Equality and diversity - age

Age

Consultation - adults:

• Total Place Report - final report on pan Dorset research to investigate methods to secure improved outcomes for older people at less cost through improved collaboration between agencies, a deeper engagement with citizens and communities and a genuine focus on place
• Gay and Grey report - a research project into the needs, wants, fears and aspirations of older lesbians and gay men, focusing on the concerns of LGB people as they grow older, as in addition to declining health, strength, independence - there is an increased risk of social and emotional isolation by belonging to a minority group in society
• Working with older LGB people - Stonewall have undertaken research on older LGB people, looking at the experiences and expectations of older people

Consultation - children and young people:

• Participation Strategy
• Equality Act Advice Final

Age reports

• Research Matters 'Digital Exclusion in Dorset' - a report by the former Dorset County Council looking at digital exclusion
• Age UK Later Life in the UK - a report by Age UK looking at general information on people in later life in the UK