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Three in four Scottish pensioners were cold in own homes this winter, poll finds

THREE in four Scottish pensioners said they were cold in their own homes over the winter, according to research published by Age Scotland ...

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BBC issues correction after challenging SNP minister with Labour activist's comments

THE BBC has issued a correction after it challenged an SNP minister with comments from a Labour activist who it presented as an independent…

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

A LEADING charity has said it has “serious concerns” about people’s health as the reality of cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will start being…

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

CHARITIES and campaign groups are issuing crucial advice for Scotland’s elderly population amid fears over the impact of Labour slashing Winter…

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

THE UK Government’s “scandalous decision” to cut the eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment will leave 85 of Scottish pensioners in poverty…

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

LABOUR MPs have reportedly been told to hammer home the message “this is not austerity” after Rachel Reeves confirmed swingeing cuts to plug a…

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UK Government condemned for letting down pensioners in King’s Speech

THE Tory government has been condemned for failing to tackle the “injustice” of pensioner poverty in last week’s King’s Speech.

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

PATRICK Harvie has responded to criticism from Age Scotland after he suggested that SNP MSP Fergus Ewing was from a generation that had not…

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Falkirk councillors urge First Minister to restore named minister for older people

Parties unanimously agreed to support the campaign being led by charity Age Scotland

Daily Record

Glasgow workers urged to check if they can get £301 payment by May 19 deadline

People who receive Pension Credit are eligible for the latest £301 payment However there are many people, including Glasgow constituents, who have yet to claim it.

Glasgow Live

Scottish Labour unveils plan for Older People's Commissioner after covid pandemic tragedies

EXCLUSIVE: MSP Colin Smyth will launch a member's bill creating a post for giving older people a voice

Daily Record

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

THE Scottish Government has announced a £950,000 investment to help improve the health and wellbeing of older veterans in Scotland...

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Age Scotland joins fight to save 'lifeline' Glasgow Food Train charity from closure

Glasgow Food Train is on the brink of closure after its funding from Glasgow City Council was stopped. Bosses have warned that elderly people could be left going hungry without it.

Glasgow Live

Edinburgh healthy life expectancy statistics 'paint a very worrying picture'

Edinburgh men are spending a smaller proportion of their life in good health, while local women remain healthier for longer, new National Records of Scotland statistics show.

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Little Ruaridh spreads festive cheer among old folk with touching letter

Ruaridh's letter was chosen to feature on a Christmas card for Age Scotland

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

MORE than 150,000 older Scots can’t afford Christmas this year, according to analysis by a charity. Age Scotland says the research also suggests…

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Call to check on the elderly as temperatures plummet

Freezing temperatures have arrived and snow is forecast in West Lothian for next week

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Scottish dementia projects awarded £145,000 in funding

Dementia projects across Scotland have received funding to enable them to offer community- based support for people affected by the disease.

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More than 40 per cent of Scots over 50 living in fuel poverty, survey finds

MORE than 40 per cent of people over 50 in Scotland are thought to be living in fuel poverty, with some cutting down on food in the face of…

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People will die this winter, warns Age Scotland

PEOPLE will die this winter if there is not more support to help with the cost of living crisis, a charity has warned.

Daily Record

Scottish Secretary claimed £4k of taxpayers money for utilities on second home

The Sunday Mail investigation reveals that taxpayers were left to pay his energy bill.

Daily Record

Scottish charity is appealing for volunteers to help the elderly

Age Scotland is looking to tackle loneliness with a new service called Community Connecting Services

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Charity calls for increased support for people living with dementia

Age Scotland has called for increased care and support for people living with dementia, for whom Scotland’s new National Care Service will be…

Daily Record

Elderly people 'do not feel valued' in West Dunbartonshire as ageing population grows

West Dunbartonshire is one of the areas which falls below the national average but still has seen a rise, despite experiencing a population decrease over the last year.

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Scorching weather looks set to crank up a notch tomorrow with a high of 30 degrees Celsius

Advice continues to be that we all look out for each other and ensure elderly family and neighbours are safe

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