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APPENDIX 2006 CENSUS QUESTIONS ON CORE ACTIVITY NEED FOR ASSISTANCE AND UNPAID ASSISTANCE TO A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY


CORE ACTIVITY NEED FOR ASSISTANCE

A1.1 HOUSEHOLD FORM
20	Does the person ever need someone to help with, or be with them, for self care activities?
		For example: doing everyday activities such as eating, showering, dressing or toileting.
			Yes, always
			Yes, sometimes
			No
21	Does the person ever need someone to help with, or be with them, for body movement activities?
		For example: getting out of bed, moving around at home or at places away from home.
			Yes, always
			Yes, sometimes
			No
22	Does the person ever need someone to help with, or be with them, for communication activities?
		For example: understanding, or being understood, by others.
			Yes, always
			Yes, sometimes
			No
23	What are the reasons for the need for assistance or supervision shown in questions 20, 21 or 22?
			No need for help or supervision
			Short-term health condition (lasting less than six months)
			Long-term health condition (lasting six months or more)
			Disability (lasting six months or more)
			Old or young age
			Difficulty with English language
			Other cause

A1.2 INTERVIEWER HOUSEHOLD FORM
26	Does the person ever need someone to help them do everyday things such as eating, washing themselves, dressing or using the toilet?
			Yes, always
			Yes, sometimes
			No
27	Does the person ever need someone to help them move around?
		For example: getting out of bed, walking, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair.
			Yes, always
			Yes, sometimes
			No
28	Does the person ever need someone to help with understanding other people, or being understood by other people?
			Yes, always
			Yes, sometimes
			No
29	Why does the person need help in the areas shown in questions 26, 27 and 28?
			No need for help or supervision
			Short-term health condition (lasting less than six months)
			Long-term health condition (lasting six months or more)
			Disability (lasting six months or more)
			Old or young age
			Difficulty with English language
			Other cause

A1.3 HOUSEHOLD FORM
49	In the last two weeks did the person spend time providing unpaid care, help or assistance to family members or others because of a disability, a long-term illness or problems related to old age?
			No, did not provide unpaid care, help or assistance
			Yes, provided unpaid care, help or assistance sometimes

A1.4 INTERVIEWER HOUSEHOLD FORM
52	In the last two weeks did the person spend time providing unpaid care, help or assistance to family members or others because of a disability, a long-term illness or problems related to old age?
		Record persons who receive a carers benefit in the 'Yes, provided unpaid care, help or assistance' box.
		Ad hoc help or assistance, such as shopping, should only be included if the person needs this sort of assistance because of his/her condition.
		Do not include work done through a voluntary organisation or group.
			No, did not provide unpaid care, help or assistance
			Yes, provided unpaid care, help or assistance sometimes