LGBT Age Action Group of LGBT Health and Wellbeing Fit for Purpose

Late in 2023, the LGBT Age Action Group of LGBT Health and Wellbeing published a ground-breaking report called “Fit For Purpose, Inclusive Housing and Social Care for Older LGBT+ People.”

Older LGBT+ people have many of the same needs as non-LGBT+ older people—ageing happens to us all if we live long enough.

However, across their lives, older LGBT+ people have had unique experiences and circumstances that bring additional challenges to ageing.

These experiences and life circumstances lead to different financial, social, and health outcomes. These differences are most apparent in the health, social care, and housing needs of older LGBT+ people.

This report, from the Age Action Group, has identified these needs in a Scottish context and has made key recommendations on how this support should be provided.

The Age Action Group was established by LGBT Health and Wellbeing to address inequalities older LGBT+ people in Scotland face.

The Age Action Group sits within the wider LGBT Age Project and stems from the belief that older LGBT+ people are best placed to speak and act on their own behalf in order to push for and create future change.