Social Security Experience Panels: who is in the panels - visual summary
Summary of demographic information about the make-up of the Experience Panels and their feedback on participating in the research so far.
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About who responded
A wide range of people with benefits experience have participated including groups which are sometimes under represented.
Age
Gender
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Most (98%) respondents said that they do not identify as trans (or transgender). Less than 10 said that they do, and 2 per cent said that they would prefer not to say.
Ethnic group
Religion or belief
Respondents who had a disability or long term health condition
More than four in five said they are disabled or have a long-term health condition.
Of those who had a disability or long term health condition…
These conditions affected their…
Caring responsibilities
Half of respondents have caring responsibilities and half don't.
- 49% with
- 49% without
Who they care for:
Experience of benefits
Respondents include those who are currently, or have previously, applied, received, challenged or appealed a decision for one of the relevant benefits, including those who have helped someone else.
Many respondents have experience of multiple benefits.
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