Refusal
Don't know
Not applicable
See INWAVE
No new NS-SEC code
New NS-SEC code
No new SIC code
New SIC code
No new SOC code
New SOC code
Higher managerial and professional occupations
Lower managerial and professional occupations
Intermediate occupations
Small employers and own account workers
Lower supervisory and technical occupations
Semi-routine occupations
Routine occupations
Never worked and long term unemployed
Other
Managerial and professional occupations
Routine and manual occupations
Has SOC2000
No job info collected but in work at W2
Proxy: No job info collected but in work at W2
Proxy: No job info, not work W2, don't know if ever worked
No job info, not work at W2, don't know if ever worked
Not work W2, ever worked, no job info available
Proxy: Not work W2, ever worked, no job info available
Never worked
Occupation not stated or inadequately classified
Has SIC92
CM (core member)
CP (core partner)
YP (younger ptn)
NP1 (new ptn from W1)
NP2 (new ptn from W2)
Full interview in person
Full proxy interview
Partial interview in person
Partial interview by proxy
No contact
Refusal before interview
Refusal during interview
Broken appointment
Office refusal
Ill at home during survey period
Away/in hospital during survey period
Physically or mentally incompetent
Language difficulties
Other unproductive
Untraced
in an institution
Out of Britain
Outcome unknown
Died and eligible for exit
Died and not eligible for exit
Died and eligibility for exit unknown
All eligible respondents interviewed in person
All eligible respondents interviewed in person or by proxy
Some but not all eligible respondents interviewed
No contact with anyone at address
Contact made but not with responsible adult
Contact made but not with eligible resps
Complete refusal of information about occupants of address
Refusal at intro/before household module
Refusal after household module completed
Away from home/in hospital during survey period
Physically/mentally unable/incompetent
Not issued to interviewer
Address not attempted
Address inaccessible
Unable to locate address
Address does not exist
Not yet built/under construction
Address demolished/derelict
Address vacant/empty
Non-residential address
All eligible respondents moved out of Britain
All eligible respondents moved into institution
All sample ineligible
All eligible respondents died
No follow-up address obtained
Given follow-up address in Britain, not in area
Married
Cohabit
Neither
Yes
No
Male
Female
DOB collapsed to avoid disclosure if respondent aged 90+
Age of respondent collapsed at 90+ to avoid disclosure
Husband/Wife
Partner/cohabitee
Natural son/daughter
Adopted son/daughter
Foster son/daughter
Step son/daughter/child of partner
Son/daughter-in-law
Natural parent
Adoptive parent
Foster parent
Stepparent/parent s partner
Parent-in-law
Natural brother/sister
Half-brother/sister
Step-brother/sister
Adopted brother/sister
Foster brother/sister
Brother/sister-in-law
Grandchild
Grandparent
Other relative
Other non-relative
(SELF)
(THIS CODE NOT USED)
Not a household member
Correct
Incorrect
Age on or before 29/02/1914 collapsed
Single, that is never married
Married, first and only marriage
Remarried, second or later marriage
Legally separated
Divorced
Widowed
Inaccurate response (age given under 12 years old)
Cancer
Heart Attack
Stroke
Other cardiovascular related illness
Respiratory disease
None of these
Both natural parents
Natural mother and step-father
Natural father and step-mother
Natural mother
Natural father
Step-parents
Foster Parents
Adoptive parents
Children s Home
Other - Both grandparents (including mixed step and natural
Other - Grandmother (code step- as 55)
Other - Grandfather (code step- as 55)
Other - Siblings
Other - Other relatives or combination
Other answer - not codeable 01-09 or 51-55
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-09 or 51-55
Other (specify)
Yes - recoded post-interview from other please specify
No - unable to recode, original answer
Armed Forces
Manager or senior official in someone else s business
Running his own business
Professional or technical
Administrative, clerical or secretarial
Skilled trade
Caring, leisure, travel or personal services
Sales or customer service
Plant, process or machine drivers or operators
Other jobs
Something else
Casual jobs
Retired
Unemployed
Sick / disabled
excellent,
very good,
good,
fair,
or, poor?
