Census post-completion survey launched for Lanarkshire residents

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Post-completion surveys are being carried out across North Lanarkshire in an accompanying research study following this year’s national census.The census coverage survey sees teams of workers visit households across the country to ask additional questions, which then add to the vital population information gained from the once-in-a-decade survey.It is the second-largest social research exercise in Scotland and involves around 1.5 per cent of households – with those selected being asked to ensure they take part to help inform future planning of services.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Officials say the follow-up exercise is vital as the information gained is combined with census returns “to provide an accurate estimate of Scotland’s population and the people within it which can be used to plan and deliver services from schools to healthcare, housing and roads”.Staff carrying out the doorstep survey carry ID and their identities can be checked by calling a free helpline on 0800 033 4010 – and National Records of Scotland (NRS) staff stress: “They will never ask people for financial information like bank account details and will not ask for money.” North Lanarkshire recorded the fifth-lowest level of returns in Scotland, reaching a total of 86 per cent when the extended completion deadline was