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Data descriptor

of

Total hours caring per week

from

CLD Guidance, release 1 (February 2023)

Source

Values below are taken from the Census to incorporate a measure of the extent of the caring role. It is acknowledged that this information may not currently be collected in a structured way on systems, but local authorities are encouraged to share the information if it is available and consider ways to collect it in future. Information should be based on carers’ self-reported hours.

43
• 1 - 7 hrs
• 8 - 14 hrs
• 15 - 21 hrs
• 22 - 28 hrs
• 29 - 35 hrs
• 36 - 42 hrs
• 43 - 49 hrs
• 50+ hrs

Data type: Defined list

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