Yes (Expects to last less than 3 months)
No (Expects to last 3 months or more)
...no difficulty,
some difficulty,
much difficulty,
Unable to do this
Chest pain
Fatigue/too tired
Shortness of breath
Tremor(s)
Pain in leg or foot
Swelling in leg or foot
Incontinence or fear of incontinence
Seeing difficulty
Hearing difficulty
Confusion
Difficulty concentrating
Memory problems
Unsteady on feet or balance problems
Lightheaded or dizziness
Fear of falling
Anxiety or fear
Amputation
Some other problem or symptom
A cane or walking stick
A zimmer frame or walker
A manual wheelchair
An electric wheelchair
A buggy or scooter
Special eating utensils
A personal alarm
Elbow crutches
Never used aid
No longer uses aid
...excellent,
SPONTANEOUS: Registered or legally blind
Were asked this question because of feed forward problem
Were not asked this question because of feed forward problem
Glaucoma or suspected glaucoma
Diabetic eye disease
Macular degeneration
Cataracts
Never had
No longer has
Did not have previously, but has now
High blood pressure or hypertension
Angina
A heart attack
Congestive heart failure
A heart murmur
An abnormal heart rhythm
Diabetes or high blood sugar
A stroke (cerebral vascular disease)
Any other heart trouble
Yes - Had condition at W1 but not asked hediac
Had condition at W1 but not asked due to feed forward prob
Not read out as didn t make sense
A heart attack (incl myocardial infarc. or coronary thromb.)
High cholesterol
Any other heart trouble (SPECIFY)
Valvular heart disease
Ischaemic heart disease (incl. Bypass grafts)
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 08
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 08
SPONTANEOUS: Respondent has no treatment preferences
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1
2
3 or more
Taking beta-blocker
Not taking beta-blocker
Taking other beta blocker not on the showcard
Yes - recoded post-interview from other answer
Taking ACE inhibitor or A2 receptor blocker
Not taking ACE inhibitor or A2 receptor blocker
Taking other ACE inhibitor not on the showcard
...just about everything you need to know,
most of what you need to know,
some of what you need to know,
a little of what you need to know,
or almost none of what you need to know?
Chronic lung disease such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Asthma
Arthritis (including osteoarthritis, or rheumatism)
Osteoporosis, sometimes called thin or brittle bones
Cancer or a malignant tumour (excluding minor skin cancers)
Parkinson s disease
Any emotional, nervous or psychiatric problems
Alzheimer s disease
Dementia, senility or another serious memory impairment
Arthritis (including osteoarthritis or rheumatism)
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis?
Some other kind of arthritis?
Lung
Breast
Colon, bowel or rectum
Lymphoma
Leukaemia
Melanoma or other skin cancer
Somewhere else
Hallucinations
Anxiety
Depression
Emotional problems
Schizophrenia
Psychosis
Mood swings
Manic depression
Medication
Counseling
Both medication and counseling
None
Hip
Both hips
Knee
Both knees
Hips(s) and knee(s)
Other joint
Arthritis
Fracture
Both arthritis and a fracture
Other reason
No - does not know what respondent was like 2 years ago
Much improved
A bit improved
Not much change
A bit worse
Much worse
mild,
moderate,
or, severe
Very well
Fairly well
Not very well
Not at all
Always
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Never
SPONTANEOUS: Never walks
SPONTANEOUS: Can t walk
Sometimes/Occasionally
Never walks uphill or hurries
Cannot walk
Never walks at an ordinary pace on the level
...stop,
slow down,
or, do you carry on?
Pain goes away
Pain doesn t go away
...10 minutes or less,
or, more than 10 minutes?
Sternum (upper or middle)
Sternum lower
Left anterior chest
Left arm
Right anterior chest
Right arm
Other answer - not codeable 01-06
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-06
Don t know
Never walks up hill or hurries
Never walks with people of own age on level ground
...continue for more than 10 minutes,
or, disappear in 10 minutes or less?
... Calf muscle?
... Thigh or buttocks?
... Somewhere else?
never,
rarely,
sometimes,
often,
or, always?
