Don't miss a drop
Water plays a vital role in all our daily lives. We use it every day without a second thought, but what if we didn't have access to water?
Scottish Water and Age Scotland, the Scottish charity for older people, are here to help you whenever you need us most.
Sign up to the Priority Services Register (PSR)
Here for you. Rain or shine.
Scottish Water offers extra help, free of charge, to people who need extra support through the free Priority Services Register (PSR). The service is designed to assist those living with a disability, who require water for medication or anyone with additional language or communication needs. Gain peace of mind knowing help is available when you need it most.
- Extra time to answer the door with the Knock and Wait scheme
- Nominated contact to allow us to deal with a family member or carer
- Password scheme to protect you from scammers
- Communication in a way that suits you best
It's free, confidential, and only takes a few minutes to register.
Don’t miss a drop.
Hydration Matters
Could you make it through the day without a glass of water? Do you rely on it to take medication? Staying hydrated is essential for health, particularly for older people. The easiest thing you can do to feel better today is to keep your body hydrated.
Our body needs water to carry out all its essential processes. Around 60% of your body is water. If you become dehydrated, you will soon notice the effects. Read our Hydration Guide online or request your free copy.
Good hygiene
Protecting us from illness and infection. Something as simple as washing our hands depends on having easy access to clean water.
Gardening
From watering flowers to growing vegetables, many people rely on water to keep their gardens thriving. To help protect vital supplies, use a watering can. A hose can use 1,000 litres in an hour!
Staying active
Whether it's swimming, aqua aerobics, or enjoying outdoor swimming, water helps many older people stay active and healthy. Find out more about Scottish Water’s water safety tips.
Free Text Alerts
Be the first to know about a distruption to your water supply thanks to Scottish Water's free text alerts service, meaning you can receive the latest updates straight to your mobile phone.
Whether there is planned maintenance in your area, emergency outages, or service updates, you’ll be the first to know.
You can also sign up for multiple postcodes so you can keep an eye out for friends and loved ones, with work happening in other areas across Scotland.
Sign up for Text Alerts and you’ll get:
- Instant alerts for outages, repairs, or disruptions to your service
- Updates on work progress
- Opportunity to stay ahead of any unforeseen water issues
- Customised notifications based on your postcode or area
Signing upis straightforward and free; just enter your full name, mobile number and postcode.
Don't have a mobile phone?
No problem, you can also find out about what's happening in your area on the Scottish Water social channels or website.
Age Scotland Information Guides
We know that growing older doesn’t come with a manual. Later life may bring changes, new opportunities, and challenges. You may find yourself needing to know about rights, organisations or services that are new to you.
That’s why Age Scotland provide free information and advice to help you on diverse topics ranging from claiming benefits to staying healthy. Taking care of your mental and physical health is important. Our guides cover keeping active, staying well and getting support. To order paper copies of any of our publications, please visit our Order Printed Guides page. You can also receive instant copies if you Download Our Guides.
Get your FREE guide to staying hydrated
This guide provides useful tips about the importance of keeping hydrated as we age.