paying for unexpected expenses - Jurisdiction: NI only
Management of household finances - Jurisdiction: NI only
Responsibility for making money stretch from one week to the next when money is short - Jurisdiction: NI only; Material deprivation (have and affordability)
Ability to afford unexpected expenses (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: Both
Boat - Jurisdiction: NI only
Curtain or window blinds - Jurisdiction: NI only
Damp-free home (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: Both
Fresh fruit and vegetables everyday - Jurisdiction: NI only
Good clothes to wear for job interviews - Jurisdiction: NI only
Good outfit to wear on special occasions (parties, weddings) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Have your hair done or cut regularly (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Health/disability aids and equipment (if needed) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Heating, electrics, plumbing and drains kept in good working order (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Home kept in good state of repair (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Household (home) contents insurance - Jurisdiction: Both
Keep the home adequately cool in summer - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Keep the home adequately warm (FRS pensioners) in winter - Jurisdiction: Both
Meal with meat, chicken or fish every second day - Jurisdiction: Both
Money to keep home in decent state of decoration - Jurisdiction: NI only
Money to spend on yourself, not family - Jurisdiction: Both
New (not second-hand) clothes - Jurisdiction: Both
One filling meal a day (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Pet - Jurisdiction: NI only
Presents for family or friends at least once a year - Jurisdiction: Both
Regular savings of at least �10-�20 a month or more for rainy days or retirement - Jurisdiction: Both
Replace any worn out furniture - Jurisdiction: Both
Replace or repair broken electrical goods (FRS pensioners = cooker) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Roast dinner (or equivalent) once a week - Jurisdiction: Both
Table and chairs at which all family can eat - Jurisdiction: NI only
Two meals a day - Jurisdiction: Both
Two pairs of all weather (strong) shoes - Jurisdiction: Both
Unable to afford a daily newspaper - Jurisdiction: Both
Unable to afford dentist - Jurisdiction: Both
Unable to afford medical examination - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Unable to afford private health insurance - Jurisdiction: NI only
Unable to afford regular payments into an occupational or private pension scheme - Jurisdiction: NI only
Warm waterproof coat - Jurisdiction: Both
Went without substantial meal - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Without heating at some stage in the last year - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Non-consumption
Endowment policies (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Health insurance (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Investment insurance (amount) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Life Insurance (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
National insurance/social insurance (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Pension contributions, including AVCs (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Total non-consumption expenditure - Jurisdiction: NI only
Trade union subscriptions (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both; Other benefits and concessions
Council tax rebate (amount) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Fuel allowance (amount) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Housing benefit/rent rebate/rent allowance (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Housing benefit/rent rebate/rent allowance (receive) - Jurisdiction: Both
Pre-Retirement Allowance (PRETA) (receive) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Pre-Retirement Allowance (PRETA) (weekly amount) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Rates rebate (amount) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reduced or free travel (bus/rail pass) (receive) - Jurisdiction: Both
Telephone allowance (receive) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
TV licence (receive) - Jurisdiction: Both
Winter fuel allowance (receive) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Other financial assets
Amount of other financial assets, excluding housing (current cash value) - Jurisdiction: Both
Individual retirement account - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Life Insurance - Jurisdiction: Both
Mutual funds, bonds and gilts - Jurisdiction: Both
Stocks and shares - Jurisdiction: Both; Other support/allowances
Bereavement grant/allowance - Jurisdiction: Both
Bottled Gas Refill Vouchers - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Charity, trust or benevolent fund - Jurisdiction: NI only
Donation from charitable organisations - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Electricity allowance - Jurisdiction: Both
Fuel allowance (National Fuel Scheme) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Heating supplement - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Natural gas allowance - Jurisdiction: Both
Rent (and mortgage interest) supplement - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Retirement gratuity - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Smokeless fuel allowance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Social Fund loan or Community Care Grant - Jurisdiction: NI only
Special diet - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Special one-off payments from Community Welfare Officer - Jurisdiction: Both
Supplementary Welfare Allowance - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Pension schemes
Current value of occupational pension - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Current value of private pension - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main reason do not have occupational pension (if employed) or private (personal) pension - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Occupational pension(s) - Jurisdiction: Both
Old person's (over 80s) pension - Jurisdiction: NI only
Private (personal, stakeholder) pension - Jurisdiction: Both
State old age pension (contributory) - Jurisdiction: Both
State old age pension (non-contributory) - Jurisdiction: Both
State retirement pension (transition) - Jurisdiction: Both
Total number of years contributions made to occupational pension scheme - Jurisdiction: Both
Total number of years contributions made to private (personal) pension scheme - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of pension scheme (Defined Contribution/Defined Benefit/Other) - Jurisdiction: Both
Widow/Widower's pension (contributory or non-contributory) - Jurisdiction: Both; Personal Income
Disposable (take home) personal income (less income tax, national/social insurance, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Disposable (take home) personal income (less income tax, national/social insurance, etc.) - banded - Jurisdiction: Both
Gross personal income - Jurisdiction: Both
Gross personal income - banded - Jurisdiction: NI only
McClements Equivalised personal Income - Jurisdiction: RoI only
OECD Equivalised personal income - Jurisdiction: Neither; Relative poverty
Consistent poverty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Expenditure poverty - Jurisdiction: Neither
Income poverty (equivalised 60% mean/median) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Savings and deposits
Amount of deposits and savings accounts (current cash value) - Jurisdiction: Both
ATM card (linked to bank, credit union, building society account) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Bank Account (current, savings, national savings, ISAs) - Jurisdiction: Both
Building society account - Jurisdiction: Both
Contractual (housing) savings account - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Credit union account - Jurisdiction: Both
Reason(s) for not having a bank account - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Regular saver (ie. putting something away now and then in a bank, building society, or Post Office account) - Jurisdiction: Both; Sources of household income
Annuities - Jurisdiction: Both
Dividends/shares - Jurisdiction: Both
Insurance schemes (unemployment, private medical insurance, Friendly society sickness benefit) - Jurisdiction: Both
Investment income - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupational pension - Jurisdiction: Both
Other sources of income (such as bonuses) (type and/or amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Private pension - Jurisdiction: Both
Rental income from dwelling/accommodation or other property (non-business/non-farm) (eg. lodgers) - Jurisdiction: Both
Self employment income - Jurisdiction: Both
State pension plus any IS/PC - Jurisdiction: Both
State/welfare benefits - Jurisdiction: Both
Trusts or covenants - Jurisdiction: Both
Wages and salaries - Jurisdiction: Both; Sources of personal income
Annuities - Jurisdiction: Both
Dividends/shares - Jurisdiction: Both
Insurance schemes (unemployment, private medical insurance, Friendly society sickness benefit) - Jurisdiction: Both
Investment income - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupational pension - Jurisdiction: Both
Other sources of income (such as bonuses) (type and/or amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Private (personal, stakeholder) pension - Jurisdiction: Both
Rental income from dwelling/accommodation or other property (non-business/non-farm) (e.g.. lodgers) - Jurisdiction: Both
Self employment income - Jurisdiction: Both
State pension (contributory and non-contributory) plus any IS/PC - Jurisdiction: Both
State/welfare benefits - Jurisdiction: Both
Trusts or covenants - Jurisdiction: Both
Wages and salaries - Jurisdiction: Both; State benefits
Any social security & social welfare benefits (incl. Pension Credit) - Jurisdiction: Both
Total amount of benefits - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of social security & social welfare benefits - Jurisdiction: Both; Subjective assessment of persona/household financial situation
Able to pay an unexpected expense of �200 (FRS pensioners) �500 (NIPSE) �1122 (SILC) - Jurisdiction: Both
Able to pay regular bills like electricity, gas or Council tax (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficulties to pay bills at end of month (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Future financial situation - Jurisdiction: Both
Household income adequate to meet basic needs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Households financial situation has improved or deteriorated - Jurisdiction: Both
How family is managing financially these days - Jurisdiction: Both
How often worry about household finances - Jurisdiction: NI only
How to deal with unexpected expense - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Perception of family's/household's current financial situation (i.e. "ability to make ends meet") - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Restricted in buying non-essential item (spot purchase) (�150) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with income/financial situation - Jurisdiction: Both
Social class (working, middle, upper) household belongs to - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Subjective assessment of standard of living
Anything happened recently which has improved/reduced your standard of living - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with standard of living - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rating standard of living - Jurisdiction: NI only; Subjective poverty
Lowest income (monthly) needed to make ends meets - Jurisdiction: Both
Poverty over time - Jurisdiction: NI only
Subjective assessments of poverty - Jurisdiction: NI only; Tax credits
Any tax credits - Jurisdiction: NI only
Tax credits (amount) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Type of tax credits - Jurisdiction: NI only; Vehicles
Access to a car or taxi, whenever you need it (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Car/van for private use - Jurisdiction: Both
Make and model of vehicles - Jurisdiction: NI only
Mileage of vehicles - Jurisdiction: NI only
Number of cars and vans - Jurisdiction: Both
Owns boat - Jurisdiction: NI only
Owns caravan - Jurisdiction: NI only
Owns motorcycle - Jurisdiction: Both
Value of boat (current cash value) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Value of caravan (current cash value) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Value of cars and vans (current cash value) - Jurisdiction: Both
Value of motorcycle (current cash value) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Year vehicles first registered - Jurisdiction: NI only
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Disability
Educational opportunities limited by disability - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ever told you have special education needs (SEN) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ways in which educational opportunities limited by disability - Jurisdiction: NI only; Discrimination
Personally felt discriminated against in relation to education - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of personal discrimination in relation to education (gender, age, race, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; General information
Age left school/finished full-time education - Jurisdiction: Both
Currently in education and training - Jurisdiction: Both
Hours per day attend/participate in education and training - Jurisdiction: NI only
Hours per week attend/participate in education and training - Jurisdiction: Both
Main reason for participating in course or training - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of education and training (current) - Jurisdiction: Both
Who funded course or training - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Language
English language competency - Jurisdiction: Both
Speaks Irish - Jurisdiction: NI only
Speaks Ulster Scots - Jurisdiction: Neither; Level of education/qualifications
All qualifications (listed) - Jurisdiction: Both
Highest level of education (ISCED) or training - Jurisdiction: Both
Main field of highest qualification (e.g. accountancy, farming, plumbing, education, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Reading and maths
Adult literacy - Jurisdiction: Neither
Maths level - Jurisdiction: Neither
Reading level - Jurisdiction: Neither
EMPLOYMENT AND WORK: Additional/secondary jobs
Any other jobs (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Hours worked in other jobs - Jurisdiction: Both
How many other jobs - Jurisdiction: NI only; Commuting to work
Distance (in miles) from usual place of work - Jurisdiction: NI only
Hours spent travelling to work (journey time) - Jurisdiction: Both
Main method(s) of travel to work - Jurisdiction: Both
Types of difficulties travelling to and from work - Jurisdiction: NI only; Current employment situation
Any paid work (in last week/month) - Jurisdiction: Both
Confidence in ability to keep current job - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Days usually worked (main job) - Jurisdiction: Both
Employment status (general)/principal economic status - Jurisdiction: Both
Employment status (ILO) - Jurisdiction: Both
Employment type (nature of contract) - Jurisdiction: Both
Hours usually worked (main job) - Jurisdiction: Both
Importance of work in your life - Jurisdiction: Both
Industry sector (SIC code) - Jurisdiction: Both
Job title - Jurisdiction: Both
Length of time working for current employer (in current job) - Jurisdiction: Both
Likelihood of finding a new job if laid-off - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of employees (at place of employment) - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupation (SOC code) - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupation description - Jurisdiction: Both
Part-time/Full-time (main job) - Jurisdiction: Both; Disability
