LGBT Age
LGBT Age is a new service for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The service is run by the LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing and will be offering support to LGBT people over 50 in a number of ways:
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Social opportunities, outings and events to improve social networks and have a bit of fun.
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A volunteer befriending scheme providing one-to-one support. This can take a number of forms depending on what people are looking for - social contact and good banter, pursuit of hobbies, support to attend events or appointments.
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An information service on a range of topics including LGBT and mainstream services, housing and legal matters.
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An advocacy service to offer individuals support in dealing with issues such as accessing health and social care services or challenging discrimination.
LGBT Age will also work with mainstream services to raise awareness of issues affecting older LGBT people and ensure that older LGBT people recieve culturally appropriate and sensitive services that welcome us and meet our needs.
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New LGBT Age capacity Building Project
Are you an older LGBT person interested in volunteering as a Community Champion or as part of a Reference Group? Or would you like to participate in the making of a film to promote and publicise the experiences or older LGBT people? Contact Susan on 0131 523 1105 or susan@lgbthealth.org.uk
Links:
The links below contain useful information on services and support for older LGBT people
First LGBT Elders Day Centre opens in NYC
Social invisibility is a problem for many older people
Residential care can force gay pensioners back into closet
Stonewall Report
MESMAC North East - Older People
Opening Doors London
GMFA - Older Peoples Social Groups
Beaumont Society
Age Uk - Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual guide
cags - silverrainbow
GMH - Primetime
When HIV moves into nursing homes
Spain's first LGBT care home
Caffmos Community
Perspectives on Ageing: Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
