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mhlsv Health service: used any since 1.9.2002
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM33 : Here is a list of some health and welfare services (showcard M4). Have you yourself made use of any of these services since September 1st 2002?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 7256 44.7 47.3
No 2 8085 49.8 52.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Refused -2 4 .0 Missing
Can’t remember -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15341 Missing cases 897
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

High number of ‘other’ responses has led to an extended coding frame being used with 2 not listed services included from Wave 5 onwards i.e. wHLSVL, wHLSVM.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsva Health service: used health visitor
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34A : Which services have you used? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14246 87.7 92.8
Used health visitor 1 1100 6.8 7.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvan Health service: health visitor NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35A : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 1096 6.7 99.6
Private/voluntary 2 4 .0 .4
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14241 87.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1100 Missing cases 15138
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVA = 1) Asked if R has used health visitor or district nurse since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvaf Health service: health visitor free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36A : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 1096 6.7 99.6
Paid 2 4 .0 .4
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14241 87.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1100 Missing cases 15138
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVA = 1) Asked if R has used ahealth visitor or district nurse since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvb Welfare service: used home help
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34B : Which services have you used? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15112 93.1 98.5
Has used home help 1 234 1.4 1.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvbn Welfare service: home help NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35B : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 151 .9 64.5
Private/voluntary 2 79 .5 33.8
private 3 4 .0 1.7
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15107 93.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 234 Missing cases 16004
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvbf Welfare service: home help free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36B : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 133 .8 56.8
Paid 2 97 .6 41.5
Both 3 4 .0 1.7
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15107 93.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 234 Missing cases 16004
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvc Welfare service: used meals on wheels
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34C : Which services have you used? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15284 94.1 99.6
Used meals on wheels 1 62 .4 .4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvcn Welfare service:meals on wheels NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35C : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 43 .3 74.1
Private/voluntary 2 14 .1 24.1
private 3 1 .0 1.7
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15279 94.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 58 Missing cases 16180
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvcf Welfare service:meals on wheels free/pd
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36C : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 18 .1 29.0
Paid 2 44 .3 71.0
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15279 94.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 62 Missing cases 16176
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvd Welfare service: used social worker
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34D : Which services have you used? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15026 92.5 97.9
Used socl wrker etc 1 320 2.0 2.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvdn Welfare service: social worker NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35D : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 310 1.9 97.2
Private/voluntary 2 8 .0 2.5
private 3 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15021 92.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 319 Missing cases 15919
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvdf Welfare service: social worker free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36D : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 316 1.9 98.8
Paid 2 4 .0 1.3
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15021 92.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 320 Missing cases 15918
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsve Health service: used chiropodist
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34E : Which services have you used? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13763 84.8 89.7
Used chiropodist 1 1583 9.7 10.3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsven Health service: chiropodist NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35E : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 888 5.5 56.1
Private/voluntary 2 678 4.2 42.8
private 3 17 .1 1.1
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13758 84.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1583 Missing cases 14655
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvef Health service: chiropodist free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36E : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 884 5.4 55.8
Paid 2 679 4.2 42.9
Both 3 20 .1 1.3
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13758 84.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1583 Missing cases 14655
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvf Health service:used alternative medicine
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34F : Which services have you used? Alternative medical practitioner (e.g homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14662 90.3 95.5
Used altern medicine 1 684 4.2 4.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvfn Health service:alt. medicine NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35F : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Alternative medical practitioner (eg homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 46 .3 6.7
Private/voluntary 2 630 3.9 92.1
private 3 8 .0 1.2
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14657 90.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 684 Missing cases 15554
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used an alternative medical practitioner since since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvff Health service: alt. medicine free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36F : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Alternative medical practitioner (eg homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 69 .4 10.1
Paid 2 608 3.7 88.9
Both 3 7 .0 1.0
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14657 90.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 684 Missing cases 15554
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used a alternative medical practitioner since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvg Welfare service: used psychotherapist
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34G : Which services have you used? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15025 92.5 97.9
Used psychotherapist 1 321 2.0 2.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvgn Welfare service: psychotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35G : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 255 1.6 79.4
Private/voluntary 2 62 .4 19.3
private 3 4 .0 1.2
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15020 92.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 321 Missing cases 15917
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvgf Welfare service: psychotherapy free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36G : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 263 1.6 81.9
Paid 2 54 .3 16.8
Both 3 4 .0 1.2
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15020 92.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 321 Missing cases 15917
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvh Welfare service: used speech therapist
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34H : Which services have you used? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15266 94.0 99.5
Used spch therapist 1 80 .5 .5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvhn Welfare service: speech therapy NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35H : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 73 .4 91.3
Private/voluntary 2 7 .0 8.8
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15261 94.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 80 Missing cases 16158
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvhf Welfare service:speech therapy free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36H : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 75 .5 93.8
Paid 2 5 .0 6.3
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15261 94.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 80 Missing cases 16158
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist or occupational therapist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvi Health service: used physiotherapist
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34I : Which services have you used? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14219 87.6 92.7
Used physiotherapist 1 1127 6.9 7.3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvin Health service: physiotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35I : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 780 4.8 69.3
Private/voluntary 2 325 2.0 28.9
private 3 21 .1 1.9
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14214 87.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1126 Missing cases 15112
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvif Health service: physiotherapy free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36I : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 840 5.2 74.5
Paid 2 272 1.7 24.1
Both 3 15 .1 1.3
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14214 87.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1127 Missing cases 15111
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvl Health service: saw consultant/o’patient
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34L : Which services have you used? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 10569 65.1 68.9
One other service 1 4777 29.4 31.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for MHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvln Health service:consult/outpatnt NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35L : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 4420 27.2 92.6
Private/voluntary 2 281 1.7 5.9
private 3 74 .5 1.5
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 10564 65.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 4775 Missing cases 11463
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVL = 1) Asked if R has used a consultant as an out-patient since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for MHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvlf Health service: consult/outpatnt free/pd
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36L : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 4471 27.5 93.6
Paid 2 241 1.5 5.0
Both 3 65 .4 1.4
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 10564 65.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 4777 Missing cases 11461
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVL = 1) Asked if R has used a consultant as an out-patient since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

