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Risk of suicide for LGB+ people over two times higher than straight counterparts

Risk of suicide for LGB+ people over two times higher than straight counterparts

Risk of suicide for people identifying with an LGB+ orientation is over two times higher than for those identifying as “straight or heterosexual”, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The release from ONS uses death registrations and NHS hospital records link

Census 2021 a “crucial” snapshot of LGBTQ+ population of England and Wales

Census 2021 a “crucial” snapshot of LGBTQ+ population of England and Wales

The latest census figures (Census 2021) have revealed Brighton & Hove is the local authority with the largest LGB+ population among those aged 16 years and over (10.7%). Seven of the other local authorities in the top 10 were in London, with the largest LGB+ populations residing in the City of Londo

New data shows 3.1% of people aged 16+ identify as lesbian, gay or bi

New data shows 3.1% of people aged 16+ identify as lesbian, gay or bi

The release provides ‘experimental statistics’ on sexual orientation in the UK in 2020 by region, sex, age, marital or legal partnership status, ethnic group and socio-economic classification, using data from the Annual Population Survey

Report: More people identifying as LGB than ever before

Report: More people identifying as LGB than ever before

New figures from the found more people in the UK are identifying as LGB than ever before

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021

For the first time, local-level information on the proportion of the population that is LGBTQ+ will be gathered in the next census, which takes place on March 21 with results available in 2022

UK census undergoes LGBTQ+ inclusive reforms

UK census undergoes LGBTQ+ inclusive reforms

Next year’s UK census will be the first to include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity after government reforms to national survey.

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