| Social problems | Base numbers (%) | Females (34), n (%) | Males (23), n (%) |
| Benefits | 19 (33) | 9 (27) | 10 (44) |
| Housing | 16 (28) | 13 (38) | 3 (13) |
| Unemployment | 11 (19) | 6 (18) | 5 (22) |
| Loneliness/isolation | 11 (19) | 10 (29) | 1 (4) |
| Caring for others | 7 (12) | 6 (18) | 1 (4) |
| Drugs/alcohol | 7 (12) | 4 (12) | 3 (13) |
| Employment | 7 (12) | 2 (6) | 5 (22) |
| Access to services | 6 (11) | 3 (9) | 3 (13) |
| Debts | 6 (11) | 5 (15) | 1 (4) |
| Food/weight | 5 (9) | 4 (12) | 1 (4) |
| Racism/discrimination/asylum | 5 (9) | 1 (3) | 4 (18) |
| Personal care | 4 (7) | 2 (6) | 2 (9) |
| Safety/fear of crime | 4 (7) | 3 (9) | 1 (4) |
| Violence | 3 (5) | 2 (6) | 1 (4) |
| Children’s behaviour | 3 (5) | 3 (9) | 0 (0) |
| Other family issues | 3 (5) | 3 (9) | 0 (0) |
| Insurance claim | 2 (4) | 1 (3) | 1 (4) |
Multiple response; percentages have been rounded.