Supporting older LGBTQ+
people in Scotland
Diversity and inclusion is a key theme underpinning Age Scotland’s strategy and, in recent months, we’ve been able to expand our work in this important area. To mark Pride month this June, we’re delighted to give an update on how Age Scotland is supporting the older LGBTQ+ community by providing advice and working to create a new Scottish LGBTQ+ Older People’s Network. Age Scotland wants to ensure that its services and activities are accessible and relevant to all older people across Scotland, particularly those groups currently under-represented. Our aim is for all older people to flourish in a culture of respect and self-dignity, where we celebrate differences and tackle inequality head on. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on older people. As communities and older people’s groups start to recover, the total impact is only now starting to surface. There is evidence that older people from ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as those with disabilities, have been disproportionately affected by the impact of Covid-19 and Age Scotland understands the need to take positive action to serve older people who face barriers in accessing information, advice and services.
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