A new survey has been launched by LGBT Youth Scotland to gather the views and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25 about what life in Scotland is like today.
LGBT Youth Scotland is doing this research to improve lives for Scottish LGBTQ+ communities. The survey aims to provide a snapshot across many areas of life, including education, the NHS, mental health, coming out, safety, work, home life, representation and the media.
If you are aged 13-25, identify as LGBTQ+, and live in Scotland, we are interested in hearing about your experiences.
Survey closes on Monday 5th October 2026.
Why take the survey?
- Turn your experiences into real change.
- We will use the research findings to influence the Scottish Government, Education Scotland, the NHS, and other decision-makers to make life in Scotland better for LGBTQ+ young people.
- It’s important that we hear from a wide range of people from across Scotland to make sure the research is representative of what’s happening in the real world for our diverse LGBTQ+ communities.
- Because the survey covers so much it will take around 20-40 minutes to complete. It’s long, but it’ll be worth it!
- We have done a Life in Scotland project every 5 years since 2007 and the results have been used in decision making at all levels across the country, to recommend & evidence change to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people.
Everyone who completes the survey will receive 150 Young Scot points. Click here to see where you can use them.
Spread the word
We need your help so the survey can reach as many LGBTQ+ young people as possible.
We’re asking you to:
- Share the survey with young people you work with or support.
- Download our images and promote the survey on social media and newsletters.
- Share the link on your social media.
- Print this poster with a QR code to the survey and put it up in your venue where young people can access it.
FAQs
Please see FAQs here. If you would like any further information about this project, please feel free to contact us
Getting support
The survey covers a lot of areas, some of which might bring up difficult memories or emotions. Whilst we want as many people to take part as possible, we also understand people may want to skip some questions. That’s OK. You can also take a break and come back to the survey later.
If you feel upset or need help then please reach out to someone in your community, such as a youth worker, friend, family member, or trusted person in your life, or the support services found here, which are both LGBT Youth Scotland services and other organisations: https://lgbtyouth.org.uk/im-in-crisis/
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