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LGBTQ & caring
- Authors:
- CARERS WALES, PRIDE CYMRU
- Publisher:
- Carers Wales
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This booklet provides information for unpaid carers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* or queer (LGBTQ+), looks at the additional challenges they face and outlines what support is available. It includes help on identifying as a carer, managing the caring journey and accessing support, as well as information on end-of-life affairs. It also includes the real stories of LGBTQ+ carers across Wales, who have benefited from support. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007: equality impact assessment
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) addresses regulations made to prohibit discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation in the provision of goods, facilities, services, education, management and disposal of premises and the exercise of public functions. It considers the impact of the proposals in terms of race, age, disability, gender including gender reassignment, sexual orientation and religion or belief.
Getting equal: proposals to outlaw sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods and services: government response to consultation
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This consultation was launched on 4 October 2005 and was completed on 20 January 2006. It invited comments on the Government's proposals to introduce regulations to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in the provision of goods and services.
Older lesbian and gay adults’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to accessing health and aged care services in Australia
- Authors:
- ALBA Beatrice, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 29(4), 2021, pp.918-927.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Older lesbian and gay people can face considerable marginalisation, which may affect their perceptions and experiences of accessing health and aged care services. To inform strategies promoting accessibility, this study aimed to investigate perceived barriers and facilitators to health and aged care service access among older lesbian and gay adults. A sample of 752 cisgender lesbian women and gay men aged 60 years and older living in Australia responded to questions on a broad range of potential barriers and facilitators to service access. Several barriers and facilitators were commonly reported, with some differences between the women and the men. LGBTI inclusiveness was among commonly reported concerns. A majority of participants reported a lack of LGBTI-inclusive service providers and professionals as a barrier. A majority also reported a perceived lack of professionals adequately trained and competent to work with LGBTI individuals, with significantly more women than men indicating this as a barrier. Almost all participants indicated LGBTI-inclusive mainstream services as a facilitator for access. In all, inclusiveness appears to be a key issue for service access among older lesbian and gay people, which may need to be further addressed by service providers and policy makers for improving service accessibility. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting the LGBTQ+ population through COVID-19 and beyond
- Authors:
- NHS CONFEDERATION. Mental Health Network, HEALTH AND CARE LGBTQ+ LEADERS NETWORK
- Publisher:
- NHS Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 2
- Place of publication:
- London
Following a scoping roundtable and consultation with the Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network members, this briefing sets out a series of recommendations to help healthcare leaders, service designers and commissioners ensure their services and workplaces meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ population. These are: create visible leadership and confident staff; create a strong knowledge base; be non-heteronormative and non-cisnormative in everything you do; take responsibility for collecting and reporting data; listen to your service users; proactively seek out partners to co-deliver services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people at risk of child sexual exploitation: guidance for professionals
- Author:
- THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- The Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
This practice guide explores issues for practitioners to consider when working with children and young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, plus (LGBTQ+) at risk of, or experiencing child sexual exploitation. It explores reasons why children and young people who identify as LGBTQ+ may go undetected by professionals, the additional barriers they may face in reporting abuse and presents practical tips to improve identification, reporting and protection. The guide also provides references and links to useful resources and tools. It will be useful for professionals when working with children and young people, their families and communities and can be used to inform good practice in relation to child sexual exploitation. It has been has produced by The Children’s Society as part of the National CSAE Prevention Programme for England and Wales, in partnership with Victim Support and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). (Edited publisher abstract)
Transgender youth homelessness: understanding programmatic barriers through the lens of cisgenderism
- Author:
- SHELTON Jama
