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Hidden lives: the importance of recognising the needs and experiences of older lesbians and gay men within healthcare practice. |
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Diversity in Health and Care, 8(3), 2011, pp.147-154. |
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1743-1913 |
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1743-4904 |
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There is a relative lack of information about older lesbians and gay men living in the UK, a consequent lack of awareness and training around diversity in ageing and the risk of discrimination on grounds of age and sexual orientation by care providers. The authors believe that the provision of respectful, compassionate, accessible healthcare is as important to LGBT people as it is to anyone else. They suggest that healthcare practitioners need a greater understanding of the experiences of older gay men and lesbians if their diverse needs are to be met. This paper discusses the findings of a participative research project involving older (age 50+) lesbians and gay men living in the South-West of England. The Gay and Grey project analysed 91 responses to a quantitative questionnaire and 30 qualitative interviews. Key themes include issues of 'coming out', disclosing identities and concerns about heterosexism in care. These are discussed in terms of the need to adopt a more person-centred approach within healthcare that promotes an emphasis on valuing individual identity and diversity. |
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ageing; anti-discriminatory practice; disclosure; discrimination; gay men; lesbians; older people; person-centred approach; social care provision; user views; |
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www.sciesocialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=af3d7661-bbc6-45db-b6e8-b6205191dc9e |
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