SPONTANEOUS: Never takes trip away from home
Walking 100 yards
Sitting for about two hours
Getting up from a chair after sitting for long periods
Climbing several flights of stairs without resting
Climbing one flight of stairs without resting
Stooping, kneeling, or crouching
Reaching or extending arms above shoulder level
Pulling/pushing large objects like a living room chair
Lifting/carrying over 10 lbs, like a heavy bag of groceries
Picking up a 5p coin from a table
Dressing, including putting on shoes and socks
Walking across a room
Bathing or showering
Eating, such as cutting up your food
Getting in or out of bed
Using the toilet, including getting up or down
Using a map to get around in a strange place
Preparing a hot meal
Shopping for groceries
Making telephone calls
Taking medications
Doing work around the house or garden
Managing money, eg paying bills & keeping track ofexpenses
Helper from wave 1 never helped
Helper from wave 1 no longer helps
Husband or wife or partner
Mother or father
Son
Son-in-law
Daughter
Daughter-in-law
Sister
Brother
Grandson
Granddaughter
Unpaid volunteer
Privately paid employee
Social or health service worker
Friend or neighbour
Other person
Meets his/her needs all the time
Usually meets his/her needs
Sometimes meets his/her needs
Hardly ever meets his/her needs
Did not use Aid[idx] previously but does now
Did respond at w1 but were asked
Did not respond at w1 but were not asked
Never smoked cigarettes
No longer smoking cigarettes by last interview (wave 1)
Stopped smoking cigarettes between waves 1 and 2
Does smoke cigarettes nowadays
Doctor or nurse said I should stop
It is unhealthy
It is expensive / to save money
Pressure from family or friends
Worried about effect of passive smoke on people around me
Stopped enjoying it
Cosmetic reasons (e.g. smell, stained teeth, fingers, hair)
It s becoming harder to smoke in public or at work
Advertising
Other answer - not codeable 01-09
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-09
No - unable to recode original answer
Cigarettes
Roll ups
Both cigarettes and roll-ups
Grams
Ounces
...more than once a week,
once a week,
one to three times a month,
hardly ever, or never?
..more than once a week,
Observed walking without other person's help / using support
Observed walking with other person's help / using support
Not observed - in wheelchair
Not observed - bed bound
Not observed - uncertain if respondent has impairment
Yes but aid unavailable
No apparent restriction
Yes, Recent surgery
Yes, Injury
Yes, Other health condition
Suitable space available
No suitable space
Completed successfully
Attempted but unable to complete
Stopped by the interviewer because of safety reasons
Respondent refused
Linoleum/tile/ wood
Low-pile carpet
Thick-pile carpet
Concrete
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 04
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 04
Walking stick or cane
Walking frame
Unable to walk (safely)
Lack of space
Interview not completed
Respondent in pain
Other answer - not codeable 01-05
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-05
No, passenger only
... a lot,
quite often,
or, never?
Too expensive
Unreliable
Infrequent
My health prevents me
Do not need to
No public transport available
Not convenient
Other - Dirty
Other answer - not codeable 01-07 or 52
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-07 or 52
Paid work
Self-employment
Voluntary work
Cared for someone
Looked after home or family
Attended a formal educational or training course
... temporarily away from paid work,
looking for paid work,
or, waiting to take up paid work already accepted?
Temporarily away from paid work
Waiting to start work
Not working
Leave/holiday
Sick/injured
Attending a training course
Laid off/on short time
On strike
Maternity/Paternity leave
Other personal/family reasons
Other answer - not codeable 01-07
Irrelevant answer - not codeable 01-07
Other reasons (SPECIFY)
Employed
Self-employed
Permanently sick or disabled
Looking after home or family
Other answer - not codeable 01-06 or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-06 or 96
SPONTANEOUS : Semi-retired
... twice a month or more,
about once a month,
every few months,
about once or twice a year,
less than once a year,
Employee
Self employed
Own ill health or disability
Job was too tiring/stressful
Ill health or disability of a relative/friend
Company went out of business/site closed down
Made redundant/dismissed/had no choice
Took voluntary redundancy
To spend more time with partner/family
Career progression
Fed up with job and wanted a change
Moved to a different area
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 10
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 10
Less physically demanding
Less mentally demanding/stressful
Fewer hours/job sharing
More flexible hours
Working from home sometimes
Special equipment/workplace adaptation
... an employee,
or, self employed
or, self-employed in your main job?
... paid a salary or wage by an agency?
... a sole Director of your own limited company?
... running a business or professional practice?
... a partner in a business or professional practice?
... working for yourself?
... a sub-contractor?
... doing freelance work?
1 or 2
3 to 24
25 to 499
500+
2-4
5-19
20-99
100-499
500-999
1000+
Sedentary occupation
Standing occupation
Physical work: This involves some physical effort
Heavy manual work: This involves vigorous physical activity
Winter (start of year)
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter (end of year)
I needed the money
My own health improved
Health of relative/friend improved
For enjoyment/company at work
I was able to find a suitable job
The pay was enough
The hours suited me
Could come to and/or leave work at times that suited me
To progress my career
The content of the job suited me
Started own business/become self-employed
Started work in family business
Was the only job I could get
Was the first job I found
Local/nearer to home
Other answer - not codeable 01-10
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-10
... a temporary job (lasting less than 12 months),
a fixed term job lasting between 1 and 3 years,
a fixed term job lasting more than 3 years,
or, a permanent job?
