Indices of Multiple Deprivation
We are currently assessing:
- The Index of Multiple Deprivation - England
- Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure
- The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
- The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation
We would like to hear from any current and potential users of these statistics. Meeting users' needs is at the heart of the Code of Practice, and collecting user views is an important part of the assessment process. Feedback can be in any form, but it would be particularly helpful to us if you could structure your response around the following areas and note which country your comments relate to:
- Why these statistics are of interest to you or your organisation. Please indicate which of the statistics you use, how you use them or how you would like to be able to use them.
- How well these statistics meet your needs, and how they could be improved. Please consider their comprehensiveness, the level of detail available, how accessible and timely they are, the commentary and presentation, and any explanations of methods or other available metadata.
- How satisfied you are with the way the producers of the Index/Indices engage and consult with you as a user. For example, if you have had any communication with them about these statistics in response to email enquiries, at user events or through more formal consultations.
- Do you have any need for a UK wide Index of Multiple Deprivation? If so, how would you use it?
- It may be useful for us to share your comments with the producers to enable them to take account of your views as they develop the statistics. Please indicate clearly whether you are happy for us to pass your comments and contact details on.
We may want to contact you to discuss your views. Please indicate whether you are happy for us to do so, and provide contact details. You may send your response via email to: assessment@statistics.gsi.gov.uk.
If you would prefer to speak to someone, please call Elspeth Maclean on 01633-455616.
Alternatively, our postal address is:
Monitoring & Assessment Team
Room 1.004
Statistics House
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8XG
We look forward to receiving your comments.
