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dhlsvbn Welfare service: home help NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22B : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 1 114 1.2 72.2
Private/voluntary 2 39 .4 24.7
private 3 5 .1 3.2
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8892 93.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 158 Missing cases 9323
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvbf Welfare service: home help free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23B : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Home-help
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 72 .8 47.4
Paid 2 71 .7 46.7
Both 3 9 .1 5.9
Missing or wild -9 16 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8892 93.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 152 Missing cases 9329
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVB = 1) Asked if R has used a home help since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvc Welfare service: used meals on wheels
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21C : Which services have you used? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8988 94.8 99.3
Used meals on wheels 1 63 .7 .7
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvcn Welfare service:meals on wheels NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22C : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 40 .4 69.0
Private/voluntary 2 16 .2 27.6
private 3 2 .0 3.4
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8988 94.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 4 .0 Missing
Valid cases 58 Missing cases 9423
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvcf Welfare service:meals on wheels free/pd
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23C : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Meals on wheels
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 16 .2 26.2
Paid 2 43 .5 70.5
Both 3 2 .0 3.3
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8988 94.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 61 Missing cases 9420
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVC = 1) Asked if R has used meals on wheels since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvd Welfare service: used social worker
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21D : Which services have you used? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8883 93.7 98.1
Used socl wrker etc 1 168 1.8 1.9
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvdn Welfare service: social worker NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22D : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 1 155 1.6 94.5
Private/voluntary 2 8 .1 4.9
private 3 1 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8883 93.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 164 Missing cases 9317
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvdf Welfare service: social worker free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23D : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Social worker or welfare officer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 151 1.6 95.0
Paid 2 5 .1 3.1
Both 3 3 .0 1.9
Missing or wild -9 18 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8883 93.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 159 Missing cases 9322
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVD = 1) Asked if R has used a social worker or welfare officer since 1.9.93
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

dhlsve Health service: used chiropodist
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21E : Which services have you used? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8266 87.2 91.3
Used chiropodist 1 785 8.3 8.7
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsven Health service: chiropodist NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22E : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 1 440 4.6 56.3
Private/voluntary 2 333 3.5 42.6
private 3 9 .1 1.2
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8266 87.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 782 Missing cases 8699
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvef Health service: chiropodist free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23E : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Chiropodist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 421 4.4 56.0
Paid 2 322 3.4 42.8
Both 3 9 .1 1.2
Missing or wild -9 42 .4 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8266 87.2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 752 Missing cases 8729
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVE = 1) Asked if R has used a chiropodist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvf Health service:used alternative medicine
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21F : Which services have you used? Alternative medical practitioner (e.g homeopath, osteopath)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8720 92.0 96.3
Used altern medicine 1 331 3.5 3.7
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvfn Health service:alt. medicine NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22F : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 18 .2 5.5
Private/voluntary 2 310 3.3 93.9
private 3 2 .0 .6
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8720 92.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 330 Missing cases 9151
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used an alternative medical practitioner since since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvff Health service: alt. medicine free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23F : 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 37 .4 11.5
Paid 2 285 3.0 88.2
Both 3 1 .0 .3
Missing or wild -9 17 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8720 92.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 323 Missing cases 9158
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVF = 1) Asked if R has used a alternative medical practitioner since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvg Welfare service: used psychotherapist
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21G : Which services have you used? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8881 93.7 98.1
Used psychotherapist 1 170 1.8 1.9
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvgn Welfare service: psychotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22G : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 1 121 1.3 71.2
Private/voluntary 2 43 .5 25.3
private 3 6 .1 3.5
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8881 93.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 170 Missing cases 9311
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvgf Welfare service: psychotherapy free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23G : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Psychotherapist (including psychiatrist or analyst)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 119 1.3 73.5
Paid 2 37 .4 22.8
Both 3 6 .1 3.7
Missing or wild -9 17 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8881 93.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 162 Missing cases 9319
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVG = 1) Asked if R has used a psychotherapist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvh Welfare service: used speech therapist
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21H : Which services have you used? Speech therapist or occupational therapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9010 95.0 99.5
Used spch therapist 1 41 .4 .5
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvhn Welfare service: speech therapy NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22H : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 38 .4 92.7
Private/voluntary 2 3 .0 7.3
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9010 95.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 41 Missing cases 9440
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvhf Welfare service:speech therapy free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23H : 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 38 .4 92.7
Paid 2 3 .0 7.3
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9010 95.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 41 Missing cases 9440
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVH = 1) Asked if R has used a speech therapist or occupational therapist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvi Health service: used physiotherapist
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21I : Which services have you used? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8565 90.3 94.6
Used physiotherapist 1 486 5.1 5.4
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvin Health service: physiotherapy NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22I : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 1 331 3.5 69.0
Private/voluntary 2 139 1.5 29.0
private 3 10 .1 2.1
Missing or wild -9 15 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8565 90.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 480 Missing cases 9001
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvif Health service: physiotherapy free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23I : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Physiotherapist
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 339 3.6 72.3
Paid 2 118 1.2 25.2
Both 3 12 .1 2.6
Missing or wild -9 26 .3 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8565 90.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 469 Missing cases 9012
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVI = 1) Asked if R has used a physiotherapist since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvj Welfare service: used other service (i)
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21J1 : Which services have you used? Used other services (i)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8913 94.0 98.5
One other service 1 138 1.5 1.5
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvjn Welfare service: other serv (i) NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22J1 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 1 115 1.2 86.5
Private/voluntary 2 18 .2 13.5
Missing or wild -9 13 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8913 94.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 133 Missing cases 9348
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvjf Welfare service:other serv (i) free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23J1 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 113 1.2 88.3
Paid 2 15 .2 11.7
Missing or wild -9 19 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8913 94.0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 128 Missing cases 9353
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVJ1 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvk Welfare service: used other service (ii)
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM21J2 : Which services have you used? Used other services (ii)
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 9046 95.4 99.9
Second welfr service 1 5 .1 .1
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9051 Missing cases 430
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1) Asked if R has used any health service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvkn Welfare service:other serv (ii) NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM22J2 : Thinking about the (SERVICE AT M21) 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 3 .0 75.0
Private/voluntary 2 1 .0 25.0
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9046 95.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 4 Missing cases 9477
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.93
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