Types of employment barriers related to your disability/limitation (ill health, inaccessible buildings, communication difficulties, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Employment history
Changed job in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both
Ever done any paid work - Jurisdiction: Both
Last year worked/Years since your last job - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of different employers worked for - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of months employed in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of weeks employed (in last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of years employed (part-time, full-time) - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupation (SOC) code - last job - Jurisdiction: Both
Reason for changing job in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both; Government training schemes
Away from home scheme - Jurisdiction: Neither
LSC/LEC sponsored - Jurisdiction: Neither
On training scheme - Jurisdiction: NI only
Type of scheme - Jurisdiction: NI only; Looking for work
Actively seeking work (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Activities undertaken to find paid work (e.g. read ads, registered with employment agency, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Duration of search for paid work - Jurisdiction: Both
Effects of discriminatory experiences - Jurisdiction: NI only
Number of jobs applied for (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons not actively looking for work/not wanting work - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons turned down for a job (sex, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Pension contributions
Additional (voluntary) pension contribution (last wage/salary) - Jurisdiction: Both
Amount AVC (last wage/salary) - Jurisdiction: Both
Amount of pension contribution (last wage/salary) - Jurisdiction: Both
Made pension contribution (last wage/salary) - Jurisdiction: Both; Quality of working life
Actual work itself/Type of work done - Jurisdiction: Both
Adequate salary - Jurisdiction: Both
Amount of time take off work due to illness or disability - Jurisdiction: NI only
Decision-making freedom/autonomy over job tasks - Jurisdiction: Both
Distance to job/commuting - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Flexible working - Jurisdiction: Both
Hours worked (satisfaction with) - Jurisdiction: Both
Impact of work on emotional health - Jurisdiction: NI only
Important aspects in a job - Jurisdiction: Both
Job enables you to progress and achieve full potential - Jurisdiction: NI only
Job satisfaction - Jurisdiction: Both
Job security - Jurisdiction: Both
Leave entitlement - Jurisdiction: Neither
Looking for early retirement - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main attraction of current job - Jurisdiction: NI only
Make full use of your skills and experience - Jurisdiction: NI only
Nature of contract - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Opportunities for advancement - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Opportunity to develop new skills - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Personally felt discriminated against in the workplace - Jurisdiction: Both
Physically demanding work - Jurisdiction: Both
Receive recognition deserving for my work - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Seeking alternative job - Jurisdiction: Both
Shift hours (satisfaction with) - Jurisdiction: Both
Shift pattern (satisfaction with) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Shift work (satisfaction with) - Jurisdiction: Both
Support in difficult situations - Jurisdiction: Both
Time pressure - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of personal discrimination in the workplace (gender, age, race, disability, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Union representation - Jurisdiction: Both
Whether had accident at work - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether have illness caused or made worse by work - Jurisdiction: NI only
Working conditions/environment - Jurisdiction: Neither
Workplace harm and safety - Jurisdiction: Neither
Workplace trust - Jurisdiction: Neither; Retirement history
Number of years/months retired - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons for retiring - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons for taking early retirement - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Retired in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both
Took early retirement - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Retirement planning
Adequacy of expected retirement income - Jurisdiction: NI only
Benefits of retirement - Jurisdiction: NI only
Disadvantages of retirement - Jurisdiction: NI only
Sources of retirement income - Jurisdiction: NI only; Unemployment history
Length of time unemployed (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of years/months unemployed - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons unemployed/left last job - Jurisdiction: Both; Unemployment supports
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Back to Work Allowance (BTWA) - Jurisdiction: Both
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Family Income Supplement (FIS) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) - Jurisdiction: Both
Jobseeker's Benefit (JSB) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Part-time Job Incentive scheme (PTJI) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Trade union strike/sick pay - Jurisdiction: Both
Unemployment allowance - Jurisdiction: Both
Unemployment benefit - Jurisdiction: Both
Weekly amount receive from unemployment support schemes - Jurisdiction: Both; Unpaid work
Currently carrying out unpaid work (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of hours (per week) provide unpaid work - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of years provide unpaid work - Jurisdiction: Neither
FAMILY, SOCIAL NETWORKS, SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION: Caregiver strain/burden
Disability status of carer - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Self-perceived health status (linked specifically to caregiving function) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Ways in which life and lifestyle has been affected by care provided - Jurisdiction: Both; Carer's support
Any financial support for the caring you provide to others - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Carer's allowance - Jurisdiction: Both
Carer's allowance (amount) - Jurisdiction: Both
Carer's benefit - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Carer's benefit (amount) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Domiciliary Care Allowance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Other financial support - Jurisdiction: Both
Respite Care Grant - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Types of financial support (Carers Allowance/Carers Benefit) - Jurisdiction: Both; Child care
Provide child care (including grandchildren) - Jurisdiction: Both
Regularly employ child minder, au-pair, nanny - Jurisdiction: Both
Total number of hours (time) provide child care - Jurisdiction: Both; Common social activities (do and/or affordability)
Annual holiday away from home for one week a year (staying and/or not staying with relatives) - Jurisdiction: Both
Attend celebrations on special occasions such as Christmas - Jurisdiction: NI only
Attending weddings, funerals and other such occasions - Jurisdiction: NI only
Friends or family round for a meal or drink at least once a month - Jurisdiction: Both
Go out socially once a fortnight (Adults) (FRS pensioners 'at least once a month') - Jurisdiction: Both
Going out for a drink once a fortnight - Jurisdiction: Both
Going out for a meal once a month - Jurisdiction: Both
Have a telephone to use, whenever you need it (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Hobby or leisure activity - Jurisdiction: Both
Holiday away from home for a week or more at least once a year (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Holidays abroad once a year - Jurisdiction: NI only
Listen to music, radio - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Read books or magazines for pleasure - Jurisdiction: RoI only
See family or friends at least once a month (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Social meal once a week/month - Jurisdiction: NI only
Visiting friends or family in hospital or other institutions - Jurisdiction: NI only
Visits to friends or family in other parts of the country 4 times a year - Jurisdiction: Both
Visits to/from friends or family, either in person or talking on the phone - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Watch TV - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Work in the garden, or your home, or on a car - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Culture, arts and leisure
Difficult going to the cinema, theatre or art gallery for reasons associated with disability/limitation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficult playing games for fun for reasons associated with disability/limitation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Frequency of participation in culture, arts and leisure - Jurisdiction: NI only
Importance of leisure time in your life - Jurisdiction: Both
Participation in arts (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Participation in bingo - Jurisdiction: Neither
Participation in bridge (other card/board games) - Jurisdiction: Both
Participation in cinema, theatre, etc. (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Participation in dance (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Participation in evening classes, lectures - Jurisdiction: Both
Participation in other culture, arts and leisure (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with amount of leisure time - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with arts and/or leisure provision - Jurisdiction: NI only
Time spent on leisure (per week) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Discrimination in arts, leisure, sports
Personally felt discriminated against in relation to arts, leisure, sports - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of personal discrimination in relation to arts, leisure, sports (gender, age, race, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Domestic division of labour
Physically demanding gardening, DIY jobs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Physically demanding housework - Jurisdiction: NI only
Who does grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, washing/ironing, gardening, DIY jobs - Jurisdiction: NI only; Domestic help
Regularly employ gardener - Jurisdiction: Both
Regularly employ housekeeper/cleaner - Jurisdiction: Both; Factors preventing participation in common social activities
Fear of burglary or vandalism - Jurisdiction: NI only
Fear of personal attack - Jurisdiction: NI only
Feel unwelcome (e.g. due to disability, ethnicity, gender, age etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lack of time due to child care responsibilities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lack of time due to other caring responsibilities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lack of time due to paid work - Jurisdiction: NI only
No one to go out with (social) - Jurisdiction: NI only
No vehicle/poor public transport - Jurisdiction: NI only
Poor health/ disability - Jurisdiction: Both
Problems with physical access (built physical environment) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Financial help provided and received (family, friends and neighbours)
Amount given to persons in same/other household - Jurisdiction: Both
Amount received from persons inside/outside your household (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
From whom did you receive financial assistance - Jurisdiction: Both
Give money to somebody in same/other household (e.g. child support/alimony, money to friends/relatives, pay bills in another household, not including charitable donations) - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons financial gift given - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons financial gift receive - Jurisdiction: Both
Receive inheritance - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Receive money from somebody inside/outside your household (e.g. child support/alimony, money from friends/relatives, help to pay bills) last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both
To whom did you provide financial assistance - Jurisdiction: Both
Value of inheritance receive - Jurisdiction: RoI only; ICT usage
Have email account - Jurisdiction: Neither
Have social network account (e.g. Facebook) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Hours computer (or laptop) used (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Neither
How often use computer - Jurisdiction: NI only
How often use/access internet - Jurisdiction: Both
Internet purchases - Jurisdiction: NI only
Places internet used (home, school, work) - Jurisdiction: Both
Purposes/reasons internet used - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons internet NOT accessed - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use internet - Jurisdiction: Both
Use personal computer/laptop - Jurisdiction: NI only; Isolation/loneliness
Feel isolated - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Feel lonely - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Modified UCLA Loneliness Scale (5 items) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Main person cared for
Any support from charitable/voluntary services with unpaid care to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Any support from family and friends with unpaid care to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Any support from privately paid helper with unpaid care to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Any support from statutory services with unpaid care to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: Both
Length of time spent caring for main cared for person - Jurisdiction: Both
Nature/type of care provided to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: Both
Relationship to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: Both
Total number of hours (per week) provide unpaid care to main cared for person - Jurisdiction: Both; Non-financial help provided and received (family, friends and neighbours)
Amount of time (hours and/or days) personal care, practical/instrumental support received (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Amount of time (hours and/or days) personal care, practical/instrumental support provided (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency of care provided - Jurisdiction: NI only
Frequency of care received - Jurisdiction: NI only
Personal care, practical/instrumental support provided (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Personal care, practical/instrumental support received (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of personal care, practical/instrumental support provided - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of personal care, practical/instrumental support received - Jurisdiction: Both; Other associations
Motoring - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Professional - Jurisdiction: Both
Residents/tenants - Jurisdiction: Both; Potential social support
If you needed advice about an important change in your life, e.g. changing jobs, moving to another area - Jurisdiction: NI only
If you needed help around the home if you are in bed with flu/illness - Jurisdiction: NI only
If you needed help with heavy household or gardening jobs that you cannot manage alone, e.g. moving furniture - Jurisdiction: NI only
If you needed someone to look after your children, an elderly or a disabled adult you care for who depends on you - Jurisdiction: NI only
If you needed someone to look after your home or possessions when away - Jurisdiction: NI only
If you were feeling a bit depressed and wanting someone to talk to - Jurisdiction: NI only
If you were upset because of problems with your spouse or partner - Jurisdiction: NI only; Quality of personal relationships
