Dataset: People on Universal Credit

Field: Gender

Description

Gender as recorded on the Universal Credit Full Service (UCFS) database. Where it is not available on the UCFS it is sourced from the Customer Information System (CIS).

Classification

Gender is applicable to: all claimants

Total number of categories: 3

Quality Statement

In support of the claim, proof of identity must be provided for the claimant.

It is possible that errors can occur in the recording of gender, as gender is not asked for in the application process. The majority of gender information is taken from CIS.

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