Enhancing skills and knowledge of social care staff when supporting LGBTQ+ residents of Newham
Project Background
Promoting wellbeing in a person-centred way involves understanding the whole person.
Sexuality and gender identity are fundamental to who an individual is. It is important that the workforce and residents of Newham Council feel comfortable having conversations about sexuality and gender identity in the context of wellbeing, and that services in the borough meet the care and support needs of LGBTQ+ communities. This project is based in London, England, and its supporting host organisation is Newham Council.
IMPACT Factfile
- Year: 2025 – 2026
- Delivery Model: Facilitator
- Four Nations: England
Meet Our Facilitator: Sebastian Buser
Sebastian Buser
I’m Sebastian, Facilitator based with Newham Council where my role is to enhance staff knowledge and skills in supporting LGBTQ+ residents in adult social care. My focus is on helping staff feel confident and comfortable when addressing sexuality and gender identity with residents. I bring experience in academic research, inclusive education, creative arts practice, community engagement on LGBTQ+ inclusion and frontline social care work.