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padled Ease of: Bathing/showering
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (39)
Question Number and Text PM14B : (Showcard M3) Do you find it very easy, fairly easy, fairly difficult or very difficult to do this on your own?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Very easy 1 1545 10.0 59.8
Fairly easy 2 783 5.1 30.3
Fairly difficult 3 214 1.4 8.3
Very difficult 4 42 .3 1.6
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Not applicable -8 12121 78.7 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 677 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 2584 Missing cases 12808
Question Route IF (PHLIV65 = 1 AND PADLE = 1) Asked if R is aged 65 or over and manages to bath, shower or wash all over without assistance
Index Terms Health: Effect on Daily Life, Employment
Health: Personal Health Condition
Note

See note for PADLA.
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W10 W11 W12 W13 W15 W16 W17 W18

padlf Ability to: Walk down road
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (40)
Question Number and Text PM15A : Do you usually manage to go out of doors and walk down the road …
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Unaided 1 2397 15.6 85.0
Only with help 2 185 1.2 6.6
Not at all 3 239 1.6 8.5
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Not applicable -8 11884 77.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 677 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 2821 Missing cases 12571
Question Route IF (PHLIV65 = 1) Asked if R is aged 65 or over
Index Terms Health: Effect on Daily Life, Employment
Health: Personal Health Condition
Note

See note for PADLA.
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W10 W11 W12 W13 W15 W16 W17 W18

padlfd Ease of: Walking down road
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (40)
Question Number and Text PM15B : (Showcard M3) Do you find it very easy, fairly easy, fairly difficult or very difficult to do this on your own?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Very easy 1 1409 9.2 58.8
Fairly easy 2 671 4.4 28.0
Fairly difficult 3 281 1.8 11.7
Very difficult 4 36 .2 1.5
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Not applicable -8 12308 80.0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 677 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 2397 Missing cases 12995
Question Route IF (PHLIV65 = 1 AND PADLF = 1) Asked if R is aged 65 or over and manages to get outdoors and walk down road without assistance
Index Terms Health: Effect on Daily Life, Employment
Health: Personal Health Condition
Note

See note for PADLA.
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W10 W11 W12 W13 W15 W16 W17 W18

prtrhm Likely to move to nursing home nxt 5 yrs
Record Type PINDRESP
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
1 380 2.5 3.1
2 1878 12.2 15.5
3 4590 29.8 38.0
4 5200 33.8 43.0
5 38 .2 .3
-9 5 .0 Missing
-7 977 6.3 Missing
-2 5 .0 Missing
-1 2319 15.1 Missing
Valid cases 12086 Missing cases 3306
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Retirement
Health: Personal Health Condition
Variable Occurrence W11 W16

plvlong Likely to live 10 or more years longer
Record Type PINDRESP
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
1 4189 27.2 32.9
2 6153 40.0 48.4
3 1830 11.9 14.4
4 552 3.6 4.3
-8 66 .4 Missing
-7 977 6.3 Missing
-2 10 .1 Missing
-1 1615 10.5 Missing
Valid cases 12724 Missing cases 2668
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Retirement
Health: Personal Health Condition
Variable Occurrence W11 W16

phl2gp No. of visits to GP since 1.9.2005
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (41)
Question Number and Text PM16 : Since September 1st 2005, approximately how many times have you talked to, or visited a GP or family doctor about your own health? Please do not include any visits to a hospital.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None 1 3653 23.7 25.4
One or two 2 5219 33.9 36.3
Three to five 3 2923 19.0 20.3
Six to ten 4 1377 8.9 9.6
More than ten 5 1223 7.9 8.5
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 20 .1 Missing
Valid cases 14395 Missing cases 997
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
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

phl2hop No. visits to out-patients in past year
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (41)
Question Number and Text PM17 : And since September 1st 2005, approximately how many times have you attended a hospital or clinic as an out- patient or day patient?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
None 0 8459 55.0 58.7
One or two 1 3471 22.6 24.1
Three to five 2 1387 9.0 9.6
Six to ten 3 620 4.0 4.3
More than ten 4 465 3.0 3.2
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 12 .1 Missing
Valid cases 14402 Missing cases 990
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

