An evidence gathering consultation for the Participation Survey and Community Life Survey.
We are considering options for the structure of our social surveys in the future, ensuring that meeting user needs and achieving value for money remains at the forefront of any survey design. We invite views from all interested stakeholders in your current use of the Participation Survey and Community Life Survey and your priorities for future design.
Any changes would not impact the 2023/24 or 2024/25 Participation Survey or Community Life Survey. A summary of the responses to this consultation will be provided in a published response within 12 weeks of the consultation closing.
Digital data: In February 2023, a Machinery of Government (MoG) change resulted in the creation of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). From April 2025, DSIT will lead on data collection for the digital sector. The Participation Survey includes the following topic areas relating to the digital sector: Use of the internet and smart devices, 5G (fifth generation), Digital or online skills training, Data security, Methods of identification, Use of data, Data sharing and viewing content online. This consultation will therefore also cover some specific questions on the digital sector to aid DSIT’s understanding of the use of these statistics.
DSIT would value the opportunity to engage with you or your organisation further on your uses or needs of statistics on the digital sector. If you would be happy to be part of this engagement or have questions about DSIT’s plans for statistics on the digital sector, please contact statistics@dsit.gov.uk.