Opening Doors London (ODL) from Age UK, with Age UK Camden as the lead agency, and in partnership with Age UKs across London, is the biggest project providing information and support services to and with older lesbian, gay, bisexual and / or transgender (OLGBT) people in the UK. For more information about Age UK Camden, please visit Age UK Camden’s home page

Download our main Service leaflet 4 pages A5 PDF ODL Service Leaflet and ODL campaigns poster and groups’ posters.

Partner agencies that we currently work with can request a free DVD of the ODL promotional video – ideal for training staff and volunteers.
 

 

Adult Social Care LGBT Checklist launched

ODL officially launched our older LGBT Checklist for providers of adult social care services in October 2011. The event was attended by a range of commissioners, policy makers, CQC, social workers and service providers from across London.

Download your free Checklist (PDF 1MB)

 
The Checklist includes:
Organisation-wide ways to be LGBT-friendly
Ensuring older LGBT people are supported by LGBT friendly staff
Care Management and social care assessment
Caring – Care Staff (homes, day care and in the home)
Resources and Reading

For more information on implementing the Checklist and to arrange training please contact Stacey Halls: stacey.halls@ageukcamden.org.uk