Publisher: Alzheimer’s Society Date: 9 March 2023 Country: UK Length: 02:36 Comments: In 1971, Hilary vowed to stay with Pauline in sickness and in health. They were able to fulfil their dream of becoming ‘wife and wife’ in 2017, after the law was passed making same sex marriage legal. Only two years after their wedding,…
Publisher: Film London Date: 2017 Country: UK Length: 12:05 Comments: A short documentary about the only helpline in the UK for gay farmers. Through a series of recorded telephone conversations and reconstructive visuals, the film uses the helpline as a lens through which to view the experiences of LGBTQ people in the British farming community.
Publisher: Mind Date: 8 February 2022 Country: UK Length: 04:47 Comments: “If you’re gay and you’re suffering from a mental health issue… things seem to be a lot darker.” When Christine’s wife died, she faced discrimination from her GP and struggled to find the help she needed. For about our with LGBTQ communities visit mind.org.uk/lgbt
Country: UK Length: 04:20 Publisher: Jessica Ives Description: Ted Brown, active member of GLF (Gay Liberation Front) since 1970. Currently campaigning against LGBTQI+ elderly abuse in ‘care’ homes and talking about how campaigning plays its part.
Country: UK Length: 02:24 Publisher: BBC News There are warnings that some LGBT people are having to go “back in the closet” in older age – because of experiencing homophobia in care settings. Rita hid her sexuality during her final years living in sheltered accommodation but found solace at an over 50’s LGBT support group…
Country: UK Length: 05:16 Publisher: Dan Glass On May 12th 2021 The Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and friends protested against the abuse afflicted upon LGBTQIA+ elderly in ‘care’ homes. WHY WE PROTEST In the current care system LGBTQ+s are not provided the same recognition, authority or support provided to heterosexuals despite the existence of long-term…
Country: UK Length: 06:12 Publisher: LGBT SAND
Publisher: The Atlantic Country: UK Length: 12:11
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44686374 Country: UK Length: 01:11 Publisher: BBC News Comments: Article including two films. Controversial “gay conversion therapies” are to be banned as part of a government plan to improve the lives of gay and transgender people.
Carers ‘need mandatory LGBT training’ Country: UK Length: 14:30 Publisher: BBC Interviews with older and old LGBT+ people giving examples of LGBT+ experiences of personalised care. Powerful personal testimonies.