Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report: Characteristics and Experiences of Unpaid Carers in Scotland

DescriptionThe report examines the demographic characteristics of carers and provides an indication of unpaid carers who may be in particular need of support.
ISBN07559 6254 0
Official Print Publication DateOctober 2006
Website Publication DateOctober 12, 2006

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Dr Judith Harkins and Anna Dudleston, Dudleston-Harkins Social Research Ltd
ISBN 0 7559 6254 0 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Methodology

CHAPTER TWO: PATTERNS OF UNPAID CARE

CHAPTER THREE: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF UNPAID CARERS
Carers compared with non-carers
Care in and out of household
Sole carers

CHAPTER FOUR: ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STATUS BY CARING ROLE
Economic Status
Young carers
Income
Other financial (and inclusion) indicators

CHAPTER FIVE: HEALTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Sole Carers

CHAPTER SEVEN: CHARACTERISTICS OF CARE RECIPIENTS
CHAPTER EIGHT: CONCLUSIONS
Appendix 1: Summary table of regression analysis
Appendix 2: Description of regression
Appendix 3: List of questions and variables used in current analysis

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Executive Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

Page updated: Thursday, October 05, 2006