Check out our latest news stories and the causes we support. This section includes latest news about campaigns, events and relevant topics to ensure you’re always up to date.
Known as Jonbers Blonde (real name Andrew Glover), the Northern Irish Drag Race phenomenon will be a Champion for Opening Doors Read more
The theme for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month 2023 in February is ‘Behind the Lens’ and to celebrate we would like to invite our members to exhibit artworks at Bishopsgate Institute at the end of February. Read more
For the first time since the pandemic, in-person festive celebrations have been well underway at Opening Doors to mark the special occasion with friends, partners and our members. Read more
This December Opening Doors are taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll where we could win a donation of 20% of their profits for the month! Read more
Opening Doors is delighted to share its latest Annual Review 2021 – 2022 showcasing milestones and successes of the past year. Read more
For the first Silver Pride, Opening Doors’ members, partners and volunteers came together under one roof to celebrate an important month in the LGBTQ+ calendar which also coincided with Silver Sunday. Read more
On May 22 2022 Robert, Garth and Célia ran the Hackney Half Marathon to raise funds to Opening Doors and support LGBTQ+ over 50. We've asked them to tell us a bit more about their experience and what message they would give to other people who would like to do the same! Read more
Opening Doors has launched our new training courses to help professionals better understand the needs of LGBTQ+ people over 50. Read more
Opening Doors are working in partnership with Out Together (Friends of Dorothy) to provide a Telefriending service to support LGBTQ+ people over 50 in West Yorkshire. Read more
Opening Doors response to the Government's exclusion of trans and non-binary people from conversion practice and of the EHRC's guidance that puts trans and non-binary people at risk Read more
A new study will explore how LGBTQ+ people experience difficulties when interacting with social workers and are often anxious about discrimination or abuse as a result of their sexual or gender identity. The study, which is in collaboration with Opening Doors London and the Universities of Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol will investigate how older LGBTQ+ adults have raised concerns about receiving personal care services in their homes. Read more
We'd really appreciate your support in completing this survey by 15th October to help inform improvements in the healthcare of LGBTQ+ people who are 50+. Read more
On Saturday, 24th of July, we had the amazing opportunity to see our members in person again and enjoy some food and attractions together. Read more
Our members were treated to a screening of the film Supernova with Q&A with writer-director Harry MacQueen. Read more
As a part of our celebrations for LGBT History Month our member Philippa Punchard organised an art project asking our members and the wider LGBTQ+ community to share biographical details and portraits of their personal or famous LGBTQ+ heroes, heroines and trailblazers. Read more
Today is the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown and we have joined Marie Curie and many other organisations for a National Day of Reflection to support those who've been bereaved, reflect on our collective loss, and hope for a brighter future Read more
Opening Doors London responds to GRA reforms announced by the government on the 22nd of September Read more
Tonic Living, Stonewall Housing and Opening Doors London (ODL) undertook research on the housing, care and support requirements of older LGBT+ people in London. Read more
We remember David Mitchell, long-time supporter and contributor to ODL who sadly passed away on the 4th of April, at the age of 89 after contracting Covid-19. Read more
Celebrating Volunteer Week with a big thank you to our wonderful volunteers! Read more
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 we are looking at how Covid-19 is affecting older LGBT+ people and how to look after our mental health during this time Read more
Suspending face-to-face programmes and finding new ways to keep older LGBT+ people connected Read more
Read about our screening of Rachel Dax's award-winning short film Time & Again Read more
13-19th of November is Trans Awareness Week, finished by Trans Day of Remembrance on the 20th. Read more