pxdts Whether accidents since 1.9.2005
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (41)
Question Number and Text PM18 : Since September 1st 2005, have you had any kind of accident as a result of which you saw a doctor or went to hospital?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 1 0.01 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 977 6.35 Missing
Yes 1 1462 9.50 10.14
No 2 12952 84.15 89.86
Total 15392 100.00
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Accidents, Illness
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

pnxdts No. of serious accidents since 1.9.2005
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (41)
Question Number and Text PM19 : Have you had one accident or more than one?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
One 1 1279 8.3 87.5
Two 2 138 .9 9.4
Three 3 23 .1 1.6
Four + 4 22 .1 1.5
Not applicable -8 12953 84.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 1462 Missing cases 13930
Question Route IF (PXDTS = 1) Asked if R has had an accident since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Accidents, Illness
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phosp Hospital in-patient since 1.9.2005
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (41)
Question Number and Text PM20 : Since September 1st 2005, have you been in hospital or clinic as an in-patient overnight or longer?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 1565 10.2 10.2
No 2 13825 89.8 89.8
Can’t remember -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 15390 Missing cases 2
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Note

Includes visits for childbirth.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phospd Hospital in-patient: days since 1.9.2005
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text PM21 : Since September 1st 2005, in all, how many days have you spent in a hospital or clinic as an in-patient?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
9.32 18.49 1 320
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 6 0.04 Missing
inapplicable -8 13827 89.83 Missing
[Value >= 0] 1559 10.13 100.0
Total 15392 100.00
Valid cases 1559 Missing cases 13833
Question Route IF (PHOSP = 1) Asked if R hospital in-patient since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phospch Hospital stays were for childbirth
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text PM23 : Was any of this for child-birth?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes – all 1 184 1.2 39.9
Yes – some 2 26 .2 5.6
No 3 251 1.6 54.4
Missing or wild -9 5 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14249 92.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 677 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 461 Missing cases 14931
Question Route IF (PHOSP = 1) Asked if R hospital in-patient since 1.9.2005 and R is female and 45 or under
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phospnhs Hospital stays NHS or private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (42)
Question Number and Text PM24 : Was/were your hospital stay(s) free under the National Health Service or paid for privately?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 1 0.01 Missing
inapplicable -8 13560 88.10 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 300 1.95 Missing
All free under NHS 1 1428 9.28 93.27
All paid privately 2 83 0.54 5.42
Some NHS/private 3 20 0.13 1.31
Total 15392 100.00
Valid cases 1531 Missing cases 13861
Question Route IF (PHOSP = 1) Asked if R hospital in-patient since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Hospital and Clinic Use
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phlcvr Covered by private medical insurance
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text PM25 : Are you covered by private medical insurance, whether in your own name or through another family member?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes, in own name 1 1572 10.2 10.5
Yes,via othr fam mem 2 723 4.7 4.8
No, not insured 3 12659 82.2 84.7
Proxy and or phone -7 300 1.9 Missing
Don’t know -1 138 .9 Missing
Valid cases 14954 Missing cases 438
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Financial Management: Material Well-Being
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phlcvrh How medical insurace paid for
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text PM26 : How is this insurance paid for?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 1 0.01 Missing
inapplicable -8 12927 83.99 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 977 6.35 Missing
Paid directly 1 682 4.43 45.86
Deducted from wages 2 195 1.27 13.11
Paid for by employer 3 610 3.96 41.02
Total 15392 100.00
Valid cases 1487 Missing cases 13905
Question Route IF (PHLCVR = 1) Asked if R is covered by private medical insurance in own name
Index Terms Financial Management: Material Well-Being
Health: NHS vs Private
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phlcvrl Cost to resp. Of medical insurance
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (43)
Question Number and Text PM27 : How much do you pay per month for this insurance? Please include the contribution for all family members covered by an insurance in your name.
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
57.05 68.85 2 500
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 626 4.1 100.0
Not applicable -8 13733 89.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Refused -2 3 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 53 .3 Missing
Valid cases 626 Missing cases 14766
Question Route IF (PHLCVR = 1 AND PHLCVRH = 1) Asked if R is covered by private medical insurance in own name and pays for all or part of it directly
Index Terms Financial Management: Material Well-Being
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

