Icons of a house with a man and woman stick figures stood next to it. Text reads: Nearly 1 in 5 older people in Scotland has a household income of less than £15,000.
Our #OlderScotlandIndex25 tracks the reality of later life in Scotland ➡️ Pensioner poverty is a growing issue, but it’s not inevitable.
This #ChallengePoverty Week, we need action. #CPW25
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Illustration of a house with two figures stood in front of it. Text reads: Nearly 1 in 5 older people in Scotland has a household income of less than £15,000.
2025 saw the launch of our first #OlderScotlandIndex25; research on the reality of later life for many in Scotland.
We need all political parties to address pensioner poverty as a priority.
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Illustration of a house and two stick figures. Text reads: Nearly 1 in 5 older people in Scotland has a household income of less than £15,000.
Our #OlderScotlandIndex25 provides an insight into the financial wellbeing of older people in Scotland.
We're calling for all political parties to address pensioner poverty as a priority: www.independentage.org/policy-and-research/rese...
A just and compassionate #Scotland is one that supports the well-being of its older people. We have a great guest blog from @independentage, introducing their exciting new #OlderScotlandIndex25.
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For @engenderscot.bsky.social, we explore #OlderScotlandIndex25 and how the income gap for women in Scotland during their working lives doesn't end when reaching State Pension age:
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A just and compassionate #Scotland supports the well-being of its older people. We have a great guest blog from @independentage, introducing their exciting new #OlderScotlandIndex25.
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A just and compassionate #Scotland supports the well-being of its older people. We have a great guest blog from @independentage, introducing their exciting new #OlderScotlandIndex25.
www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-n...
New research from Independent Age shows that older people are struggling in Scotland to make ends up. Will you join me by writing to your MSPs calling for action on pensioner poverty. #OlderScotlandIndex25 campaigns.independentage.org/page/168930/...
Text reads: 3 in 4 older people in Scotland don't feel represented by the UK Government. Illustrated by a UK flag and four stick figures with three coloured in. Text reads: 3 in 5 older people in Scotland don't feel represented by the Scottish Government. Illustrated by a Scottish flag with five stick figures, three coloured in.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: Political representation
In the final section of the Index, our research with Diffley Partnership explores whether older people in Scotland feel represented by political decision makers and institutions:
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A just and compassionate #Scotland is one that supports the well-being of its older people. We have a great guest blog from @independentage, introducing their exciting new #OlderScotlandIndex25.
www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-n...
Map of the top of the UK with Scotland highlighted in blue. Arrows featuring icons of money, a home, a man and a woman, and a speech bubble hover over the country. Text reads: Older People's Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. #OlderScotlandIndex25
We are calling on the Scottish Government to develop and implement a pensioner poverty strategy to systematically tackle the causes and impacts of poverty.
We can and must improve later life for all.
Find more of our #OlderScotlandIndex25: research:
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Icon of a thumbs up. Text reads: Nearly 3 in 4 older people in Scotland are satisfied with their quality of life.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: Quality of life
With Diffley Partnership, we’ve reviewed how older people in Scotland feel about various aspects of life – including quality of life, general health, social interactions and ability to access public transport.
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Map of the top of the UK with Scotland highlighted in blue. Arrows featuring icons of money, a home, a man and a woman, and a speech bubble hover over the country. Text reads: Older People's Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. #OlderScotlandIndex25
Research from our #OlderScotlandIndex25 with Diffley Partnership clearly highlights the housing issues many older people are experiencing.
We are calling for the Scottish Government to ensure that older people can access affordable, secure and suitable housing
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Illustration of a person stood next to a house. Text reads: A quarter of older people in Scotland report that their current housing costs are becoming unaffordable.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: Housing
A home that is affordable, secure and suitable is essential to wellbeing and should be a basic human right.
With Diffley Partnership, we have explored tenure, affordability and more within older people’s housing experiences. www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Map of the top of the UK with Scotland highlighted in blue. Arrows featuring icons of money, a home, a man and a woman, and a speech bubble hover over the country. Text reads: Older People's Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. #OlderScotlandIndex25
We’re calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to ensure that no older person lives in fuel poverty. They must act to improve energy efficiency and social security, and ensure affordable tariffs for those most in need.
Read more in #OlderScotlandIndex25:
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Illustration of a purse featuring an arrow on it pointing downwards. Text reads: 83% of older people with an annual income of less than £15,000 have cut back on heating or utilities because of financial difficulties.
Research with Diffley Partnership explores the actions older people in Scotland have taken as a result of financial difficulties. This includes reducing social interactions, skipping meals, cutting back on utilities and more.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Illustration of a house with heat marks rising from it. Text reads: Half of older people in Scotland report that they have cut back on heating or utilities at least occasionally because of financial difficulties.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: Costs and cutbacks
Everyone has the right to a warm home, nourishing food and a life free from poverty. But rising costs are hitting older people across Scotland, especially those living on a low income.
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"Older people need to see action now so that next year’s edition of the Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index shows improvements across all areas and a reduction in pensioner poverty in Scotland moving forward."
#OlderScotlandIndex25: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Map of the top of the UK with Scotland highlighted in blue. Arrows featuring icons of money, a home, a man and a woman, and a speech bubble hover over the country. Text reads: Older People's Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. #OlderScotlandIndex25
We need the UK and Scottish Governments to take action; ensuring that social security payments are adequate and that older people receive all the support they’re entitled to.
Read more of our research with Diffley Partnership in #OlderScotlandIndex25: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Illustration of a broken piggy bank with a hammer next to it. A quote from an older Helpline caller reads: We all talk about the pension not being enough, especially when everything's getting so much more expensive.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: 61% of older people in Scotland say the amount they receive from the State Pension isn’t enough to cover basic living expenses.
Too many people have to rely on foodbanks, heating just one room and risking their health to get by.
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Illustration of a heart with a heart rate line going through it. Text reads: Nearly a quarter of older people with a health condition in Scotland are not aware of disability payments.
Awareness of available social security payments varies substantially depending on the payment.
The #OlderScotlandIndex25 shows that where awareness is low, there is work to be done to ensure older people receive the support they are entitled to.
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Icons of a house with a man and woman stick figures stood next to it. Text reads: Nearly 1 in 5 older people in Scotland has a household income of less than £15,000.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: Income and financial wellbeing
In 2025, no one should have to worry about whether they have enough income to live a decent and dignified life. Yet for too many older people in Scotland, we know this is not the reality.
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A just and compassionate #Scotland is one that supports the well-being of its older people. We have a great guest blog from Louise Brady of Independent Age, introducing their exciting new #OlderScotlandIndex25.
www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-n...
Title reads: Older People's Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. Text in a cloud reads: Income and financial wellbeing, costs and cutbacks, housing, quality of life and political representation. #OlderScotlandIndex25.
Keep an eye on our socials over the next few days for more insights on these key topics from our #OlderScotlandIndex25 with Diffley Partnership: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Just over half of a map of Scotland is shaded in a darker blue. Text reads: More than half of older people in Scotland think the social security system works poorly for pensioners.
#OlderScotlandIndex25: We are calling for all political parties to address pensioner poverty as a key priority
The UK and Scottish Governments must ensure that social security payments are adequate and that older people receive the support they are entitled to
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Map of the top of the UK with Scotland highlighted in blue. Arrows featuring icons of money, a home, a man and a woman, and a speech bubble hover over the country. Text reads: Older People's Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. #OlderScotlandIndex25
#OlderScotlandIndex25: With research from Diffley Partnership, we are launching the Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index to reveal the reality of later life in Scotland.
Pensioner poverty is a growing issue, having increased by 25% over the past decade.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
