Table 1. Participants' characteristics.
(%)
Mean age, years (range)48 (21–75)
Sex
Female76 (81.7)
Male17 (18.3)
Ethinicity
White British17 (18.3)
White other7 (7.5)
Afro-Caribbean6 (6.5)
Black African10 (10.8)
Indian11 (11.8)
Pakistani16 (17.2)
Bangladeshi23 (24.7)
Other3 (3.2)
Employment status
Unemployed59 (63.4)
Benefits received
State retirement pension6
Statutory sick pay9
Working Tax Credit9
Housing Benefit41
Council tax benefit35
Disability Living Allowance mobility component12
Disability Living Allowance care component10
Incapacity benefit5
Income support20