If the insurance is in joint names, only R’s share is given here.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phlsv Health service: used any since 1.9.2005
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM28 : 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 2005?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 6739 43.8 46.8
No 2 7675 49.9 53.2
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
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

phlsva Health service: used health visitor
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29A : Which services have you used? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13479 87.6 93.5
Used health visitor 1 936 6.1 6.5
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvan Health service: health visitor NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30A : 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 1 931 6.0 99.5
Private/voluntary 2 5 .0 .5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13478 87.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 936 Missing cases 14456
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVA = 1) Asked if R has used health visitor or district nurse since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvaf Health service: health visitor free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31A : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Health visitor, district nurse
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 930 6.0 99.4
Paid 2 6 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13478 87.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 936 Missing cases 14456
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVA = 1) Asked if R has used ahealth visitor or district nurse since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvb Welfare service: used home help
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29B : Which services have you used? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14171 92.1 98.3
Has used home help 1 244 1.6 1.7
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvbn Welfare service: home help NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30B : 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 1 147 1.0 60.2
Private/voluntary 2 90 .6 36.9
private 3 7 .0 2.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14170 92.1 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 244 Missing cases 15148
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvbf Welfare service: home help free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31B : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 131 .9 53.7
Paid 2 107 .7 43.9
Both 3 6 .0 2.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14170 92.1 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 244 Missing cases 15148
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvc Welfare service: used meals on wheels
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29C : Which services have you used? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14351 93.2 99.6
Used meals on wheels 1 64 .4 .4
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvcn Welfare service:meals on wheels NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30C : 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 31 .2 51.7
Private/voluntary 2 29 .2 48.3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14350 93.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 60 Missing cases 15332
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvcf Welfare service:meals on wheels free/pd
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31C : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 15 .1 23.4
Paid 2 49 .3 76.6
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14350 93.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 64 Missing cases 15328
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvd Welfare service: used social worker
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29D : Which services have you used? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14093 91.6 97.8
Used socl wrker etc 1 322 2.1 2.2
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvdn Welfare service: social worker NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30D : 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 1 313 2.0 98.1
Private/voluntary 2 6 .0 1.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14092 91.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 319 Missing cases 15073
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvdf Welfare service: social worker free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31D : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 321 2.1 99.7
Paid 2 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14092 91.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 322 Missing cases 15070
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.2005
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

phlsve Health service: used chiropodist
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29E : Which services have you used? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 12976 84.3 90.0
Used chiropodist 1 1439 9.3 10.0
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsven Health service: chiropodist NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30E : 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 1 710 4.6 49.4
Private/voluntary 2 716 4.7 49.8
private 3 12 .1 .8
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 12975 84.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1438 Missing cases 13954
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvef Health service: chiropodist free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31E : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 719 4.7 50.0
Paid 2 707 4.6 49.1
Both 3 13 .1 .9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 12975 84.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 1439 Missing cases 13953
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvf Health service:used alternative medicine
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29F : Which services have you used? Alternative medical practitioner (e.g homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13785 89.6 95.6
Used altern medicine 1 630 4.1 4.4
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvfn Health service:alt. medicine NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30F : 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 61 .4 9.7
Private/voluntary 2 562 3.7 89.2
private 3 7 .0 1.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13784 89.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 630 Missing cases 14762
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used an alternative medical practitioner since since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvff Health service: alt. medicine free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31F : 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 87 .6 13.8
Paid 2 532 3.5 84.4
Both 3 11 .1 1.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13784 89.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 630 Missing cases 14762
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used a alternative medical practitioner since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvg Welfare service: used psychotherapist
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29G : Which services have you used? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14136 91.8 98.1
Used psychotherapist 1 279 1.8 1.9
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvgn Welfare service: psychotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30G : 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 1 229 1.5 82.4
Private/voluntary 2 47 .3 16.9
private 3 2 .0 .7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14135 91.8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 278 Missing cases 15114
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvgf Welfare service: psychotherapy free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31G : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 237 1.5 84.9
Paid 2 41 .3 14.7
Both 3 1 .0 .4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14135 91.8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 279 Missing cases 15113
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvh Welfare service: used speech therapist
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29H : Which services have you used? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14330 93.1 99.4
Used spch therapist 1 85 .6 .6
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvhn Welfare service: speech therapy NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30H : 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 82 .5 96.5
Private/voluntary 2 3 .0 3.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14329 93.1 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 85 Missing cases 15307
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvhf Welfare service:speech therapy free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31H : 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 83 .5 97.6
Paid 2 2 .0 2.4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14329 93.1 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 85 Missing cases 15307
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist or occupational therapist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvi Health service: used physiotherapist
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29I : Which services have you used? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13309 86.5 92.3
Used physiotherapist 1 1106 7.2 7.7
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvin Health service: physiotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30I : 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 1 767 5.0 69.5
Private/voluntary 2 314 2.0 28.4
private 3 23 .1 2.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13308 86.5 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 1104 Missing cases 14288
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvif Health service: physiotherapy free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31I : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 829 5.4 75.0
Paid 2 258 1.7 23.3
Both 3 19 .1 1.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13308 86.5 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 1106 Missing cases 14286
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvl Health service: saw consultant/o’patient
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29L : Which services have you used? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9895 64.3 68.6
One other service 1 4520 29.4 31.4
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

