Who is a Queer Carer?

From our friends at QueerCircle a new programme of monthly events and online support forums explore the specific challenges, dimensions and experience of being a queer carer. Who is described as a ‘carer’ and how does being LGBTQ+  influence perceptions of this role? How do we navigate institutional systems of care that don’t recognise our chosen family relationships? How do we cope with a failing social care sector or organise together to bring about change?

The programme brings together perspectives from people who have experienced being an LGBTQ carer in a number of contexts – whether that be looking after a partner, parent or sibling; working through the challenges of chronic illness or challenging institutional violence or setting-up alternative systems of peer support.

Talks and screenings always involve time for questions and discussion, with online forums enabling carers to meet and talk through their experiences together. You can sign-up for the monthly carers meet-up here.