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Annual VVH Survey 2026 - Can you help? 10 mins

We know the Virtual Village Hall (VVH) is greatly valued by those who use it. This year we have some fabulous researchers onboard that are helping us quantify the impact of the VVH – so this year’s survey is a little longer. We hope you don’t mind! Some of the questions might seem a little different than usual, but stick with us please, they are important for analysis purposes.

Your data will be treated confidently and is anonymized. The information collected will only be used to understand the impact of the VVH.See our Privacy notice: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/policies-notices/data-protection/
1.How did you hear about the VVH? (Tick all that apply)
2.Approximately, how often do you participate in a VVH online session/class?
3.Please answer the questions below as best as you can remember ...
4.What is the main reason you used this service (VVH)? (please select one)
5.What platform do you view the VVH on? (Tick all that apply)
6.Which VVH activities do you participate in? (Tick all that apply)
7.Can you tell us to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements about the VVH as it relates to your experience
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I really enjoy the variety of activities
The people that run the sessions make it enjoyable
I enjoy the community aspect of the live sessions/classes
I have learnt new skills and talents
8.Can you tell us to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements about the VVH as it relates to your health and wellbeing. (scale: strongly agree to strongly disagree, N/A)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
It has had a positive impact on my mood and emotional wellbeing
It has had a positive impact on my physical health
It has helped me to feel less lonely
It has enabled me to better manage my health condition(s)
It has enabled me to stay active despite my cost-of-living challenges
9.Over the next 12 months, will you continue to use the VVH?
10.Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays? (0= not at all satisfied to 10 = completely satisfied)
11.In general, would you say your health is:
12.How often do you feel lonely?
13.In the last 12 months, how many days have you spent in a hospital or clinic as an in-patient?
14.In the last 12 months, approximately how many times have you talked to, or visited a GP or family doctor (in person/online) about your own health? Please do not include any visits to a hospital.
15.Please tick which statements best describe your own health state today. Mobility (tick one)
16.Please tick which statements best describe your own health state today. Self-Care (tick one)
17.Please tick which statements best describe your own health state today. Usual Activities (e.g. work, study, housework, family or leisure activities) (tick one)
18.Please tick which statements best describe your own health state today. Pain / Discomfort (tick one)
19.Please tick which statements best describe your own health state today. Anxiety / Depression (tick one)
20.What is your age?
21.We want to understand where our services are reaching, can you share your post code:
22.What ethnicity are you?
23.What is your gender?
24.Which of these best describes your current employment situation?
25.What is your current legal marital status?
26.How many dependent children (under aged 18 years) do you have in your household?
27.What is your household annual gross income when considering all sources of income; from labour, pension income, private benefits, social benefits, investment income and other (approx.)
28.Is there anyone living with you who is sick, disabled or elderly whom you look after or give special help to (for example, a sick, disabled or elderly relative, husband, wife or friend etc)?
29.Do you have any long-standing illness, disability or infirmity? By long-standing, I mean anything that has troubled you over a period of time or that is likely to affect you over a period of time?
30.If you don’t mind could you tell, which, if any, of the following long-term conditions do you have? This helps us to understand what services and support we need to develop. (Please tick all that apply):
31.Is there anything you’d like to tell us about the VVH?
Thank you for completing this survey - it is very much appreciated. Please press the submit button.