Sompriti is a project run by the Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) that works with individuals from a range of different backgrounds and heritage. We want to learn about how the pandemic has impacted culturally and ethnically diverse communities in the Lewes District. Our increased understanding of the barriers discovered during the pandemic will ensure those who have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19, especially individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities are supported further. The information gained from this survey will help shape inclusion, and equality in our local services in the future, especially as we move to a recovery phase from Covid-19.

The Lewes District covers an area of 113 square miles, with 9 miles (14.5 km) of coastline and represents a total of 28 parishes/villages. The larger towns in the Lewes District include Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Seaford and Telscombe. We are speaking to many local residents, organisations, businesses and leaders in the Lewes District about their experiences during the pandemic, and would love to hear from you.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, please feel free to skip questions that you feel do not apply to you. Taking part in the survey is voluntary and all answers are confidential. Please note some quotations may be taken from additional comments made to inform our report, however all information will be anonymised.

We want to know: what your experiences have been during the pandemic? Are you getting the information and help you need during the pandemic? Have you had any problems getting/accessing information? What’s working well, or needs to improve? What are some changes you would like to see going forward?
Background

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* 1. Do you live in the Lewes District?

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* 2. How long have you lived in the Lewes District?

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* 3. What is your age?

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* 4. What is your gender?

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* 5. Employment Status: Are you currently…?

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* 6. Which of the following ethnic groups do you consider that you belong to?

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* 7. Were you born in the UK?

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* 8. Is English your first language?

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* 9. Do you speak any other languages?

Experiences of Discrimination

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* 10. Do you think there are issues of discrimination and racism in the Lewes District?

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* 11. Have you witnessed or experienced racism or discrimination during your time living in the Lewes district (pre-Covid)?

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* 12. Have you witnessed or experienced racism or discrimination during the pandemic?

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* 13. What actions did you take in response to this/these incidents?

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* 14. Do you feel that services in the Lewes district (including police) are equipped to deal with matters of discrimination and racism?

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* 15. How do you feel people and services in the Lewes district deal with discrimination and racism?

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* 16. Do you feel confident in reporting an issue to your local authorities/government?

Covid-19 and the Lockdown

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* 17. Have you or someone you know been infected by Covid-19?

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* 18. After you/they recovered from coronavirus, did you/they have any lasting effects or illness from coronavirus?

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* 19. Have you received your first Covid-19 vaccine dose?

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* 20. Do you want to have the Covid-19 vaccination? 

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* 21. Do you have any pre-existing health conditions?

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* 22. Have you been keeping up with news around the Covid-19 pandemic?

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* 23. Was it easy to find information relating to Covid-19?

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* 24. What has been your main source of information?

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* 25. How would you like to receive further information about Covid-19?

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* 26. Do you know where to turn to if you need support with Covid-19 related issues?

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* 27. If English is not your first language, have you been able to find information in your preferred language?

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* 28. Do you work in an industry that has been affected by Covid-19?

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* 29. What job sector do you work in?

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* 30. Are you a key/front line worker?

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* 31. Have you been furloughed during the pandemic?

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* 32. How have you felt since the lockdown has started?

Future Support

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* 33. How do you feel the Lewes district has risen to the challenge of the lockdowns and COVID-19?

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* 34. Were there any areas where you received help?

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* 35. Who did you receive help from?

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* 36. Were you happy with the support you received?

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* 37. Do you feel local services are sensitive to your cultural, religious and/or linguistic needs?

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* 38. Were there any areas that you needed more help than you received?

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* 39. Were you registered to receive help?

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* 40. What would help you during this pandemic?

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* 41. How has the coronavirus impacted your mental health and wellbeing?

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* 42. Have you been able to access or have you received any help or advice from mental health and wellbeing services during the pandemic?

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* 43. Do you feel you would benefit from mental health and wellbeing support services?

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* 44. Are you aware of local mental health and wellbeing services available?

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* 45. How are you keeping yourself well?

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* 46. In your experience, what are the areas of greatest need for the community at present?

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* 47. What are the biggest challenges you have faced this last year?

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* 48. What are your areas of greatest concern for the Lewes District?

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* 49. How hopeful are you for the future?

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* 50. What would you like to see SCDA, and local other organisations do to support you and the community?

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* 51. Please share any other comments you have below:

Thank you for taking part in our survey! 

If you wish to provide further information or feedback on the questions asked in this survey, please contact Louise (Sompriti Development Worker) on 07514667094 or Louise.Santos@SussexCommunity.org.uk

Please find further information to community services available on www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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