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An ongoing study conducted by the Poverty Alliance, Scotland's anti-poverty network, and researchers at the University of Stirling has been collecting the experiences of LGBT+ people who have been accessing welfare services in the UK. This is their story.

A good life for all: Accessing welfare with an LGBTQ+ identity

“You will meet a lady who sells The Big Issue. At first, you will think this is a stupid idea, standing out there trying to sell the magazine. But you give it a go, and to tell you the truth, it will end up being the best decision you will make.”


Meet Ruth, The Big Issue Australia vendor in Adelaide

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