- The majority of respondents are from a White or White British ethnic group
- There is some representation from other ethnic groups
- Just over a quarter of respondents consider themselves to have a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition
- The most frequently mentioned disabilities or conditions are physical/mobility issues or long-term limiting conditions/illnesses
Ethnicity and disability
Summary
What is your ethnic group?
Base: Total sample (947)
This chart shows:
96% of respondents are White or White British
2% of respondents are Asian or Asian British
1% of respondents are Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups
Less than 1% of respondents are Black African/Caribbean/Black British
Less than 1% of respondents are from another ethnic group
Do you consider yourself to have a disability, a long-term illness, physical or mental health condition that reduces your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?
Base: Total sample (933)
This chart shows:
27% of respondents consider themselves to have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition
73% of respondents do not consider themselves to have a disability
What type of disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition do you have?
Base: Those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term limiting condition (214)
This chart shows:
41% of respondents who consider themselves to have a disability, a long-term illness, physical or mental health condition report physical or mobility issues
30% report a long-term limiting condition
29% report mental ill health
18% report hearing impairment
10% report visual impairment
8% report a learning difficulty
25% report another type of disability or condition
