The Census 2021 is coming !

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The census is coming.  By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.  The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It gives us a snapshot of all the people and households in England and Wales – the most detailed information we have about our society.
It’s important that you fill in your census questionnaire.  Without the information you share, it’d be more difficult to understand your community’s needs and to plan and fund public services.
In one way or another, your information touches the lives of every single person living in England and Wales, whether it’s through using census information to plan new schools, doctors’ surgeries or bike lanes.  Because these things matter to us all, everyone needs to complete the census.  Do not worry, government officials dealing with applications you’ve made or payments or services you receive cannot see it.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) runs the census in England and Wales and is independent from government.  Your details are protected by law and information published is always anonymous.


Census Day is Sunday 21 March 2021. 

You can fill yours in online as soon as you get your access code in the post.  If your household circumstances change on Census Day, you can let the ONS know.
Everyone should have the support they need to fill in the census.  If you, or anyone you know, needs help, there’s a wide range of support services available.  These include a contact centre that can give you help over the phone and guidance in a range of languages and accessible formats, including paper questionnaires and large print.

If you need help or have any questions, visit www.census.gov.uk.

Do I have to take part?
If you live in England and Wales, you must fill in the census.  Census information helps inform how billions of pounds of public funding is spent.  By taking around 10 minutes per person to fill in the census questionnaire, you will help make sure your community gets the services needed now and in the future.

Could information I share affect my benefits or immigration status?
No. The information you share in the census cannot be used to influence benefit claims, a residency application, immigration status or your taxes.  The ONS is independent from government.  This means officials dealing with payments or services you receive cannot see your census information.

Why is the census asking me about my gender and sexual orientation?
This census asks voluntary questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time.  This is to give us more accurate information on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations.  This will help organisations combat any inequalities these groups face and show where services are needed. We will only ask people aged 16 years and over these questions.  If you do not feel comfortable identifying on the same form as the rest of your household, you can request an individual census questionnaire and answer separately.

What if I do not identify with the census options?
The census asks you about your ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, religion and national identity.  It’s up to you to decide how you would like to answer each question.  Do it in the way that you feel best represents you.