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 59, 2015, pp.10-18.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Service access and acquisition are often complex and sometimes dangerous for transgender and gender expansive young people, who frequently experience stigma and discrimination and face systemic barriers including sex segregated programs and institutional practices that deny their own understanding and articulation of their gender. A common theme in the literature is recognition of the need for affirming services specifically designed to meet the needs of transgender young people experiencing homelessness, as this population may not utilise or have access to much needed services due to systemic barriers and fear of rejection and harassment. The current study investigates the lived experiences of transgender and gender expansive young people with histories of homelessness. This phenomenological qualitative investigation explores aspects of transgender and gender expansive youth's experiences, both at home and on the street. A recurring theme emerged in the participants' narratives - the seemingly insurmountable barriers constructed by systems that were not designed with their unique needs in mind. When understood through the lens of cisgenderism, the findings illuminate the structural barriers that exist for transgender and gender expansive young people and the systemic challenges service providers must address. (Publisher abstract)
Multiple identity: multiple exclusions and human rights: the experiences of people with disabilities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- McCLENAHAN Simon
- Publisher:
- Disability Action
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 190p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This report is a wide ranging examination of the everyday experiences of people with disabilities living in Northern Ireland who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. The report not only provides practical information to groups and organisations working with them but also highlights the need to raise awareness around the issues involved with LGB&T people with disabilities. The study found that LGB&T people with disabilities reported that: changing negative attitudes and raising awareness is a critical element to reducing barriers; they are excluded from the LGB&T commercial sector which was viewed by some people as being unwelcoming through negative attitudes, unresolved or unconsidered access issues and inaccessible information; and they also felt excluded from the non-commercial LGB&T sector by inaccessible services and information, poor physical access and few diverse images. The report recommends that discussion be undertaken between disability and LGB&T groups with the commercial LGB&T sector to resolve access issues, consider staff training and other methods to make the commercial sector more inclusive.
LGBT+ domestic abuse service provision mapping study
- Authors:
- DONOVAN Catherine, MAGIC Jasna, WEST Sarah
- Publisher:
- Galop
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This study maps the provision of specialist support for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse in England and Wales. In doing so the study maps evidence of LGBT+ inclusion through 11 indicators that signal good practice; we also document services’ main funding streams and staffing resources. The key findings are: there are a small number of LGBT+ domestic abuse services – most are victim support services based in London; LGBT+ domestic abuse support is largely provided by LGBT+ ‘by and for’ organisations with a domestic abuse service; on a lesser scale, LGBT+ specialist support also exists within VAWG and generic domestic abuse organisations; no funded LGBT+ ‘by and for’ domestic abuse services exist in the South West and North East of England, or in Wales; there are no LGBT+ specific services for LGB+ and or T+ perpetrators and/or perpetrator programmes; there is a lack of emergency accommodation/ housing services for LGB+ and/or T+ people, in particular GB+ and/or T+ men; there is a lack of service provision for LGB+ and or T+ children and young people outside of London; LGBT+ ‘by and for’ domestic abuse services often work outside of their geographical remit and beyond their capacity to meet the demand; on average, LGBT+ domestic abuse services are small, with just one or two staff members employed; there are currently 3.5 FTE LGBT+ IDVAs based in 4 services – Galop, LGBT Foundation, RISE and LGBT Birmingham; most services have no main source of funding; VAWG and domestic abuse organisations providing a specialist LGBT+ service are less likely to adopt key indicators for LGBT+ inclusion relevant to the needs of nonbinary and/or trans+ service users; partnership working appears to be underdeveloped – only a small number of services indicate referral pathways to their local MARAC; two ‘by and for’ LGBT+ organisations are not funded to provide support for domestic abuse, but continue to deliver this work due to demand. (Edited publisher abstract)
How homeless services can be more inclusive and support young trans people
- Authors:
- akt, HOMELESS LINK
- Publisher:
- akt
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing aims to raise awareness about the experiences of homelessness of young trans people, and to support services to reflect on and adapt their current practice to create more inclusive environments. The discrimination young trans people face due to their identity is often tied to their homelessness. The most visible form of this within the homelessness sector is where gender identity intersects with family abuse, leading young people to lose their homes and be excluded from the communities they grew up in. The briefing covers: understanding young trans people’s journeys into and experiences of homelessness; impact of homelessness and discrimination; how services can improve the support they provide to young trans people. Actions services can take to help better support young trans people include: creating a safe and inclusive environment, using an inclusive language and challenging transphobia; providing support and advocacy, anticipating young people’s needs, recognising intersecting identities and signposting; and reviewing internal paperwork and processes. (Edited publisher abstract)