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state of healthcare for LGBTQIA + patients | Cameron Leakey | TEDxUOA
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“ The message translates to a dangerous and dehumanising lived experience for millions ,” Stein emphasises . “ It ’ s been a terrifying year for the LGBTQIA + community .”
Europe ’ s LGBTQ + rankings In 2017 , the UK Government launched a national survey open to anyone who identified as having a minority sexual orientation , gender identity or had variations in sex characteristics .
It received 108,000 responses , making it the largest national survey of its kind in the world , and became the National LGBT Action Plan .
“ Our vision is for everyone , regardless of their sexual orientation , gender identity or sex characteristics , to be able to live safe , happy and healthy lives where they can be themselves without fear of discrimination ,” says The UK Government Equalities Office .
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