EU LGBT Survey results

Results of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) survey, the EU's largest LGBT hate crime and discrimination survey ever conducted, have been published.

Respondents were asked about their experiences of discrimination, violence and harassment at work, in education, healthcare, social services and in public places such as cafes and restaurants, banks and shops. The questions drew on rights protected under EU law and other international standards.

The questionnaire also asked respondents about key elements of their daily lives, including their assessment of the public attitudes towards LGBT people, the visibility of LGBT people in public life and negative reactions from the general public. Transgender people were also asked specific questions on access to transgender specific healthcare and their experiences in changing the gender marker in official documents.

The findings show that many LGBT people cannot be themselves in their daily lives. Many hide their identity and live in isolation or even fear. Others experience discrimination and even violence.

To view the full results, visit the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.

Safety and disability - your views

If you are a disabled person or a carer of a disabled person, we'd like to know your views on crime and anti-social behaviour in your area.

We'd like to ask a few questions about your experiences. It will only take a few minutes of your time and we'd really value your views.

All answers will be anonymous. The information will be used by the Safer Portsmouth Partnership, which includes the council, to shape and improve services. Please email equalities@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9283 4789.

How do you find information about independent living services?

Portsmouth Independent Living Network (PILN) and the University of Portsmouth’s PEOPPLE Project are carrying out a survey to find out what information people in Portsmouth need and where and how they would prefer to find it.

PILN is a developing network of people who are experts by experience and whose aim is to successfully represent Portsmouth’s diverse community of people who use health and social care services. What you tell us in this survey will help us provide an information service – both online and offline – to make sure you can easily find out what you need to know to help you live independently.

Whether you currently use health and social care services, look after someone who does or have tried to look for information on these services, we want to hear from you. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PXQ96V9.