LGBT+ people for the first time ever. Carried out every decade since 1801, except for in 1941, the census aims to give the most accurate estimate of all people and households in England and Wales.Responses are used to ensure that planning and funding decisions by central and local governments, the NHS and charities are based on the best information possible.For the first time, participants over the age of 16 will be able to choose whether to answer yes or not to the question: "Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?"The question is voluntary and is followed up with the option to specify their gender identity.Participants who do not feel comfortable answering the question as part of a household census will.
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