|
n (%)
|
Mean age, years (range) | 48 (21–75) |
Sex | |
Female | 76 (81.7) |
Male | 17 (18.3) |
Ethinicity
| |
White British | 17 (18.3) |
White other | 7 (7.5) |
Afro-Caribbean | 6 (6.5) |
Black African | 10 (10.8) |
Indian | 11 (11.8) |
Pakistani | 16 (17.2) |
Bangladeshi | 23 (24.7) |
Other | 3 (3.2) |
Employment status
| |
Unemployed | 59 (63.4) |
Benefits received
| |
State retirement pension | 6 |
Statutory sick pay | 9 |
Working Tax Credit | 9 |
Housing Benefit | 41 |
Council tax benefit | 35 |
Disability Living Allowance mobility component | 12 |
Disability Living Allowance care component | 10 |
Incapacity benefit | 5 |
Income support | 20 |