Aspects of relationships with children - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Aspects of relationships with friends - Jurisdiction: Both
Aspects of relationships with other family members - Jurisdiction: Both
Aspects of relationships with spouse/partner - Jurisdiction: Both
Closeness of personal relationship with spouse/partner - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Satisfaction with personal relationships - Jurisdiction: Both; Religion
Attend church, mosque, synagogue or other places of worship - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficult attending or participating in religious ceremonies for reasons associated with disability/limitation - Jurisdiction: NI only
How often attend religious services - Jurisdiction: Both
Importance of religion in your life - Jurisdiction: Both
Level of religiosity - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of a religious organisation or denomination (actively practising) - Jurisdiction: Both; Social capital
Influencing decisions in community - Jurisdiction: Neither
Satisfaction with community - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with social networks - Jurisdiction: Neither
Social connectedness to community - Jurisdiction: Neither; Social group or club
Difficult taking part in community life for reasons associated with disability/limitation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Membership of social group or club (women's group, elderly group) - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of social group or club - Jurisdiction: NI only; Social network
Difficult to visit family and friends when you need to - Jurisdiction: NI only
Frequency of social contact (in person) with relatives and friends (and neighbours, where applicable) - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency of social contact (phone, text, email, post) with relatives and friends (and neighbours, where applicable) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Have a telephone to use, whenever you need it (FRS pensioners) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Importance of family in your life - Jurisdiction: Both
Importance of friends and acquaintances in your life - Jurisdiction: Both
In person contact with relatives and friends - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of co-resident children - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of friends you feel close to (feel at ease with, talk about private matters, call on for help) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of non-resident children - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of relatives you feel close to (feel at ease with, talk about private matters, call on for help) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Phone, text, email, post contact with relatives and friends - Jurisdiction: Both
Quality of social contact with family members/friends/co-workers - Jurisdiction: Neither
Reasons preventing you from meeting up with family and friends more - Jurisdiction: NI only; Social support (Oslo social support scale)
How easy is it to get help from neighbours when you need it - Jurisdiction: RoI only
How much friendly interest do people take in what you are doing - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of people close to you that you can count on if you have serious personal problems - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Social trust
Can most people be trusted - Jurisdiction: Both
Most people would try to take advantage of you - Jurisdiction: Both
People try to be helpful or are mostly looking out for themselves - Jurisdiction: Both; Specialised disability holidays
Ever been on a specialised disability holiday - Jurisdiction: Neither
Ever encountered any barriers related to your disability/limitation when wanting to take a holiday - Jurisdiction: Neither; Sports and exercise
Attendance at sporting event (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficult taking part in any sport or physical activities for reasons associated with your disability/limitation - Jurisdiction: NI only
How often participated in sports, exercise activities or classes (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of sports club/sports association - Jurisdiction: Both
Participation in sports, exercise activities or classes (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Time spent playing sport (time per session/hours per week) - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of sports, exercise activities or classes (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Travel and journeys
Difficulty travelling by airplane for reasons associated with your disability (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficulty travelling by boat for reasons associated with your disability (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Distance travelled in journeys - Jurisdiction: Both
Domestic (UK)/international flights for business (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Domestic (UK)/international flights for leisure (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Journey (travelling) time - Jurisdiction: Both
Main purpose of journeys - Jurisdiction: Both
Mode (method) of travel used for journeys - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of domestic (UK) flights for leisure (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of international (UK) flights for leisure (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Ticket type of journeys (if applicable) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Type(s) of difficulty travelling by airplane associated with disability (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Type(s) of difficulty travelling by boat associated with disability (past 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of difficulties experienced when travelling for main food shopping - Jurisdiction: NI only
Usual mode of travel for main food shopping - Jurisdiction: NI only; Trips and tourism
Any overnight trips in past month - Jurisdiction: Both
Components of package holiday (e.g. accommodation, air fare, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Cost of each overnight trip - Jurisdiction: Both
Day trips (various information) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Destination Country - Jurisdiction: Both
Destination County (if in Ireland) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Leisure trips (various information) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main accommodation type used on each trip (e.g. hotel, guesthouse/B&B, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Main reason for each trip - Jurisdiction: Both
Main type of transportation getting to and from destination for each trip (e.g. air, sea, rail, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Method of booking components of trip (if not package holiday) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Method of booking package holiday (e.g. online, travel agent, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of nights spent away on each trip - Jurisdiction: Both
Package holiday - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons for no overnight/day trips - Jurisdiction: NI only
Type of destination for each trip (e.g. city/town, seaside/coastal, countryside, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Unpaid personal care and support provided
Care commitments prevent/restrict employment - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency of care providing to specific cared for person(s) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Length of time providing care - Jurisdiction: Neither
Number of persons looked after in household - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of persons looked after outside household - Jurisdiction: Both
Paid or receive any financial support for providing care - Jurisdiction: NI only
Relationship to cared for person(s) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Source of payment/financial support for providing care - Jurisdiction: NI only
Total number of hours (per week) provide unpaid care to ALL persons (inside and outside household) - Jurisdiction: Both
Total number of persons (sick, disabled, elderly) cared for (inside/outside the household) - Jurisdiction: Both
Whether looks after sick, handicapped or elderly person in household - Jurisdiction: Both
Whether looks after sick, handicapped or elderly person outside household - Jurisdiction: Both
HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assisted carrying out IADLs - Jurisdiction: Both
Assisted carrying out PADLs - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulties carrying out instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) (include cleaning, cooking, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulties carrying out personal activities of daily living (PADLs) (include washing, dressing, brushing teeth, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with ability to carry out ADLs - Jurisdiction: Both
Source(s) of assistance in carrying out IADLs - Jurisdiction: Both
Source(s) of assistance in carrying out PADLs - Jurisdiction: Both
Whether care needs assesses by social services - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether receive direct payments from social services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Whether relatives involved in decisions about care - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether respondents involved in decisions about their care - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether you or family pay for this IADL help - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether you or family pay for this PADL help - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Alternative health care
Use of alternative/complementary practitioner (e.g. acupuncturist, homeopath, osteopath, reflexologist) (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both; Assistive technology and Telecare
Type of assistive technology - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of telecare - Jurisdiction: Neither
Use of assistive technology - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Use of telecare - Jurisdiction: Neither; Breathing
Breathing difficulties - Jurisdiction: Both
Breathing difficulty restricts amount or kind of everyday activities - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Breathing/lung test - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Disease or illness causing breathing difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Types of aids used for breathing difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Breathing
Breathing difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main cause of hearing difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons do not have required breathing equipment - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rated breathing (with specialist equipment) - Jurisdiction: Both
Self-rated breathing (without specialist equipment) - Jurisdiction: Both
Specialised breathing equipment you need but do not have - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of specialist equipment used to breathe - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use a nebuliser, oxygen concentrator or cylinder or ventilator to assist breathing - Jurisdiction: NI only; Care planning
Did care planning discussions with doctor or nurse help improve how you manage your health problem - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had discussions with a doctor or nurse about how best to deal with your health problem (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Community health and public health services
Amount paid for home help - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Chiropody services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Day centre services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Dental services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Dietician services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Ever been asked to give views on the quality of care receive from health and social services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ever complained about care you receive from health and social services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Hearing services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Home help/Home care (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Meals-on-Wheels (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupational therapy (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Optician service (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Personal care attendant (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Physiotherapy services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Psychological/counselling services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Public Health or Community/District Nurse (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Ratings of aspects quality of health and social services (e.g. safety, effectiveness, patient experience) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons for dissatisfaction with specific community health and social services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Respite services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with community health and social services utilisation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Social work services (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Speech & Language Therapist (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both; Community health and public health services gaps
Community health and social services 'gaps' (i.e. are there any services that you do not now receive which you feel you have a need for) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons for community health and social services 'gaps' - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons not able to access specific community health and social services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Specific community health and social services currently need but do not have access to - Jurisdiction: NI only; Community pharmacy
Main reason for visiting community pharmacist (e.g. prescription filled, advice about medicines, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Overall quality of service provided by community pharmacy - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of different aspects of service provided by community pharmacist (e.g. convenience/ease, premises, opening hours, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use local/community pharmacist (with reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both; Dexterity and grip strength
Dexterity difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficulty lifting, carrying, picking things, grasping things, dressing, cutting toenails (with specialised equipment) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficulty lifting, carrying, picking things, grasping things, dressing, cutting toenails (without specialised equipment) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficulty using your hands and fingers, eg. picking up small objects or opening/closing containers - Jurisdiction: Both
Grip strength test - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main cause of dexterity difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons do not have required dexterity aids/equipment - Jurisdiction: NI only
Specialised dexterity aids/equipment you need but do not have - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of specialised equipment to assist in lifting, carrying, grasping or holding objects - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use any specialised equipment to assist in lifting, carrying, grasping or holding objects - Jurisdiction: NI only; Diet and nutrition
Afford to buy enough food for household - Jurisdiction: Both
Changed eating habits to lose weight (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Dietary information - Jurisdiction: Both
Nutritional intake (calories) - Jurisdiction: Neither; Disability
A difficulty with basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting or carrying - Jurisdiction: Both