Working was too tiring/stressful
Could not find another job
Could afford to stop working
To enjoy life while still fit and young enough
Fed up with working and wanted a change
To stop working at same time as husband/wife/partner
To give young generation a chance
Other answer - not codeable 01-14
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-14
SPONTANEOUS: Other change
Job too tiring/stressful
Company going out of business/site closing down
Being made redundant/dismissed/have no choice
Taking voluntary redundancy
Fed up with job and want a change
Fed up with employer/colleagues and want a change
To earn more money
Moving to a different area
Other answer - not codeable 01-12
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-12
Don t think could get another job that would suit me better
Too difficult/time-consuming to look for another job
Pay in current job
Will be retiring soon so not worth looking for another job
Pension scheme in current job
No other suitable jobs available in local area
Enjoyment/like it/job satisfaction
Commitment to own business/family business
Keep mind active/exercise/get out of house
One week
Two weeks
Three weeks
Four weeks
Calendar month
Two Calendar months
Eight times a year
Nine times a year
Ten times a year
Three months/13 weeks
Six months/26 weeks
One Year/12 months/52 weeks
Less than one week
One off/lump sum
None of these (EXPLAIN IN A NOTE)
Latest payslip consulted
Old payslip consulted
Payslip not consulted
No payslip provided by employer
Very accurate
Fairly accurate
Not very accurate
Not at all accurate
Not yet but will be
Own account (sole owner)
In partnership
Profit/earnings
Loss
Yes (before tax)
No (after tax)
(SPONTANEOUS: Not liable for tax)
Yes (before NI)
No (after NI)
Weekly
Monthly
Cur emp pension (from previous wave)
First cur emp/non-emp pension (from previous wave)
Second cur emp/non-emp pension (from previous wave)
Cur emp pension (new this wave)
First cur emp/non-emp pension (new this wave)
Second cur emp/non-emp pension (new this wave)
Employer no longer offers pension scheme
No longer eligble to be a member of pension scheme
Left as could not afford payments
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 03
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 03
AFTER CAPI PROMPT: Yes, scheme rules have changed
Type A: pension contributions are put into a fund
Type B: pension will be based on a formula
Before tax
After tax
Annuity with the company who originally provided the scheme
... Annuity with a different pension provider,
or, Income drawdown?
... retained pension rights in this scheme,
... transferred rights from this scheme into another scheme,
or, received a lump sum refund of contributions?
[SPONTANEOUS: Has stopped receiving pension from this scheme
Dc
Db
Amount
Percentage of salary
Not currently contributing
... Additional Voluntary Contributions - AVCs,
buying Added Years,
or Irregular contributions?
Percentage of contribution
Does not currently contribute
Yes - normal retirement age
Yes - period of service
Yes - both / either
No - neither
Occasionally
Some fraction of my final year s salary
Some fraction of salary from all years in the scheme
Some fraction of my last five years salary
Other - Some fraction of my last three years  salary
Other answer - not codeable 01-03, 05 or 51
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-03, 05 or 51
1/60
1/80
Other answer - not codeable 01-04
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-04
... automatic,
or, at your employer s (scheme s) discretion?
Income as a percentage of salary
Income as an annual amount of money
Total amount of pension
Annual Amount
Employer s name and address given
Employer s name and address not given
Annual amount
... never,
regularly,
irregularly,
or, have you stopped contributing to your scheme?
Moved job and joined employer s pension scheme
Rejoined employer s pension scheme in existing job
Rejoined State Earnings Related Pension Scheme
Worried about risks
Worried about publicity concerning personal pensions
Yes - regularly
Yes - irregularly
Because of own illness/disability
Stopped working/unemployed
Could not afford it
Changed jobs and not known whether joined new scheme
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 09
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 09
No information
Employer
Pension scheme reports
Work-mates
Financial press
Accountant
Independent financial adviser
Insurance or Pension representative
Preferred, or already had, other arrangement
Expected to move job
Could not afford payments
Not eligible to join
Other reason (SPECIFY)
Already have another pension
Age means it s too late now/too old so not worth it
Only work reduced hours/part time so not worth it
Did not like/understand scheme offered
or, at employer s discretion?
