Would you like to meet other LGBTQ+ people around retirement age in East London?
East London LGBT Seniors is for people over 50 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer and can travel to East London. It offers regular social meetings, coffee and chat, peer support and activities that help reduce isolation and feed older LGBTQ+ people's issues back to service providers.
- Meet other older LGBTQ+ people in a welcoming group
- Join regular daytime and evening meetings in East London
- Take part in coffee and chat, shared-food meetups, outside visits and day trips when listed
- Build confidence, connection and a sense of wellbeing
- Help raise issues affecting older LGBTQ+ people with local service providers
Cost: Free
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Service statistics
40%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Advocacy
Advice to businesses and voluntary organisations
Activities for older people
Connecting with others
Information and advice
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Volunteering
Service access criteria:
Identify as LGBTQ+, of roughly retirement age
Additional needs catered for:
Wheelchair accessible
Waiting list (weeks):
0
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