Further comments

“We would be happy for Portsmouth city council or a representative of, to reach out to local Portsmouth schools, to come into schools to do workshops with young students and inform them more of the types of help/ support that is available to them. We would also like to have the contact information for shelters/ youth groups, made more accessible and shared more frequently within the school networking system.”

“Should work a lot more with Youth Cabinet and schools/colleges to deliver more sessions on LGBTQ+ topics for young people.”

“Lots of LGBTQ+ students constantly experience discrimination in school, whether it’s casual or more serious, and lots don’t feel comfortable with telling teachers / some teachers dismiss them and they feel there is no use in reporting because nothing is done – please equip teachers and pastoral leaders with sufficient knowledge to deal with these issues so pupils feel safe when reporting and that something will be done about it.”

“More work in and around schools.”

“Having more young people friendly lgbt spaces or events would be really important and beneficial for young lgbt.”

“More funding/advertising for adult clubs, activism, events. greater help with homophobic abuse etc.”

“The services are there, but there is no point if people aren’t aware that it is available”

“We need more safe spaces for social activities and also for general advice.”

“Have specific events that the council are running for lgbtq+ people in collaboration with a team like queer all year.”

“The council should aid local groups to run projects and activities. There is not much for over 25s. Increase funding to keep Pride free.”

“There is lots for kids and families but need more for adults.”

“Support for 25+ y.o LGBTQ+ people.”

“As someone who works with asylum seekers, LGBTQ+ asylum seeking clients have struggled to find a community and I‘ve not known where I can sign post them to.”

“I’d like to see PCC have an initiative to provide training to a set number of business in Portsmouth. How many of our local businesses have given ED&I training? How many could have it by 2025? Just an example.”

“Services and professionals working with children and young people who are LGBTQ ask for training and support to build confidence with their language and approach. Champions within settings may support [or] address their needs.”

“Portsmouth is an HIV hotspot as identified by either NAT or THT yet the knowledge of HIV prevention and how to access PrEP in Portsmouth is minimal.”

“Support for lesbians to access non-discriminatory health services.”

“The LGBTQ+ community of Portsmouth is a very diverse and comfortable environment.”