Gender, sexual diversity and professional practice learning
Research into higher education has shown that for those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and/or Queer (LGBTQ), universities are places where both direct and indirect discrimination is experienced.
Out and Proud? Social Work’s Relationship with Lesbian and Gay Equality on JSTOR
Christine Cocker, Trish Hafford-Letchfield, Out and Proud? Social Work’s Relationship with Lesbian and Gay Equality, The British Journal of Social Work, Vol. 40, No. 6 (SEPTEMBER 2010), pp. 1996-2008
Speakout: A Study of the Experiences and Identity Development of Lesbian ,Gay, Bisexual,Transgender And Questionino Youno People in Care – and the Support They Receive
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people in care face a range of challenges shared by other children in care – but they also have additional challenges in managing their minority identities and coping with stigma.
The Physical and Mental Health of Lesbian, Gay Male, and Bisexual (LGB) Older Adults: The Role of Key Health Indicators and Risk and Protective Factors
Purpose: Based on resilience theory, this paper investigates the influence of key health indicators and risk and protective factors on health outcomes (including general health, disability, and depression) among lesbian, gay male, and bisexual (LGB)…
Physical and Mental Health of Transgender Older Adults: An At-Risk and Underserved Population
Purpose: This study is one of the first to examine the physical and mental health of transgender older adults and to identify modifiable factors that account for health risks in this underserved population. Design and Methods: Utilizing data from a…
Research Ethics with Gender and Sexually Diverse Persons
Identifying and developing inclusive policy and practice responses to health and social inequities in gender and sexually diverse persons require inclusive research ethics and methods in order to develop sound data.
Social work, queer theory and after: A genealogy of sexuality theory in neoliberal times
This article presents a genealogy of social work approaches to sexuality via critical
examination of the relevance of queer and post-queer theory.
examination of the relevance of queer and post-queer theory.
ARE YOU READY? Qualifying Social Work Students’ Perception of their Preparedness to Work Competently with Service Users from Sexual and Gender Minority Communities
Social workers engage with LGB and trans individuals across all practice areas. Social work educators must ensure graduates meet professional standards, including those related to diversity.
Sexuality and Religion: From the Court of Appeal to the Social Work Classroom
This paper critically reviews the case of (R (Ngole) v University of Sheffield
[2019]), which concerned a social work student whose professional training was
terminated following expression of his religious views about homosexuality on
a public social media platform.
[2019]), which concerned a social work student whose professional training was
terminated following expression of his religious views about homosexuality on
a public social media platform.
Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth
Today’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth come out at younger ages, and public support for LGBT issues has dramatically increased, so why do LGBT youth continue to be at high risk for compromised mental health? We provide an…
Accounting for self, sex and sexuality in UK social workers' knowledge base: findings from an exploratory study
This exploratory study is the first to examine social workers’ beliefs and
values about sexuality in relation to everyday professional interactions within the UK.
values about sexuality in relation to everyday professional interactions within the UK.
LGBTQ+ Young People’s Health and Wellbeing Experiences in Care: A Scoping Review
This scoping review aims to explore the current evidence on LGBTQ+ young people’s health
and wellbeing experiences within social care.
and wellbeing experiences within social care.
Residential Social Care Experiences of LGBTQ+ Young People in England: A Qualitative Interview Study
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) young people are overrepresented in out-of-home social care and face significant physical health, mental health and well-being inequalities compared with their non-LGBTQ+ peers.
‘Everyday advocates’ for inclusive care: Perspectives on enhancing the provision of long-term care services for older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults in Wales.
This paper centres on a neglected area of social work with older people—the social inclusion
of older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in long-term care environments.
of older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in long-term care environments.
‘It’s a nice country but it’s not mine’: exploring the meanings attached to home, rurality and place for older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults.
Europe's ageing population, including in the UK, poses new challenges for health and social care, prompting policies like ageing in place—supporting older adults to remain in their homes with minimal state aid. For older LGB individuals, lifelong experiences of homophobia influence how they perceive and experience ageing, home, and community.
Fish, J (2007) Reducing health inequalities for LGBT people. Briefing paers for health and social care staff. London: Department of Health
Although social attitudes have become more accepting towards trans
people, there is a persistent assumption that there are only two genders
(female and male) and that one’s gender is assigned from birth and cannot
be changed
people, there is a persistent assumption that there are only two genders
(female and male) and that one’s gender is assigned from birth and cannot
be changed
National LGBT Survey: Research report | Gov.uk
We analysed the responses to the National LGBT Survey and published the headline findings in 2 publications, a detailed research report and a summary report, as well as a Survey Data Viewer.
Women and Equalities Committee: Transgender Equality
Fairness and equality are basic British values. A litmus test for any society that upholds
those values is how far it protects even the most marginalised groups. Britain has been
among the countries going furthest in recognising lesbian, gay and bisexual rights, but
we are still failing this test in respect of trans people, despite welcome progress.
those values is how far it protects even the most marginalised groups. Britain has been
among the countries going furthest in recognising lesbian, gay and bisexual rights, but
we are still failing this test in respect of trans people, despite welcome progress.
Finding a Balance: How to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is for everyone
Many of the key institutions of our public lives have developed increasingly sophisticated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies over the last decade. Placing the spotlight on inequalities and injustices related to gender, race, disability, sexuality and age, these strategies have sought to reshape our workplaces, universities, schools, museums and other cultural centres.
Positive Futures: How supporting LGBT+ young people enables them to thrive in adulthood
Positive Futures examines the individual and disproportionate challenges that LGBT+ young adults face in school, their family life and the workplace. We independently surveyed 3,695 18- to 25-year-olds from across the UK in January 2023, including 1,736 LGBT+ respondents, to enable us to examine how being LGBT+ shaped their formative years.
Growing up LGBT+: The impact of school, home and coronavirus on LGBT+ young people
Just Like Us – the LGBT+ young people’s charity in the UK – commissioned Cibyl, an
independent market research consultancy into students’ career thinking, to run this
research. Responses were gathered in partnership with Just Like Us and through
Cibyl’s independent database of pupils and school partners.
independent market research consultancy into students’ career thinking, to run this
research. Responses were gathered in partnership with Just Like Us and through
Cibyl’s independent database of pupils and school partners.
Education & Training: Allsorts Youth Project
An organisation whose mission is to listen to, connect and support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and exploring (LGBT+) children, young people and their families through youth work, and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of their lives.
LGBTQ+ Youth in Care Network
resource for those working with LGBTQ+ youth in care and LGBTQ+ youth themselves
Safe to be me: A resource pack for professionals
Meeting the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people using health and social care services.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer good practice guide
Guidance for service providers on how to develop
LGBTQ+ affirmative practices
LGBTQ+ affirmative practices
LYPSA: Improving LGBTQ+ Young People’s Experiences of Social Care
The Lgbtq+ Young People in Social cAre (LYPSA) project included three separate studies seeking to understand and improve the social care experiences of sexual and gender minority youth in England.
Older LGBTQ+ people and social care
This repository includes a range of knowledge about older LGBTQ+ people – about their lives, needs and their experiences with social care. This is a constantly evolving field of knowledge with some gaps, but this compendium will direct you to the key knowledge currently available in the UK.