To what extent do you either agree or disagree with the following
statements about potential barriers you might face in taking up paid employment.

Options:
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Don’t know
Not applicable

Statements:
• I cannot work because of my disability or health condition
• I cannot work because of my caring responsibilities.
• I am not sure I would be able to work regularly
• At my age it is unlikely that I would find a suitable job
• I don’t feel confident about working
• I haven’t got enough qualifications and experience to find the right work
• There aren’t enough suitable job opportunities locally
• I’m not sure I would be better off in work than on benefits
• I cannot work because of my childcare responsibilities
• My family/dependent/s don’t want me to work