I was saddened to read last week that new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals stark disparities in causes of death among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB+) adults.
By linking 2021 Census data with death registrations between March 2021 and November 2024, the analysis shows significantly higher rates of suicide, drug poisoning, and alcohol-related deaths among sexual minority adults compared with their heterosexual peers.
As we mark LGBTQ+ History Month, these findings are a powerful reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities and why organisations like ours must remain responsive, supportive and inclusive.
At Forward, ensuring our services are accessible to a broad range of minoritised groups is a key strategic priority, and this data reinforces the importance of continuing and strengthening that work.
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