1.

42% of people who are LGBT report living in an unwelcoming environment.

2.

90% of teens who are LGBT come out to their close friends.

3.

Approximately 5–10% of the general population is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

4.

One in eight LGBT people (13 per cent) have experienced some form of unequal treatment from healthcare staff because they’re LGBT.

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One in seven LGBT people (14 per cent) have avoided treatment for fear of discrimination because they’re LGBT.

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Only half of lesbian, gay and bi people (46 per cent) and trans people (47 per cent) feel able to be open about their sexual orientation or gender identity to everyone in their family.

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Black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBT people are about twice as likely to attend LGBT-specific venues or events as white LGBT people, 45 per cent compared to 22 per cent.