This website aims to support work which improves the experiences and increases the expectations of LGBT+ people as they age in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

  • If you live in the county, are LGBT+ and over the age of 50 take a look at this page: WE CAN
  • If you provide services to older and old people in the county and are already doing some of this work, then click here: Resources
  • If you provide services to older and old people in the county and are new to us, watch the video below and then take a look here: Covenant

Watch this 14 minute video to find out about SAND’s story

Our YouTube channel

By the Summer of 2025, this website will become a static resource as SAND itself closes, but the work to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion continues in the hands of the Covenantees. Hover over, or click the blocks below to find the help that you need to make your contribution to the ongoing county-wide initiative.

Embrace

Information for those starting out on their journey to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion

Go to EMBRACE

We Can

a page of ideas for older and old LGBT+ people to take on board

Go to WE CAN

Library

a collection of documents and films indexed in line with the Skills for Care Learning Framework

Go to the library

Resources

practical resources chosen and designed for local Covenantees to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion

Go to the Resources