LGBT+ Carers
Supporting Carers in the LGBT+ Community
The Carers’ Support Service is committed to supporting and raising the profile of Carers in our community.
We are committed to providing equal and equitable access to information, advice, guidance and support.
This page contains information about support for the LGBT community.
The Carers’ Support Service is in the process of reviewing policies and procedures to ensure members of the LBGT community feel confident to access the support we provide.
Take a look through the website to find out more about the services and support you can access. All support is free and confidential.
INCLUSION LGBT+ Group for 16 to 25 year olds in North East Lincolnshire
Inclusion is run by NAViGO and is a weekly peer-to-peer group for young people who are members and allies of North East Lincolnshire’s LGBT+ community.
Life is challenging enough with the day-to-day pressure of college, work and family life, alongside trying to discover who you are. You need a place where you can be your authentic self and meet others on a similar journey.
That’s why Inclusion has been created.
Based in The Attic here at the Carers’ Support Service and open to those aged between 16 and 25 years old, it’s a safe space to meet others, make friends and take part in activities with like-minded people.
- Free entry
- Free refreshments
- Film, board game and craft nights
- Regular visiting speakers from around the community
- Signposting and support for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties
- Help shape local services to become more aware of LGBT+ issues
The groups meets every week, Thursdays at 4:30pm. On occasion the group skips a week. If you have not accessed the group before, please call us on 01472 242277 to enquire about the group.
The LGBT Foundation have a wealth of information, advice and support for LGBT people. Here are some links:
To find LGBT services in your area: https://www.consortium.lgbt/member-directory
LGBT Foundation : www.lgbt.foundation
Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30
Pride in Ageing: https://lgbt.foundation/prideinageing
Bring Dementia Out: https://lgbt.foundation/bringdementiaout
Talking Therapies: https://lgbt.foundation/talkingtherapies
Befriending: https://lgbt.foundation/rainbowbrewbuddies
Useful Resources
A GUIDE TO BEING A TRANS ALLY This guide is for anyone who wishes to learn more about trans and non binary people, and how to be an ally to them.
Caring for LGBTQ+ people at the end of life
LGBT Dementia Care – Alzheimer’s Society
Hidden Figures: LGBT Health Inequality in the UK
Hidden Figures: The Impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic on LGBT Communities
Specialist dementia support for the LGBTQ+ community – Dementia UK
🏠 Home – LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group
Dementia Services | Opening Doors
Take a look at this useful presentation about supporting LGBT Carers. Learn about dates that laws and legislation were enacted or appealed, terminology, the challenges LGBT Carers face and the things organisations can do to improve support for LGBT Carers and LGBT people in general.
Carers Trust Connecting Carers Loneliness Programme – Support with Reaching LGBT Communities
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