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Question 9Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either:
long term physical/mental ill-health/disability; or
problems related to old age?
How to answer
Tick one box only.
Do not count anything you do as part of your paid employment or as part of a voluntary job.
Why this question is asked
Understanding the amount of unpaid care that is given is a key indicator of the care needs in particular populations and areas. This information will assist in the planning and provision of health and social care services, and the planning of local facilities and services such as in-home support, respite care and in the provision of information and support to carers.
Find out how the Princess Royal Trust for Carers used census statistics from question 9.
Help with answering
This question applies to both formally recognised carers and to people providing informal or regular help.
If the amount of time you spend helping varies each week, select the option that best reflects how much time you spend helping on average.
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What do you mean by looking after, or giving help or support to?
Here are some examples of how you might look after, or give help or support to someone:
- getting someone’s shopping
- preparing them a meal
- managing their money
- helping someone to wash, get dressed or eat
- helping someone with their mobility or to get around
I sometimes receive tips for the help/support I give. Does this count as a paid job?
No, receiving tips or nominal payments for looking after or giving help or support to someone does not count as a paid job.
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