See note for MHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvm Health service: family planning
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM34M : Which services have you used? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14807 91.2 96.5
Second welfr service 1 539 3.3 3.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for MHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvmn Health service: family planning NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM35M : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a private or voluntary agency? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 535 3.3 99.3
Private/voluntary 2 3 .0 .6
private 3 1 .0 .2
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14802 91.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 539 Missing cases 15699
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVM = 1) Asked if R has used a family planning service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

See note for MHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvmf Health service:family planning free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text MM36M : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 537 3.3 99.6
Paid 2 2 .0 .4
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14802 91.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 539 Missing cases 15699
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVM = 1) Asked if R has used a family planning service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

See note for MHLSV.
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvj Welfare service: used other service (i)
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text MM34J1 : Which services have you used? Used other services (i)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15004 92.4 97.8
Used consultant 1 342 2.1 2.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvjn Welfare service: other serv (i) NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text MM35J1 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a privte or voluntary agency? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS or SSD 1 288 1.8 84.2
Private/voluntary 2 51 .3 14.9
private 3 3 .0 .9
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14999 92.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 342 Missing cases 15896
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvjf Welfare service:other serv (i) free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text MM36J1 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 299 1.8 87.4
Paid 2 41 .3 12.0
Both 3 2 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14999 92.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 342 Missing cases 15896
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvk Welfare service: used other service (ii)
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text MM34J2 : Which services have you used? Used other services (ii)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 15334 94.4 99.9
Used consultant 1 12 .1 .1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvkn Welfare service:other serv (ii) NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text MM35J2 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M34) was this from the NHS or social services, or was it from a privte or voluntary agency? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 7 0.04 Missing
inapplicable -8 15329 94.40 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 891 5.49 Missing
NHS or SSD 1 10 0.06 90.91
Private/voluntary 2 1 0.01 9.09
Total 16238 100.00
Valid cases 11 Missing cases 16227
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlsvkf Welfare service:other serv(ii) free/paid
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text MM36J2 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 12 .1 100.0
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 15329 94.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 12 Missing cases 16226
Question Route IF (MHLSV = 1 AND MHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlck Has had listed health check
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM37 : Would you please tell me whether you have had any of the health check-ups and tests listed on this card (M5 FOR MEN OR M6 FOR WOMEN) since September 1st 2002?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 13673 84.2 89.1
No 2 1668 10.3 10.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Refused -2 3 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15341 Missing cases 897
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

