In this episode of Older Queer Voices with Raga D’silva, we explore how community, advocacy, and practical support come together to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people as we grow older.

Our guests are Dr. Paul Martin OBE, founder and CEO of the LGBT Foundation, and Tina Wadden, Head of Education at the Foundation. 

The LGBT Foundation, based in Greater Manchester, is one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ health and community support charities. It provides helpline support, talking therapies, domestic abuse services, community safety programs, recovery initiatives, advocacy for trans people, and much more, reaching tens of thousands of people every year.

We discuss the Foundation’s 50-year history, its pioneering Pride in Ageing programme for LGBTQ+ people over 50, and the ongoing work to create safe, dignified, and celebratory spaces for older queer communities.  

From improving care homes and healthcare access to intergenerational conversations and social housing initiatives, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to age as a queer person in the UK today.

Join us to hear their incredible journeys, the challenges older LGBTQ+ people face, and the inspiring ways the community is building hope, joy, and resilience for the future.

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