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Catalogue of Social Care Data

UNITING SOCIAL CARE DATA

Northern Irish Census (NIC)

Northern Irish Census (NIC)

Measures describe a question asked to a participant during a survey or an item of information requested from a manager when they fill out a data return. For example, ‘Who do you live with?’ is a measure and the possible responses might be, mother, father, brother, sister etc.

Question/Data item wording Response scale wording Need OR provision OR receipt Description of measure Start Year Age of interest Age from Age to Informant Multiple rater Reporting term Sweep title Standard instrument Notes Physical health measures Dataset

Which age groups does this establishment cater for?

Aged 0 – 17
Aged 18 – 24
Aged 25 – 64
Aged 65 and above

 Provision; Age groups in social care establishment (or other establishment) 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Communal Establishment Questionnaire No NIC

Which groups does this establishment cater for?

Older people
Physical disability
Respite care
Mental illness
Learning disability
End of life care
Chronic illness care
Acute illness care
Intermediate care
Substance misuse
Nurses/doctors
University and/or college students
Schoolchildren
Armed Forces personnel
Prisoners/offenders
Homeless people
Staff
Asylum seekers
Seasonal/temporary workers
Paying guests
Other

 Provision; Groups cared for in social care establishment (or other establishment) 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Communal Establishment Questionnaire No NIC

Who is responsible for the management of this establishment?

Health and Social Care body or group
District Council
Government department/ agency
Housing Association
Charity / voluntary organisation
Private owner/ company
Other

 Provision; Who manages social care establishment (or other establishment) 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Communal Establishment Questionnaire No NIC

How many people usually live here?

Number of residents

 Provision; Size of social care establishment (or other establishment) 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Communal Establishment Questionnaire No NIC

Do you have any of the following conditions which have lasted, or are expected to last, at least 12 months

Deafness or partial hearing loss
Blindness or partial sight loss
A mobility or dexterity difficulty that requires the
use of a wheelchair
A mobility or dexterity difficulty that limits basic
physical activities (for example walking or dressing)
An intellectual or learning disability (for example
Down syndrome)
A learning difficulty (for example dyslexia)
Autism or Asperger syndrome
An emotional, psychological or mental health
condition (for example depression or schizophrenia)
Frequent periods of confusion or memory loss
(for example dementia)
Long-term pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing (for
example asthma)
Other condition (for example cancer, diabetes or
heart disease)
No condition

 Need; Conditions lasting over 12 months including learning disability 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Household Questionnaire No NIC

Do you look after, or give any help or support to, anyone because they have long-term physical or mental health conditions or illnesses, or problems related to old age?

No
Yes, 1 to 19 hours a week
Yes, 20 to 34 hours a week
Yes, 35 to 49 hours a week
Yes, 50 hours or more a week

 Provision; Provision of care 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Household Questionnaire No NIC

What is the primary nature of this establishment?

Care home with nursing
Care home without nursing
Mental health hospital/unit (including secure units)
Children’s home (including secure units)
General hospital
Other hospital
Other medical or care establishment
University (for example halls of residence)
School
Other education establishment
Prison service establishment
Approved premises (probation/bail hostel)
Detention centre
Other detention establishment
Hostel/temporary shelter for the homeless
Hotel, guest house, B&B, youth hostel
Holiday accommodation (for example holiday parks)
Other travel or temporary accommodation
Defence establishment (including ships)
Religious establishment
Staff/worker accommodation only
Other establishment

 Provision; Provision of care home placements 2020 0-120 0 120 Participant No Current Census 2021 - Communal Establishment Questionnaire No NIC