COUNT ME IN TOO - researching the needs, views and experiences of LGBT people in Brighton & Hove

DOWNLOAD FINDINGS

Introduction to Community Summaries of findings reports pdf (132 kb) 1 page - April 2009

Community Summary Resource Pack

Resource Pack pdf (689kb) 34 pages - November 2009

The Community Summary Resource Pack collates bite-sized summaries of its findings with suggestions on how to use the research in schools and education.

Drugs & Alcohol

Academic Findings Report pdf (1.3 mb) 190 pages - June 2009

Community Summary pdf (75 kb) 2 pages - July 2009

This report focuses on LGBT people’s use of alcohol and illegal drugs or legal drugs without prescription/medical advice and the important roles of sexual/gender identities in understanding their use of drugs and alcohol. The report makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Trans People

Academic Findings Report pdf (797 kb) 128 pages - December 2008

Community Summary pdf (139 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses the lives, experiences, demographics and identities of trans people in Brighton & Hove and their vulnerability to marginalisation and exclusion on a number of measures: health and wellbeing (including mental health), discrimination, prejudice and abuse, employment and income, housing, safety, and use of services. The report makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Bi People

Academic Findings Report pdf (859 kb) 116 pages - December 2008

Community Summary pdf (135 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses the lives and experiences, demographics and identities of bisexual people in Brighton & Hove and their vulnerability to marginalisation and exclusion on a number of measures: health and wellbeing (including mental health), discrimination, prejudice and abuse, housing, safety, and use of services. The report makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Deaf & Disabled LGBT people: Community Summaries

Deaf LGBT lives pdf (145 kb) 2 pages - April 2009
Disability & LGBT Lives pdf (146 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

General Health

Academic Findings Report pdf (1224 kb) 221 pages - July 2008

Community Summary pdf (146 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses physical health, smoking and physical activity; sex including sexual activity, sexual health and HIV, access to GPs and health-related services, and marginalisation including Trans, disability and long term health impairment and Deaf lives. The report makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Mental Health

Academic Findings Report pdf (912 kb) 163 pages - May 2008

Community Summary pdf (143 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses the differing experiences and prevalence of mental health difficulties within the LGBT population, risk factors for mental health and suicidal distress, multiple marginalisation, isolation, housing, safety, the use of mainstream and community services for support, and views on monitoring. The report makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Housing

Academic Findings Report pdf (1021 kb) 142 pages - April 2008

Community Summary pdf (159 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses LGBT experiences of living in Brighton & Hove, issues relating to social housing, homelessness, community safety, health and wellbeing, relationships, domestic violence and abuse, specialist housing needs among marginalised groups within the LGBT population and experiences of monitoring and consultation. The report makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Community Safety

Academic Findings Report pdf (735 kb) 138 pages - February 2008

Community Summary pdf (134 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses the experiences, impacts and reporting of hate crime, safety fears, and its links to health and housing. It reports on LGBT views and experiences of monitoring, consultation, and existing services and makes recommendations for future strategy and service development.

Domestic Violence & Abuse

Academic Findings Report pdf (608 kb) 100 pages - December 2007

Community Summary pdf (132 kb) 2 pages - April 2009

This report addresses all those who answered the question ‘Have you ever experienced any abuse, violence or harassment from a family member or someone close to you?’ and it therefore addresses domestic violence and abuse in a broad context, including family and partner violence and abuse.

Initial findings: Academic

Academic Report pdf (705 kb) 114 pages - June 2007

After two years of planning, consultation and research, the Count Me In Too Project is now publishing its preliminary findings. This academic report sets the scene for further analysis continuing throughout 2007 that will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to engage with and learn from this rich and extensive data collected by the project. As well as providing detailed, up-to-date statistics, the project was designed to explore the perspectives of LGBT people from marginalised groups as well as specific issues and identities within the LGBT communities. Count Me In Too gathered information from a total of 848 local LGBT people using focus groups and a large scale routed questionnaire.

Initial Findings: Community

LGBT Community Report pdf (2346 kb) 32 pages - June 2007

This LGBT Community Report is intended as a more accessible overview of the research findings to date. Perceptions of Brighton & Hove amongst LGBT people are broadly positive and acknowledge the strengths and improvements in the City, as well as opportunities for development. However, experiences of the city as a tolerant, safe and supportive environment vary between identity groups. It is clear that there are significant disparities amongst those who identify as LGBT, as well as persisting common issues and needs for the entire grouping.

other downloads

Count Me In Too downloads

Count Me In Too questionnaire pdf (277kb)

LGBT Community Strategy 01-06 pdf (614kb)

local LGBT research findings

Out On My Own: Understanding the Experiences and
Needs of Homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth pdf (257kb)

Understanding Suicidal Distress and Promoting Survival in
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Communities pdf (848kb)

Report into the Medical and Related Needs
of Transgender People in Brighton and Hove pdf (426kb)

national LGBT research findings

Engendered Penalties: Transgender and Transsexual People’s
Experiences of Inequality and Discrimination pdf (934kb)

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Quotes on the
Count Me In Too:
Initial Findings Reports

“It is good to see how many have supported this work which provides a thorough basis for the council to develop services. In particular Count Me In Too has carried out valuable research with those who are most isolated. My fondest hope is that our future actions will enable these people to enjoy a full life as part of the community.”
Councillor Brian Oxley
Leader, Brighton & Hove City Council

"The PCT is keen to ensure that we commission health services in the city which meet the needs of all communities including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. This is why we part-funded this excellent piece of research and are keen to work with the community to see how we can use the results to shape future services that the community feel reflect their needs."
Dr Mike Warburton
Director of Commissioning
Brighton & Hove City
Primary Care Trust

“It is reassuring that the majority of people feel that we have improved our service over the last five years, although we must not be complacent because a significant proportion feel there is room for improvement. We will continue to strive to provide a professional service that makes LGBT people safer - and feel safer. In order to achieve this the police will continue to listen to the concerns of LGBT people and develop our services by working together.”
Chief Superintendent Paul Pearce
Brighton & Hove Commander
Sussex Police

“The researchers are to be congratulated on such a comprehensive report. It is now vital that the various agencies examine the findings to see how their services can be improved and put this into practice. The report must not just gather dust.”
Councillor Gill Mitchell
Leader, Labour group
Brighton & Hove City Council

“An increased understanding of community needs and aspirations is key to tailoring effective services, and this report will help us do that. LGBT people are a precious part of our city’s life and we need to make sure their voices are properly heard.”
Councillor Keith Taylor
Convenor, Green Group
Brighton & Hove City Council

“The research is ground-breaking and highlights a range of serious issues of concern to the LGBT community, who can often face problems not shared by the wider population. A good example is the findings relating to community safety and confidence in reporting of hate crime. This evidence is the starting point for service providers to meet these specific needs and to ensure that improvements can be made.”
Councillor Paul Elgood
Spokesperson, Lib Dem Group
Brighton & Hove City Council