Filter question to route out those who have had none of the checks.
Variable Occurrence W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlcka Health check-up: dental
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38A : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Dental check-up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 5557 34.2 36.2
Yes 1 9789 60.3 63.8
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckan Health check-up: dental NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39A : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Dental check- up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 7226 44.5 74.1
Private 2 2210 13.6 22.7
Both 3 321 2.0 3.3
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 5552 34.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 32 .2 Missing
Valid cases 9757 Missing cases 6481
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKA = 1) Asked if R has had dental check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckb Health check-up: eyetest
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38B : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Eyesight test by an optician
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9168 56.5 59.7
Yes 1 6178 38.0 40.3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckbn Health check-up: eyetest NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39B : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Eyesight test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 4255 26.2 69.4
Private 2 1778 10.9 29.0
Both 3 101 .6 1.6
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 9163 56.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 44 .3 Missing
Valid cases 6134 Missing cases 10104
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKB = 1) Asked if R has had eyesight test by optician since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckc Health check-up: chest or other x-ray
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38C : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Chest/other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13349 82.2 87.0
Yes 1 1997 12.3 13.0
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckcn Health check-up: chest x-ray NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39C : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Chest/other x- rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1891 11.6 94.7
Private 2 93 .6 4.7
Both 3 12 .1 .6
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13344 82.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1996 Missing cases 14242
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKC = 1) Asked if R has had chest/other x-rays since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckd Health check-up: blood pressure
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38D : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8000 49.3 52.1
Yes 1 7346 45.2 47.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckdn Health check-up: blood pressure NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39D : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 6982 43.0 95.2
Private 2 316 1.9 4.3
Both 3 33 .2 .5
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 7995 49.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 15 .1 Missing
Valid cases 7331 Missing cases 8907
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKD = 1) Asked if R has had blood pressure tested since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlcke Health check-up: cholesterol test
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38E : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 12638 77.8 82.4
Yes 1 2708 16.7 17.6
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlcken Health check-up: cholesterol NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39E : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 2530 15.6 93.7
Private 2 159 1.0 5.9
Both 3 11 .1 .4
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 12633 77.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 8 .0 Missing
Valid cases 2700 Missing cases 13538
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKE = 1) Asked if R has had cholesterol test since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlcki Health check-up: blood test
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38F : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Blood test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9563 58.9 62.3
Yes 1 5783 35.6 37.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckin Health check-up: blood test NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39F : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Blood test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 5538 34.1 95.9
Private 2 209 1.3 3.6
Both 3 28 .2 .5
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 9558 58.9 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 8 .0 Missing
Valid cases 5775 Missing cases 10463
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKI = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had blood test since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckf Health check-up: other checks
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38G : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14776 91.0 96.3
Yes 1 570 3.5 3.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckfn Health check-up:other checks NHS/private
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39G : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 477 2.9 84.6
Private 2 84 .5 14.9
Both 3 3 .0 .5
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14771 91.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Don’t know -1 6 .0 Missing
Valid cases 564 Missing cases 15674
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKF = 1) Asked if R has had other health check since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckg Health check-up: cervical smear
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38H : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13407 82.6 87.4
Yes 1 1939 11.9 12.6
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Note

