Project - Vulnerable households -Inclusive Smart Solutions

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Project - Vulnerable households -Inclusive Smart Solutions - South of England & London

Our client is looking for people to take part in a piece of research being conducted behalf of Energy Systems Catapult and – the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Client is keen for people from these areas: Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Bournemouth, London.

Age 18-65+ Client is looking for people with and without vulnerabilities and long term illness, Rural and non Rural, Social Housing and Private Renting, those with and without kids at home, employed and unemployed. client is not looking for affluent households.

This research will be looking at struggling households and cannot afford costs, so if you have /know people struggling - please pass on to them.

The purpose of this research is to increase understanding around energy needs and current energy practices, and to gather your thoughts on how we can use innovative approaches to make our energy system more flexible and smarter.

Participation involves joining three 2-hour workshops,

1st November 6pm-8pm - £70
8th November 6pm-8pm -£70
15th November 6pm-8pm-£70
OR, NOT IN ADDITION TO if you would be more comfortable, an individual in-depth interview led by a professional researcher. - £50 (in home)

As a token of our appreciation for your participation, we will be offering an incentive of £50 for participants of in-depth interviews and £70 per workshop session for the deliberative workshops (totalling up to £210).

You don’t need to know anything about the topic in advance and there are no right or wrong answers –clients just want to hear about people’s current energy practices.

Name
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Email *

Age
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Gender (please self identify)
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Female

Male

Non-binary

Gender Fluid

Contact Number
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Full Address and Home Postcode

Where do you live?
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North East

North West

Yorkshire and the Humber

East Midlands

West Midlands

East of England

South West

South East

Greater London

Northern Ireland

Scotland

Wales

And how would you describe where you live?

Rural / market town

Urban / suburban

Occupation
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Occupation of the person who earns the most in your household
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Have you ever attended a Market Research group, depth or session?

Yes

What was the discussion about?
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How long ago did you attend a Market Research group, depth or session?

In the past 3 months

In the past 6 months

In the past year

In the past 2 years

Longer ago than 2 years ago

How many market research projects have you taken part in, in the last 2 years?

None

1 or 2

More than 2

We need to talk to people from different backgrounds please can you confirm your Ethnicity/Descent
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White British

White Irish

Other White background

White and black Caribbean

White and black African

White and Asian

Other Mixed background

Asian/Asian British- Indian

Asian/Asian British - Pakistani

Asian/Asian British- Bangladeshi

Other Asian background

Black or black British- Caribbean

Black or black British - African

Other black background

Chinese

Latin American

Other ethnic background

Other:

Could you tell me if you, any member of your immediate family or close friends work in any of the following professions?
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PR, Advertising or Marketing

Market Research

The Media - TV, Web, On-line, Print

NONE OF THESE

Other:

Are you currently participating, or scheduled to participate in any market research *

Yes

Are you a British National or have been a long-term resident in the UK for 10 years or more?

Yes

Please can you tell me your usual working status?

I am employed part time

I am self-employed part time

Full time

Self employed

Respondent's occupation
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What is your marital status?

Single, living alone

Single, living with children at home

Co-habiting

Co-habiting with children at home

Married, no children

Married living with children living at home

Married living with children living NOT at home

Other, please specify

Which best describes your current living situation?
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I am the sole owner (with or without a mortgage)

I own my home with someone else (with or without a mortgage)

I live in social housing

I live in privately rented accommodation

I live in my parents’ home

I live in my friend’s, relative’s or partner’s home (which they own)

I own my home in a shared ownership scheme (either sole-owner or co-owner)

None (other situation)

Prefer not to say

And how would you describe who you live with? You can select more than one answer (e.g. if you live with your partner and your children, select both of these options).
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I live alone (SINGLE CODE IF SELECTED).

I live with my spouse/partner

I live with children or dependants under the age of 18

I live with dependants over the age of 18

I live with other adults who are outside of my family

I live with other adults who are members of my family (for example, parents, cousins, etc.)/

Required

Which of the following statements best describes the level of your responsibility and involvement when making decisions about your household energy suppliers?
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I have sole responsibility

I have joint responsibility

I have no say at all

And how do you pay for your energy and gas bills?
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Direct debit (where your supplier takes the same amount of money from your bank account on a regular basis automatically)

Pay by cheque, cash or card on receipt of your bill

Prepayment meter (where you top up credit onto a key or card)

Smart prepayment meter (where you top-up online or using an app)

Fuel direct (where a set amount is deducted from your benefits before you receive them)

What is your household’s total annual income? (Before tax, and including any pensions or benefits received).

£0 - £10,000

£10,001 - £15,000

£15,001-£20,000

£20,001 - £30,000

£30,001 - £50,000

£50,001 - £75,000

£75,001 - £100,000

£100,00 +

Thinking about your finances, which of the following best reflects your position?
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I am relatively comfortable financially

I do not often have money for luxuries, but can normally comfortably cover the essentials

I can only just afford my costs and often struggle to make ends meet paying for rent/mortgages/bills/other essentials and expenses.

I cannot afford my costs, and often have to go without essentials like food and heating / going to food banks.

Do you, or anyone else in your home, have a long-term illness or disability that affects your ability to carry out day-to-day activities? (multi-select)

I do not have any learning or physical disabilities

I am deaf or hearing impaired

I or someone in my household is reliant on energy-using health equipment

I have a vision impairment (e.g., colour blindness, low vision, legally or totally blind)

I have learning difficulties

I have a physical or mobility impairment

I have a speech disorder or disability

I experience a mental health illness or challenge that impacts my day-to-day life e.g. experiencing depression or anxiety

My disability is not listed (please specify)

None of the above

Required

How far do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
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Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I enjoy getting to grips with new technology

I usually have a book on the go, and I read most days

I usually need help if someone hands me a long form to complete in English

I tend to struggle, more than other people, with reading and writing in English

I prefer to speak to someone over the phone than to email them

How would you describe your ability to use or access technology?
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I am able to use and access technology with ease, including using a laptop or tablet and reliable internet (mobile data or Wi-Fi access)

I have access to a smartphone and , laptop or tablet but do not feel confident using technology

I do not have access to a smartphone, laptop or tablet

And how comfortable would you say you are with using the internet?
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I feel comfortable using the internet

I am unsure or worried about doing certain things online

I can’t do everything I want to do online without someone’s help

I don’t know how to do anything online

Required

Do you have a working laptop, desktop computer or tablet with a camera and microphone?
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Yes

Will you require any extra support?
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Yes

Finally, I need to ask your permission for Central Fieldwork and our client Ipsos to securely store and process your data.

Yes

Do you agree to take part in ALL 3 workshops to receive your full incentive of £210 (nb: if you just do one or 2 workshops you will not receive your incentive) - FULL INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID AFTER ALL 3 WORKSHOPS ARE COMPLETE *

Yes

Finally are you applying for :? *

Full Workshop -£210

Depth Interview ONLY - £50 - VULBERABLE PERSON NOT ABLE TO JOIN THE W/SHOP & RESEARCHER COMES TO YOU

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