“Forced back into the closet.” That is the fear expressed by many older LGBTQ+ people facing housing & care services, according to new research
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Older LGBTQ+ people in the UK are continuing to hide their identities from housing and care staff amid fears of discrimination, dismissal and social isolation, according to new research from the University of Surrey.The study found that many older LGBTQ+ people feel unsafe being open about who they are