A difficulty with learning, remembering or concentrating - Jurisdiction: Both
A difficulty with pain, breathing, or any other chronic illness or condition - Jurisdiction: Both
A psychological or emotional condition - Jurisdiction: Both
An intellectual disability - Jurisdiction: Both
Blindness, or a severe vision impairment - Jurisdiction: Both
Considers self disabled - Jurisdiction: NI only
Deafness, or a severe hearing impairment - Jurisdiction: Both
Has disability - Jurisdiction: Both
Other types of disability which cause difficulties in carrying out ADLs (DDA definition categories) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Drinking
CAGE alcoholism screening questionnaire (4-items) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drink alcohol at current time - Jurisdiction: Both
Ever drunk alcohol - Jurisdiction: Both
How often alcohol consumed - Jurisdiction: Both
Level of alcohol (unit) consumption - Jurisdiction: Both
Personal/family problems associated with drinking - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Types of alcohol consumed - Jurisdiction: Both; Drug use
Ever used drugs - Jurisdiction: Neither
Use and freq last 4 weeks - Jurisdiction: Neither
Use last 12 months - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Emotional, psychological and mental health
Ageing Perceptions Questionnaire (APQ) (32-items) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Any emotional, psychological, psychiatric, mental health problems (such as depression or anxiety) - Jurisdiction: Both
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Disease or illness causing emotional, psychological or mental health difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Emotional, psychological or mental health difficulties restrict amount or kind of everyday activities - Jurisdiction: Both
General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) stress inventory - Jurisdiction: Both
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A) (7-item anxiety scale) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main cause of emotional, psychological or mental ill health difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Medical outcomes short form health survey (SF-36/SF-12) - Jurisdiction: Both
Mental health inventory (MHI-5) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Mental, nervous, or emotional problems limit physical activties (last year) - Jurisdiction: Both
Mental, nervous, or emotional problems limit social activties (last year) - Jurisdiction: Both
Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PQWQ) (8-item scale) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Personal efficacy/mastery (4-items) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Sense control over one's life (plus Pearlin Mastery Scale, 7 items) - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of emotional, nervous or psychiatric problems - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Types of aids used for emotional, psychological or mental health difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Vitality index - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) (14-items, but some use fewer, e.g. NIHPS) - Jurisdiction: NI only
WHO Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI-GAD General Anxiety Disorder) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
WHO Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI-SF Major Depressive Episode) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Falls/fractures
Activities limited by fear of falling - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Ever fractured hip/wrist due to fall - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Fallen in past year - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Fear of falling - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of times fallen in past year - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Serious enough to need medical treatment - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Head injury, stroke or other brain injury
Any other sort of brain injury - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ever had a head injury - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ever had a stroke - Jurisdiction: NI only
Head injury limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main cause of head injury, stroke or other sort of brain injury (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Other brain injury limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Stroke limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only; Health care access discrimination
Personally felt discriminated against while accessing health services - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of personal discrimination while accessing health services (gender, age, race, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both; Health care gaps
Had enough support from local services or organisations to help you to manage your long-term health condition(s) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons not able to access needed specific health care services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Specific health care services currently need but do not have access to - Jurisdiction: NI only; Health care utilisation
Factors preventing you from seeing a GP (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Hospital A&E (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Hospital day-patient (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Hospital in-patient (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Hospital out-patient (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Main reason for visiting A&E - Jurisdiction: NI only
Number GP visits (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of practice/treatment room nurse visits (reference period) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Number of times spoken with a GP about being anxious or depressed, or about mental, nervous, or emotional problems (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Out of hours GP visits (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Private hospital in-patient (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Total days/nights stayed in hospital (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Visit GP (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both; Health care waiting list
Currently on health care waiting list - Jurisdiction: Both
Duration on waiting list - Jurisdiction: Both; Healthcare coverage
Doctor-only card - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Medical card (GP visit card) holder - Jurisdiction: Both
Nationalised health care - Jurisdiction: NI only
Other healthcare coverage - Jurisdiction: Both
Private health insurance - Jurisdiction: Both
Types of healthcare covered by health insurance - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Hearing
Ability to communicate with family, friends, public, healthcare professionals, etc. - Jurisdiction: Both
Ability to follow conversations - Jurisdiction: Both
Ability to use a normal telephone - Jurisdiction: Both
Disease or illness causing hearing difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Hearing difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main cause of hearing difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons do not have required hearing aids/equipment - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rated hearing (with hearing aid) - Jurisdiction: Both
Self-rated hearing (without hearing aid) - Jurisdiction: Both
Specialised hearing equipment/services you need but do not have - Jurisdiction: NI only
Speech read or read lips to communicate with others - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of aids used for hearing difficulty - Jurisdiction: Both
Use hearing aid - Jurisdiction: Both
Use sign language to communicate with others - Jurisdiction: NI only; Heart and problems
A heart attack - Jurisdiction: Both
A heart murmur - Jurisdiction: Both
A stroke (cerebral vascular disease) - Jurisdiction: Both
An abnormal heart rhythm - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Angina - Jurisdiction: Both
Any other heart or blood problems - Jurisdiction: Both
Congestive heart failure - Jurisdiction: Both
High blood pressure or hypertension - Jurisdiction: Both
High cholesterol - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Ministroke or TIA - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Help with ADLs
Do you (or carer) receive any payment to help cover costs of care/help with ADLs - Jurisdiction: Both
Does helper receive benefit/payment for helping you with ADLs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Frequency of ADL help - Jurisdiction: Both
Help meets ADL needs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
How many days per month receive help carrying out ADLs - Jurisdiction: Neither
How many hours per day receive help in carrying out ADLs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
How many hours per week receive help in carrying out ADLs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of different helpers assisting with ADLs (last month) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons not able to get help for everyday activities when needed - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Source of benefit/payment for helper helping you with ADLs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Sources of payment to help cover costs of care/help with ADLs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Subjective assessment of control over decisions about care receive - Jurisdiction: NI only
Total cost of care/help per week/month - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Total payments receive to cover costs of care/help with ADLs - Jurisdiction: Neither; Injury
Activity when injury occurred - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Cause of injury - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Injured last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of days work/day-to-day activities missed - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Where injury occurred - Jurisdiction: Both; Intellectual/developmental
Diagnosed as having an intellectual/developmental disability - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulty with intellectual functions due to a condition such as acquired brain injury, Down Syndrome, brain damage at birth - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulty with interpersonal skills due to any condition such as autistic spectrum disorders - Jurisdiction: Both
Disease or illness causing intellectual or learning difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Intellectual/developmental difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main cause of intellectual/developmental difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Learning
Diagnosed as having a learning difficulty - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulty in learning everyday skills such as reading, writing, using simple tools, learning the rules of a game due to a condition such as ADHD or dyslexia - Jurisdiction: Both
Learning difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main cause of learning difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons do not have required learning equipment - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rating learning difficulty (with specialised equipment) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rating learning difficulty (without specialised equipment) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Specialised equipment to support learning difficulty - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of aids used for intellectual or learning difficulty - Jurisdiction: Both; Lifestyle changes to improve health
Tried to make any changes to improve your health (e.g. stopped smoking, controlled weight, eat more healthily) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Which lifestyle changes to improve your health have you managed to maintain (e.g. stopped smoking, controlled weight, eat more healthily) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Which lifestyle changes would you like to make to improve your health (e.g. cut down/stop smoking, control weight, eat more healthily) - Jurisdiction:; Long-standing illness
Has long-standing illness (LSI) - Jurisdiction: Both
Health problem/disability limits ability to undertake paid (and unpaid) work - Jurisdiction: Both
Health problem/disability limits mobility (e.g. walking, using public transport, driving) - Jurisdiction: Both
Health problem/disability limits social life - Jurisdiction: Both
Limiting long-standing illness (LLSI) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of days restricted in carrying out activities of daily living (ADLs) (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Severity of LLSI - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of long-standing illness or condition - Jurisdiction: Both; Medical tests/screenings
Blood pressure tested - Jurisdiction: Both
Blood test for cholesterol - Jurisdiction: Both
Blood test to screen for cancer - Jurisdiction: Both
Breast screening/Mammogram for breast cancer - Jurisdiction: Both
Cervical cancer test - Jurisdiction: Both
Colon or bowel cancer test - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Prostate exam to screen for cancer - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Sugar/diabetes tested - Jurisdiction: Both
Testicular cancer test - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Medication/prescription drugs
Any prescribed medications (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Doctor or health professional informed you about medications (e.g. how medicines would help, possible side effects, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Drugs for anxiety or depression - Jurisdiction: Both
Drugs for asthma - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for chronic bronchitis - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for coronary or cerebrovascular diseases - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for diabetes - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for high blood cholesterol - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for high blood pressure - Jurisdiction: Both
Drugs for joint pain or for joint inflammation - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for osteoporosis, hormonal - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for osteoporosis, other than hormonal - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for other heart diseases - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Drugs for other pain (e.g. headache, back pain, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Drugs for physical condition - Jurisdiction: NI only
Drugs for sleep problems - Jurisdiction: Both
Drugs for stomach burns - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Other medications/drugs - Jurisdiction: Both
Prescription for hormones (menopause/other) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Memory and concentration
Concentration test(s) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficulty concentrating on doing something for 10 minutes - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Disease or illness causing memory or concentration difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main cause of memory difficulty (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Memory loss - Jurisdiction: NI only
Memory test(s) - Jurisdiction: Both
Often forget where you have put things - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Periods of confusion or difficulty remembering limits activities - Jurisdiction: Both
Periods of confusion or difficulty remembering to do important things - Jurisdiction: Both
Self-rated day-to-day memory - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Self-rated long-term memory - Jurisdiction: Neither
Types of aids used for memory or concentration difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Mental health services and supports
