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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing: Biographical approaches for Inclusive Care Support

BookBy Peter Constantinou 1 June 2012

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Country: UK Pages: 224 This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people’s expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of discrimination, and specific issues such as HIV, dementia and end-of-life care.…

Working with LGBT people – people with mental health needs: Alison’s story

VideoBy Peter Constantinou 17 August 2010

Country: UK Length: 07:13 Publisher: Social Care Institute for Excellence Comments: See also SCIE website. In this video we meet Alison, a lesbian with physical disabilities and mental health needs, who at an early age, was put into care. The social worker provided Alison with the support and understanding she needed. Her experiences of paid…

Gay and Pleasant Land?

VideoBy Peter Constantinou 22 April 2009

Country: UK Length: 05:31 Publisher: Kip Jones Date: 2009 Comments: A study about positioning, ageing and gay life in rural South West England and Wales The Gay and Grey project investigated the needs, wants, fears and aspirations of older lesbians and gay men. This study’s conclusions were that older gays and lesbians feel at risk…