The impact of COVID-19 on older lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans+ (LGBT+) people in the UK (Highlight Findings)

Subtitle: A rapid response scoping study Publisher: University of Strathclyde, University of York, University of Lincoln Country: UK Pages: 3 Previous research has suggested that older LGBT+ people might be more at risk of isolation and have less access to support. These are the results of a survey of 375 people living in the UK,…

Seeing the rainbow

Subtitle: Toolkit to support our engagement with LGBT+ communities Publisher: The Brunswick Center, et al Country: UK Pages: 24 The aim of this toolkit is to provide practical, informative and useful advice and support on how to improve engagement with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender (LGBT+) communities.

Hidden Figures

Subtitle: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LGBT Communities in the UK Publisher: LGBT Foundation Country: UK Pages: 40 This report focuses on the impact of measures introduced to slow the spread of the virus, rather than the impact of the virus itself. However, it is important to note that based on risk factors…

COVID-19 and specific impact on LGBTI people and what authorities should be doing to mitigate impact

Publisher: ILGA Europe Country: Europe Pages: 5 Notes: Publication date uncertain COVID-19 is generating complex challenges and risks and while the virus does not discriminate, it is very clear that it hits marginalised communities in our societies disproportionally hard. In addition, social distancing and other prevention measures, as needed as they are, can have unwanted…

Commissioning for Inclusion

Subtitle: Delivering services for LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse Publisher: galop.org.uk Country: UK Pages: 60 The aim of this guidance is to set out how to consider the needs of LGBT+ survivors at every stage of the commissioning cycle. Ultimately, this guidance is designed to be a catalyst for dialogue and action at a local,…

Raising the equality flag

Subtitle: Health inequalities among older LGBT people in the UK Publisher: International Longevity Centre UK Date: 2019 Country: UK Pages: 16   New data analysis shows that LGBT men and women aged 50+ have poorer self-rated health and are more likely to have other conditions that impact their health and wellbeing. This analysis has, for…