Any prescribed medication for a mental, nervous, or emotional problem (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Day centre - Jurisdiction: Both
Day hospital - Jurisdiction: Both
Effective of prescribed medication for a mental, nervous, or emotional problem (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Effectiveness of various types of supports used for help with a mental, nervous, or emotional problem (psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, social worker, counsellor etc.) (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Inpatient psychiatric hospital / unit - Jurisdiction: Both
Outpatient clinic - Jurisdiction: Both
Potential use of various types of supports for help with a mental, nervous, or emotional problem (psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, social worker, counsellor etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Various types of supports used for help with a mental, nervous, or emotional problem (psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, social worker, counsellor etc.) (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both; Mobility
Difficulty getting about inside the house (with and/or without mobility aids) - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulty getting about outside the house (with and/or without mobility aids) - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficulty walking longer distances - Jurisdiction: Both
Disease or illness causing mobility difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
How long has respondent had mobility difficulty - Jurisdiction: Both
Main cause of mobility difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Mobility assistance required - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Mobility difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Number of different mobility aids owned - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons do not have required mobility aids/equipment - Jurisdiction: NI only
Source of mobility aids/equipment - Jurisdiction: Neither
Specialised mobility aids/equipment you need but do not have - Jurisdiction: NI only
Type of mobility aids used for getting about inside/outside - Jurisdiction: Both
Walking speed test - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Whether assistance required to use public transport - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether paid for mobility aids/equipment - Jurisdiction: Neither
Whether uses public transport - Jurisdiction: Both; Oral health
Difficulty accessing dental care - Jurisdiction: NI only
Own teeth/dentures - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Self-rated dental health - Jurisdiction: Neither; Other chronic conditions
Alcohol abuse - Jurisdiction: Both
Allergies - Jurisdiction: NI only
Alzheimer's disease - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Arthritis (including osteoarthritis, or rheumatism) - Jurisdiction: Both
Asthma - Jurisdiction: Both
Cancer or a malignant tumour (including leukaemia or lymphoma but excluding minor skin cancers) - Jurisdiction: Both
Chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema - Jurisdiction: Both
Cirrhosis, or serious liver damage - Jurisdiction: Both
Dementia, organic brain syndrome, senility - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Diabetes or high blood sugar - Jurisdiction: Both
Drug (substance) abuse - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Osteoporosis, sometimes called thin or brittle bones - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Other chronic conditions/health problems - Jurisdiction: Both
Parkinson's disease - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Serious memory impairment - Jurisdiction: Both
Skin problems/conditions (eczema) - Jurisdiction: Both
Stomach ulcers - Jurisdiction: Both
Thyroid problems - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Varicose Ulcers (an ulcer due to varicose veins) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Other health symptoms
Dizziness, faints or blackouts - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Fatigue - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Persistent coughing - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Stomach or intestine problems, including constipation, air, diarrhoea - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Swollen legs - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Pain
Constant or recurrent pain (with and without medication) restricts amount or kind of everyday activities - Jurisdiction: Both
Disease or illness causing pain difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Lower back pain/chronic back conditions - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main cause of pain (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Medication taken for constant pain or discomfort - Jurisdiction: Both
Often troubled with pain - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Pain in your back, knees, hips, or any other joint (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Part of body where most severe - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Severity of pain - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Types of aids used for pain difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Physical activity and Exercise
Average walking pace - Jurisdiction: NI only
Difficult walking for exercise for reasons associated with disability/limitation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Effort of walking for 10 minutes or more usually enough to make you breathe faster, feel warmer or sweat - Jurisdiction: NI only
Hours spent sitting per day - Jurisdiction: Both
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) (short/long form) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of days out of last 7 did mild physical activities (yoga, golf, gardening, not including walking) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of days out of last 7 did moderate physical activities (cycling, aerobics, not including walking) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of days out of last 7 did vigorous physical activities (running) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of days out of last 7 walked (with duration reference) - Jurisdiction: Both
Physical activity - barriers/restrictions (and motivations, if applicable) - Jurisdiction: Both; Prescription and other health care related charges
Free prescriptions - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Had prescriptions (last month) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Out of pocket expenses for any other health care related charges (not paid by NHS/private insurance) (amount) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Out of pocket expenses for prescriptions last month (amount) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Prescription charges (last month) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Preventative health
Immunisations (e.g. flu shots, pneumococcal pneumonia) - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons did not get seasonal flu vaccine - Jurisdiction:; Ratings and satisfaction of health care utilisation
Overall views of stay in hospital (e.g. treated with respect and dignity, involved in care decisions, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Overall views on out-patient health service (e.g. treated with respect and dignity, involved in care decisions, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Quality of care receive during A&E visit - Jurisdiction: NI only
Quality of care receive during GP visit - Jurisdiction: NI only
Quality of care receive during in-patient stay - Jurisdiction: NI only
Quality of care receive during out-patient stay - Jurisdiction: NI only
Quality of care receive from out-of-hours GP visit - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of different aspects of leaving hospital after in-patient stay (e.g. home situation taken into account, provided with needed medicines, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of different aspects of leaving hospital after out-patient stay (e.g. who to contact with questions, any danger signals to watch for, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of different aspects of medical staff during stay in hospital (e.g. enough time to talk with staff, medical staff answered questions, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of different aspects of stay in hospital (e.g. ward/room clean, able to get adequate pain relief, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of GP visit (e.g. giving you enough time, explaining tests and treatments, listening to you, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ratings of practice/treatment room nurse visit (e.g. giving you enough time, explaining tests and treatments, listening to you, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons for dissatisfaction with specific health care services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with specific health care services - Jurisdiction: NI only; Residential care
Nursing home in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Residential care home in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Sheltered (supported) housing in last 12 months - Jurisdiction: Both; Self-rated health
EuroQol (EQ-5D) health status/outcome test - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with health - Jurisdiction: Both
Self rated general health - Jurisdiction: Both
Self rated general health (compared with earlier reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Self rated mental health - Jurisdiction: Both; Sexual health
Any STDs/STIs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Change in sexual lifestyle - Jurisdiction: Neither
Contraception use - Jurisdiction: NI only
Importance of sex in your life - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Knowledge of sexual matters - Jurisdiction: NI only
Last occasion of sexual intercourse - Jurisdiction: Neither
Sexually active (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Sight
Disease or illness causing seeing difficulty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main cause of sight difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons do not have required seeing aids/equipment - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rated sight (with glasses/contact lenses) - Jurisdiction: Both
Self-rated sight (without glasses/contact lenses) - Jurisdiction: Both
Sight difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Specialised seeing aids/equipment you need but do not have - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of aids used for seeing difficulty - Jurisdiction: Both
Usually wear glasses or contact lenses - Jurisdiction: Both; Sleep
Average sleep duration (per night) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Trouble falling asleep - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Trouble waking up - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Smell and Taste
Self rated sense of smell - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Self rated sense of taste - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Smoking
Anyone in household smoke - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ever smoked cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos or a pipe regularly (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Ever tried to quit smoking - Jurisdiction: Both
How many years smoked altogether - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Number of cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos or a pipe smoked per day - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons for quitting smoking - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Smoke at present time - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of smoking - Jurisdiction: Both
When started smoking - Jurisdiction: NI only
When stopped smoking - Jurisdiction: Both; Social/behavioural
Diagnosed as having social or behavioural difficulty - Jurisdiction: NI only
Main cause of social or behavioural difficulty (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Social/behavioural difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only; Specialist consultations
Dermatologist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Ear, nose and throat specialist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Geriatrician - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Gynaecologist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Neurologist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Oncologist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Ophthalmologist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Orthopaedist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Psychiatrist - Jurisdiction: Both
Rheumatologist or physiatrist - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Specialist for heart disease, pulmonary, gastroenterology, diabetes or endocrine diseases - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Surgeon - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Urologist - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Speech and communication
Ability to communicate with family, friends, public, healthcare professionals, etc. - Jurisdiction: Both
Any difficulty communicating or making yourself understood/Others have difficulty understanding you when you speak - Jurisdiction: Both
Main cause of communication difficulties (self reported) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons do not have specialised speech/communication equipment/services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rated speaking/communication (with devices) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Self-rated speaking/communication (without devices) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Specialised speech/communication equipment/services you need but do not have - Jurisdiction: NI only
Speech/communication difficulty limits amount of activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of speech aids/communication devices used - Jurisdiction: Both
Types of speech diseases or illnesses - Jurisdiction: RoI only; State health service usage
Free (or subsidised) dental, ophthalmic or aural treatment (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Free GP visits (past 4 weeks) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Free prescriptions (past 4 weeks) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Steadiness
Chair stand test - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Self-rated steadiness - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Stressful (critical) life events
Amount of worry/stress in past 12 months - Jurisdiction: NI only
Assaulted or robbed (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Changed jobs - Jurisdiction: Both
Death of a close relative or friend - Jurisdiction: Both
Developed or found out that you had a serious illness or disability - Jurisdiction: NI only
Existing health condition got worse - Jurisdiction: NI only
Family member or friend had a serious health condition - Jurisdiction: NI only
Got divorced, separated or ended an intimate relationship - Jurisdiction: Both
Got married, entered into a civil partnership - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had a baby or adopted a child - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had a serious accident or injury - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had any major financial difficulties - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had painful or upsetting treatment for a health condition - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had to give up job due to illness/disability - Jurisdiction: NI only
Left the parental home (including going to university) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lost your job (excluding retirement) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Moved house (last year) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Other stressful (critical life events) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Other types of difficulties with family and friends which have caused stress - Jurisdiction: NI only
Problems at work - Jurisdiction: NI only