Employer provided (occupational) pension scheme
Private Personal Pension
Group Personal Pension
Stakeholder pension
S226 plan (self-employed personal pension)
Retirement Annuity pensions (pre 86 PPPs)
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 06
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 06
Some fraction of my salary from all years when I have been i
Other retirement saving scheme
Very certain, I know the exact amount
I have a good idea, could give an approximation
I have no idea
Respondent consulted documents
Respondent did not consult documents
... full pension,
reduced pension,
or, no pension?
Own ill health
Ill health of a relative/friend
Offered reasonable terms to retire early or take redundancy
To spend more time with partner/ family
To enjoy life while still young and fit enough
To retire at the same time as husband/wife/partner
To retire at a different time to husband/wife/partner
To give the young generation a chance
SPONTANEOUS: Does not consider has retired early
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 11, 96 or 97
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 11, 96 or 97
Reached retirement age
Life event - (re)married/moved house/death of spouse
Could afford to
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 11, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 11, or 96
Yes, in own name
Yes, through another family member
No, not insured
Paid for by self
Paid for by someone else
Partner/Husband/Wife
Other family member
Company/Employer
Pension fund
Pays for all or part of it directly
Employer deducts it from wages
Employer pays it fully as a benefit
Resp
Partnr
Respondent only
Spouse / partner only
Both
Spouse/partner only
Incapacity Benefit previously Invalidity Benefit
Severe Disablement Allowance SDA
Statutory sick pay SSP
Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
War Disablement Pension or War Widow s Pension
Carer s Allowance
Some other benefit for people with disabilities (SPECIFY)
Incapacity Benefit (previously Invalidity Benefit)
Severe Disablement Allowance (SDA)
Statutory sick pay (SSP)
Other answer - not codeable 01-08, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-08, or 96
respondent health benefit currently received
respondent health benefits not currently received
partner health benefit currently received
partner health benefits not currently received
respondent non-health benefits currently received
respondent non-health benefits not currently received
partner non-health benefits currently received
partner non-health benefits not currently received
Answer given in weeks
Answer given in months
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 08, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 08, or 96
Income Support
Pension Credit
Working Tax Credit
Job-seekers Allowance, formerly Unemployment Benefit
Guardian s Allowance
Widows pension/Widowed mother's/parent's allowance
Child Benefit
Child Tax Credit
Some other State Benefit (SPECIFY)
Other - 50+ employment credit
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 08, 51, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 08, 51, or 96
Current Account at a bank, building society or elsewhere
Savings Account at a bank, building society or elsewhere
TESSA
ISA
Premium Bonds
National Savings Accounts or Certificates
PEP
Stocks and/or Shares
Share Options/Employee share ownership
Share clubs
Unit or Investment Trusts
Bonds and Gilts (government or corporate)
Other Savings or Investments
... cash?
... life insurance?
... stocks and shares?
...shares in privatised industries
...shares in demutualised building societies
...shares in other UK listed companies?
...shares in foreign listed companies?
Yes - all of them
Yes - some of them
No - none of them
Respondent consulted documents frequently
Respondent consulted documents occasionally
Houses, flats or holiday homes, including timeshares
Farm or Business Property
Other land
Money owed to you by others
A trust
A covenant or inheritance
Other assets (including works of art or collectibles)
Ex-husband/wife/partner
Son/Daughter
Son/Daughter-in-law
Parent
parent-in-law
Brother/Sister
Brother/Sister-in-law
grandchild
other relative
other non-relative
Local Authority
Publisher
Financial support for children
Household bills/expenses
Spending money/allowance
Loan repayment
Maintenance or alimony
Royalties
other
months
weeks
Local authority
Maintenance or Alimony
Life insurance policy
Lump sum pension payout
Personal Accident plan
Other insurance payment
Redundancy payment
Inheritance or bequest (inc. inherited property)
Win(s) on the football pools, national lottery or other form
Other payment (SPECIFY)
Other Insurance Payment
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 07, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 07, or 96
Hire purchase agreements
Personal loans (from a financial institution)
Overdraft
Catalogue or mail order purchase agreements
DWP social fund loan
Loan from a money lender or  tally man
Doesn t make repayments
manage very well
manage quite well
get by alright
don t manage very well
have some financial difficulties
have severe financial difficulties
I look after almost all the household money
My partner looks after almost all the household money
I am given a housekeeping allowance only
My partner is given a housekeeping allowance only
We share and manage our household finances jointly
We keep our finances completely separate
Irrelevant answer - not codeable 01-06
Otherarr
Respondent
Partner
Both have equal say
Don't Know
Person 1
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Person 7
Person 8
Person 9
Person 10
Person 11
Person 12
Person 13
Person 14
Person 15
Person 16
... pay regular rent,
pay something from time to time,
or, live here rent free?
