BSL User indicator
Definition
Indicator for whether a person is a user of British Sign Language (BSL)
Classification
Total number of categories 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | BSL User |
| 2 | Not a BSL user |
| -5 | No code required - comprises children under the age of 3 and schoolchildren and full-time students living away from home during term time. |
Source question or variables
Question 15 - Can you use British Sign Language (BSL)?
- Yes
- No
Reason for asking
Information on usage of BSL is required to meet a number of different needs,
including equality monitoring, service planning and provision, resource
allocation, and to meet legislative requirements.
This information has not previously been captured in Scotland's Census.
England & Wales and Scotland (2011) comparisons
This is a new question for Scotland's Census 2022. This question was not asked in England & Wales