Report: Healthcare needs and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community
LGBTQIA+ people have worse access to healthcare, outcomes and experiences than the general population.
What does LGBTQIA+ mean?
LGBTQIA+ stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual or additional sexual orientation.
This report advocates for healthcare environments that go beyond tolerance - spaces where LGBTQIA+ individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered. By embedding inclusive practices and listening to lived experiences, healthcare systems can better meet the needs of all patients.
What did you tell us?
- Disclosure of LGBTQIA+ identity within healthcare settings remains a complex and deeply personal decision, shaped by perceived safety, trust, and relevance to care.
- The healthcare environment plays a pivotal role in shaping LGBTQIA+ individuals' willingness to engage with services.
- There is a clear need for greater understanding and awareness from healthcare professionals regarding LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences.
Download our full report below.
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Report: Healthcare needs and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community
What are we calling on local health and social care services to do?
You can read our recommendations in full in our report.
- Awareness: Improve understanding of consent and confidentiality, especially among young LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Training and Involvement: Make LGBTQIA+ co-design standard practice in healthcare policy and service development.
- Engagement: Normalise inclusive introductions and pronoun sharing to foster safer first interactions.
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