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  • ONS Time Use Study

    The ONS Time Use Study is a study which aims to find out how different people across England, Scotland and Wales spend their time. Understanding how people spend their time can help to improve services and guide policies that affect people like you.

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  • Why take part?

    By taking part you will make your voice and experiences heard, and support organisations like the ONS and government departments. You will help them to learn about society so they can make decisions about policies and initiatives that improve aspects of everyday life.

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  • Who are NatCen?

    We’re Britain’s largest independent social research agency. Since 1969 we’ve worked on behalf of government and charities to find out what people really think about important social issues and how Britain is run.

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  • Who are ONS?

    The Office for National Statistics (ONS) are the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics.

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  • What's involved?

    We’re Britain’s largest independent social research agency. Since 1969 we’ve worked on behalf of government and charities to find out what people really think about important social issues and how Britain is run.

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    • pink-handshake2 Our pledge to you

      We understand you may have some questions about our credentials and how we deal with personal information.

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  • Why have I been invited to take part?

    Your participation is important to us. We want to make sure we represent of the experiences of all types of people from across England, Scotland and Wales.

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  • Find out more

    For more information about the NatCen Panel please email panel@natcen.ac.uk or call on 0800 652 4569. Our team will be happy to answer any queries you may have.

  • Paper diary booklet

    Haven’t received the diary booklet yet?

    We are sorry about that - a letter with further instructions on the study and a paper diary enclosed to help you take notes of your activities should be on its way!

    Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, our printing and mailing teams and the postal service aren’t working at full capacity to help prevent the spread of any infection. We are therefore experiencing some delays when sending things in the post. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but it is important that we protect the safety and wellbeing of our staff and yourselves.

    In the meantime, you can click here to download a digital version of the paper diary.

  • Frequently asked questions

    Find a quick answer to many of your queries.

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  • Privacy notice

    In this privacy notice, we explain the legal basis for data processing, who will have access to your personal data, how your data will be used, stored and deleted, and who you can contact with a query or a complaint.

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  • The questionnaire

    The ONS Time Use Study is not live at the moment.