Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation analysis

The independent analysis by Wellside Research of responses to the consultation on a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill, commissioned by Scottish Government.


Appendix A Other Demographic Information

Ethnic Group - Individuals
Ethnic Group Number Percentage
White Scottish 371 61%
White British 132 22%
Other White Ethnic Group 30 5%
Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Group 10 1%
Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British 12 2%
Other Ethnic Group 17 3%
Prefer not to say / Not answered 37 6%

Base: 609 Individuals

Age Group - Individuals
Age Group Number Percentage
0 – 15 years old 6 1%
16 – 24 years old 34 5%
25 – 34 years old 78 13%
35 – 44 years old 139 23%
45 – 54 years old 162 27%
55 – 64 years old 108 18%
65 – 74 years old 41 7%
75 – 84 years old 11 2%
Age 85+ 2 <1%
Prefer not to say / Not answered 28 4%

Base: 609 Individuals

Sexual Orientation - Individuals
Sexual Orientation Number Percentage
Heterosexual/Straight 442 72%
Bisexual 36 6%
Gay/Lesbian 17 3%
Other 25 4%
Prefer not to say / Not answered 89 15%

Base: 609 Individuals

Gender Identity - Individuals
Gender Identity Number Percentage
Female 378 62%
Male 154 25%
Non-binary 19 3%
Other 9 2%
Prefer not to say / Not answered 49 8%

Base: 609 Individuals

Local Authority Area - Individuals and Organisations
Local Authority Area Individuals % Organisations %
Number Percentage Number Percentage
Aberdeen City 19 3% 12 4%
Aberdeenshire 19 3% 15 6%
Angus 13 2% 13 5%
Argyll and Bute 14 2% 12 4%
City of Edinburgh 95 16% 37 14%
Clackmannanshire 9 2% 11 4%
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) 3 1% 7 3%
Dumfries and Galloway 27 4% 12 4%
Dundee City 7 1% 11 4%
East Ayrshire 13 2% 13 5%
East Dunbartonshire 7 1% 12 4%
East Lothian 19 3% 15 6%
East Renfrewshire 16 3% 13 5%
Falkirk 21 3% 18 7%
Fife 31 5% 21 8%
Glasgow City 57 9% 39 15%
Highland 23 4% 12 4%
Inverclyde 8 1% 12 4%
Midlothian 14 2% 14 5%
Moray 18 3% 0 0%
North Ayrshire 7 1% 15 6%
North Lanarkshire 21 3% 17 6%
Orkney 1 <1% 3 1%
Perth and Kinross 30 5% 11 4%
Renfrewshire 10 2% 15 6%
Scottish Borders 22 4% 12 4%
Shetland Islands 0 0% 3 1%
South Ayrshire 10 2% 12 4%
South Lanarkshire 17 3% 17 6%
Stirling 13 2% 11 4%
West Dunbartonshire 7 1% 12 4%
West Lothian 33 5% 16 6%
National Organisations - - 43 16%
Not Answered 15 2% 68 25%
Base 609 - 268 -

Note: Percentages do not add to 100% as multiple responses were provided by some Individuals and Organisations

Contact

Email: LDAN.Bill@gov.scot

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