LGBTQ+ Awareness in Care

What you’ll learn:

• Understanding LGBTQ+ Experiences: Explore the history and diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, and gain an understanding of their unique needs and concerns in later life.
• Communication and Terminology: Get to grips with respectful language and communication strategies, avoiding assumptions and fostering trust with LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Legal and Ethical Frameworks: Understand the Equality Act 2010, human rights principles, and ethical considerations related to LGBTQ+ care.
• Challenging Discrimination: Learn to identify and address discrimination, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and create a visibly supportive environment.
• Intersectionality and Specific Needs: Recognise the diverse identities within the LGBTQ+ community and address the unique needs of individuals with dementia, carers, and those who are trans or non-binary.
• Safeguarding and Support: Develop skills to safeguard LGBTQ+ individuals from abuse and provide sensitive support around sexuality, intimacy, HIV, religion, and spirituality.