The University of Kent, the London School of Economics, the National Institute for Health of Welfare in Finland, and the University of Economics and Business in Austria are conducting a study assessing differences in long-term care services and their impact on the lives of older people using these services and their carers across these three countries. As part of this study researchers at the University of Kent are interested in knowing how people answer questions about their preferences for social care outcomes.

We are carrying out a survey using a technique called Best-Worst Scaling, where we ask people to choose the quality of life situation they consider to be the best and worst from a list of different situations. We are inviting students and staff to take part in interviews to help develop the survey. We want to know what you think about when you complete the survey, and we want you to give us feedback on the Best-Worst Scaling task and how it is presented.
Researchers from the University of Kent are seeking male and female participants aged 18 years and older.

There are two parts to this study.

•  Phase One will involve a simple, short online questionnaire asking questions about you, such as your age, gender and education level. This will only take a few minutes to complete. Based on your responses, you may be asked to take part in Phase Two of the study.
• Phase Two will involve an interview in which you will be asked to complete the survey on the computer. A member of the research team will then discuss with you your understanding of the Best-Worst Scaling task. You will receive a £20 Boots voucher for your participation in Phase Two of the study.

For further information, please contact Laurie Batchelder at L.Batchelder@kent.ac.uk.