The Census campaign, is a unique survey that takes place every 10 years in England and Wales, this year the Census Campaign starts on the 12th February. . For the first time, this will be a ‘digital first’ Census, where people will be encouraged to complete the census online. There will be a telephone service available in 19 different languages to provide help and support.
If you can support the campaign in reaching out to the following key population groups in Cardiff, please contact the Census engagement manager in Cardiff – Ena Lloyd ena.lloyd16@field.census.gov.uk
- Students
- Homeless and rough sleeper
- People in the asylum process
- Indian community
- Pakistani community
- Black African community
- Bangladeshi community
- Arab community
- Low income households
To find out more on how community groups and charities can link with the campaign here Community groups and charities – Census 2021, and for downloadable resources in different languages follow the link Downloadable resources – Census 2021
To order a paper copy of the Census ring – 0800 876 6276
0800 169 2021 The Census bilingual Help Line can help with the following:-
- Booking an appointment to complete your Census;
- Order a paper version of the Census;
- Order an access code;
- Access 19 language lines
Online links include
- Access in 19 Languages https://census.gov.uk/help/languages-and-accessibility/languages
- Order an Access code – https://census.gov.uk
- Order a Braille guidance booklet https://census.gov.uk/help/languages-and-accessibility/accessibility/braille
- Access a BSL videohttps://gov.uk/help/languages-and-accessibility/accessibility/accessible-videos-with-bsl
Order an Easy read guidance booklet https://census.gov.uk/contact-us
The following are Census Support Service Centres in Cardiff
- Central Library / Hyb y Ganolog –
- Deaf Hub (Wales) / Calon y Byddrr (Cymru) – https://deafhub.co.uk/contact/
- Mellons Hub / Hyb Llaneirwg –
- Ely & Caerau Hub / Hyb Cymunedol Trelai a Chaerau
- Grangetown Hub / Hyb Grangetown
Contact details for the Central Library and the Hubs can be found here
For more information on the Census you can go to https://census.gov.uk/
