Summary
- The largest proportion of residents say that nothing would prevent them from staying at home to self-isolate (51%)
- Smaller proportions would not stay home to self-isolate due to work or education or if there was an emergency, or in special circumstances such as a serious family illness, needing urgent medical care, a fire, or a flood
When asked about what would keep respondents staying at home to self isolate
51% of respondents say nothing
13% say emergences and special circumstances
10% say work and or education
9% say they do not agree with restrictions
8% say the need for essential supplies
5% say testing negative or having no symptoms
3% say mental and or physical health
3% say carer responsibilities
8% suggest other things that would keep them from self isolating
Barriers to staying at home to self-isolate
Base (total sample): 463
| wdt_ID | Responses (showing key themes) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing | 51 |
| 2 | Emergencies and special circumstances | 13 |
| 3 | Work / education | 10 |
| 4 | Don't agree with restrictions | 9 |
| 5 | Essential supplies | 8 |
| 6 | Negative test or no symptoms | 5 |
| 7 | Mental and physical health – daily walk | 3 |
| 8 | Carer responsibilities | 3 |
| 9 | Other | 8 |