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

phlsvln Health service:consult/outpatnt NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30L : 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 4221 27.4 93.4
Private/voluntary 2 244 1.6 5.4
private 3 55 .4 1.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 9894 64.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 4520 Missing cases 10872
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVL = 1) Asked if R has used a consultant as an out-patient since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

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

phlsvlf Health service: consult/outpatnt free/pd
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31L : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Hospital consultant/outpatients
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 4256 27.7 94.2
Paid 2 218 1.4 4.8
Both 3 46 .3 1.0
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 9894 64.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 4520 Missing cases 10872
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVL = 1) Asked if R has used a consultant as an out-patient since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

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

phlsvm Health service: family planning
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29M : Which services have you used? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13937 90.5 96.7
Second welfr service 1 478 3.1 3.3
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

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

phlsvmn Health service: family planning NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30M : 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 1 472 3.1 98.7
Private/voluntary 2 6 .0 1.3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13936 90.5 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 478 Missing cases 14914
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVM = 1) Asked if R has used a family planning service since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

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

phlsvmf Health service:family planning free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31M : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Family planning clinic
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 475 3.1 99.4
Paid 2 3 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13936 90.5 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 478 Missing cases 14914
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVM = 1) Asked if R has used a family planning service since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Health: NHS vs Private
Note

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

phlsvj Welfare service: used other service (i)
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29J1 : Which services have you used? Used other services (i)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14055 91.3 97.5
Used other service 1 360 2.3 2.5
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvjn Welfare service: other serv (i) NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30J1 : 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 1 302 2.0 84.6
Private/voluntary 2 52 .3 14.6
private 3 3 .0 .8
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14054 91.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 357 Missing cases 15035
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvjf Welfare service:other serv (i) free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31J1 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 312 2.0 86.7
Paid 2 44 .3 12.2
Both 3 4 .0 1.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14054 91.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 360 Missing cases 15032
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvk Welfare service: used other service (ii)
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM29J2 : Which services have you used? Used other services (ii)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 14401 93.6 99.9
Used other service 1 14 .1 .1
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14415 Missing cases 977
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvkn Welfare service:other serv (ii) NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM30J2 : 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 9 .1 64.3
Private/voluntary 2 5 .0 35.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14400 93.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14 Missing cases 15378
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2005
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

phlsvkf Welfare service:other serv(ii) free/paid
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (44)
Question Number and Text PM31J2 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 11 .1 78.6
Paid 2 3 .0 21.4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 14400 93.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14 Missing cases 15378
Question Route IF (PHLSV = 1 AND PHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.2005
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

