Material and Social Deprivation (MSD) rate

Material and Social Deprivation refers to the proportion/number of people who are unable to afford some items considered by most people to be desirable or even necessary to lead an adequate life. The Material and Social Deprivation indicators are based on 13 items: 7 household items and 6 personal items. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: face unexpected expenses; afford one-week annual holiday away from home; avoid arrears (in mortgage, rent, utility bills and/or hire purchase instalments); afford a meal with meat, chicken or fish or vegetarian equivalent every second day; afford keeping their home appropriately warm; have access to a car/van for personal use; replace worn-out furniture. PERSONAL ITEMS: replace worn-out clothes with some new ones; have two pairs of properly fitting shoes; spend a small amount of money each week on him/herself (“pocket money”); have regular leisure activities; get together with friends/family for a drink/meal at least once a month; have an internet connection. Persons lacking at least five items out of the 13 material and social deprivation items are considered to be materially and socially deprived (MSD).