Project URDU Speakers age 50+  Communications – Zoom UK Wide

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Do you or any members of your family or close friends work in any of the following occupations, either now or in the past?

AdvertisingMarket ResearchJournalismPublic RelationsWeb DesignNone of these

Have you ever attended a market research group or a depth interview?

YesNo

What was the discussion about?

Would you be willing to be re-contacted in the future for this project specifically?

YesNo

How would you describe the area that you live in?
Urban (e.g. built-up areas such as those close to the centre of cities and towns)Suburban (e.g. the outskirts of cities and towns)Rural (e.g. in the countryside and small villages)

Which type of property do you live in?
A flat or other multi-occupancy building like halls of residence or a care homeA houseOther

Do you own or rent the property you live in?
Own outright/with a mortgagePrivate rentalSocial rental

Do any of the following apply to you?
I have a child under the age of 5 living at home with meI have mobility issues that hinder my ability to do day-to-day activities such as answering the door or turning the appliance on and offI have a medical condition that requires equipment at home (this includes medicine that needs to be refrigerated)I have a long-term physical or mental health condition, disability or illness. By long-term, we mean anything lasting or expected to last 12 months or more. Please include conditions related to old ageI have a condition that can make communication more challenging such as visual impairment or hearing difficultiesI have been admitted to hospital for one night or more in the past three monthsNone of the above

In the last 12 months have you experienced any of the following?
A bereavement - resulting in significant personal impact emotionally, mental wellbeing or financiallyDivorce - resulting in significant personal impact emotionally, mental wellbeing or financiallyJob loss, redundancy or otherwise resulting in a significant loss of income and subsequent financial worriesMoving to a new house - specifically where there have been significant problems e.g. long delays and additional expenditure from mortgage difficulties or significant additional solicitor costsInability to pay an HMRC tax demandIllness leading to statutory sick pay or significantly reduced income resulting in a significant personal impact emotionally, mental wellbeing or financiallyOther personal circumstances which have lead to major shifts in personal circumstances affecting the person and or family around themNone of the above

Which of the below have you done in the last 3 months?
Accessed the internet at homeUsed an online search engine to look for informationSent an emailBought a product or service onlineSolved a problem or double-checked something by using the internetCompleted an online application form

Which of the following statements best reflects your situation?
I don’t notice how much I spend on energyI do notice how much I spend on energy as I want to ensure my bills are as low as possible and/or can afford to spend money on other thingsI do notice how much I spend on energy as I need to ensure I have enough money for basics such as food, housing and other billsI regularly struggle with my energy bills as I need to prioritise basics such as food, housing and other bills

After paying rent or mortgage, which of the below best describes your remaining household income?
More than £304 per week / £1300 per monthLess than £304 per week / £1300 per monthI don’t knowPrefer not to say

Do you own any of the following low carbon technologies?
Low Carbon Heating system to replace a gas boiler (e.g. electric heat pump)An electric vehicle (not including mild Hybrids which cannot run in solely electric mode)The installation of solar panels (i.e. rooftop solar panels generate your own electricity to help power your home)None of the above

Are you currently considering the purchase (in the next 3-6 months) of any of the following?
Low Carbon Heating system to replace a gas boiler (e.g. electric heat pump)An electric vehicle (not including mild Hybrids which cannot run in solely electric mode)The installation of solar panels (i.e. rooftop solar panels generate your own electricity to help power your home)None of the above

Which of these best describes your role in relation to the electricity bill for your household?
I’m the sole bill payerI’m the joint bill payerI don’t directly pay the bill