Caring responsibilities of Costs Lawyers Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey.The CLSB’s research on Pathways into the Profession showed that almost 50% of Costs Lawyers have caring responsibilities for an adult, children or both.We want to hear from you about whether caring responsibilities may affect your work as a Costs Lawyer, to what extent, and what further support you would like to see for Costs Lawyers with caring responsibilities. We’re keen to hear from all Costs Lawyers on this important topic, even if you don’t currently have caring responsibilities yourself.This short survey contains 11 questions and should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.Please answer all questions if you currently have caring responsibilities. If you do not currently have caring responsibilities, please answer questions 1, 9, 10 and 11. All answers are completely anonymous. You can select ‘prefer not to say’ for any of the questions if you wish. Question Title * 1. Read the description below. Would you consider yourself to be a carer for a loved one?A carer is anyone who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The support provided can range from help with shopping, meal preparation and domestics tasks to personal care such as dressing and bathing. Yes Yes, after reading this description No (please skip to question 9) No, but I expect to be in future (please skip to question 9) No, but I have been a carer in the past (please skip to question 9) Unsure I prefer not to say Question Title * 2. If you answered 'Yes' to Question 1, do you have caring responsibilities for an adult, children or both? Adult/s Children Both I prefer not to say Question Title * 3. What is your relationship to the main person/persons you care for? Partner/Spouse Child/children A parent (including in-laws) Grandparent (including in-laws) Another family member Friend or neighbour None of the above I prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What concerns you as a carer? (select all that apply) My own physical and/or mental health The health and wellbeing of the person I care for Balancing work with my caring responsibilities Impact on my professional life Impact on my life outside of work Impact on career progression Impact on earnings Impact on how I am perceived by colleagues/clients/managers I prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Has being a carer impacted your working life in any of the following ways? (select all that apply) I have considered reducing my working hours I have reduced my working hours I have changed role to accommodate my caring responsibilities I have considered leaving employment completely I have previously left employment I have felt distracted whilst at work I have taken annual leave to provide care I have taken sick leave to provide care I have felt unable to pursue career opportunities I have taken sick leave due to the impact on my personal mental and/or physical wellbeing I prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Have you spoken with your partner(s)/employer (line manager or HR, for example) about your caring responsibilities? Yes No I prefer not to say Question Title * 7. If you answered 'Yes' to question 6, did you feel supported by your partner(s)/ employer? Yes No Unsure I prefer not to say Question Title * 8. If you answered 'Yes' to question 7, how did your employer support you? Question Title * 9. If you are not currently a carer, would you know how to support a colleague who is a carer for a loved one? Yes No Unsure I prefer not to say Question Title * 10. What support would you like to see offered to Costs Lawyers with caring responsibilities? (Select all that apply). Guidance for managers about how to support Costs Lawyers with caring responsibilities Guidance for the profession about balancing caring responsibilities with professional life Flexibility/changes to CPD requirements Case studies of Costs Lawyers with caring responsibilities A forum/networking group/similar for Costs Lawyers with caring responsibilities Mental health support Unsure I prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Are you aware of LawCare? Yes, but I have never used it Yes, and I have used it No I don't know/unsure I prefer not to say Done