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Age Scotland

Independent Age estimates around 70,000 households in Scotland are entitled to pension credit but do not claim it
Age Scotland
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Brian Cox urges pensioners to apply for pension credit to secure Winter Fuel Payment

Age Scotland believes the UK Government has “missed an opportunity” to support the nation’s elderly population Age Scotland believes the UK Government has “missed an opportunity” to support the nation’s elderly population
Age Scotland
3

Charities issue crucial advice to elderly ahead of winter following Labour cuts

Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK Nearly 900,000 Scottish pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment according to Age UK
Age Scotland
5

UK Government's Winter Fuel Payment cut will leave majority of pensioners worse off

Kate Forbes said the UK's 'disrespectful and damaging' actions had led to the cut Kate Forbes said the UK's 'disrespectful and damaging' actions had led to the cut
Age Scotland
15

'Party before country': Kate Forbes savages Scottish Labour MPs over benefit cut

Rachel Reeves has been criticised by Age Scotland for scrapping the winter fuel payment for pensioners not claiming pension credit Rachel Reeves has been criticised by Age Scotland for scrapping the winter fuel payment for pensioners not claiming pension credit
Age Scotland
14

'This is not austerity': Labour MPs sent 'lines to take' amid spending cuts

Charities want to see John Swinney reinstate a minister for older people Charities want to see John Swinney reinstate a minister for older people
Age Scotland
1

Charities urge John Swinney to reinstate minister for older people

Murray comfortably defeated David Goffin in Indian Wells Murray comfortably defeated David Goffin in Indian Wells
Age Scotland
0

Andy Murray produces clinical performance in Indian Wells to move into round 2

New data shows average life expectancy in Scotland New data shows average life expectancy in Scotland
Age Scotland
2

Interactive map shows life expectancy in your area

Scottish Green minister Patrick Harvie (left) and SNP MSP Fergus Ewing Scottish Green minister Patrick Harvie (left) and SNP MSP Fergus Ewing
Age Scotland
6

Patrick Harvie speaks out after backlash over 'older generation' comments

We asked some key players in health to reflect upon the past and future of the NHS in Scotland We asked some key players in health to reflect upon the past and future of the NHS in Scotland
EXCLUSIVE
Age Scotland
4

Where will the NHS be 75 years from now?

Scottish Government announce £950,000 funding boost for older veterans Scottish Government announce £950,000 funding boost for older veterans
Age Scotland
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Scottish Government announces £950,000 funding boost for older veterans

The provision of terrestrial TV and radio services is only certain until the early 2030s. The provision of terrestrial TV and radio services is only certain until the early 2030s.
Age Scotland
2

TV and radio services relied on by rural Scottish communities at risk of disappearing

The impact of loneliness and isolation can contribute to serious physical and mental health concerns among older people, The impact of loneliness and isolation can contribute to serious physical and mental health concerns among older people,
Age Scotland
2

One in 10 over-65s will spend Christmas alone, according to Age Scotland

Age Scotland officially launched the network in Edinburgh on Wednesday Age Scotland officially launched the network in Edinburgh on Wednesday
Age Scotland
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New network for Scottish LGBTQ+ people aged over 50 launched

Charity calls for increased support for people living with dementia Charity calls for increased support for people living with dementia
Age Scotland
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Charity calls for increased support for people living with dementia

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