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Why fear hiding identity?
Many older LGBTQ+ individuals fear they will have to conceal their identity when accessing care, as highlighted in the story. This stems from past experiences of discrimination, a lack of LGBTQ+ inclusive training for care staff, and concerns about being judged or receiving substandard care if their identity is known.
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