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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.
Not only bingo: a study of good practice in providing recreation and leisure activities for older people in care homes
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Not only Bingo, updated from the original publication by Sally Knocker, Director of Communications for the National Association of Providers of Activities (NAPA), gives guidance to occupational therapists, activity organisers, and policy makers on the importance of offering a wide range of social activities in the care home environment. Dr Eric Midwinter, chair of the Centre for Policy on Ageing, has provided a new foreword to the second edition.
Safe to be me: meeting the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services
- Authors:
- KNOCKER Sally, SMITH Anthony
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide offers practical advice to help services meet the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and highlights why being LGBT continues to be important in terms of person-centred care and support. It outlines some of the barriers to good practice in care for older LGBT people, what managers and staff can to improve practice, and provides an overview of the current equalities and anti-discrimination legislative framework. The guide also provides checklist of good practice pointers for organisations. It also includes case studies which can be used in training sessions and staff discussion. The resource will be useful for anyone working or volunteering in health, social care or the voluntary sector who would like to support older people who are lesbian, gay, bi or trans. It will also be helpful for training providers to ensure courses integrate discussions and scenarios relating to the needs of people who are LGBT. The guide has been developed in partnership between Age UK the national organisation and Opening Doors London. (Edited publisher abstract)