We work with partners and signpost to other organisations who can help seniors with particular issues. Here are some key organisations working in Highland.
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Inclusion Scotland
Information and campaigns to support all people with disabilities
Information and campaigns to support all people with disabilities
National Pensioner's Convention
The NPC organises rallies and lobbies of MPs, leads delegations to parliament and makes submissions to government on policies affecting older people. The Convention also stages an annual three-day Pensioners’ Parliament in Blackpool, where up to 2000 representatives discuss issues of concern and share ideas in an atmosphere of genuine friendship.
The NPC organises rallies and lobbies of MPs, leads delegations to parliament and makes submissions to government on policies affecting older people. The Convention also stages an annual three-day Pensioners’ Parliament in Blackpool, where up to 2000 representatives discuss issues of concern and share ideas in an atmosphere of genuine friendship.
Scottish Older People's Assembly
SOPA exists to give a strong voice to older people about their concerns and experience of life in Scotland, and also raises issues about inequalities of age. SOPA identifies issues that worry the older population and conveys messages from the grassroots direct to Scottish and Westminster Governments. SOPA contributes to and supports policy that has a positive impact on later life and challenges when implementation falls short.
SOPA exists to give a strong voice to older people about their concerns and experience of life in Scotland, and also raises issues about inequalities of age. SOPA identifies issues that worry the older population and conveys messages from the grassroots direct to Scottish and Westminster Governments. SOPA contributes to and supports policy that has a positive impact on later life and challenges when implementation falls short.
Scottish Pensioners Forum
The Forum was initiated by the STUC Pensioners Committee as a "national" body, to allow pensioners to speak on behalf of pensioners and was set up after discussion with bodies such as Help the Aged, Age Concern and the Scottish Old Age Pensions Association (now Scottish Pensions Association).
The Forum was initiated by the STUC Pensioners Committee as a "national" body, to allow pensioners to speak on behalf of pensioners and was set up after discussion with bodies such as Help the Aged, Age Concern and the Scottish Old Age Pensions Association (now Scottish Pensions Association).
Scottish Seniors Alliance
SSA work with all older people�s groups to allow the �little voices� to be heard throughout Scotland. SSA acts as a consultative body, giving statutory agencies (e.g. Health Boards or Social Work Departments) older peoples� views on current and proposed service provision, exploring ideas about how older people�s groups can respond positively and proactively to a fast changing external environment.
SSA work with all older people�s groups to allow the �little voices� to be heard throughout Scotland. SSA acts as a consultative body, giving statutory agencies (e.g. Health Boards or Social Work Departments) older peoples� views on current and proposed service provision, exploring ideas about how older people�s groups can respond positively and proactively to a fast changing external environment.
Arthritis Care Scotland -Staying Connected - Nairn
A short-term mentoring programme to help you manage your condition and connect with local services and activities
A short-term mentoring programme to help you manage your condition and connect with local services and activities
Inverness Men's Shed
The Men's Shed in Inverness is a group of like minded men who work together to develop their Men's Shed through friendship and activity. There is a developing network of Men's Sheds throughout Scotland.
The Men's Shed in Inverness is a group of like minded men who work together to develop their Men's Shed through friendship and activity. There is a developing network of Men's Sheds throughout Scotland.
Keep Active
A website utilising a directory to use as an up to date source of information regarding organisations in the Inverness area which cater for the needs of older people. It has been created and is managed by the members of the Inverness Men's Shed.
A website utilising a directory to use as an up to date source of information regarding organisations in the Inverness area which cater for the needs of older people. It has been created and is managed by the members of the Inverness Men's Shed.
Morning Call
Morning Call offers a free daily morning telephone call, a weekly visiting service and a library service for those who are housebound
Morning Call offers a free daily morning telephone call, a weekly visiting service and a library service for those who are housebound
Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly)
Volunteer hosts providing tea and chat at monthly tea parties.Currently providing telephone contact for over 75s living alone.
Volunteer hosts providing tea and chat at monthly tea parties.Currently providing telephone contact for over 75s living alone.
Eat Well Age Well
Eat Well Age Well project is a national project tackling malnutrition in older people aged 65 years and over. We have free/downloadable resources on healthy eating/malnutrition in later life that is useful for older people, carers and anyone living in the community that supports older people.
Eat Well Age Well project is a national project tackling malnutrition in older people aged 65 years and over. We have free/downloadable resources on healthy eating/malnutrition in later life that is useful for older people, carers and anyone living in the community that supports older people.