At Wave One men are coded -8, at Wave Two and beyond coded 0.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckgn Health check-up: cervical smear NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39H : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1911 11.8 98.6
Private 2 27 .2 1.4
Both 3 1 .0 .1
Missing or wild -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13402 82.5 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1939 Missing cases 14299
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKG = 1) Asked if R is woman and has had cervical smear since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckh Health check-up: breast screen
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM38I : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Breast screening
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14392 88.6 93.8
Yes 1 954 5.9 6.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15346 Missing cases 892
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Note

At Wave One men are coded -8, at Wave Two and beyond coded 0.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mhlckhn Health check-up: breast screen NHS/priv
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM39I : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Breast screening
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 916 5.6 96.0
Private 2 37 .2 3.9
Both 3 1 .0 .1
Missing -9 6 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14387 88.6 Missing
Proxy Respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 954 Missing cases 15284
Question Route IF (MHLCK = 1 AND MHLCKH = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had breast screening since 1.9.2002
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

msmoker Smoker
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM40 : Do you smoke cigarettes?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 4034 24.8 26.3
No 2 11309 69.6 73.7
Missing -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy Respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Refused -2 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15343 Missing cases 895
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS.
Index Terms Health: Smoking
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mncigs Usual no. of cigarettes smoked per day
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text MM41 : Approximately how many cigarettes a day do you usually smoke, including those you roll yourself?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
14.94 8.75 0 80
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 3 0.02 Missing
inapplicable -8 11312 69.66 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 891 5.49 Missing
refused -2 1 0.01 Missing
[Value >= 0] 4031 24.82 100.0
Total 16238 100.00
Valid cases 4031 Missing cases 12207
Question Route IF (MSMOKER = 1) Asked if R smokes cigarettes.
Index Terms Health: Smoking
Note

If figure varies then R is asked to give a daily average over the past week.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhh Cares for handicapped/other in household
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text MM43 : Is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to (for example, a sick or handicapped (or elderly) relative/ husband/ wife/ friend, etc)?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 985 6.1 7.7
No 2 11780 72.5 92.3
Other 3 3 .0 .0
Missing -9 295 1.8 Missing
Not applicable -8 2283 14.1 Missing
Proxy Respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 12768 Missing cases 3470
Question Route IF (MHHSIZE GT 1) Asked if more than one person living in household
Index Terms Caring
Relationship between Household Members
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhua PNO of 1st cared for person
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text MM44P1 : Who is the person/people you look after? 1st Person
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
1 375 2.3 38.1
2 353 2.2 35.8
3 155 1.0 15.7
4 65 .4 6.6
5 28 .2 2.8
6 7 .0 .7
7 1 .0 .1
9 1 .0 .1
Missing -9 295 1.8 Missing
Not applicable -8 14067 86.6 Missing
Proxy Respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 985 Missing cases 15253
Question Route IF (MHHSIZE GT 1 AND MAIDHH = 1) Asked if R cares for elderly/sick or handicapped person
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhub PNO of 2nd cared for person
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text MM44P2 : Who is the person/people you look after? 2nd Person
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 924 5.7 93.8
1 7 .0 .7
2 13 .1 1.3
3 18 .1 1.8
4 10 .1 1.0
5 7 .0 .7
6 6 .0 .6
Missing -9 295 1.8 Missing
Not applicable -8 14067 86.6 Missing
Proxy Respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 985 Missing cases 15253
Question Route IF (MHHSIZE GT 1 AND MAIDHH = 1) Asked if R cares for elderly/sick or handicapped person
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhuc PNO of 3rd cared for person
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text MM44P3 : Who is the person/people you look after? 3rd Person
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 981 6.0 99.6
4 2 .0 .2
5 2 .0 .2
Missing -9 295 1.8 Missing
Not applicable -8 14067 86.6 Missing
Proxy Respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 985 Missing cases 15253
Question Route IF (MHHSIZE GT 1 AND MAIDHH = 1) Asked if R cares for elderly/sick or handicapped person
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidxhh Provides care for non-resident person
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text MM45 : Do you provide some regular service or help for any sick, disabled or elderly person not living with you?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 1711 10.5 11.2
No 2 13632 84.0 88.8
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Refused -2 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15343 Missing cases 895
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mnaidxhh Number of non-residents cared for
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text MM46 : Is that one person or more than one?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
One person 1 1371 8.4 80.1
Two people 2 256 1.6 15.0
Three people 3 45 .3 2.6
Four people 4 11 .1 .6
Five people 5 3 .0 .2
Six people 6 4 .0 .2
Seven + people 7 21 .1 1.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13635 84.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1711 Missing cases 14527
Question Route IF (MAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non- resident(s)
Index Terms Caring
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhu1 Caring:relation to 1st non-res dependant
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (46)
Question Number and Text MM47M1 : Who is it that you look after or help?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Parent/parent in law 1 972 6.0 56.8
Grandparent(s) 2 121 .7 7.1
Aunt or Uncle 3 65 .4 3.8
Other relative 4 173 1.1 10.1
Friend or neighbour 5 310 1.9 18.1
Clients of vol orgs. 6 46 .3 2.7
Other specified 7 24 .1 1.4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13635 84.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 1711 Missing cases 14527
Question Route IF (MAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non- resident
Index Terms Caring
Note

