This report looks at mental health and well-being of LGBT people and investigates the specific experiences of LGBT people when accessing healthcare services. It is based on the findings of a YouGov survey of over 5,000 lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people across England, Scotland and Wales, which asked about their life in Britain today. It looks at the rates of depression, anxiety and other...
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This report looks at mental health and well-being of LGBT people and investigates the specific experiences of LGBT people when accessing healthcare services. It is based on the findings of a YouGov survey of over 5,000 lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people across England, Scotland and Wales, which asked about their life in Britain today. It looks at the rates of depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions among LGBT people and levels of substance misuse. It also looks at the accessibility of healthcare services and discrimination LGBT people face when seeking medical support. The study identifies high levels of poor mental health among LGBT people compared to the general population and high level of hostility and unfair treatment faced by many LGBT people when accessing healthcare services. In addition, a quarter of LGBT people surveyed also faced a lack of understanding of their specific health needs; a figure that rises to 62 per cent for trans patients. It makes recommendations for better training for all health and social care staff, with specific guidance on how to meet the needs of LGBT patients. It also recommends that NHS England should make mental health a key priority for the new National LGBT Health Adviser.
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Subject terms:
LGBT people, health care, mental health problems, substance misuse, access to services, discrimination, surveys;
This report investigates the specific experiences of LGBT people at home, in LGBT communities and in their faith communities. It is based on the findings of a YouGov survey of over 5,000 lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people across England, Scotland and Wales, which asked about their life in Britain today. The results show the extent to which LGBT people still lack support from family members...
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This report investigates the specific experiences of LGBT people at home, in LGBT communities and in their faith communities. It is based on the findings of a YouGov survey of over 5,000 lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people across England, Scotland and Wales, which asked about their life in Britain today. The results show the extent to which LGBT people still lack support from family members and that many LGBT people don’t feel able to be open about their sexual orientation and gender identity. It also highlights that a concerning number of LGBT people experience domestic abuse within their own personal relationships. Although local LGBT communities are important social networks for many LGBT people, the survey shows that some LGBT people don’t consider their local LGBT specific spaces welcoming and have experienced discrimination and poor treatment from other LGBT people because of their identity. The report makes recommendations for government, support services, faith groups and LGBT organisations and communities.
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LGBT people, faith groups, families, communities, discrimination, stereotyped attitudes, attitudes, black and minority ethnic people;
This report investigates the experiences of 871 trans and non-binary people who took part in a Stonewall commissioned YouGov survey, across a range of areas of life in Britain. It looks at the discrimination trans people face in their daily lives in work and education, their home life and access to medical support for transition. The results found that hate crime and discrimination is widespread, with 41 per cent of trans people and 31 per cent non-binary people experiencing a hate crime because of their gender identity in the last 12 months, the majority not reporting hate crime to the police. It also found that trans people often lack support from their families too, with more than a quarter subjected to domestic violence, and one in four having experienced homelessness at some point. The report includes quotations from the survey and recommendations for government and services.
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This report investigates the experiences of 871 trans and non-binary people who took part in a Stonewall commissioned YouGov survey, across a range of areas of life in Britain. It looks at the discrimination trans people face in their daily lives in work and education, their home life and access to medical support for transition. The results found that hate crime and discrimination is widespread, with 41 per cent of trans people and 31 per cent non-binary people experiencing a hate crime because of their gender identity in the last 12 months, the majority not reporting hate crime to the police. It also found that trans people often lack support from their families too, with more than a quarter subjected to domestic violence, and one in four having experienced homelessness at some point. The report includes quotations from the survey and recommendations for government and services.
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transgender people, hate crime, discrimination, surveys, access to services, health care;
This report provides information and advice to support people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans to live well with dementia. It contains useful information for both individuals living with dementia and those who are providing support. It looks at what people can do to remain independent, get emotional and practical support and plan for the future. Sections cover: what dementia is, memory problems and reminiscence, your support, your rights, planning ahead, services and support, and care settings.
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This report provides information and advice to support people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans to live well with dementia. It contains useful information for both individuals living with dementia and those who are providing support. It looks at what people can do to remain independent, get emotional and practical support and plan for the future. Sections cover: what dementia is, memory problems and reminiscence, your support, your rights, planning ahead, services and support, and care settings.
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...and LGBT imagery and themes in contemporary paganism and Christianity; and trends in spiritual direction for LGBT people. The book is expected to be of interest to sociologists, scholars of religion and theology as well as readers across a range of social sciences.
The subject of gay and lesbian sexuality is one of the most vexed issues facing the contemporary Christian Church. Being forced to confront the matter, both theologically and pastorally, has often proved divisive most notably between conservative and liberal orientated denominations, as well as evangelical churches. The author explores these themes from a sociological perspective, addressing bi- and transgendered as well as gay and lesbian sexualities. Material is brought together from experts to provide a detailed sociological study of 'non-hetero' sexualities in the context of contemporary Christianity. Among the topics discussed are: the influence of sexuality on the professional performances of gay male Anglican clergy; between subordination and sympathy: evangelical Christians, masculinity and gay sexuality; comparing the 'coming out' narratives of Catholic nuns and lesbians in Poland; bisexual Christians: the life-stories of a marginalised community; transgendering Christianity: gender-variant Christians as visionaries; human rights and moral wrongs; Christians and gays in Northern Ireland: how the ethno-religious context has shaped Christian anti-gay and pro-gay activism; an examination of queer and LGBT imagery and themes in contemporary paganism and Christianity; and trends in spiritual direction for LGBT people. The book is expected to be of interest to sociologists, scholars of religion and theology as well as readers across a range of social sciences.
