Your sexual orientation means the general attraction you feel towards people of one sex or another (or both). Most people are generally attracted to:
- people who are the same sex as them (homosexuality),
- people who are the opposite sex to them (heterosexuality),
- or people of both sexes (bisexuality).
Based on the national statistics 1 in 10 people in Wigan are either gay or lesbian.
Further information and advice with regards to sexual orientation can be found at:
- The Linc Online (external link) offers advice to young people on the subject of sexual orientation
- The Gay, Lesbian and Bi-Sexual Helpline is 0161 235 8000
If you feel you are being discriminated against on grounds of sexual orientation please visit our harassment and discrimination pages for advice and support.