High number of ‘other relative’ responses lead to use of extended coding frame being used at Wave 5 and expansion of question categories from Wave 6 onwards.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhu2 Caring:relation to 2nd non-res dependant
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (46)
Question Number and Text MM47M2 : Who is it that you look after or help?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Parent/in law 1 152 .9 44.7
Grandparent(s) 2 13 .1 3.8
Aunt or Uncle 3 24 .1 7.1
Other relative 4 24 .1 7.1
Friend or neighbour 5 83 .5 24.4
Clients of vol orgs. 6 33 .2 9.7
Other specified 7 11 .1 3.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 15006 92.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 340 Missing cases 15898
Question Route IF (MAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R provides some care for non- resident
Index Terms Caring
Note

See note for MAIDHU1.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

maidhrs Hours per week spent caring
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (46)
Question Number and Text MM49 : In total, how many hours do you spend each week looking after or helping (him/her/them)?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 274 1.69 Missing
inapplicable -8 12535 77.20 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 891 5.49 Missing
0-4 hrs per week 1 965 5.94 38.02
5-9 hrs per week 2 528 3.25 20.8
10-19 hrs per wk 3 338 2.08 13.32
20-34 hrs per wk 4 145 0.89 5.71
35-49 hrs per wk 5 74 0.46 2.92
50-99 hrs per wk 6 33 0.20 1.3
100 + hrs per wk 7 248 1.53 9.77
Varies under 20 8 88 0.54 3.47
Varies 20 hrs + 9 93 0.57 3.66
Some other times 10 26 0.16 1.02
Total 16238 100.00
Valid cases 2538 Missing cases 13700
Question Route IF (MAIDHH = 1 OR MAIDXHH = 1) Asked if R cares for person(s) inside and/or outside the household
Index Terms Caring
Time Use
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mivma Health section: respondent alone
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (46)
Question Number and Text MM50A : (Interviewer check) Who was present during this section? Respondent alone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 4847 29.8 31.6
Respondent alone 1 10498 64.7 68.4
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15345 Missing cases 893
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

mivmb Health section: partner present
Record Type MINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (46)
Question Number and Text MM50B : (Interviewer check) Who was present during this section? Partner present
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 12161 74.9 79.3
Partner present 1 3184 19.6 20.7
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 891 5.5 Missing
Valid cases 15345 Missing cases 893
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Interview Characteristics and Conditions
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18