Living in the UK survey
About the study
Key information that will engage the participant to take part and to continue reading about the study, for instance; how the study will make a difference.
The Living in the UK survey is a survey of social attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of individuals in European countries. This year we will ask for views on topics such as health, wellbeing, politics, education, fairness, discrimination, ethnic identity and immigration. The survey will be used to understand the opinions of people in the UK and how these have changed over time, and to see how opinions in the UK compare with opinions in other countries in Europe. The findings will inform policymakers and researchers, shaping decisions that affect us all.
Why take part and what will it involve?
We will randomly select one person aged 15* or over from your address to take part in person. Once you have completed the survey, we will send you a £10 Love2Shop voucher as a thank you for taking part.
*If you are under 18 years of age at the time of the interview, a parent or guardian will be asked for permission for you to participate. As a parent/guardian you can request to see the questionnaire in advance.
Why have I been selected to take part?
If you have been invited, it is because we have selected your address at random from the Postcode Address File. This is a list of every address in the UK, held by the Royal Mail and available to the public. We select addresses at random to get a truly representative picture, so we need to speak to people from all regions, age groups, and walks of life.
Who is carrying out the research?
NatCen Social Research is the UK’s leading independent social research agency. We’re proud to have been carrying out research on behalf of government, charities and other organisations for over 50 years. NatCen is a non-profit organisation completely independent of government departments and political parties.
The study is funded by the Economic Social and Research Council (ESRC). The ESRC is the UK funding agency addressing economic and social concerns.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the survey and how we will manage your data, please contact us by email at LivinginUK@natcen.ac.uk or call us for free on 0800 652 2704.
To find out more about the study, you can also visit national ESS web page and www.europeansocialsurvey.org
Keeping in touch
If your contact details have changed, please let us know by contacting us at LivinginUK@natcen.ac.uk or call us for free on 0800 652 2704.
Protecting your information
As mentioned in the data protection information sheet, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, to correct and erase any information about you, and to ask us what information we hold about you, as long as we can identify you. You also have the right to request the suspension of processing during the time taken to verify the accuracy of your data, and to lodge a complaint to your national supervisory authority or with the UK Information Commission’s Office.
Privacy notice
To read more about why and how the personal data (also called personal information) you provide is being used, visit the privacy notice.