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Report Warns LGBTQ+ Elders Face Care Access Barriers

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Story summary
  • England's Centre for Ageing Better reports older LGBTQ+ adults have poorer health, limited finances and social isolation.
  • The report warns they could be forced “back into the closet” when accessing care.
  • The report says they may delay needed care because of homophobia concerns.
  • Adam Porter, LGBT Foundation housing manager, helps launch Kindred House, a over-55 LGBTQ+ housing project opening in Manchester next year.