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Staff by sexual orientation

65% of staff disclosed their sexual orientation

This page provides the breakdown of staff who have disclosed their sexual orientation. 61% have stated they are heterosexual, 4% of staff have stated they are a gay woman/lesbian, gay man or bisexual. 22% of the data are unknown and 23% of staff preferred not to answer the question relating to their sexual orientation.

Graphic showing the percentage of staff by sexual orientation

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