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Older LGBT+ people in social care: how to improve their care

Older LGBT+ care home residents can experience homophobic discrimination from those who are meant to be caring for them – find out how nurses can help
Posted 31 October 2023 - 01:00
A nurse wearing a rainbow pin on their uniform to show their workplace is inclusive of LGBT+ people’s needs
 
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