Census 2021

[andy-hughes]

We have just received our Census form, offering an opportunity to complete it on line.

For those of you who don't have access to a computer, don't worry, the form advises you to go on line and apply for a paper copy.

There is no mention of what to do if you have no access to the internet, just a number to call, and we know what that involves!!

Are we in danger of simply air-brushing out of existence, anyone who does not have access to a computer?

[Hopkirk]

They're not going to make it easy to opt for a form, as then a human being has to be paid to input it.

[dannyk13]

Thanks ginge, I didn't know that, I was going by the one I received.

[New Judge]

//Isn’t the solution just to fill in the form?//

Except you are not sent the form. You are sent a letter with an access code to use in order to complete the census online. If you want a paper form you can either request one online or request one via telephone. Just tried the number - answered immediately, option 1 to request a form and straight to an automated system where you enter your access code. Two minutes, max.

[Barsel]

Lots of companies have been asking us for a long time if we will go paperless.
If they give us a choice, then I don't have a problem with it.

[ToraToraTora]

dunno why anyone would muck about with a paper form, it's very simple online.

[bookbinder]

You could go to a public library and use their computer.

[bhg481]

Are public libraries open at the moment?

[Mamyalynne]

https://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/about-public-libraries-news/coronavirus-public-library-ideas-and-responses/when-and-how-will-public-libraries-reopen-in-england

[ToraToraTora]

"Are public libraries open at the moment? " - you just reminded me of my kiwi mate, TBF he's 88 and a complete technophobe he has an old nokia slide phone that does the basics! He's always accusing me of being a button pusher, ironically his phone has buttons, mine does not! When I try and espouse the world of knowledge at my fingertips he always says, "if I want to know something I go to the library"! PMSL. He regularly asks me to look up things on my phone! ...all in good nature my stock response is, "what? is the library closed?"

[CrapAtCryptics]

if you cant get into the library surely you have a friend / neighbour / family member who can assist.