Carers
There are over 6 million carers in the UK.
Caring can take on many forms. You may:
- do the shopping and prepare meals for your partner who is ill
- help your mum to manage her finances because she has dementia
- help your disabled child to take a bath and go to the toilet
- provide emotional support to your brother who is addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Carers face many issues. You may worry about:
- juggling work and care
- debt and other money issues
- finding time for yourself
- looking after your own health and well being
- getting help in an emergency, or
- navigating your way through social services
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans and a carer can bring about additional issues. One such worry may be that existing services to support you and the person that they care may not be LGBT friendly, or you may also feel uncomfortable about ‘coming out’ to people who can help.
On these web pages you will find information and links to places that can support you as an LGBT carer.
Also, keep up to date with news, find out about events, and chat with other carers who understand how you feel, on the new LGBT Carers Online Forum
samiraeburn73
11:18 Mon 23rd April 2012
I am the development worker for The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove. The Carers Centre supprts all carers who live in Brighton and Hove. Part of my role is to increase the number of LGBT carers accessing our services and to offer LGBT carers a variety of support including pier support groups and other events and activities to meet their needs. The Carers Centre can be contacted on 01273 746222 or on www.thecarerscentre.org
samiraeburn73
11:18 Mon 23rd April 2012
I am the development worker for The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove. The Carers Centre supprts all carers who live in Brighton and Hove. Part of my role is to increase the number of LGBT carers accessing our services and to offer LGBT carers a variety of support including pier support groups and other events and activities to meet their needs. The Carers Centre can be contacted on 01273 746222 or on www.thecarerscentre.org
robbieg2004
17:23 Mon 30th January 2012
Hi everyone,I,m Rob.Last year my partner of 8 years suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 38.I performed CPR on him until the ambulance arrived.To cut a long story short he has been left with hypoxic brain damage so I have gave up my job to care for him.Are there any other gay couples in the same situation as I would like to here from you as I feel so alone.Mark can not walk or communicate very well at all now.My life has changed so much.rludlow14@gmail.com,Cheers
robbieg2004
17:23 Mon 30th January 2012
Hi everyone,I,m Rob.Last year my partner of 8 years suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 38.I performed CPR on him until the ambulance arrived.To cut a long story short he has been left with hypoxic brain damage so I have gave up my job to care for him.Are there any other gay couples in the same situation as I would like to here from you as I feel so alone.Mark can not walk or communicate very well at all now.My life has changed so much.rludlow14@gmail.com,Cheers
Brian
15:17 Wed 2nd November 2011
I am from Northern Ireland and care for my partner of twenty eight years who is blind and suffers from several other crippling conditions which keeps us both at home for most of the time. Just wantedd to introduce myself and say hello.
Brian
15:17 Wed 2nd November 2011
I am from Northern Ireland and care for my partner of twenty eight years who is blind and suffers from several other crippling conditions which keeps us both at home for most of the time. Just wantedd to introduce myself and say hello.
alison westwood
Thrivine, in Blackburn, serving East Lancashire, are hosting an Art Therapy project called Positive Picture Project on Saturdays in July and August from 2-5pm. Art therapy offers the opportunity for expression and communication. You do not need to be artistic or to know much about art to benefit from it. It is fun and can be a very enjoyable experience. The project will be facilitated by qualified personnel in a safe environment. If you are infected or affected by HIV, this could be beneficial to you. You can choose to come on selected sessions OR all sessions If you would like to find out more about the project or to book a place, please email: thrivine@gmail.com or contact Adrienne on 07890 147806
cat rusk
hi i am doing a film on out lgbt community at unie and i want to find out what surport is avalable and what social groups there are. i was wondering if there is anyone that would please come for a interview for the film thanks cat
alison westwood
Thrivine, in Blackburn, serving East Lancashire, are hosting an Art Therapy project called Positive Picture Project on Saturdays in July and August from 2-5pm. Art therapy offers the opportunity for expression and communication. You do not need to be artistic or to know much about art to benefit from it. It is fun and can be a very enjoyable experience. The project will be facilitated by qualified personnel in a safe environment. If you are infected or affected by HIV, this could be beneficial to you. You can choose to come on selected sessions OR all sessions If you would like to find out more about the project or to book a place, please email: thrivine@gmail.com or contact Adrienne on 07890 147806
cat rusk
hi i am doing a film on out lgbt community at unie and i want to find out what surport is avalable and what social groups there are. i was wondering if there is anyone that would please come for a interview for the film thanks cat