NHS Health Literacy Place
A number of papers identify older adults as a group who are more at risk of poor health literacy. Older adults are more likely to be consumers of healthcare services but are also at risk of not understanding the health information and guidance that is provided to them in terms of care and medication
A number of papers identify older adults as a group who are more at risk of poor health literacy. Older adults are more likely to be consumers of healthcare services but are also at risk of not understanding the health information and guidance that is provided to them in terms of care and medication
Royal Osteoporosis Society
UK-wide organisation dedicated to finding a cure for osteoporosis and improving the lives of everyone affected by it.
UK-wide organisation dedicated to finding a cure for osteoporosis and improving the lives of everyone affected by it.
Versus Arthritis
Information and advice on living with arthritis.
Information and advice on living with arthritis.
Versus Arthritis in Scotland
Making sure that people with arthritis have all of the support and information they need to live well with their condition
Making sure that people with arthritis have all of the support and information they need to live well with their condition
Alzheimer Scotland
Provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers.
Provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers.
HUG Spirit Advocacy
A network of people with experience of mental health problems across Highland.
A network of people with experience of mental health problems across Highland.
VoxScotland
The Scottish National Service User organisation for mental health
The Scottish National Service User organisation for mental health
Age Scotland - Low Income information
Comprehensive information on the impacts of low income, and what you can do to help yourself manage.
Comprehensive information on the impacts of low income, and what you can do to help yourself manage.
Citizens' Advice Bureau Scotland
Free advice on legal and money matters, including debt. Contacts for your local CAB.
Free advice on legal and money matters, including debt. Contacts for your local CAB.
Highland Council Welfare Support Team
General advice on applying for a range of benefits and on accessing money advice
General advice on applying for a range of benefits and on accessing money advice
Tax Help
Tax Help for Older People is a service from the charity Tax Volunteers providing free, independent and expert help and advice for older people on lower incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice. With over 450 volunteers and a national call centre, it doesn't matter where you live.
Tax Help for Older People is a service from the charity Tax Volunteers providing free, independent and expert help and advice for older people on lower incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice. With over 450 volunteers and a national call centre, it doesn't matter where you live.
TV Licensing Over75 Concessions
Anyone aged 75 or over receiving Pension Credit is eligible for a free TV Licence for their main address. Eligible people can register online or telephone 0300 790 6073. The free licence will cover all the equipment in the property, meaning family or carers living in the same home could also benefit.
Anyone aged 75 or over receiving Pension Credit is eligible for a free TV Licence for their main address. Eligible people can register online or telephone 0300 790 6073. The free licence will cover all the equipment in the property, meaning family or carers living in the same home could also benefit.
Advocacy Highland
Provides individual advocacy services across Highland for older people who are frail
Provides individual advocacy services across Highland for older people who are frail
Connecting Carers
Are you a carer? Do you spend time looking after a loved one? This can be a lonely and difficult time. Connecting Carers support carers in Highland, and can advocate for you if you are not getting the help and support you need.
Are you a carer? Do you spend time looking after a loved one? This can be a lonely and difficult time. Connecting Carers support carers in Highland, and can advocate for you if you are not getting the help and support you need.
LGBT helpline
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender helpline
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender helpline
Poppy Scotland
Poppyscotland believes that those who serve in the Armed Forces, and their families, deserve special recognition and support. We reach out to the Armed Forces community at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding.
Poppyscotland believes that those who serve in the Armed Forces, and their families, deserve special recognition and support. We reach out to the Armed Forces community at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding.
SSAFA
We want our Armed Forces (both Regular and Reserves), veterans and their families to know they can depend on SSAFA for support now and for the rest of their lives. Our values mean we are committed, practical and understanding.
We want our Armed Forces (both Regular and Reserves), veterans and their families to know they can depend on SSAFA for support now and for the rest of their lives. Our values mean we are committed, practical and understanding.
Stay Safe!
The Stay Safe project provides volunteer peer-led information and advice to older people, to deal with avoiding scams, doorstep callers, fire and safety hazards, and theft.
The Stay Safe project provides volunteer peer-led information and advice to older people, to deal with avoiding scams, doorstep callers, fire and safety hazards, and theft.
Highland Third Sector Interface
Third Sector Interface working with eight partners to deliver four specific themes of work as agreed with the Scottish Government: Volunteering development; Social Enterprise development; Supporting and developing a strong third sector; Building the third sector relationship with community planning: Co-ordination of the regional work, specifically strategic involvement with the public and private sectors, while supporting the locally delivered work of our Partners.
Third Sector Interface working with eight partners to deliver four specific themes of work as agreed with the Scottish Government: Volunteering development; Social Enterprise development; Supporting and developing a strong third sector; Building the third sector relationship with community planning: Co-ordination of the regional work, specifically strategic involvement with the public and private sectors, while supporting the locally delivered work of our Partners.
SCVO Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Championing Scotland's vibrant third sector organisations, charities and social enterprises
Championing Scotland's vibrant third sector organisations, charities and social enterprises