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The Big Survey 2023

Our national survey of more than 4,100 over 50s in Scotland captures their views and experiences, identifies the challenges older people face in Scotland today, and broadly tracks how lives have changed over time.

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Winter death figures at 30-year high

Age Scotland has said it is “extremely concerned” by new figures from National Records of Scotland, showing 24,427...

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Age Scotland responds to provisional life expectancy figures

New figures from National Records for Scotland reveal a decrease in life expectancy by 3 weeks for males and 5.7...

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Hip Fracture Audit figures 'real cause for concern'

Age Scotland’s Interim Chief Executive, Katherine Crawford, said: "It is shocking that barely a third of people who...

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Blog: About Dementia's National Dementia Strategy Consultation Response

About Dementia recently submitted our response on the new National Dementia Strategy to the Scottish Government,...

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Mark O'Donnell to become Age Scotland's CEO

Age Scotland has announced that Mark O’Donnell has been appointed as their new chief executive and will take up his...

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New Age Scotland report reveals challenges facing older people’s groups

Hundreds of older people’s groups across Scotland are facing big challenges in keeping their doors open as a result...

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Increase in centenarians & fall in life expectancy highlights further support needed for older population

The national charity for older people has welcomed news that the estimated number of people aged 100 or older has...

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Age Scotland’s Big Wheesht is back

This September marks the return of The Big Wheesht, Age Scotland’s fundraising challenge which asks participants to...

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Blog: Try bowls – the sport for all

Looking for a sociable, fun, affordable and family-orientated sport to try this summer? Our partners at Bowls...