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Published: October 1, 2024 by mbelfield
This International Day of Older People, we’re delighted to be able to share with you the news that plans for Russell Road, the UK’s “first of a kind” majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care scheme have been approved!
We know that LGBTQ+ people face additional barriers when accessing housing and care in later life, and Rusell Road is intended to address this. The residents at Russell Road will be aged 55 years or over, with the majority of residents being members of the LGBTQ+ community from Manchester. Living alongside allies, the aim is to provide an open and inclusive place of psychological safety for the older LGBTQ+ community.
Visiting the site earlier this year, LGBT Foundation supporter and Pride in Ageing patron, Ian McKellen said:
“It’s wonderful to see Manchester leading the way yet again. Our community deserves to be able to age in a safe and welcoming environment where we are accepted for who we are, and Russell Road will do just that. Congratulations to everyone involved in the project and I look forward to following its progress and seeing the scheme open!”
This is a significant moment in the development of Russell Road and LGBT Foundation are looking forward to continuing to work alongside Manchester City Council Great Places Housing Group and the Community Steering Group to make our vision a reality.
To find out more or to get involved in the scheme, please email adam.preston@lgbt.foundation
LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Ageing initiative, which marked its 5th anniversary this summer,
celebrates those who are older and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) and undertakes projects with communities in GreaterManchester to address their needs.