Own it outright
Buying it with the help of a mortgage or loan
Pay part rent and part mortgage (shared ownership)
Rent it
Live here rent free (excluding squatting)
Squatting
Local authority or council
Housing association or co-operative or charitable trust
Individual private landlord
Employer of a household member
Relative/friend of a household member
Another organisation / individual
...furnished
partly furnished (e.g. curtains and carpets only)
or, unfurnished?
25 percent
50 percent
75 percent
DOESN T MAKE RENT PAYMENTS
Water charges
Sewerage charges
Land or business premises
Separate Garage
Heating or lighting or hot water
Council Tax
Meals
Gardening
Cleaning
Warden or porter
Security service/guard
Other services
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 05, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 05, or 96
Deducted from rent
Received it directly
Before
After
A garden
Security service / guard
Garden
Private Owner
Council or Local Authority
Housing Association
Landlord
Family or relative
... a mortgage protection policy?
... buildings insurance?
... contents or possessions insurance?
... other extra payments?
... Buildings insurance?
... Contents or possessions insurance?
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 03, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 03, or 96
...a home income or mortgage annuity plan,
a home reversion scheme,
a private arrangement (for example with a relative),
or, in some other way?
Dispute
Otherw
Other answer - not codeable 01-03, or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-03, or 96
~Dispute
One-off payment
Regular payments
... a fixed amount,
a percentage of the value of the mortgage,
or, a percentage of the value of the house?
Before 1919
1919-1944
1945-1964
1965-1984
1985 or later
Job relocated
Moved to start a new job
Moved to a better area, or one with fewer problems
Moved to a more suitable home
Bought own home
Was evicted, could not afford to pay rent/home repossessed
Moved for health reasons
Moved in with partner
Split from partner
Moved in with family or friends
Moved to be nearer family or friends
Other financial reason
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 12
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 12
Was evicted, couldn t afford to pay rent or had home reposse
Moved in with family and friends
Moved to be nearer family and/or friends
Other financial reasons such as to release capital or  could
Other reason (Please specify)
Smaller
Larger
Fewer maintenance problems
More suitable given respondent s health problems
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 05
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 05
Widened doorways or hallways
Ramps or street level entrances
Hand rails
Automatic or easy open doors
Accessible parking or drop off site
Bathroom modifications
Kitchen modifications
Lift
Chair lift or stair glide
Alerting devices, such as button alarms
Any other special features
Shortage of space
Noise from neighbours
Other street noise, such as traffic, businesses, factories
Too dark, not enough light
Pollution, grime or other problem caused by traffic/industry
Rising damp in floors and walls
Water getting in from roof, gutters or windows
Bad condensation problem
Problems with electrical wiring or plumbing
General rot and decay
Problems with insects, mice or rats
Too cold in winter
Other problems
Other - Vandalism including graffiti
Other - Structural problems eg subsidence, cracks in walls
Other answer - not codeable 01-12, 51, 52 or 96
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-12, 51, 52 or 96
Television
Video recorder
CD player
Deep freeze or fridge freezer (exclude fridge only)
Washing machine
Tumble Dryer / Washer - Dryer
Dish washer
Microwave oven
Computer
On-line-digital/Satellite/Cable Television
Phone (landline)
DVD player
All of these
TV
Freezer
Tumble dryer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Digital/Sat/Cable TV
... one or more times per month,
almost every month,
most months but not every month,
or, once or twice in the year?
...mains gas,
electricity,
solid fuel,
oil,
or something else?
...gas fire,
electric fire,
paraffin heaters,
open fire (log/wood/coal),
or something else? (please specify)
SPONTANEOUS: No other heating
Gas fire
Electric Fire
Paraffin Heaters
Open fire (log/wood/coal),
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 04 or 51
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 04 or 51
No other heating
Mains gas
Electricity
Coal/Smokeless fuel
Paraffin/Bottled gas
Oil
Wood
Other source of fuel or power
Same supplier
Different suppliers
Pay together
Pay separately
Direct debit
Monthly/quarterly bill (including standing orders)
Pre-payment (key/card or token) meters
Included in rent
Frequent cash payment (ie more frequent than once a month)
Fuel direct/direct from benefits
Staywarm scheme
Quarterly
Yes, still has vehicle
Never had vehicle
Had similar vehicle but details incorrect
Vehicle has now changed ownership within the household
Out of service, sold, given away or keeper no longer in hous
New vehicle (since previous wave)
Car
Van
Motorbike
Answer given in year vehicle was registered
Answer given in registration letter (Letter at beginning)
Answer given in registration letter (Letter at the end)
Answer given in new registration number (Number in middle)
51
02
52
03
53
Company/employer
Lease company, including motability scheme
... excellent,
better now,
about the same,
or worse now than it was then?