phlck Has had listed health check
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM32 : Would you please tell me whether you have had any of the health check-ups and tests listed on this card (O5 FOR MEN OR M6 FOR WOMEN) since September 1st 2005?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 12907 83.9 89.5
No 2 1507 9.8 10.5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
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

phlcka Health check-up: dental
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33A : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Dental check-up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 5011 32.6 34.8
Yes 1 9403 61.1 65.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlckan Health check-up: dental NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34A : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Dental check- up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 6480 42.1 69.1
Private 2 2683 17.4 28.6
Both 3 213 1.4 2.3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 5011 32.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 27 .2 Missing
Valid cases 9376 Missing cases 6016
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKA = 1) Asked if R has had dental check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlckb Health check-up: eyetest
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33B : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Eyesight test by an optician
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8345 54.2 57.9
Yes 1 6069 39.4 42.1
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlckbn Health check-up: eyetest NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34B : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Eyesight test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 4125 26.8 68.4
Private 2 1808 11.7 30.0
Both 3 98 .6 1.6
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 8345 54.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 38 .2 Missing
Valid cases 6031 Missing cases 9361
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKB = 1) Asked if R has had eyesight test by optician since 1.9.2005
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

phlckc Health check-up: chest or other x-ray
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33C : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Chest/other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 12423 80.7 86.2
Yes 1 1991 12.9 13.8
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlckcn Health check-up: chest x-ray NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34C : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Chest/other x- rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1889 12.3 94.9
Private 2 83 .5 4.2
Both 3 19 .1 1.0
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 12423 80.7 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 1991 Missing cases 13401
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKC = 1) Asked if R has had chest/other x-rays since 1.9.2005
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

phlckd Health check-up: blood pressure
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33D : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7087 46.0 49.2
Yes 1 7327 47.6 50.8
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlckdn Health check-up: blood pressure NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34D : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 6971 45.3 95.3
Private 2 306 2.0 4.2
Both 3 39 .3 .5
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 7087 46.0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 11 .1 Missing
Valid cases 7316 Missing cases 8076
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKD = 1) Asked if R has had blood pressure tested since 1.9.2005
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

phlcke Health check-up: cholesterol test
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33E : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 11043 71.7 76.6
Yes 1 3371 21.9 23.4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlcken Health check-up: cholesterol NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34E : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 3182 20.7 94.5
Private 2 175 1.1 5.2
Both 3 10 .1 .3
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 11043 71.7 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 3367 Missing cases 12025
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKE = 1) Asked if R has had cholesterol test since 1.9.2005
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

phlcki Health check-up: blood test
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33F : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Blood test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8552 55.6 59.3
Yes 1 5862 38.1 40.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

phlckin Health check-up: blood test NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34F : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Blood test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 5663 36.8 96.6
Private 2 172 1.1 2.9
Both 3 25 .2 .4
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 8552 55.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 2 .0 Missing
Valid cases 5860 Missing cases 9532
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKI = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had blood test since 1.9.2005
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

phlckf Health check-up: other checks
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33G : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 13878 90.2 96.3
Yes 1 536 3.5 3.7
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
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

phlckfn Health check-up:other checks NHS/private
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34G : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 450 2.9 84.1
Private 2 75 .5 14.0
Both 3 10 .1 1.9
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 13878 90.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 535 Missing cases 14857
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKF = 1) Asked if R has had other health check since 1.9.2005
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

phlckg Health check-up: cervical smear
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM33H : Which ones? You can just tell me which numbers apply. Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 12800 83.2 88.8
Yes 1 1614 10.5 11.2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 14414 Missing cases 978
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Note

At Wave One men are coded -8, at Wave Two and beyond coded 0.
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phlckgn Health check-up: cervical smear NHS/priv
Record Type PINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (45)
Question Number and Text PM34H : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1586 10.3 98.3
Private 2 24 .2 1.5
Both 3 4 .0 .2
Missing or wild -9 1 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 12800 83.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 977 6.3 Missing
Valid cases 1614 Missing cases 13778
Question Route IF (PHLCK = 1 AND PHLCKG = 1) Asked if R is woman and has had cervical smear since 1.9.2005
Index Terms Health: Medical Consultations
Health: NHS vs Private
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