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Age Scotland

@agescotland

The Scottish charity for older people. ☎ 0800 12 44 222 for information, friendship & advice

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Lest we forget.
A stylized image features a large red poppy with black details and the Age Scotland logo, which includes a smaller poppy. The text reads: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

ALT A stylized image features a large red poppy with black details and the Age Scotland logo, which includes a smaller poppy. The text reads: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

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🚴 Cycle 66 miles around Loch Ness on traffic-free roads in April. Join #TeamAgeScotland for the Etape Loch Ness 2027 and make every mile count for older people across Scotland. Sign up 👇 agescotland.org.uk/get-invol…
Cyclists participate in an event near Loch Ness with hills in the background. The Age Scotland logo and the phrases "Make every mile count" and "Sign up" are prominently displayed.

ALT Cyclists participate in an event near Loch Ness with hills in the background. The Age Scotland logo and the phrases "Make every mile count" and "Sign up" are prominently displayed.

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Being around people isn't the same as feeling connected. Meaningful relationships help us feel known, valued and that we belong. Susan Hunter of @befriendingnet explores why social connection matters as we age, in a guest article for #BefriendingWeek agescotland.org.uk/news/1682…
More than company: why meaningful connection matters as we age

More than company: why meaningful connection matters as we age

Susan Hunter, CEO of Befriending Networks, explores why meaningful social connection matters for older people and how befriending can help tackle loneliness and social isolation.

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47% of working-age adults in Scotland have no financial plan for later life and 52% don’t understand enough about pensions to make retirement decisions. We need to make retirement planning easier and more accessible. heraldscotland.com/news/2669…
Retirement timebomb as 1.6m Scots have no plan for life after work

Retirement timebomb as 1.6m Scots have no plan for life after work

More than 1.6m working-age Scots have no retirement plan, while 52 lack confidence in pension decisions, prompting warnings from Age Scotland.

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Strachur Hub, on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute, is our Member Group of the Year in recognition of its outstanding support for older people and its role in tackling loneliness and isolation. Watch the full film at agescotland.org.uk/our-impac…
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Our research shows 60% of older people in Scotland are financially squeezed and more than half are unexpectedly using savings to meet rising costs. Tomorrow's Budget must take action on soaring energy bills and improve older people's financial security. agescotland.org.uk/news/1676…
UK Budget must help ease financial pressure on older people

UK Budget must help ease financial pressure on older people

Age Scotland calls for the UK Government 2026 Autumn Budget to tackle the growing financial pressures facing older people, with action needed on energy bills, tax thresholds, Pension Credit uptake...

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Are you are getting all of the financial support you are entitled to? More than half of people over the age of 50 in Scotland have never checked. Could you be missing out? agescotland.org.uk/informati…
A person is holding an iPad showing the webpage of Age Scotland's benefits calculator, displaying a "Benefit calculator" with a pink 'Start Calculation' button.

ALT A person is holding an iPad showing the webpage of Age Scotland's benefits calculator, displaying a "Benefit calculator" with a pink 'Start Calculation' button.

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Menopause can affect every aspect of working life, yet many women still feel unsupported or unable to speak openly about their experiences. In this article for Menopause Awareness Month, Jo shares her story and explains the importance of workplace support agescotland.org.uk/news/1659…
Menopause, Work and the Power of Understanding | Age Scotland

Menopause, Work and the Power of Understanding | Age Scotland

Menopause at work can affect wellbeing, confidence and performance. Discover one woman's experience and learn how Age Scotland and the University of Edinburgh help employers support staff through...

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🩵 We're proud to be working with @agescotland, our official charity partner until 2027. As Scotland's national charity for older people, they support and empower people aged 50+, while helping tackle loneliness and isolation across the country.
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ALT ScotRail train with Age Scotland livery.

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After losing his wife, Bill faced a future that felt very different. Like many older people experiencing bereavement, he found himself navigating a silence that's difficult to put into words. Read more at agescotland.org.uk/news/1643…
An individual stands in a kitchen, looking at the camera. The kitchen features a fridge covered with colorful magnets. The image includes a text quote: "When my wife died, I was at a bit of a loss..." and a logo for Age Scotland.

ALT An individual stands in a kitchen, looking at the camera. The kitchen features a fridge covered with colorful magnets. The image includes a text quote: "When my wife died, I was at a bit of a loss..." and a logo for Age Scotland.

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After losing his wife, Bill faced a future that felt very different. Like many older people experiencing bereavement, he found himself navigating a silence that's difficult to put into words. Read more at agescotland.org.uk/news/1643…
An individual stands in a kitchen, looking at the camera. The kitchen features a fridge covered with colorful magnets. The image includes a text quote: "When my wife died, I was at a bit of a loss..." and a logo for Age Scotland.

ALT An individual stands in a kitchen, looking at the camera. The kitchen features a fridge covered with colorful magnets. The image includes a text quote: "When my wife died, I was at a bit of a loss..." and a logo for Age Scotland.

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We're delighted to have been awarded funding from @MovementfHealth to grow Body Boosting Bingo across Scotland. Thank you for backing this important work. movementforhealth.scot/movem…
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Will your income this year, including your State Pension, be more than £35,000? You may want to consider opting out of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment before it's paid and avoid it being recovered through the tax system later. Find out more 🔽 agescotland.org.uk/news/1654…
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: What you need to know

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: What you need to know

If you receive the State Pension, and your total annual income is £35,000 or more, you will be asked to return the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. Opting out of this automatic payment could save...

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Could Etape Loch Ness be your next cycling challenge? We have 4 places on the team to take on the iconic 66-mile road route around Loch Ness. 📅 25 April 2027 🎯 £400 target Ballot closes 14 October: agescotland.org.uk/get-invol…
Age Scotland | Etape

Age Scotland | Etape

The Etape Loch Ness is the UK’s largest and most iconic closed road cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness, the chance to cycle 66 mileson traffic-free roads finishing in Inverness and...

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We are saddened by the death of Dame Esther Rantzen. Her compassion and determination changed countless lives. We were proud to work with her to launch The Silver Line Scotland in 2013. Her legacy lives on in the support, services and advocacy helping older people across Scotland
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Sheila knows first-hand how quickly life can change. After suddenly losing her husband of 54 years, loneliness became part of everyday life. Even when surrounded by family, she often felt disconnected from the world around her. Read Sheila's story: age.scot/sheilas-story
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Elevate Your Coaching & Community Skills ​Pickleball Scotland is pleased to present Safeguarding and Inclusion CPD Autumn Courses! Looking to gain essential first aid skills, foster inclusive play, or safeguard young players? Learning opportunities across Scotland and online.
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A fall can change more than your physical health. It can affect confidence, independence and connection to the people and places that matter most. This Falls Awareness Week, we're highlighting how staying active & building strength can help older people. agescotland.org.uk/news/1653…
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: Staying on your feet

Falls Prevention Awareness Week: Staying on your feet

Falls Prevention Week 2026 takes place this week, 22nd – 26th September, and highlights why it’s important to take action to reduce falls and support older people to live longer, healthier lives. Age...

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What an incredible day @DiscoveryDundee! Thank you to our fantastic fundraisers for climbing the mast in support of older people in Scotland.
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Growing older shouldn't mean feeling invisible, lonely, isolated or unheard. By leaving a gift in your Will, your legacy can help end the silence of old age. Find out more at age.scot/end-silence
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