Purpose of the group
- To help the Scottish Parliament to address the challenges of an ageing population.
- To provide MSPs with a source of information and expertise on issues of age.
- To bring together those with an interest in the well-being of older people.
- To encourage co-operation in promoting the interests of older people and their involvement with the Scottish Parliament.
- To assist the Scottish Parliament in meeting older people’s needs as well as benefiting from their experience.
Forthcoming meetings
Next meeting:
Agendas/Links
Minutes
Annual Return/Report
Group Officers
Group Members
Non MSP Individuals
Amanda Gordon (office of Sandra White MSP) - treasurer
Organisations
Outside the Box - secretary
Action on Elder Abuse Scotland
Action on Hearing Loss
Age Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland
Befriending Network
Big Lottery Fund Scotland
British Geriatric Society
Camphill Communities
Campaign to end loneliness
Care Inspectorate
Centre for Cognitive Ageing, University of Edinburgh
DEEP – Network of Dementia Voices
Faith in Older People
Generations Working Together
HIV Scotland
Intergenerational Network
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Life Changes Trust
Luminate
Mental Health Foundation
Places for People Care and Support
Roar – Connections for Life
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
RoSPA – Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents
Scottish Borders Social Enterprise Chamber (SBSEC)
Scottish Older People’s Assembly - secretary
Scottish Pensioners Forum
Scottish Seniors Alliance
TIDE – Together in dementia everyday
Eat Well, Age Well
Life Care – Vintage Vibes
Living Streets Scotland
Association of British Insurers
Vegetarian for Life
Scottish Association of Social Work
Royal Voluntary Service
Scottish Ambulance Service
Independent Age
Scottish Fire & Rescue
Agile Scotland
Sovereign Property Group
Voluntary Centre East Ayrshire
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