dhlsvkf Welfare service:other serv(ii) free/paid
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (18)
Question Number and Text DM23J2 : Was it all free or did you have to pay anything for this? Other service
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Free 1 3 .0 75.0
Paid 2 1 .0 25.0
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 9046 95.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 4 Missing cases 9477
Question Route IF (DHLSV = 1 AND DHLSVJ2 = 1) Asked if R has used any other health or welfare service since 1.9.93
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

dhlck Has had listed health check
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM24 : Would you please tell me whether you have had any of the health check-ups and tests listed on this card (15 or 16) since September 1st last year?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 7569 79.8 83.6
No 2 1488 15.7 16.4
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Use of Health and Welfare services
Note

New 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

dhlcka Health check-up: dental
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25A : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Dental check-up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 3855 40.7 42.6
Yes 1 5202 54.9 57.4
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckan Health check-up: dental NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26A : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Dental check-up
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 4120 43.5 79.7
Private 2 811 8.6 15.7
Both 3 240 2.5 4.6
Missing or wild -9 13 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 3855 40.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 21 .2 Missing
Valid cases 5171 Missing cases 4310
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKA = 1) Asked if R has had dental check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckb Health check-up: eyetest
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25B : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Eyesight test by an optician
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6204 65.4 68.5
Yes 1 2853 30.1 31.5
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckbn Health check-up: eyetest NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26B : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Eyesight test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1922 20.3 68.0
Private 2 815 8.6 28.8
Both 3 91 1.0 3.2
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 6204 65.4 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 17 .2 Missing
Valid cases 2828 Missing cases 6653
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKB = 1) Asked if R has had eyesight test by optician since 1.9.93
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

dhlckc Health check-up: chest or other x-ray
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25C : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Chest/other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7975 84.1 88.1
Yes 1 1082 11.4 11.9
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckcn Health check-up: chest x-ray NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26C : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Chest/other x-rays
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 987 10.4 91.8
Private 2 79 .8 7.3
Both 3 9 .1 .8
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 7975 84.1 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 1075 Missing cases 8406
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKC = 1) Asked if R has had chest/other x-rays since 1.9.93
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

dhlckd Health check-up: blood pressure
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25D : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 5335 56.3 58.9
Yes 1 3722 39.3 41.1
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckdn Health check-up: blood pressure NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26D : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Blood pressure
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 3463 36.5 93.7
Private 2 205 2.2 5.5
Both 3 28 .3 .8
Missing or wild -9 17 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 5335 56.3 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 12 .1 Missing
Valid cases 3696 Missing cases 5785
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKD = 1) Asked if R has had blood pressure tested since 1.9.93
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

dhlcke Health check-up: cholesterol test
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25E : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8220 86.7 90.8
Yes 1 837 8.8 9.2
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlcken Health check-up: cholesterol NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26E : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cholesterol test
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 708 7.5 85.7
Private 2 115 1.2 13.9
Both 3 3 .0 .4
Missing or wild -9 9 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8220 86.7 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 5 .1 Missing
Valid cases 826 Missing cases 8655
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKE = 1) Asked if R has had cholesterol test since 1.9.93
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

dhlckf Health check-up: other checks
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25F : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8594 90.6 94.9
Yes 1 463 4.9 5.1
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckfn Health check-up:other checks NHS/private
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26F : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 351 3.7 77.7
Private 2 96 1.0 21.2
Both 3 5 .1 1.1
Missing or wild -9 11 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8594 90.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Don’t know -1 3 .0 Missing
Valid cases 452 Missing cases 9029
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKF = 1) Asked if R has had other health check since 1.9.93
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

dhlckg Health check-up: cervical smear
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25G : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7834 82.6 86.5
Yes 1 1223 12.9 13.5
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckgn Health check-up: cervical smear NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26G : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Cervical smear
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 1201 12.7 98.8
Private 2 14 .1 1.2
Both 3 1 .0 .1
Missing or wild -9 10 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 7834 82.6 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 1216 Missing cases 8265
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKG = 1) Asked if R is woman and has had cervical smear since 1.9.93
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

dhlckh Health check-up: breast screen
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM25H : Which ones? You can just tell me which letters apply. Breast screening
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 8612 90.8 95.1
Yes 1 445 4.7 4.9
Missing or wild -9 3 .0 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9057 Missing cases 424
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had health check-up since 1.9.93
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

dhlckhn Health check-up: breast screen NHS/priv
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM26H : Did you get this on the NHS or was it private? Breast screening
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
NHS 1 421 4.4 95.0
Private 2 22 .2 5.0
Missing or wild -9 5 .1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 8612 90.8 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 443 Missing cases 9038
Question Route IF (DHLCK = 1 AND DHLCKH = 1) Asked if R is a woman and has had breast screening since 1.9.93
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

dsmoker Smoker
Record Type DINDRESP
Questionnaire Individual (19)
Question Number and Text DM27 : Do you smoke cigarettes?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 2498 26.3 27.6
No 2 6543 69.0 72.4
Missing or wild -9 19 .2 Missing
Proxy respondent -7 421 4.4 Missing
Valid cases 9041 Missing cases 440
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Health: Smoking
Note

Excludes cigars and pipes.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18