Here you can find our latest parliamentary briefings on a range of issues that impact older people in Scotland. If you'd like more information about a particular topic contact the Policy team at policycomms@agescotland.org.uk
2020 - Briefings
Impact of COVID-19 on loneliness and social isolation - December
Access to and acceptance of cash during the COVID-19 outbreak - December
Age Scotland's briefing for MPs ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during the COVID-19 outbreak. Download the pdf version here or the word document here.
Age Scotland's MSP briefing for the Scottish Parliament debate about the UK's proposed Immigration System. Download the pdf version here and theword document here.
Support for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community - December
Age Scotland's MSP briefing for the Scottish Government debate about Support for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community. Download the pdf version here and the word document here.
Age Scotland's briefing paper for the Scottish Parliament Stage 3 debate on the Transport (Scotland) Bill. Download our PDF version here and our Word document here.
First Anniversary of Social Security Scotland- September
Age Scotland welcomes the opportunity to brief MSPs in advance of the above Member’s Debate led by Shona Robison MSP. Download the pdf version here and the word document here
What Brexit means for Scotland’s older population: 10 questions for the UK Government - September
In 2016, our sister charity Age UK set out policy priorities for Brexit. As the UK Government’s stated date for leaving the European Union approaches, i.e. 31 October 2019, uncertainty remains over many of these priorities which profoundly affect the day to day lives of older people. We seek the new UK Government’s answers to the following questions, whether or not a withdrawal agreement is negotiated. Download briefing here
Scottish Water Proposal to cut the single occupancy discount - December
Age Scotland's briefing for Scottish Parliament debate on the proposal to cut Scottish Water's single occupancy discount to 10%. Download our briefing here
Impact of Bank Closures on Local Businesses - September
Age Scotland's briefing for Scottish Parliament debate on the impact of bank closures on local businesses, consumers and the Scottish economy. Download our briefing here.
Age Scotland's briefing for Scottish Parliament debate about the availability of free to use Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Download our briefing here
Age Scotland's briefing for Scottish Parliament debate concerning the draft national strategy on social isolation and loneliness. Download our briefing here