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lesbians, religious beliefs, religious discrimination, transgender people, attitudes, bisexual people, Christianity, disclosure, gay men;
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(8), 2014, pp.889-907.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center began providing services to LGBT seniors in 2008. Since then, the Center’s seniors programme has grown to over 3,300 clients. It provides a variety of enrichment and support services with the overarching goal of empowering seniors to successfully age in place. This article outlines the service delivery programme of the Center’s Seniors Services Department...
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The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center began providing services to LGBT seniors in 2008. Since then, the Center’s seniors programme has grown to over 3,300 clients. It provides a variety of enrichment and support services with the overarching goal of empowering seniors to successfully age in place. This article outlines the service delivery programme of the Center’s Seniors Services Department and describes its successes and challenges in meeting the needs of diverse LGBT seniors. It offers future directions for social work practice, policy, and research with LGBT older adults.
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LGBT people, social work, older people, social care provision, empowerment, gay men, lesbians, needs;
Reports the results from a national LGBT survey which aimed to develop a better understanding of the experiences of LGBT and intersex people, particularly in the areas of health, education, personal safety and employment. The survey received more than 108,000 responses through an online questionnaire from people from people were aged 16 or over and self-identified as LGBT or intersex.
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Reports the results from a national LGBT survey which aimed to develop a better understanding of the experiences of LGBT and intersex people, particularly in the areas of health, education, personal safety and employment. The survey received more than 108,000 responses through an online questionnaire from people from people were aged 16 or over and self-identified as LGBT or intersex.
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LGBT people, education, employment, health, mental health, health care, access to services, discrimination, harassment;
Based on YouGov polling of more than 5,000 LGBT people, this report reveals LGBT people’s experiences of hate crime and discrimination in Britain today. The report shows that LGBT people continue to face significant levels of abuse, harassment and discrimination on a daily basis: one in five have experienced a hate crime or incident related to their sexual orientation or gender identity...
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Based on YouGov polling of more than 5,000 LGBT people, this report reveals LGBT people’s experiences of hate crime and discrimination in Britain today. The report shows that LGBT people continue to face significant levels of abuse, harassment and discrimination on a daily basis: one in five have experienced a hate crime or incident related to their sexual orientation or gender identity in the last 12 months, and four in five victims have not reported it to the police, many because they feared that it would not be taken seriously. Two in five trans people have experienced a hate crime or incident based on their gender identity in the last 12 months. Black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBT people are also disproportionately affected, with a third having experienced a hate crime or incident in the last year, compared to one in five white LGBT people. One in 10 LGBT people have experienced homophobic, biphobic or transphobic abuse online directed towards them personally in the last month. This number increases to one in four for trans people directly experiencing transphobic abuse online in the last month. The study also finds that many LGBT people still endure poor treatment while using public services and going about their lives, whether in their local shop, gym, school or place of worship. A third of LGBT people avoid particular streets because they do not feel safe there as an LGBT person, and one in six have been discriminated against when visiting a café, bar or nightclub.
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LGBT people, stereotyped attitudes, sex discrimination, discrimination, hate crime, surveys;
In May 2010, the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition government began introducing reductions in public spending - often referred to as austerity cuts - intended to reduce the budget deficit. This report presents the findings of qualitative research conducted by NatCen Social Research to provide detailed insight into the effects of austerity on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT...
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In May 2010, the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition government began introducing reductions in public spending - often referred to as austerity cuts - intended to reduce the budget deficit. This report presents the findings of qualitative research conducted by NatCen Social Research to provide detailed insight into the effects of austerity on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and the services they use. The research used two qualitative data collection methods: 101 individual written contributions via a secure website; and 12 follow-up telephone interviews to explore specific issues in more depth. The report examines the nature of the cuts, noting that a range of different specialist and mainstream services used by LGBT people were found to have been cut or curtailed. It looks specifically at the type of effects felt by participants at a personal level (e.g. loss of earnings, and finding suitable housing). It reviews the effects on services used by LGBT participants and on the staff, including LGBT workers, providing the services. It examines the responses that LGBT people as service users, providers and union members have made to the cuts and what they feel could be done in the future. The use of qualitative data means we cannot draw conclusions about the prevalence of different views, nor make a wider assessment of the impact of austerity measures. Instead, the focus is on mapping the range of different types of cuts and their effects. The findings will be used to inform the public service trade union UNISON’s evidence base.
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LGBT people, service users, local authorities, voluntary sector, public expenditure, cutbacks, government policy, qualitative research, surveys;
This review charts the development of sexualities research and provides an overview of methodological approaches and perspectives in adult social care research. It focuses on research which investigates the way in which the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are acknowledged, recognised and addressed in social care contexts. The principle aim is to allow social...
This review charts the development of sexualities research and provides an overview of methodological approaches and perspectives in adult social care research. It focuses on research which investigates the way in which the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are acknowledged, recognised and addressed in social care contexts. The principle aim is to allow social scientists to consider LGBT issues in research that may or may not be focused on sexuality. The review includes a critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of the various approaches to sexuality research. It explores some of the problems associated with sexual categories and how these may be addressed in research that aims to be inclusive without running the risk of tokenism. In so doing, it outlines some of the challenges associated with an uncritical use of sexual categories in social care research. It addresses the issue of ‘insider perspectives’ and provides an overview of the historical context of research that has been done on, by and with LGBT people. The aim is to enable researchers, particularly those working in the field of adult social care, to recognise and acknowledge the diversity of human experience in their own work.
Subject terms:
LGBT people, research ethics, research methods, sexuality, social care, social care provision;