Research and Progress Report
Publisher: SAND Country: UK Pages: 7
The Impact of Sexuality on the Assessment of Care Needs and the Delivery of Care to Older Lesbians Living in Residential Care Homes in Bradford and Calderdale
Publisher: Labrys Trust Country: UK Pages: 61 Whilst pretty old these days (published in 2013) and geographically specific to West Yorkshire, this research is one of the few specifically focused on older lesbians and their experience of residential care. It includes quotes and first hand experiences.
The route to success in end of life care
Subtitle: Achieving quality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people Publisher: NHS National End of Life Care Programme Country: UK Pages: 36 This practical implementation document aims to address end of life care needs in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people, in order to improve quality of care. It has been developed…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing: Biographical approaches for Inclusive Care Support
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.…
Don’t look back?
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…
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People in Later Life
Publisher: Stonewall Date: 2010 Country: UK Pages: 36 Old age can be a hugely exciting time for some but for others, both heterosexual and gay, it can be a time of anxiety and concern. This pioneering research examined the expectations that both heterosexual and gay people have about getting older and underlines how their experiences…