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Does early retirement improve quality of life?

How do caring responsibilities impact working life?

A snapshot of what we've learned in the latest survey

2026 update

This year's booklet cover topics ranging from pensions to families. It also looks back at the beginnings of NCDS with a short teaser story about how the study first started. Read the update here.

Find out more about past surveys

We've surveyed you many times throughout your lives. Find out more about what we've asked you over the years.

The story behind the study: Part 1

Before it became a landmark longitudinal study, NCDS started as a simple idea. In this new multi-part series, we trace the origins of the study from its earliest spark to the decisions that shaped its future. Read part one to learn about this journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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National Child Development Study

Centre for Longitudinal Studies
UCL Social Research Institute
20 Bedford Way
London WC1H 0AL

Tel: 0800 035 5761

Email: ncds@ucl.ac.uk