Day of month given correctly
Day of month given incorrectly/doesn t know day
Month given correctly
Month given incorrectly/doesn t know month
Year given correctly
Year given incorrectly/doesn t know year
day of week given correctly
day of week given incorrectly/doesn t know day
List read out by computer
List read out by interviewer
No prompt given
Prompt given
Wrote their initials in top left hand corner
Wrote their initials somewhere else
Wrote something else in top left hand corner
Did something else
Did nothing/did not remember what to do
No - sight difficulties
No - health problems
NoOth
Other answer - not codeable 01-03
Irrelevant answer - not codeable 01-03
Correct answer: seven
Incorrect answer: any other response
Correct answer: at least three situations
Correct answer: one correct condition
Yes - respondent s spouse or partner
Yes - other household member (adult)
Yes - other household member (child)
Yes - not a household member
Blind or poor eyesight
Deaf or hard of hearing
Hand tremors affecting writing ability
In pain
Illness/physical impairment that affects ability to do test
Too tired
Other physical impairment (NOT CODEABLE 01-06)
Impaired concentration/memory (eg because taking medication)
Suffers from dementia
Nervous or anxious
General memory problems
Other mental impairment (NOT CODEABLE 08-11)
Interrupted by phone call or visitor
Noisy environment
Someone else in the room
Problems with the laptop
Other distraction (NOT CODEABLE TO 13-16)
Had difficulty understanding English
Literacy problems
Other answer - not codeable 01-19
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01-19
The next few weeks
The next few months
The next year
The next few years
The next 5-10 years
Longer than 10 years
SPONTANEOUS: Plans day to day
SPONTANEOUS: Plans over other period
SPONTANEOUS: Does not plan
Rarely
Most of the time
Much worse off
A bit worse off
About the same
A bit better off, or
Much better off
Much better off@/
SPONTANEOUS: No friends
SPONTANEOUS ONLY: No work colleagues
Buy your first choices of food items
Have family and friends round for a drink or meal
Have an outfit to wear for social or family occasions
Keep your home in a reasonable state of decoration
Pay for fares or other transport costs to get to and from pl
Buy presents for friends or family once a year
Take the sorts of holidays you want
Treat yourself from time to time
Replace or repair broken electrical goods
Pay for fares or other transport costs+
More free time, leisure time or relaxing / can do what I +
Less responsibilities/no or fewer worries/can please oneself
More holidays / travel
Having grandchildren / see them grow up
Family - Other family benefits
Free prescriptions / concessions
Financial security / having money
Retirement / free from work
Getting wiser / experience / knowledge
Feel more confident / worry less about what others think
Feel settled / content / calmer / more relaxed
More tolerant / patient
Feel that I have achieved things
Helping my family or community
Clubs and societies for older people
Other specific answer not in codeframe (i.e. codes 1-16)
Vague / irrelevant answer
Nothing
Negative aspect(s) of ageing -  backcoded to Exnega
Editor can t deal with this
Becoming, being or looking old
Not being able to do what used to do/what want to do
Lack of respect from others / ageist attitudes
Health - Fear of ill health
Health - Having poor health
Dependency on others - Fear of dependency/going to institut
Dependency on others - Being / feeling dependent on others
Friends and family - Fear of losing friends and family
Friends and family - Loneliness / loss of friends and family
Loss of income / poverty
Depression / sadness
Loss of memory or other mental functions
Nothing to look forward to / no future / fear of the future
Changing world / things are not what they used to be
Not feeling safe / crime / more vulnerable
Approaching death / dying
Being grumpy or moaning
Other specific answer not in codeframe (i.e. codes 1-17)
Positive aspect(s) of ageing - backcoded to Exposa
Editor unable to deal with this
Spouse or partner
Child
Parent in law
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 07
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 07
3
4
5
6
7
8
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dmname[13]
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To meet other people
To contribute something useful
For personal achievement
Because I am needed
To earn money
Because I enjoy it
To use my skills
