For LGBT+ History Month, we have brought together Research in Practice resources to support people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Social care practitioners play an important role in supporting people who identify as LGBTQ+. A new blog by Nick Marsh explores the importance of inclusive practice with young people who identify as LGBTQ+, particularly the terminology and language used by social care practitioners.
Additionally, our publications on Supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+ and Working with older trans people will be open access until 28 February.
Supporting health and wellbeing in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity is a core aspect of social care practice. These resources aim to support practice with people who identify as LGBTQ+:
How does terminology, language and the resources we use create feelings of inclusivity and acceptance? In this blog, Nick Marsh explores the importance of inclusive practice with young people who identify as LGBTQ+.
This briefing aims to help those reading it build their basic knowledge and understanding, and encourage reflection - supporting them to ask questions of the people, services and organisations they work with.
This publication contains messages from research, legislation and lived experience relevant to working with older trans people. It includes three reflective and practical tools for practitioners to use to develop their skills and to expand inclusive service provision in their local area.
Inclusive practice with young people who identify as LGBTQ+
Supporting health and wellbeing in relation to emerging sexual orientation and gender identity is a core aspect of working with adolescents. Our Frontline Briefing on supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+ is open access for LGBT+ History Month.
Supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+: Frontline Briefing (2022)
This briefing aims to share messages from research, including what LGBTQ+ young people want from professionals and services, to promote a more inclusive support to all children and young people.
Working with older trans people: Practice Tool (2022)
This practice guidance outlines key terms, relevant legislation and research regarding care and support for older trans adults. It contains reflective and practical tools to expand practitioners' confidence in this area.