«The experience of many LGBT people is that they go back into the closet when they get into residential care».
Older LGBTQ people feeling like they have to go back into the closet in residential care will be one of the problems discussed at an innovative workshop this month.
Elderly LGBTQ people can often be more dependent on health and social care services than straight counterparts, says Opening Doors London, the charity which is running the event.
The free workshop, held in partnership with Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, will celebrate the lives of Southwark’s older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community, as well as talking about the challenges LGBTQ people face in older age.
The free workshop runs from 2pm-4.30pm on Wednesday Feburary 13, at the Yalding Healthy Living Centre on Southwark Park Road.
