Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The Welsh Government's National Survey for Wales covers a random sample of 12,000 adults a year (aged 16+) living in private households across Wales. The survey provides representative, reliable and up-to-date information about the people of Wales down to local authority level.The survey began in 2012. In 2015 it was reviewed the decision was taken to amalgamate five large scale social surveys that were carried out in Wales into one. From 2016-17 onwards the National Survey for Wales was expanded to include topics previously covered by the Welsh Health Survey, Active Adults Survey, Arts in Wales Survey, and Welsh Outdoor Recreation Survey.The aim of the survey is to provide representative, reliable and up-to-date information about the people of Wales down to local authority level. Prior to March 2020, the survey was carried out face-to-face in respondents’ homes. Since May 2020 onwards, the survey has been carried out by telephone. Topics were updated monthly and results published monthly for May to September 2020; from October, topic updates and publications switched to quarterly.The survey continued in telephone mode for 2021-22 onwards, with an online element added from July 2021. Further information is available on the Welsh Government National Survey for Wales webpages.
Main Topics:
The 2021-22 topics were:Welsh language Local authority services Local democracy Community cohesion and safety Local environment quality and noise Climate emergency - views Companion animals Economic status and qualifications Internet use and skills Material deprivation (household and pensioner) Food Poverty Primary and secondary education Educational aspirations Child physical activity General health and illnesses (including Covid-19) Lifestyle behaviours (fruit and vegetables, alcohol, smoking, exercise, BMI) Active travel Sport participation and latent demand WellbeingLonelinessHealth services – GP & Hospitals Dental appointments Hearing impairment Eye care Arts and culture (Arts Council Wales) Children’s rights Local services and facilities Climate change – behaviours Repair and re-use Volunteering Mental well-being (WEMWBS) Physical punishment of children Gambling Global citizenship
One-stage stratified or systematic random sample
Other
Telephone interview: Computer-assisted (CATI)
