- Reference: 2013/5171
- Question by: Andrew Dismore
- Meeting date: 18 December 2013
Older lesbian, gay and bisexual people should be able to be themselves where they live. However, research from Stonewall shows that half of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people feel uncomfortable telling care home staff they are gay and a third feel uncomfortable telling their housing provider, often for fear of discrimination. This contributes to isolation and vulnerability. What steps have you taken to encourage safe housing environments where older lesbian, gay and bisexual people feel able to be themselves?