To keep fit
Because I feel obliged to do it
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
White
Non-white
UK
Non-UK
Degree/degree level qualification (including higher degree)
Teaching qualification
Nursing qualifications SRN, SCM, SEN, RGN, RM, RHV, Midwife
HNC/HND, BEC/TEC Higher, BTEC Higher/SCOTECH Higher
ONC/OND/BEC/TEC/BTEC not higher
City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate
City and Guilds Advanced/Final Level
City and Guilds Craft/Ordinary Level
A-levels/Higher School Certificate
AS level
SLC/SCE/SUPE at Higher Grade or Certificate of Sixth Year St
O-level passes taken in 1975 or earlier
O-level passes taken after 1975 GRADES A-C
O-level passes taken after 1975 GRADES D-E
GCSE GRADES A-C
GCSE GRADES D-G
CSE GRADE 1/SCE BANDS A-C/Standard Grade LEVEL 1-3
CSE GRADES 2-5/SCE Ordinary BANDS D-E
CSE Ungraded
SLC Lower
SUPE Lower or Ordinary
School Certificate or Matric
NVQ Level 5
NVQ Level 4
NVQ Level 3/Advanced level GNVQ
NVQ Level 2/Intermediate level GNVQ
NVQ Level 1/Foundation level GNVQ
Recognised Trade Apprenticeship completed
Clerical or Commercial Qualification (eg typing/book-keeping
Other qualifications
SLC/SCE/SUPE at Higher Grade or Certific. of 6th Yr Studies
Clerical/Commercial Qual. (eg typing/book-keeping/commerce)
Other - Qualifications outside the UK
Other - Other vocational qualifications not otherwise codeab
Other - NVQ level not specified
Other - Nursery nurse examination board qualification
Other - Qualification obtained during military service
Other - Diploma
Other - Other academic qualification not otherwise codeable
Other - Other professional qualification not otherwise codea
Other answer - not codeable 01 to 29 or 51-55
Irrelevant response - not codeable 01 to 29 or 51-55
Not yet finished
Never went to school
14 or under
At 15
At 16
At 17
At 18
19 or over
Yes - due to sight problems
Yes - due to literacy problems
Yes - don t know reason
Not asked - int by proxy
received
received but items mainly missing
not received
Not answered
Item not applicable
Very easy
Quite easy
Quite difficult
Very difficult
Does not apply
Twice a month or more
About once a month
Every few months
About once or twice a year
Less than once a year
Not often
Hardly ever or never
Some of the time
Hardly ever of never
Slightly agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly disagree
Moderately agree
Moderately disagree
A lot
Some
A little
Very close
Quite close
Not very close
Not at all close
Three or more times a week
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Once or twice a year
Less than once a year or never
Don't know (98)
Already retired
Worst off
Best off
Don't know (8)
Yes I have moved up
Yes I have moved down
No my position has not changed
Very positive
Mainly positive
Neither positive or negative
Mainly negative
Very negative
Almost every day
Five or six days a week
Three or gour days a week
Once every couple of months
Not at all in the last 12 months
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Single
Couple, but finances separate
Couple with joint finances
Partial proxy interview
Broken appointment, no recontact
Away/ill in hospital during survey period
Lost productive
Died (ineligible)
Contact made but not with responsible resident
Contact made but not with eligible resident
Refusal to office
Refusal of info about occupants of address
Refusal at intro/before HH module by eligible respondent
Refusal at intro/before HH module by other
Refusal after HH module
Away in hospital all survey period
Productive but respondent requested deletion
Moved – unable to trace
Address out of sample – moved to institution
Duplicate address
Address out of sample – moved out of England
Ineligible – all SM died
Ineligible – SM ineligible
Ineligible – other reason
Sector not covered
Fully productive – all in person
Fully productive – part in person, part by proxy
Fully productive – all by proxy
Partially productive
No data - joined household after HSE
Version 1
Version 2
Version 3
Version 4
Version 5
Version 6
Version 7
No - had right feed forward data
Yes - had error in feed forward data
Not interviewed at Wave 1
... a cane or walking stick?
... a zimmer frame or walker?
... a manual wheelchair?
... an electric wheelchair?
... a buggy or scooter?
... special eating utensils?
... a personal alarm?
... Glaucoma or suspected glaucoma?
... diabetic eye disease?
... macular degeneration?
... cataracts?
... osteoarthritis?
... rheumatoid arthritis?
... some other kind of arthritis?