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Citizen interviews

Listen to our short interviews from over 70s in the UK who took part in our focus groups in Aberdeen, Bristol, Lisburn and Manchester.

Listen to our short interviews

Alan, 72 years-old, Bristol

Judith, 75 years-old, Bristol

Ian, 72 years-old, Lisburn

Leah, 71 years-old, Aberdeen

Eric, 72 years-old, Aberdeen

Peter, 70 years-old, Bristol

Robert, 70 years-old, Aberdeen

Technology is invaluable for improving public services. I think it’s essential.”

Judith (75-years-old), Bristol

Disclaimer

A Word from the Wise study methodology:

  • The A Word from the Wise citizen survey was conducted by independent market research specialist, Censuswide, on behalf of Civica. A total of 2,123 citizens over the age of 18 (including 1,001 aged 70 and over) from across the UK were surveyed in May 2020. 
  • A follow-on survey was also conducted in April 2021, with a further 1,015 citizens aged 70 and over surveyed across the UK 
  • The A Word from the Wise public sector leader survey was conducted by independent market research specialists, Censuswide, on behalf of Civica. A total of 120 public sector leaders (weighted for even spread of organisational type) across the UK were surveyed in May 2020 
  • The A Word from the Wise focus groups were held with UK citizens aged over 70 in Aberdeen, Bristol, Lisburn and Manchester during December 2019 
  • The citizen interview videos shared have been approved by the citizens who took part in our focus group