Dorset Council Local Plan - scoping consultation 2026 - Demographic questions - Dorset Council

Please select your age group.

Under 18 18 to 24 25 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 64 65+ Prefer not to say

What is your sex?

Female Male Prefer not to say

Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?

Yes No Prefer not to say

The Equality Act 2010 describes a person as disabled if they have a longstanding physical or mental condition that has lasted or is likely to last 12 months; and this condition has a substantial adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. People with some conditions (cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS for example) are considered to be disabled from the point that they are diagnosed. Do you consider yourself to be disabled as set out in the Equality Act 2010?

Yes No Prefer not to say

At the previous question you stated you consider yourself to have a disability. Please state the type of disability which applies to you.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autistic Spectrum Conditions Blind Dyscalculia Dyslexia Dyspraxia Deaf Hearing loss Long term health condition Mental health issues Physical impairment Sign Language User Visually impaired Medical conditions Mobility issues Learning disability Specific learning differences Wheelchair user Prefer not to say

If you prefer to use another term, please tell us here:

What is your ethnic group?

White: British White: Irish White: Gypsy White: Irish Traveller White: Other Mixed: White and Black Caribbean Mixed: White and Black African Mixed: White and Asian Mixed: Other Asian or Asian British: Indian Asian or Asian British: Pakistan Asian or Asian British: Chinese Asian or Asian British: Other Black or Black British: Arab Other ethnic group Prefer not to say

If other, please specify here:

What is your religion or belief?

Buddhist Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant and all other Christian denominations) Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh No religion Any other religion or belief (please specify if you wish) Prefer not to say

If any other religion or belief, please specify here (if you wish)

What is your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual or Straight Gay or lesbian Asexual Bisexual Other Prefer not to say

If other, please specify here

Have you previously served in the UK Armed Forces?

Yes, previously served in Regular Armed Forces Yes, previously served in Reserve Armed Forces No Prefer not to say

Are you currently pregnant or have you been pregnant in the last year?

Yes No Prefer not to say

Do you look after, or give any help or support to, anyone because they have long-term physical or mental health conditions or illnesses, or problems related to old age?

Yes No Prefer not to say