June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honour its history, and reaffirm the importance of equality, visibility and inclusion. At TrustBridge Care, we believe that every individual deserves to feel safe, respected and truly at home — especially within the care they receive. This Pride Month, we’re proud to stand alongside the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on what it means to care with compassion, dignity and pride.
What Pride Is All About
Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City — a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Today, Pride is about visibility, celebration and continued advocacy for equality. It’s a reminder that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or background, has the right to live openly and authentically.
Pride is also a time to remember that while progress has been made, many LGBTQ+ people — especially older individuals and those needing care — still face discrimination, isolation and barriers to accessing services with dignity.
How TrustBridge Care is Celebrating Pride
At TrustBridge Care, we’re proud to mark Pride Month by:
- Displaying Pride flags and inclusive symbols in our offices and marketing to show our support and signal safety for LGBTQ+ clients and staff.
- Providing internal training on inclusive language and LGBTQ+ cultural competence for our carers and office teams.
- Highlighting stories from LGBTQ+ individuals within our care community to elevate their voices and lived experiences (with permission and sensitivity).
- Supporting local Pride events and LGBTQ+ organisations doing vital community work.
Our aim isn’t just to celebrate Pride in June — it’s to foster inclusion year-round.
Fostering an Inclusive and Equal Environment
TrustBridge Care is committed to being a place where everyone feels seen and respected. That means:
- Using inclusive language and practices in all our assessments, care plans and communications.
- Ensuring non-discrimination in recruitment and care provision — regardless of gender identity, sexuality or background.
- Creating a safe environment where both clients and carers can be open about who they are without fear of judgement.
- Encouraging feedback and conversation, so we can continue learning and growing in how we support the diverse communities we serve.
We know that small, everyday actions — listening, using correct pronouns, asking respectful questions — make a huge difference.
How You Can Celebrate and Support
Whether you’re a carer, client, or ally, there are many ways to engage with Pride:
- Attend a local Pride event to show your support and connect with the community.
- Educate yourself on LGBTQ+ history and issues — learning is a powerful form of allyship.
- Speak up against discrimination and stereotypes when you encounter them.
- Support LGBTQ+ charities through donations or volunteering.
- Create inclusive spaces in your home, workplace or community by fostering empathy and respect.
Resources to Learn More and Get Support
If you’d like to explore more about Pride or access support, here are some helpful organisations and resources:
- Stonewall – Campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion across the UK. Offers learning resources and advice.
- Switchboard – A confidential LGBTQ+ helpline for anyone who needs to talk: 0300 330 0630.
- Opening Doors – Supporting LGBTQ+ people over 50 to live full, vibrant lives.
- Mind – LGBTQ+ Mental Health – Mental health support and information for LGBTQ+ individuals.