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Opening doors evaluation: the story so far: executive summary
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Mike, KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The evaluation report explores the impact of a three year Big Lottery funded project Opening Doors in Central London, working with older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older people 2008-2010. The evaluation was conducted over a six month period July-December 2009; at a half-way point in the project’s activities to enable recommendations to inform the third year of the project. Large numbers of older LGBT people have experienced high levels of isolation, discrimination and mental health issues related to their sexuality and the service was established because there are no other older LGBT services in the five boroughs and many care services do not even acknowledge the existence of service users who are not heterosexual. Key findings from the evaluation revealed that 70% of those surveyed said they didn’t feel safe in their community. Also, 75% of those surveyed reported fear of moving into sheltered housing or a care home for fear of discrimination and many chose not to be open about their sexuality with anyone other than close friends. The evaluation recommended that Opening Doors be extended across London, and should consider running more events.
Opening doors evaluation: the story so far
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Mike, KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 117p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The evaluation report explores the impact of a three year Big Lottery funded project Opening Doors in Central London, working with older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older people 2008-2010. The evaluation was conducted over a six month period July-December 2009; at a half-way point in the project’s activities to enable recommendations to inform the third year of the project. Large numbers of older LGBT people have experienced high levels of isolation, discrimination and mental health issues related to their sexuality and the service was established because there are no other older LGBT services in the five boroughs and many care services do not even acknowledge the existence of service users who are not heterosexual. Key findings from the evaluation revealed that 70% of those surveyed said they didn’t feel safe in their community. Also, 75% of those surveyed reported fear of moving into sheltered housing or a care home for fear of discrimination and many chose not to be open about their sexuality with anyone other than close friends. The evaluation recommended that Opening Doors be extended across London, and should consider running more events.
Perspectives on ageing: lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This Perspectives paper explored the views of a wide range of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people, their experiences of getting older and expectations of support services. It gathered views from a range of people that will hopefully enhance the understanding and empathy for this often neglected group. Participants were eight people based in London: three gay men, one bisexual man and four lesbian women. They ranged in age from 64 to 81. Two were wheelchair users and currently use care services, and three live in sheltered housing. Contributors talked about: the sense of community with other gay and lesbian people – It was highly valued and some still described this connection as being among 'family'; the huge impact prejudice and the HIV and the AIDS epidemic has had – gay men in particular experience stigma related to ignorance and fear; and the fact that it can be difficult for gay or bisexual people who have been married or had children to feel relaxed and open in gay groups.
Practical care: open up to the great outdoors this summer
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing and Residential Care, 13(7), July 2011, pp.338-340.
- Publisher:
- MA Healthcare Ltd.
- Place of publication:
- London
It is important that care home residents, however frail, should have the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors. With imagination, planning and risk assessment, it is possible to organise successful trips out to local parks, markets or events. This article provides some advice.
Magic across the generations
- Authors:
- GILFOY Kathryn, KNOCKER Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 17(3), May 2009, pp.22-25.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Magic Me works across Tower Hamlets in east London, running creative projects and activities which bring together young people aged 9 and above and older people aged 55 and above. Two of their innovative projects, This is My Life and Sense of Adventure, are described. This Is My Life was developed for people who had recently moved into a care home, and their families and friends, and focused on creating artworks based on their shared life stories. Sense of Adventure involved the young and older people being involved in drama and art together. Both projects were developed for use in care homes.