Learning from international experiences – developing older LGBT affirmative housing and care options in England

Ross, Paul D. S.

doi:10.1108/qaoa-10-2015-0049

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“…At the moment, older LGB&T people wanting to access specific older people's housing and care services are not able to choose an LGB&T service or indeed one that declares itself to be LGB&T affirmative (Ross, 2016). It is acutely apparent that one size will never fit all in provision for older LGB&T housing and that a range of alternatives should be available (Carr and Ross, 2013;Westwood, 2015Westwood, , 2016a.…”

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Older LGB&T housing in the UK: challenges and solutions

Wathern¹,

Green²

2017

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Purpose This paper considers the challenges and solutions in relation to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) housing in the UK. The purpose of this paper is to identify the key housing issues and concerns affecting older LGB&T people in the UK, and ways in which these might be addressed. Design/methodology/approach This is a practical discussion which focusses on the issues of policies and provision in relation to older LGB&T housing in the UK, both specialist and mainstream housing. Findings There is a growing body of literature from both the voluntary sector and academic researchers highlighting the housing issues affecting older LGB&T people. There is a need for both specialist and appropriate mainstream housing provision. However, policy and funding issues constrain the creation and/or development of such provision. Practical implications Policy makers and housing providers in the UK need to address, and meet, the diverse housing needs of older LGB&T people. Social implications Until their housing needs are met, many older LGB&T people remain concerned about their housing futures, and may end up living in housing which is not their preference and which is not suitable for them. Originality/value This paper is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of the work of Stonewall Housing’s network for older LGB&T people, and the challenges and solutions which have been identified in relation to their housing issues and concerns.

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Older LGB&T housing in the UK: challenges and solutions

Wathern¹,

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2017

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“…in one's existing home and whether they may experience prejudice or discrimination by those who they may encounter in their home, local area or if moving into some form of retirement or care home. Despite the concerns identified in these studies, the UK still has no LGBT*-specific later life housing provision, such as that found in other countries (Ross, 2016) and it is unclear exactly what form of housing older LGBT* people would prefer (King, 2016).…”

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Understanding SAFE Housing – putting older LGBT* people’s concerns, preferences and experiences of housing in England in a sociological context

King

Stoneman

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to put the findings of the Secure, Accessible, Friendly and Equal (SAFE) Housing study, which explored older LGBT* people’s housing concerns, preferences and experiences, in a sociological context. Design/methodology/approach The SAFE Housing study was based on a mixed methods research design that included focus groups and an online survey conducted in two areas of England. The paper draws heavily on the theoretical concept of social capital to help to understand and explain the findings. Findings Findings are grouped into three broad themes: safety, comfort and trust; connections and community; and imagining the future. Originality/value This is the first time that an older LGBT housing study has used social capital theory to interpret its findings. This shows how a focus on issues of trust, social networks and connections is expedient to avoid reductive approaches in research, policy and practice to older LGBT* people’s housing choices, preferences and expectations that concentrate on the individual.

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“…There are two central issues: first, a lack of LGBT*-“friendly” or inclusive mainstream older age housing, care and support; second, a lack of specialist housing, care and support services dedicated to either older LGBT* people collectively, or to particular individuals/groups within the “LGBT*” umbrella. There are, at the time of writing, no such services in the UK, only a handful in Europe, by contrast with an ever-expanding number in the USA (Ross, 2016).…”

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Introduction to “housing, care and support for older lesbians, gay, bisexual and trans* people”

Westwood

Wathern²

2017

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Introduction to "housing, care and support for older lesbians, gay, bisexual and trans* people" This special issue builds upon the previous special issue in Quality in Ageing and Older Adults (Willis et al., 2016) which highlighted many gaps in knowledge about the care/housing issues, needs and concerns of older lesbian gay, bisexual and/or trans*[1] (LGBT*) people. In this second, related, special issue, we develop this "conversation" further by showcasing recent cutting-edge research in the field of older LGBT* housing, care and support. This is both a pressing and highly topical concern. It was addressed at several symposia at the British Society of Gerontology's annual conference in 2016, at several workshops run by Stonewall Housing in 2015/2016, in a review Stonewall Housing also commissioned (Shelley, 2016) and in a document produced by the Chartered Institute of Housing (2011). There are two central issues: first, a lack of LGBT*-"friendly" or inclusive mainstream older age housing, care and support; second, a lack of specialist housing, care and support services dedicated to either older LGBT* people collectively, or to particular individuals/groups within the "LGBT*" umbrella. There are, at the time of writing, no such services in the UK, only a handful in Europe, by contrast with an ever-expanding number in the USA (Ross, 2016). At first sight, it might seem odd to be singling out older LGBT* people, given the increasing legal recognitions and protections, and the growing acceptance and inclusion of LGBT* people in many parts of the world. However, a growing body of research, both in the UK and internationally, would suggest that mainstream older age housing, care and support providers remain ill-prepared to meet the needs of older LGBT* people (Carr and Ross, 2013;

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Learning from international experiences – developing older LGBT affirmative housing and care options in England

Cited by 6 publications

References 12 publications

Older LGB&T housing in the UK: challenges and solutions

Older LGB&T housing in the UK: challenges and solutions

Understanding SAFE Housing – putting older LGBT* people’s concerns, preferences and experiences of housing in England in a sociological context

Introduction to “housing, care and support for older lesbians, gay, bisexual and trans* people”

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