Description: Research on unpaid LGBT carers is limited, with most studies focusing on HIV/AIDS care, particularly for gay men. Key findings emphasize the need for more research on diverse aspects of LGBT caregiving, including the importance of being “out,” the role of community support, and the unique challenges faced by lesbian and trans carers. Publisher:…
Description: Most of the issues, advice and policies that relate to later life apply to everyone in the same way – but there are some things that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people differently. As an LGBT+ person, you have rights that are recognised by law. This guide can help you understand your…
Description: Some of the real stories of dementia, caring and LGBT+ lives which are played out in the film Supernova. Publisher: The Telegraph Date: 2021 Country: UK Pages: 15
Subheading: A good practice briefing Description: When comparing the experiences of lesbian,gay and bisexual carers to heterosexual carers, the researchfound that lesbian, gay and bisexual carers were: Publisher: Carers UK Date: 2023 Country: UK Pages: 23
Subheading: A systematic scoping review Publisher: Kneale et al (Ageing & Society) Date: 2019 Country: UK Pages: 23
Publisher: What’s On Stage Date: 27 Aug 2020 Country: UK Length: 06:51 Comments: Extract of play which follows a lesbian couple that has secretly been in love and living together for over 30 years. One of the pair then begins show signs of dementia.
Publisher: Carers UK Date of Publication: September 2022 Country: England and Wales Pages: 32
Publisher: AgeUK, et al Country: UK Pages: 56 (LGBT Chapter starts p45) This publication looks across all the protected characteristics and flags up issues where the risk and prevalence of dementia may vary for different groups and how access and provision of services must take into account the needs of particular groups. Minority groups often…
Subtitle: The reality of end of life care for LGBT people Publisher: Marie Curie Country: UK Pages: 44 Everyone should have the right to high-quality palliative care when they have a terminal illness, regardless of their condition, where they live, or their personal circumstances. The UK has been ranked as the best country in the…
Subtitle: Improving health and social care service delivery for older LGB users Publisher: Equality and Human Rights Commission Country: UK Pages: 36 Very little data exists that compares LGB and heterosexual populations. The evidence is even more limited for older LGB people. The existing evidence suggests that LGB people face many of the same issues…