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    'I had to hide myself again': young LGBT people on their life in UK lockdown

    Many of the more than 200 respondents to the Guardian’s callout tell of homophobia, biphobia and transphobiaLockdown having ‘pernicious impact’ on LGBT community’s mental healthUCL and Sussex University study finds mental health crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage
    by David Batty Aug 05, 2020 3 minutes
    Pride 2019. The loss during lockdown of LGBTQ pubs and clubs, events such as Pride, and community services was a widespread concern. Photograph: Ink Drop/Alamy

    The experiences of LGBTQ people across the UK during lockdown have been as diverse as the community itself. Married and cohabiting older gay men and lesbians have mainly felt the pandemic has had no more impact on them than on their heterosexual peers. But for many of the more than 200 respondents to the Guardian’s callout, the past few months have brought significant challenges, including weeks of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, increased isolation and deteriorating mental health.

    Younger LGBTQ people reported that lockdown meant being confined with families who were unsupportive or hostile. Kate, a 24-year-old bisexual demi-girl, meaning she identifies

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