“Pmarginalised group —ride is a perfect opportunity to reach out to a particular especially in a city like Leicester with such a rich and diverse collection of ethnicities,” explains Jenny Burrell, deputy director for Outreach for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland Samaritans (LLRS). “It’s likely a higher proportion of Black and Asian communities may be facing social isolation because of sexuality or gender identity and may be more afraid to speak out because of the stigma.”
When asked how the LLRS helps LGBTQ+s specifically, Burrell replies, “It’s our job to understand and share awareness of additional pressures people face, through our training and in how we debrief to our colleagues following a difficult and sometimes traumatic call.