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Winter action plan needed to support Scotland’s older people
Age Scotland has recommended that the Scottish Government draw up a new action plan, setting out how they will...
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Blog: Combatting loneliness among older LGBTQ+ people
Research shows that older LGBTQ+ people are especially vulnerable to loneliness as they are more likely to be single,...
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Age Scotland response to Health Secretary's comment on social care sector
The national charity for older people has responded to Health Secretary Jeane Freeman’s admission that the Scottish...
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Celebrating walking football
Pictured (left to right): Gordon Smith from the Walking Football Group; Oriam team member Lorraine Boyd; Craig...
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Oriam Walking Football celebration in aid of Age Scotland
A team of dedicated walking footballers are set to take on a marathon challenge next month to raise funds for Age...
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Age Scotland welcomes public inquiry into Scotland’s handling of pandemic
The national charity for older people has welcomed news that work is underway to set up a public inquiry to...
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Blog: International Volunteer Day 2020
This year's UN International Volunteer Day campaign aims to thank volunteers and shed light on the difficulties and...
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Care home residents must not be “written off” says Age Scotland, as coronavirus deaths rise sharply
Age Scotland today called for a redoubling of efforts to protect care home residents as the latest figures reveal...
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Friendship calls can ease loneliness of lockdown
Margaret Foley, 76, a widow who lives alone in Glasgow, tells BBC Radio Scotland about the impact the COVID-19...
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Election call for a Commissioner for Older People
Age Scotland has launched "Action for Older People" ahead of the Scottish Parliament election calling on the next...