Retired (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: Both
Spouse/partner lost job or retired (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Subjective well-being
Life satisfaction - Jurisdiction: Both
Life satisfaction (compared with a year ago) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Quality of life scale (CASP-12) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Quality of life scale (CASP-19) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Quality of life self-rating - Jurisdiction: Both
Self-rated happiness - Jurisdiction: Both
Where you would place yourself in society (lowest to highest level in society) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Traumatic adult life events (6 items)
Did you ever have a life-threatening illness or accident - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Did your spouse, partner, or a child of yours ever have a life-threatening illness or accident - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Has a child of yours ever died - Jurisdiction: Both
Major fire, flood or other natural disaster - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Spouse, partner, or child ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Were you the victim of a serious physical attack or assault in your life - Jurisdiction: Both; Traumatic childhood events (6 items)
Before you were 18 years old, did either of your parents drink or use drugs so often that it caused problems in the family - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Before you were 18 years old, did you have to repeat a year of school over again - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Before you were 18 years old, were you ever physically abused by anyone other than your parents - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Before you were 18 years old, were you ever physically abused by either of your parents - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Before you were 18 years old, were you ever sexually abused by anyone other than your parents - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Before you were 18 years old, were you ever sexually abused by either of your parents - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Urinary and bowel incontinence
Bowel incontinence - Jurisdiction: NI only
Bowel incontinence limits day-to-day activities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Urinary incontinence - Jurisdiction: Both
Urinary incontinence limits day-to-day activities - Jurisdiction: Both; Vital statistics
Body mass index (BMI) - Jurisdiction: Both
Height (asked) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Height (measured) - Jurisdiction: Both
Weight (asked) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Weight (measured) - Jurisdiction: Both; Well-being status
Did you feel full of life - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Did you feel tired - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Did you feel worn out - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Did you have a lot of energy - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Have you been happy - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Have you felt calm and peaceful - Jurisdiction: RoI only
LIVING ENVIRONMENT: Built environment accessibility and adaptations
Accessibility causes difficulty visiting family/friends, going out socially, getting around in local area, etc. - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Disability causes difficulty doing routine tasks inside your home - Jurisdiction: Both
Main accessibility problems in community area (eg footpath surfaces, street crossings, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main accessibility problems in other buildings (not homes) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Main accessibility problems in other homes - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reasons specialised features not in/around home - Jurisdiction: Both
Receive grant towards adaptation of home to cater for disability - Jurisdiction: Both
Types of specialised features (adaptations) in/around home (for disability) - Jurisdiction: Both; Central/non-central heating & air conditioning
Air conditioning - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Central heating - Jurisdiction: Both
Non-central heating - Jurisdiction: Both
Non-central heating methods - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of central heating - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of central heating fuel used - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of non-central heating fuels - Jurisdiction: Both; Communities problems
Flags and other emblems - Jurisdiction: NI only
Helicopter noise - Jurisdiction: NI only
Parades and demonstrations - Jurisdiction: NI only
Paramilitary behaviour - Jurisdiction: NI only
Police behaviour - Jurisdiction: NI only
Punishment beatings - Jurisdiction: NI only
Rioting - Jurisdiction: NI only; Crime and abuse
Experience of anti-social behaviour - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of burglary or theft - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of crime - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of domestic violence and abuse (NICS only asks of those 16-64) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of drug misuse - Jurisdiction: Neither
Experience of financial abuse - Jurisdiction: Neither
Experience of hate crime (age, religion, political opinion, ethnic origin, skin colour, disability or sexual orientation) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of mental abuse - Jurisdiction: Neither
Experience of neglect - Jurisdiction: Neither
Experience of night-time economy - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of physical abuse - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of sexual abuse - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experience of verbal abuse - Jurisdiction: NI only; Disability and access to public/private services
Which public/private services difficult to access - Jurisdiction: NI only; Experiences and attitudes
Attitudes on the troubles - Jurisdiction: Neither
Experience of violence/other traumatic events arising from the troubles - Jurisdiction: NI only
Friend killed - Jurisdiction: NI only
Friend physically injured - Jurisdiction: NI only
Personally physically injured - Jurisdiction: NI only
Relative killed - Jurisdiction: NI only
Relative physically injured - Jurisdiction: NI only
Someone else you knew was killed - Jurisdiction: NI only
Someone else you knew was physically injured - Jurisdiction: NI only; Financial crime
Defrauded you or cheated you out of money, possessions or property - Jurisdiction: NI only
Miss-sold any financial service such as a personal pension or an endowment mortgage to you - Jurisdiction: NI only; Gas & electricity supply
Electricity supplied - Jurisdiction: Both
Gas supplied - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of electricity meter/scheme - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of gas meter/scheme - Jurisdiction: Both; General information
Age of dwelling (year dwelling was constructed) - Jurisdiction: Both
Bedroom standard (over/under occupancy) - Jurisdiction: Both
Floor level of dwelling - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of bedrooms in dwelling - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of rooms in dwelling - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of years/months in accommodation - Jurisdiction: Both
Size of dwelling - Jurisdiction: Both
State of repair - Jurisdiction: NI only
Tenure - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of dwelling/accommodation - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of flat/apartment - Jurisdiction: Both; Housing discrimination
Personally felt discriminated against while you were looking for housing or accommodation - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of personal discrimination while looking for housing (gender, age, race, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Knowledge of and satisfaction with living environment
Age friendly area - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Fear/worry about aspects of neighbourhood (e.g. crime) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Housing (dwelling) quality index - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Improvements necessary to make area more age friendly - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Knowledge of living environment - Jurisdiction: Neither
Neighbourhood attachment (belonging, reciprocity etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Reasons decided to live in this area - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with area/neighbourhood - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with heating system - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with housing costs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Satisfaction with housing/accommodation - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfaction with living conditions - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Satisfaction with size of accommodation - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Lack of accommodation
Ever slept rough - Jurisdiction: Both
Insecure accommodation (e.g. squatting) - Jurisdiction: Both
Reasons for lack of accommodation - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Stayed in emergency/temporary accommodation - Jurisdiction: Both
Stayed with friends/relatives due to lack of accommodation - Jurisdiction: Both; Mortgage and renting
Amount of original mortgage - Jurisdiction: Both
Cut back on other household spending in order to keep up with housing payments (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Had to borrow money to keep up with housing payments (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Has mortgage - Jurisdiction: Both
Mortgage allowance (Mortgage interest supplement) receive (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Mortgage outstanding/left to pay - Jurisdiction: Both
Top-up/Remortgage - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of renting/tenancy - Jurisdiction: Both
Year mortgage taken out/years left on mortgage - Jurisdiction: Both; Perceptions of crime and criminal justice
Affect of fear of crime on quality of life - Jurisdiction: NI only
Confidence in Police Accountability (monitoring) Arrangements - Jurisdiction: NI only
Confidence in the Criminal Justice System (police, public prosecution, courts, prisons and probation services) - Jurisdiction: Both
Fear/worry of crime (home broke into, being mugged or robbed etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Feel safe alone in your home at night - Jurisdiction: NI only
Feel safe going out alone after dark - Jurisdiction: NI only
Feel safe going out alone during daytime - Jurisdiction: NI only
Perceptions of Organised Crime - Jurisdiction: NI only
Perceptions of Risk of Becoming a Victim of Crime (e.g. being robbed, having car stolen, racial attack) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Perceptions of risk of crime and anti-social behaviour - Jurisdiction: NI only
Perceptions of Youth Justice Agency - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with Crime Prevention - Jurisdiction: Neither
Satisfaction with Criminal Justice System (police, public prosecution, courts, prisons and probation services) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with Policing - Jurisdiction: NI only
Subjective assessment of personal security and safety inside home (e.g. walking alone after dark) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Subjective assessment of personal security and safety outside home (e.g. walking alone after dark) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Personal crime
Anything you were carrying stolen (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Assaulted outside household (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Assaulted within household (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Perceptions of reasons why personal crime happened - Jurisdiction: NI only
Someone tried to steal something you were carrying (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Threat of personal violence (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Victim of personal violence (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Private services
Satisfaction with cinema or theatre - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with petrol stations - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with banks and building societies - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with chemists - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with chiropodist - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with corner shop - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with medium to large supermarkets - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with pub - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use banks and building societies - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use chemists - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use chiropodist - Jurisdiction: Both
Use cinema or theatre - Jurisdiction: Both
Use corner shop - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use medium to large supermarkets - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use petrol stations - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use pub - Jurisdiction: NI only; Problems in area
Abandoned/Burnt out cars - Jurisdiction: NI only
Air pollution/quality - Jurisdiction: Both
Anti-social behaviour - Jurisdiction: NI only
Cycle-ability - Jurisdiction: Neither
Dogs and dog or cat mess in this area - Jurisdiction: NI only
Graffiti on walls and buildings - Jurisdiction: Both
Heavy or speedy traffic - Jurisdiction: NI only
Homes and gardens in bad condition - Jurisdiction: Both
Homes broken into - Jurisdiction: NI only
Illegal parking (e.g. on pavements) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Insults or harassment (e.g. religious, racial, sectarian, sexual etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Joy riding - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lack of open public spaces - Jurisdiction: NI only
Noise (e.g. traffic, businesses, aircraft) - Jurisdiction: Both
Noisy neighbours or loud parties - Jurisdiction: Both
People attacked on street - Jurisdiction: NI only
People being drunk or rowdy in the street/park, underage drinking - Jurisdiction: Both
People using or dealing drugs - Jurisdiction: NI only
Poor housing - Jurisdiction: NI only
Poor street lighting, potholed roads or broken pavements - Jurisdiction: NI only
Population density (overcrowded) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Rats - Jurisdiction: NI only
Risk from traffic for pedestrians and cyclists - Jurisdiction: NI only
Rubbish or litter lying around - Jurisdiction: Both
Teenagers hanging around on the streets - Jurisdiction: Both
Traffic Density - Jurisdiction: Neither
Troublesome (nuisance) neighbours - Jurisdiction: NI only
Types of civic action taken to solve problems affecting people in your local area - Jurisdiction: NI only
Vandalism and deliberate damage to property - Jurisdiction: Both
Vehicles stolen/broken into - Jurisdiction: NI only
Walk-ability - Jurisdiction: Neither; Problems with accommodation
Condensation - Jurisdiction: Both
Damp or mould on walls, ceilings, floors, foundations, etc. - Jurisdiction: Both
Difficult to secure - Jurisdiction: NI only
Draughts - Jurisdiction: Both
Hazards relating to whole dwelling (interior) using Health and Safety Rating System (HSSRS) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Heating faulty or difficult to control or regulate - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lack of adequate heating system (heating system or radiators not sufficient) - Jurisdiction: Both
Leaky roof - Jurisdiction: Both
No place to sit outside, e.g. no terrace, balcony or garden - Jurisdiction: NI only
Other problems with accommodation - Jurisdiction: Both
Problems with plumbing or drains - Jurisdiction: NI only
Rot in window frames or floors - Jurisdiction: Both
Shortage of space - Jurisdiction: NI only
