Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans and a carer can bring additional issues and challenges.

You may feel out of place in traditional support groups or uncomfortable about coming out to people who can help. You may be anxious about accessing services and have concerns that they may not be LGBT friendly or be able to meet your needs.

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Planning for later life

This guide looks at a broad range of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in relation to planning for later life. Go

LGBT Foundation: Carers

Information and advice for LGBT carers with case studies. Go

Supporting LGBT people with dementia

Addresses some of the issues that LGBT people with dementia may face including legal and financial matters. Go

LGBT Youth Scotland

Advice, one to one online support, groups, activities, volunteer opportunities and events for LGBT young people and their friends. Go

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Support services and events for LGBT people in Scotland. Runs LGBT Helpline on Tue & Wed 12-9pm and Thu & Sun 1-6pm at 0300 123 2523. Go

Pink Saltire

Pink Saltire is a the charity for creative LGBT people in Scotland and is promoting equality and diversity in Scotland through the media. Go

LGBT Age project

LGBT Age is a service for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Go