[NEW YORK, NY & LONDON, U.K.] 𑁋 SAGECare, a leading innovator in LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for older people, joins forces with LGBT Foundation, the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ healthcare provider and launches a strategic partnership aiming to set new standards for inclusive LGBTQ+ adult social care across the UK. Filmmaker Julia Alcamo. known for the award-winning documentary Ted & Noel, which exposes the discrimination and abuse LGBTQ+ older people face in care homes joins SAGECare and LGBT Foundation in their joint mission.
“Understanding the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ ageing community is for organisations committed to excellence in care,” states Michele Giordano, Executive Director of SAGEVenture and head of SAGECare. “Building on the already great work LGBT foundation is delivering, our partnership will allow SAGECare and LGBT Foundation to provide innovative and accessible training courses across the UK, greatly improving the inclusivity of social care environments and the quality of adult social care for our community.
“LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and LGBT Foundation are a sector leader in the UK on excellence in LGBTQ+ inclusive training, so are a perfect fit to bring our years of experience to this partnership,” said Dr. Paul Martin OBE, CEO of LGBT Foundation. “We look forward to using our combined expertise to build a more equitable society for all older LGBTQ+ people.”
“We are long overdue for big changes in how we provide care to those of us aging in the LGBTQ+ community,” said Julia Alcamo, director of Ted & Noel. “My documentary underscores the need to pay attention to the discrimination and violence that far too often happens in care homes.”
This partnership will bring SAGECare’s innovative ed-tech model to the UK, offering scalable training solutions to improve care for LGBTQ+ older people. Through our digital learning platform, SAGECare equips care providers with the latest tools and practices to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ older adults while enhancing cultural competency within facilities. By joining forces with LGBT Foundation, this partnership not only fills a critical gap in older LGBTQ+ peoples care but also empowers businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.
For further information on how SAGECare and LGBT Foundation can enhance your business and foster a greater understanding of LGBTQ+ older people, please visit sagecare.org or contact us at info@sagecare.org.
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About SAGEVenture
SAGEVenture is a world class hub of innovation that sits at the cross section of purpose and profit. By leveraging a social enterprise model, SAGEVenture develops scalable, future-forward solutions that address the broader challenges of aging in the LGBTQ+ community. SAGECare is SAGEVenture’s first LGBTQ+ cultural competency training program and has since credentialed over 1,100 care organizations since 2016, addressing a critical gap in the aging sector. SAGECare’s ed-tech model provides training that empowers companies to become more inclusive and culturally competent, which not only improves the quality of care for LGBTQ+ elders, but also positions companies as leaders for the future in an increasingly competitive long-term care market. Learn more at sageventure.org.
About SAGE
At SAGE, we envision a world where LGBTQ+ elders are valued, have limitless opportunities, and thrive. Since 1978, we have led the way in advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically. Our dedicated team members work nationally and globally to protect our rights, build health and longevity, and preserve the vibrancy of our community as we age. Each one of us has a place to create a bright and vibrant future for the LGBTQ+ community as each one of us lights the way for the next generation to follow. Learn more at sageusa.org.
About LGBT Foundation
With LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, LGBT Foundation has been transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the UK since 1975. We provide services and activities that give a lifeline to those in need, offering hope and support on their journey towards achieving their aspirations. We know that challenges for LGBTQ+ communities still exist, but we remain optimistic about the progress we can make together, towards a fairer and more inclusive world where queer hope and joy flourish.
LGBT Foundation is a leading delivery provider of LGBTQ+ inclusion training in the UK, offering module-based remote or in-person learning via our Training Academy platform and accreditations such as Pride in Practice, which has worked with over 1000 primary care services across the UK since 2010, presenting over 650 accredited awards recognising excellence in LGBTQ+ healthcare.
Our organisation is committed to celebrating and supporting our older LGBTQ+ communities to realise their full potential, every day. Celebrating 5 years of activity in 2024, our Pride in Ageing Programme commissions new and innovative projects to address the issues facing LGBTQ+ older people, with an advisory group of 15 community members. Recent partnerships include a collaboration with Skills for Care and University of Strathclyde to deliver the UK’s first LGBTQ+ learning framework for the adult social care workforce, which has been cited by policy makers and sector directors. Working alongside Manchester City Council, Great Places Housing Group and a Community Steering Group we have recently achieved planning approval for Russell Road, which is the UK’s first of its kind Extra Care Scheme for majority LGBTQ+ residents aged 55+.
Visit our website at lgbt.foundation and to find out more about our training and accreditation please contact trainingacademy@lgbt.foundation. For UK PRESS ONLY: our helpline for support is 0345 3 30 30 30.
