Factsheets

Age Scotland provides factsheets of information on a number of topics that affect older people in Scotland.  These can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.   Alternatively, or if you have problems downloading these, they are available from the Scottish Helpline for Older People.  You can call SHOP on 0845 125 9732 or email: shopenquiries@agescotland.org.uk.    Our sister charity Age UK have a selection of factsheets available for issues that affect older people across the UK and they can be viewed by clicking here. Please be aware, some of the content of the Age UK factsheets may not be applicable in Scotland and Age Scotland is not responsible for the content or for ensuring these factsheets are kept up to date.

1s Help with heating

2s Buying retirement housing

7s Making your will

8s Looking for rented housing

9s Noise and neighbour nuisance what you can do 

10s Local Authority charging procedures for care homes

13s Older homeowners financial help with repairs and adaptations

14s Dealing with someones estate

18s A brief guide to money benefits

21s Council Tax

22s Legal arrangements for managing legal affairs

24s Self directed support Direct Payments from Social Work

27s Planning for a funeral

32s Disability and ageing your rights to social work services

35s Rights for council and housing association tenants

36s Private tenants rights

37s Hospital discharge arrangements and NHS continuing health care services

38s Treatment of the former home as capital for people in care homes

39s Paying for care in a care home if you have a partner

40s Transfer of assets and paying for care in a care home

41s Local authority assessment for community care services

42s Disability equipment and how to get it

43s Obtaining and paying for legal advice

44s NHS services and older people

46s Paying for care and support at home