SEND – Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – Worries

• Over half of respondents say that they are more worried about their own ‘health’ since the pandemic (58%), ‘attending social events’ (55%), and ‘other people’s health’ (52%) due to the pandemic
• Also important but less reported are concerns over ‘visiting friends and family’ (45%), ‘going shopping’ (40%), and ‘attending school or work’ (40%)
• For respondents that reported ‘other’ worries the most common theme is a general increase in anxiety (7%)

Base: Total sample (211)

This chart shows that when asked whether respondents feel the pandemic has made them worry more about certain things
58% of respondents say the pandemic has made them worry about their health
55% say the pandemic has made them worry about attending social events
52% say the pandemic has made them worry about other people’s health
45% say the pandemic has made them worry about going to visit friends or family
40% say the pandemic has made them worry about going shopping
40% say the pandemic has made them worry about attending school, college or work places
15% say the pandemic has made them worry about other things

Base: Total sample (211)

This table shows that in terms of other pandemic worries
7% of respondents say that their general anxiety has increased
3% say that they have had no additional worries
2% say that they worry about socialising and appointments
1% say that they worry about hobbies and activities
3% of respondents make other comments