Project launched to improve housing and care options for older LGBT Manchester residents
NEW CLOSING DATE FOR SURVEY – 2nd August 2020 HAVE YOUR SAY!
LGBT Foundation have today announced the launch of a new project, to better understand the housing and support needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people across Greater Manchester and involve them in local strategic planning. The year-long programme of work will help to understand how housing options for LGBT people aged 55+ can be improved, and will inform Manchester City Council’s future housing plans, including the country’s first LGBT affirmative Extra Care development at Russell Road in Whalley Range.
Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of LGBT Foundation, says:
“With the impact of the Covid-19 crisis now expected to last for a number of years, it is more important than ever that older LGBT people have access to safe, affordable housing where they can be sure they feel safe and welcome. Many older LGBT people have grown up in a world hostile to their identities, and are worried about their future, particularly if they are likely to require care in later life. The development of the LGBT extra care scheme at Whalley Range is a vital and exciting step forward for our communities”
An online survey will gather information on the housing and care needs of the city’s residents, and inform the services, facilities, and housing options available.
The survey, which will run from 17th June-31st July, has been part-funded by government housing agency Homes England and can be accessed here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LGBTHomes. It can also be completed via a posted form, or over the phone. Respondents can choose to leave their details to be entered into a prize draw to win shopping vouchers.
Read more at: http://www.lgbt.foundation/news/project-launched-to-improve-housing-and-care-options-for-older-lgbt-manchester-residents/367