This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
Indicator available |
Proportion of informal carers by characteristics & proportion of the population who are informal carers |
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Indicator description |
Proportion of the population who are informal carers, by proportion of time per day on informal care care, age and sex. Proportion of those who provide informal care, by employment status, weekly income and hours caring per week. |
Geographical coverage |
United Kingdom |
Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
Definitions |
Informal carers - the Family Resources Survey (FRS) defines all those giving help on an informal basis (that is, not as part of a paid job) as informal carers. This definition is consistent with the Government Statistical Service (GSS) harmonised “core” definition . Professional carers can also be informal carers if giving help outside of work. What should be counted as care is not prescriptively defined but includes activities such as going shopping for someone and helping with paperwork. Those in receipt of care may be receiving either formal or informal care or a mixture of both. |
Available disaggregations |
Age, Sex, Income, Proportion of time |
Calculations | |
Other information |
Data collection for 2020/21 has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the background relevant Family Resources Survey (FRS) Information and Methodology for the specific adjustments that have been made in light of the COVID impacts on the sample. This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. Where possible, we will work to identify or develop UK data to meet the global indicator specification. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
Data last updated | 20 May 2022 |
Metadata last updated | 20 May 2022 |