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Older lesbian, gay and bisexual

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You may be surprised to have picked up this guide specifically aimed at older people who are gay, bisexual or lesbian. Many of the issues relating to planning for later life will of course be very similar whether you are gay or heterosexual. However, there are some things that might need different attention. On the positive side, this is because the legal context is changing in a mainly very helpful way in relation to gay people. On the negative side, there may be some difficulties you are facing in relation to others’ assumptions or prejudices that could require a distinct approach.

As far as possible, information given is applicable across the UK but in some instances different arrangements may apply in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Please contact Age Cymru for further information.

Contents

  • Meeting others
  • Partnership rights
  • Older same-sex couples and benefits
  • Pensions for couples
  • Tax issues
  • Inheritance and wills
  • Making your wishes known
  • ‘Next-of-kin’ status and incapacity
  • Tenancy rights
  • Safety‚ security and protection
  • Violence at home
  • Care services at home
  • Care services: dealing with problems
  • Direct payments
  • Being a carer
  • Housing and residential care
  • Coping with bereavement
  • Useful organisations
  • What should I do now?

 


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Age UK Advice:
0800 169 6565

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Age discrimination: Just equal treatment

Age discrimination is wrong and blights the lives of many of us in later life. We have launched the just equal treatment campaign to challenge age discrimination and make sure that we all have fair access to health services, insurance and employment.

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