Too dark, not enough light - Jurisdiction: Both; Problems with accommodation affecting health and well-being
Air pollution/quality - Jurisdiction: NI only
Cigarette smoke - Jurisdiction: NI only
Dampness/condensation/mould - Jurisdiction: NI only
Inaccessibility of parts of the home - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lack of adequate heating - Jurisdiction: NI only
Overcrowding - Jurisdiction: NI only
The general maintenance of your home - Jurisdiction: NI only
The level of noise - Jurisdiction: NI only
The quality of the drinking water - Jurisdiction: NI only; Property crime
Anything damaged/defaced on property (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Anything stolen from property (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Bicycle stolen (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Car damaged/vandalised (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Car stolen (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Home broken into/property damage (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Home broken into/theft (last 12 months) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Perceptions of reasons why property crime happened - Jurisdiction: NI only; Public and voluntary services
Satisfied with Citizen's Advice or other services - Jurisdiction: Neither
Satisfied with day centres/lunch clubs/social clubs - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Satisfied with dentist - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with doctor - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with evening classes - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with galleries - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with Home Help/ home care - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with hospital with A&E department - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with local/public library - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with Meals on Wheels - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with museums - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with optician - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with place of worship - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with post office - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with public or community village hall - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with sports facilities - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use Citizen�s Advice bureau or other advice services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use day centres/lunch clubs/social clubs - Jurisdiction: Both
Use dentist - Jurisdiction: Both
Use doctor - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use evening classes - Jurisdiction: Both
Use galleries - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use Home Help / home care - Jurisdiction: Both
Use hospital with A&E department - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use local/public library - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use Meals on Wheels - Jurisdiction: Both
Use museums - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use optician - Jurisdiction: Both
Use place of worship - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use post office - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use public or community village hall - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use public sports facilities (e.g. swimming pools) - Jurisdiction: NI only; Rating of transport
Does lack of transport facilities affect your lifestyle - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Rating of private transport options (taxis and hackneys) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Rating of public transport options (trains, public buses and community buses) - Jurisdiction: Both; Social climate (in country)
Past, current, and future ratings - affordable energy - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - affordable housing - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - employment situation - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - health care provision - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - pension provision - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - relations between people from different cultural or religious backgrounds or nationalities - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - situation of national economy - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - unemployment benefits - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - way inequalities and poverty are addressed - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Past, current, and future ratings - way public administration runs - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Specialised transport
Reasons for not using specialised transport - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Regularly use specialised transport, eg transport operated by disability service providers; centres for the elderly; private and voluntary organisations - Jurisdiction: Both
Satisfied with special transport for those with mobility problems - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use special transport for those with mobility problems - Jurisdiction: NI only; Transport (general)
Satisfied with bus services - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with public transport - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfied with train or tube station - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use bus services - Jurisdiction: Both
Use public transport - Jurisdiction: NI only
Use train or tube station - Jurisdiction: Both; Transport (local availability)
Bus service - Jurisdiction: Both
Dart or Luas service - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Mainline train service - Jurisdiction: Both
Time to walk to closest bus stop - Jurisdiction: NI only
Time to walk to closest train station - Jurisdiction: NI only; Transport (usage)
Bicycle - Jurisdiction: Both
DART/Luas - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Disability causes difficulty in using private transport - Jurisdiction: Both
Disability causes difficulty in using public transport - Jurisdiction: Both
Drive myself - Jurisdiction: Both
Driven as passenger by family/friends/others - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency DART/Luas use - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Frequency local bus use - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency mainline train use - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency of driving - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency use bicycle - Jurisdiction: Both
Have valid (UK/RoI) driver's licence - Jurisdiction: Both
Main mode(s) of transport - Jurisdiction: NI only
Mode of transport used most often - Jurisdiction: NI only
National coach - Jurisdiction: Neither
National rail - Jurisdiction: Neither
Public bus (city or urban) - Jurisdiction: Both
Public bus (intercity) - Jurisdiction: Both
Public bus (rural) - Jurisdiction: Both
Public transport accessibility (reasons difficult to use public transport) - Jurisdiction: Both
Public transport information (reasons difficult to use public transport) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Public transport issues using the service (reasons difficult to use public transport) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Reliability of public transport - Jurisdiction: NI only
Season ticket holder (public transport) - Jurisdiction: Both
Taxi/hackney - Jurisdiction: Both
Train (commuter) - Jurisdiction: Both
Train (intercity) - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Walking - Jurisdiction: NI only
Wheelchair/power chair - Jurisdiction: NI only; Transport discrimination
Personally felt discriminated against while using transport services - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of personal discrimination while using transport services (gender, age, race, etc.) - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Urban/rural
Living in urban/rural setting - Jurisdiction: Both
Urban/rural classification - Jurisdiction: Both; Water and sewage
Connected to water mains - Jurisdiction: Both
Rating of fitness of sewage/drainage (surveyor) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Rating of fitness of water supply (surveyor) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Satisfaction with various aspects of water supply - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of internal water supply in accommodation - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Type of sewage/drainage system - Jurisdiction: Both; Water heating & cooking
Main method of cooking - Jurisdiction: Both
Main method of water heating - Jurisdiction: Both
POLITICAL AND CIVIC: Citizenship status
Entitled to full citizen rights - Jurisdiction: Neither
Voter entitlement - Jurisdiction: Neither
Voter registration - Jurisdiction: NI only; Civic efficacy
Able to effect decisions affecting your life - Jurisdiction: Neither; Civic participation
Conservation, the environment, ecology, animal rights - Jurisdiction: Both
Local community action group - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of Arts, Music or cultural organisation - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of Educational organisation - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of Social welfare organisation - Jurisdiction: Both
Unpaid Board Member - Jurisdiction: NI only
Youth Work (e.g. scouts, guides, etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both; Political action
Attended lawful demonstrations - Jurisdiction: Both
Joined in boycotts - Jurisdiction: Both
Joined unofficial strikes - Jurisdiction: Both
Occupied buildings or factories - Jurisdiction: Both
Signed a petition - Jurisdiction: Both
Stood for public office - Jurisdiction: NI only
Took an active part in a campaign - Jurisdiction: NI only; Political participation
Importance of politics in your life - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of a political party or group - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of a professional organisation or association (not specified) - Jurisdiction: Both
Membership of trade union/association - Jurisdiction: Both
Voted in last general election - Jurisdiction: Both
Voted in last local election - Jurisdiction: NI only; Volunteering
Currently a volunteer - Jurisdiction: Both
Frequency of volunteering - Jurisdiction: NI only
Nature of voluntary organisation (NICVA categories) - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of organisations volunteered for - Jurisdiction: Both
Number of years volunteering - Jurisdiction: Neither
Reasons for not volunteering - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Total number of hours spent volunteering (reference period) - Jurisdiction: Both
Type of voluntary work done - Jurisdiction: NI only
VALUES, ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS: Demography
Age and ageing - Jurisdiction: Both
Ageism and age discrimination - Jurisdiction: Both
Institutions and challenges of ageing population - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Life expectancy - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Population ageing - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Economics
Competition - Jurisdiction: Neither
Countryside and farming - Jurisdiction: Neither
Economic climate - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Economic crisis - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Employment - Jurisdiction: Both
Older workers - Jurisdiction: Both
Pensioner benefits - Jurisdiction: Both
Pensions and pensioners - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Poverty - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Public services - Jurisdiction: Neither
Public spending cuts - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Retirement age - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Transport - Jurisdiction: Neither
Work and undeclared work - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Equality and social attitudes
Equality - Jurisdiction: Neither
Ethnic identity - Jurisdiction: NI only
Ethnic pride - Jurisdiction: NI only
Foreigners/migrants - Jurisdiction: Neither
Freedom - Jurisdiction: Neither
Human rights - Jurisdiction: Neither
Immigrants and immigration - Jurisdiction: Both
Irish Travellers - Jurisdiction: NI only
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, transgender (LGBT) issues - Jurisdiction: NI only
Migrant workers - Jurisdiction: Both
Minority ethnic people - Jurisdiction: NI only
Older people - Jurisdiction: Both
People in need - Jurisdiction: Both
Personal identity - Jurisdiction: NI only
Racism and prejudice - Jurisdiction: NI only
Rights of the child - Jurisdiction: Neither
Social inequality - Jurisdiction: NI only
Social justice - Jurisdiction: RoI only; Health and social care
Abortion - Jurisdiction: Both
Autism - Jurisdiction: NI only
Britain and British society - Jurisdiction: NI only
Caregiving - Jurisdiction: NI only
Carer support - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Children and child care - Jurisdiction: Both
Complementary medicine - Jurisdiction: Neither
Dementia - Jurisdiction: NI only
Disability - Jurisdiction: Both
Genetics research - Jurisdiction: Neither
Health issues - Jurisdiction: Neither
Improving health - Jurisdiction: NI only
Informal carers - Jurisdiction: NI only
Social care for older people - Jurisdiction: NI only; Policy and politics
Community relations (protestant and catholic communities) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Confidence in public and private institutions - Jurisdiction: Both
Democracy - Jurisdiction: Both
Democratic participation - Jurisdiction: NI only
Devolution - Jurisdiction: Neither
Europe and community relations - Jurisdiction: Neither
Future of NI/RoI - Jurisdiction: Both
Government - Jurisdiction: Both
Political attitudes - Jurisdiction: Both
Political engagement - Jurisdiction: NI only
Political identity - Jurisdiction: Both
Politics - Jurisdiction: Both
Role of government - Jurisdiction: Neither
Social policy - Jurisdiction: RoI only
State - Jurisdiction: Neither
Terrorism - Jurisdiction: Both
Voting - Jurisdiction: NI only
Voting intention - Jurisdiction: Both
Women in politics - Jurisdiction: Neither; Social, cultural and environmental
Anti-social behaviour - Jurisdiction: Both
Cheats (eg. benefit/welfare fraud, tax evasion) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Crime and fear of crime - Jurisdiction: NI only
Criminal justice system - Jurisdiction: Both
Culture, arts and leisure - Jurisdiction: Neither
Cyber security - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Doing the double (NI specific) - Jurisdiction: Neither
Education - Jurisdiction: Neither
Environment - Jurisdiction: Both
Environmental action taken - Jurisdiction:
Environmental problems (eg. climate change) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Experiences of ageism - Jurisdiction: Neither
Family and marriage - Jurisdiction: Both
Gender and family roles - Jurisdiction: Neither
Good and evil (clear demarcations in a society between what is good and evil) - Jurisdiction: Both
Grand-parenting and family life - Jurisdiction: Neither
Housing - Jurisdiction: Neither
Leisure time and sport - Jurisdiction: Both
Living conditions - Jurisdiction: Both
Mandatory retirement - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Natural disasters - Jurisdiction: NI only
Parents - Jurisdiction: Both
Police and policing - Jurisdiction: Both
Police monitoring arrangements - Jurisdiction: NI only
Problems facing older people (eg. making ends meet, fear of crime, keeping warm in winter, access to healthcare etc.) - Jurisdiction: Both
Public understanding of science - Jurisdiction: Neither
Recycling - Jurisdiction: NI only
Religion - Jurisdiction: Both
Religious observance - Jurisdiction: Both
Science - Jurisdiction: Neither
Smoke-free legislation - Jurisdiction:
Social harm - Jurisdiction: Both
Technology - Jurisdiction: RoI only
Things people value in life (eg. money, health, etc.) - Jurisdiction: NI only
Volunteering - Jurisdiction: Both

