Developing the Social Security Charter: co-design process

Report on the process used for development of the Scottish Social Security Charter.


Annex C – The characteristics of the survey respondents

How Would You Describe Your Gender?
Answer Number Percentage
Man/boy 186 41%
Woman/girl 258 58%
Prefer Not to Say * *
In Another Way * 1%
Total 449 100%

*Fewer than 10 or Less than 0.5%

What Was Your Age On Your Last Birthday?
Age Ranges Number Percentage
16-24 * 1%
25-44 60 15%
45-59 218 53%
60-79 132 32%
80+ * 1%
Total 414 100%

*fewer than 10

Which Of The Following Best Describes How You Think Of Yourself?
Answer Number Percentage
Heterosexual/Straight 361 88%
Bisexual 12 3%
Lesbian/gay 16 4%
In another way * 2%
Prefer Not to Say 14 3%
Total 411 100%

*Fewer than 10

Do You Have Any of the Following Conditions Which Have, Or Have are Expected To Last, At Least 12 Months Or More?
Answer Number Percentage
A Physical Disability 224 50%
Chronic Pain (lasting at least 3 months) 246 55%
Another Long-Term Condition 304 68%
Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment 58 13%
A Learning Disability 23 5%
Prefer Not to Say * 2%
None of the Above 62 14%

*Fewer than 10

What Is Your Ethnic Group?
Answer Number Percentage
White 401 94%
Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British * 2%
Caribbean or Black *
Mixed *
Other *
Prefer not to say 17 4%
Total 425 100%

*fewer than 10 or Less than 0.5%

What Religion, Religious Denomination Or Body Do You Belong To?
Answer Number Percentage
Church of Scotland 77 19%
Roman Catholic 56 14%
Other Christian 34 8%
Muslim * 1%
Buddhist * 1%
Jewish * 1%
None 187 45%
Prefer Not to Say 12 3%
Another Religion 23 6%
Total 412 100%

*fewer than 10

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