Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Population
Population profile
Birth
Marriage and divorce
International comparisons
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 2: Households and housing
Family size and household type
Employment
Adults living with parents
Housing tenure by household type
Households containing people with long-term illness or disability
Attitudes to neighbourhood
Homelessness
Rooflessness
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 3: Income and Wealth
Household income
Earnings
Benefits
Pensions and savings
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 4: Health and Care
Self assessed health
Consultation with a general practioner
Cancer
Heart disease
Stroke
Suicides
Lifestyle
Sexual health
Care
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 5: Labour Market
Economic activity
Employment
Unemployment
On-the-job training
Working families tax credit
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 6: Education and Training
Pre-school provision
Primary level education
Secondary education
School leavers
Special needs education
Exclusions from school
Further and higher education
Destinations of graduates and diplomates
Teaching staff
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 7: Crime and Justice
Crime and victimisation
Public anxiety about crime
Homicide
Domestic abuse
The criminal justice system and court sentencing
The Prison system
Staffing
References and further reading
Contacts
Chapter 8: Social Participation
Social participation
Volunteering
Religion
Internet access
Use of local public amenities
Participation in sports activities
Newspaper readership and demographics
Division of household tasks
Women in public appointments
Transport
References and further reading
Contacts
Appendix: Definitions and Terms