Practice guide: social work with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered older people
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Hafford-Letchfield, T. 2014. Practice guide: social work with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered older people. Community Care.
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | Practice guide: social work with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered older people |
| Authors | Hafford-Letchfield, T. |
| Abstract | This practice guide helps social workers build knowledge and understanding of the specific challenges facing LGBT older people and why they may be less likely to access services. Drawing on research, legislation and good practice, it offers tips on talking to people about their sexuality and sexual identities as part of assessing need, designing services and support, promoting inclusivity and diversity in your practice and working with partners, carers and the person's support network. |
| Keywords | Older people, social work, LGBT, sexual identity, sexuality, social inclusion, good practice guide. |
| Publisher | Mark Allen Group |
| Journal | Community Care |
| ISSN | 0307-5508 |
| Publication dates | |
| Oct 2014 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 19 Feb 2015 |
| Output status | Published |
| Copyright Statement | This is a link only to the guide as there is a subscription cost to the publisher |
| Web address (URL) | http://adults.ccinform.co.uk/guides/social-work-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgendered-older-people/ |
| Language | English |
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