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Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme evaluation - devolved disability benefits: research
We commissioned The Lines Between (TLB) to carry out research in May 2023 to inform a policy impact evaluation of the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme. This report outlines the findings
Appendix 3: Profile of members and non-members who took part in the research
| Type of benefit | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADP | 13 (52%) | 18 (67%) | 535 (92%) | 28 (88%) |
| CDP | 12 (48%) | 9 (33%) | 45 (8%) | 4 (13%) |
| New applicant to Social Security Scotland or case transfer from DWP | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New applicant | 10 (40%) | 10 (37%) | Not asked | Not asked |
| Case transfer | 15 (60%) | 17 (63%) | Not asked | Not asked |
| Ethnicity[10] | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 (84%) | 23 (85%) | 545 (94%) | 30 (94%) |
| Minority ethnic | 3 (12%) | 4 (15%) | 16 (3%) | 1 (3%) |
| Prefer not to say | 0 | 0 | 12 (2%) | 0 |
| Skipped question/unknown | 1 (4%) | 0 | 7 (1%) | 1 (3%) |
| Urban-rural classification | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban (1-5 on 8-fold classification) | 16 (64%) | 18 (67%) | 286 (49%) | 23 (72%) |
| Rural (6-8) | 6 (24%) | 6 (22%) | 66 (11%) | 0 |
| Skipped question/unknown | 3 (12%) | 3 (11%) | 228 (39%) | 9 (28%) |
| Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation quintile | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (most deprived) | 4 (16%) | 6 (22%) | 116 (20%) | 8 (25%) |
| 2 | 3 (12%) | 4 (15%) | 80 (14%) | 5 (16%) |
| 3 | 5 (20%) | 8 (30%) | 65 (11%) | 4 (13%) |
| 4 | 7 (28%) | 2 (7%) | 58 (10%) | 3 (9%) |
| 5 (least deprived) | 3 (12%) | 4 (15%) | 33 (6%) | 3 (9%) |
| Skipped question/unknown | 3 (12%) | 3 (11%) | 228 (39%) | 9 (28%) |
| Gender | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man/boy | 11 (44%) | 14 (52%) | 235 (41%) | 13 (41%) |
| Woman/girl | 13 (52%) | 12 (44%) | 333 (57%) | 18 (56%) |
| Identify in another way | 1 (4%) | 1 (4%) | 4 (1%) | 0 |
| Prefer not to say | 0 | 0 | 4 (1%) | 0 |
| Skipped question/unknown | 0 | 0 | 4 (1%) | 1 (3%) |
| Age – CDP clients[11] | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 0 | 2 (22%) | 11 (24%) | 0 |
| 5-10 | 7 (58%) | 3 (33%) | 17 (38%) | 3 (75%) |
| 11-15 | 3 (25%) | 2 (22%) | 11 (24%) | 1 (25%) |
| 16-18 | 1 (8%) | 2 (22%) | 2 (4%) | 0 |
| Prefer not to say | 1 (8%) | 0 | 3 (7%) | 0 |
| Skipped question/unknown | 0 | 0 | 1 (2%) | 0 |
| Age - ADP clients[12] | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-24 | 3 (23%) | 1 (6%) | 25 (5%) | 1 (4%) |
| 25-34 | 1 (8%) | 2 (11%) | 37 (7%) | 1 (4%) |
| 35-44 | 1 (8%) | 5 (28%) | 58 (11%) | 4 (14%) |
| 45-54 | 3 (23%) | 4 (22%) | 116 (22%) | 7 (25%) |
| 55-64 | 3 (23%) | 4 (22%) | 210 (39%) | 9 (32%) |
| 65+ | 1 (8%) | 2 (11%) | 83 (16%) | 5 (18%) |
| Prefer not to say | 0 | 0 | 3 (1%) | 0 |
| Skipped question/unknown | 1 (8%) | 0 | 3 (1%) | 1 (4%) |
| Type of disability | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 18 (72%) | 17 (63%) | 444 (77%) | 27 (84%) |
| Mental health | 12 (48%) | 10 (37%) | 257 (44%) | 12 (38%) |
| Breathing, fatigue or stamina | 12 (48%) | 12 (44%) | 293 (51%) | 19 (59%) |
| Dexterity | 11 (44%) | 11 (41%) | 194 (33%) | 13 (41%) |
| Learning, understanding, or concentrating | 14 (56%) | 12 (44%) | 162 (28%) | 15 (47%) |
| Memory | 11 (44%) | 10 (37%) | 179 (31%) | 10 (31%) |
| Social or behavioural | 14 (56%) | 9 (33%) | 86 (15%) | 8 (25%) |
| Hearing | 2 (8%) | 3 (11%) | 54 (9%) | 2 (6%) |
| Vision | 2 (8%) | 3 (11%) | 52 (9%) | 0 |
| None of the above | 0 | 0 | 6 (1%) | 1 (3%) |
| None | 0 | 0 | 22 (4%) | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 1 (4%) | 23 (4%) | 0 |
| Prefer not to say | 1 (4%) | 3 (11%) | 16 (3%) | 1 (3%) |
| Skipped question/unknown | 1 (4%) | 0 | 19 (3%) | 0 |
| Complexity of disability (number of areas affected) | Members (interviewees) (25) | Non-members (interviewees) (27) | Non-members (survey respondents) (580 valid responses) | Members who responded to non-members’ survey (32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 0 | 0 | 22 (4%) | 0 |
| 1 | 3 (12%) | 3 (11%) | 90 (16%) | 3 (9%) |
| 2-3 | 5 (20%) | 8 (30%) | 214 (37%) | 14 (44%) |
| 4-6 | 13 (52%) | 13 (48%) | 194 (33%) | 9 (28%) |
| 7-9 | 2 (8%) | 0 | 25 (4%) | 4 (13%) |
| Prefer not to say | 1 (4%) | 3 (11%) | 16 (3%) | 1 (3%) |
| Skipped question/unknown | 1 (4%) | 0 | 19 (3%) | 1 (3%) |
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