Overview of themes, sub-themes and measures

DEMOGRAPHICS

Household

Household reference person/head of household/chief income earner/chief economic supporter

Person

ECONOMIC AND MATERIAL

Arrears/difficulties paying (behind in paying)

Borrowing/financial assistance

Consumer durables/goods

Consumption (COICOP)

Debts (personal and household)

Disability costs (and affordability)

Economising behaviours

Family supports

Fuel poverty

Household budgeting

Household income

Housing and property/land

Housing costs

Illness/disability support

Impact of economic climate/Financial distress (past year)

Intra-household poverty

Material deprivation (have and affordability)

Non-consumption

Other benefits and concessions

Other financial assets

Other support/allowances

Pension schemes

Personal Income

Relative poverty

Savings and deposits

Sources of household income

Sources of personal income

State benefits

Subjective assessment of persona/household financial situation

Subjective assessment of standard of living

Subjective poverty

Tax credits

Vehicles

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Disability

Discrimination

General information

Language

Level of education/qualifications

Reading and maths

EMPLOYMENT AND WORK

Additional/secondary jobs

Commuting to work

Current employment situation

Disability

Employment history

Government training schemes

Looking for work

Pension contributions

Quality of working life

Retirement history

Retirement planning

Unemployment history

Unemployment supports

Unpaid work

FAMILY, SOCIAL NETWORKS, SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION

Caregiver strain/burden

Carer's support

Child care

Common social activities (do and/or affordability)

Culture, arts and leisure

Discrimination in arts, leisure, sports

Domestic division of labour

Domestic help

Factors preventing participation in common social activities

Financial help provided and received (family, friends and neighbours)

ICT usage

Isolation/loneliness

Main person cared for

Non-financial help provided and received (family, friends and neighbours)

Other associations

Potential social support

Quality of personal relationships

Religion