Categories and their consequences: Understanding and supporting the caring relationships of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people

Citation

Cronin A, Ward R, Pugh S, King A & Price E (2011) Categories and their consequences: Understanding and supporting the caring relationships of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people. International Social Work, 54 (3), pp. 421-435. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872810396261

Abstract
This article advocates incorporating biographical narratives into social work practice involving older lesbian, gay and bisexual service users. Offering a critique of ‘sexuality-blind' conditions in current policy and practice, the discussion draws on qualitative data to illustrate the potential benefits of narrative approaches for both practitioners and service users.

Keywords
experiences of caring; health and social care arrangements; narratives; older lesbian; gay and bisexual; unequal treatment

Journal
International Social Work: Volume 54, Issue 3

People

Dr Richard Ward

Senior Lecturer in Dementia, Dementia and Ageing