This dataset provides 2001 Census estimates that classify households in England and Wales by households with a person with limiting long-term illness (LLTI) and their age by number of carers in household and economic activity. The estimates are as at census day, 29 April 2001.

The term 'unpaid care' covers any unpaid help, looking after or supporting family members, friends, neighbours or others because of long-term physical or mental ill-health or disability or problems related to old age.

For the Census, part-time is defined as working 30 hours or less a week. Full-time is defined as working 31 or more hours a week.

Economically inactive includes carers under 16 and over 74.

Total working' excludes full-time students who are working.

Statistical Disclosure Control

Figures have been randomly adjusted to avoid the release of confidential data

Table ID
CS027
Source
2001 Census
Units
Households
Keywords
Unemployed, Student, Resident, Part time, Care/Provision of unpaid care, Age, Economic Activity, Economically Inactive, Full time
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Output area and above
Latest data
2001
Last updated
2003-08-30 09:30
Variables
Resident illness and age, Carer economic activity
Contact
Census Customer Services
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/
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