By donating just £5 you can fund a friendship call to support a lonely older person in need. Thousands of older people like Duncan feel desperately alone and isolated. It doesn’t have to be this way. Read more about Duncan’s journey and how you can help: age.scot/isolated

We're hosting a webinar to mark Carers Week 2024 on 'Supporting Carers in the Older Ex-Armed Forces Community, featuring Carers Scotland and Age Scotland Dementia. Wed 12th June 10am-11.30am. Book here bit.ly/CaresExArmedFo…

We hope that First Minister @johnswinney brings back a named minister for older people when he forms his government. Add your name if you agree at age.scot/minister

Dear First Minister, @johnswinney please consider the importance of reinstating a named Minister for Older People when you form your new cabinet. Age Scotland

Scotland has a new First Minister, we are joining with our sector partners to ask that John Swinney brings back a named Minister for Older People when he forms his government.

A senior SNP politician has joined 20 major organisations calling for a dedicated Minister for Older People after more than half of over-50s do not feel supported. buff.ly/3UtQ3vX

Did you know that Age Scotland offers free workshops on a range of topics, including dementia awareness and inclusion, rights-based training for unpaid carers, energy matters, and social security? Take a look at our new blog post for upcoming dates.
bit.ly/3ygRYMS

If you agree with us that older ppl (aged 50+!) in Scotland need a named Minister to represent their needs in @ScotGov you can show support on o Age Scotland's site 👉age.scot/minister

@scotopa and others backing the call for an Minister for Older People to be reinstated #equalityscotland sundaypost.com/fp/snp-ministe…

SNP MSP joins calls for new leader John Swinney to appoint Minister for Older People… sundaypost.com/fp/snp-ministe… via The Sunday Post Adam Stachura Age Scotland

Along with many other organisations, we’re calling on the new First Minister to reinstate a named Minister for Older People in his cabinet.
Read more in The Sunday Post ⬇️
bit.ly/3QA7byZ

Do you know an individual or group making a real difference in the lives of older people in Scotland? Do they deserve recognition for the work they do?
Nominations for the 2024 Age Scotland awards are now open
💻 bit.ly/3wiFjZl
Winners will be announced on 1 October.

We’re calling on future First Minister John Swinney to demonstrate commitment to improving the lives of older people in Scotland by reinstating a named Minister for Older People. Please consider sharing the campaign and signing our petition: age.scot/minister

📢 We're hiring 📢
Our Fundraising & Marketing team is expanding and we're looking for a Corporate, Trusts & Community Events Fundraising Manager, an Individual Giving, Legacies & Brand Manager, and a Legacy Fundraiser.
Apply here ➡️ bit.ly/4b0teXX

We've got new dates available to book for our free energy workshops in partnership with SGN and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks. If you're looking for advice on energy efficiency, saving money on bills and accessing financial support, we'd love to have you along. bit.ly/3UGw3aG

Our Community Connecting service aims to link older people across Scotland up with organisations offering friendship, social activities, health and fitness groups, and events. The possibilities are endless! Give us a call on 0800 12 44 222 to get involved. age.scot/communityconne…

Are you an unpaid carer for someone living with dementia?

Join us for our free Carer Engagement Event to share your views and identify the gaps in carer training and support.

📍Tuesday 14th May
📍6pm - 7pm
📍Online

Find out more👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/carer-engage…

Great to be at The ALLIANCE's annual conference in Glasgow today. Interesting and important discussions focusing on the voice, rights and future of health and social care in Scotland. #ALLIANCEConf24

.Age Scotland is recruiting for 3 posts
➡️Corporate, Trusts & Community Events Fundraising Manager
➡️Individual Giving, Legacies & Brand Manager
➡️Legacy Fundraiser
To find out more, visit our website tinyurl.com/4khvhh52 #charityjob

There’s nothing like a good cup of tea and some cake to bring people together. This May, we’re inviting people across the country to host a #TimetoTalk Tea Party to help us raise vital funds to support older people across Scotland. Sign up at age.scot/TimetoTalk