Doctor DILF Episode 2.2: Will the National Care Service be inclusive?

Why you should listen to this episode…

Doctor DILF is the health and wellbeing podcast for older gay and bisexual men, unpicking what it means to be us in the 2020s. Every episode, Dr. Simon Fox (a specialist in LGBTQ+ healthy aging) talks with experts about the topic of the week, seeking answers and providing food for thought regarding our health and well-being.

Mike Parish of the LGBTQ Dementia Advisory Group returns to discuss social care with Dr. Simon Fox. The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed a new National Care Service which is currently in the consultation phase. The aim of the NCS is to revolutionise the UK’s ailing social care service - but will it be inclusive?

As discussed last episode, DEI is being rolled back, so where might that leave older LGBTQ+ communities in the formation of a new nationwide service? What is the history of social care in this country and why is it in such a bad state today? Why is the National Care Service being proposed now? Who will be included and who will be left out? And what can we do to make sure our voices are heard?