PhD candidate from Nottingham Trent University is seeking participants for their study exploring middle-late aged LGBTQ+ adults plans for the future and their views on the current care sector in the UK.
Harriet Argyle is researching the experiences of older LGBTQ+ people (67+) with residential and domiciliary care settings in the UK. As part of this they are using online questionnaires and in-person interviews to talk to LGBTQ+ care receivers and their families, friends and support networks as well as professional care providers and middle-late aged LGBTQ+ adults (40s, 50s, 60s+) on their concerns, assumptions and fears about the future and the care sector in general.
This research focuses on the importance of identity recognition and sexual citizenship in LGBTQ+ people's later life. Concerns over having to go back into the closet are frequent as is fears of abuse, neglect or ignorance from staff who are not trained and not prepared to provide care for the specific needs of LGBTQ+ people. Dignity, respect, privacy and the ability to live authentically while getting the support they need are integral to LGBTQ+ care receivers mental, physical and emotional health to keep them from living as authentically as possible.
To find out more or take part, email Harriet at harriet.argyle2019@my.ntu.ac.uk