Characteristic | Description | N(%) | |
---|---|---|---|
 |  | N = 33 | N = 18 |
Age group | 60–74 years | 5 (15.15) | 2 (11.11) |
75–84 years | 13 (39.39) | 8 (44.44) | |
85 or over | 15 (45.45) | 8 (44.44) | |
Sex | Female | 28 (84.8) | 15 (83.8) |
Ethnic origin | White—British, Irish, other White | 32 (96.97) | 17 (94.44) |
Prefer not to say | 1 (3.03) | 1 (5.56) | |
Relationship | Single, divorced, widowed | 27 (81.82) | 16 (88.89) |
status | In a relationship/married but living apart | 2 (6.06) | 1 (5.56) |
In a relationship/married and cohabiting | 2 (6.06) | 1 (5.56) | |
Prefer not to say | 2 (6.06) | 0 (0) | |
Highest level | No qualifications | 11 (33.33) | 8 (44.44) |
of education | Did not complete National 5Â s/Standard Grades/GCSE/CSE/O-levels or equivalent | 3 (9.09) | 1 (5.56) |
Completed National 5Â s/Standard Grades/GCSE/CSE/O-levels or equivalent (at school till aged 16) | 6 (18.18) | 4 (22.22) | |
Highers/Advanced Highers/AS-levels/A-levels or equivalent (at school till aged 18) | 6 (18.18) | 2 (11.11) | |
Undergraduate degree or professional qualification | 1 (3.03) | 1 (5.56) | |
Prefer not to say | 6 (18.18) | 2 (11.11) |