Category: LGBT Care

  Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender in later life There’s a real diversity of people within the LGBT community and this of course includes older people. At Age UK we think this is something to be celebrated. Whether you’re single, dating, living with a partner, married, or in a civil partnership, there’s information, advice and services available. You can download […]

LGBT Health As a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person you are entitled to exactly the same standards of care as heterosexual people in the NHS. Your rights are now clearly stated in the NHS Constitution, which all NHS organisations have to comply with. It’s a good idea to tell your doctor if you’re gay, lesbian or bisexual. If your doctor […]

Reducing health inequalities and improving access to health and social care for LGB&T people.     About The National LGB&T Partnership was established in early 2010, in order reduce health inequalities and challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services.  As of April 2016, the Partnership combines the expertise of twelve key LGB&T organisations across England. The partners have a long […]

LGBT people ‘let down’ by end of life care services Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people feel let down by end of life care services, according to a new report by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) and the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organisations. NCPC, the lead charity of the Dying Matters […]

Strategies for Delivering LGBT-Inclusive Care   August 3, 2016 ‐ PSQH By Jennifer Comerford, MJ, OTR/L, CHC, HEM; and Cynthia Wallace, CPHRM Discrimination against individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) has been common in many contexts, including healthcare. Consider the following de-identified events reported to the ECRI Institute PSO, a federally certified patient safety organisation (PSO), from January […]

  Gay Health Gay health: the issues Find out about the health issues that affect you if you’re gay, lesbian or bisexual with practical advice on how to stay in good health.     Gay health: access to healthcare Being open with your GP about your sexuality should improve your access to the NHS services you need.     Health […]