Sheri Kerr and Claire Alexander, manager of Liberton Brae care home in Edinburgh, talk about creating an inclusive environment for LGBT+ people in care homes. Claire talks about her experience of using the proud to care self-assessment tool to improve inclusivity in her care home to create a positive and safe environment for everyone.  

Useful links:

Proud to Care: LGBT and Dementia: A Guide for Health and  Social Care Providers

LGBT+ Mental Health Audit Tool: A guide for mental health services and organisations to becoming more LGBT+ inclusive

Age UK, Safe to be me

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