Independent Age data suggests that one-in-seven people of State Pension age in Scotland are in poverty
Independent Age is calling on First Minister Humza Yousaf to announce a ‘pensioner poverty strategy’ in next month’s ‘Programme for Government’ to provide urgent help to the one-in-seven people of State Pension age across Scotland who are now living in poverty.
As energy prices remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, Independent Age found that, in Scotland, over half of over 65s on a low income are worried about how they will afford the cost of heating their home. Top Money Stories Today As a result, Independent Age is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently produce a pensioner poverty strategy. The charity also continues to call on the UK Government to do more to support older people facing financial hardship across the country, however, it said there are immediate actions the Scottish Government can take to support older people living in poverty.
Latest State Pension News Ms Horne added: “If the Scottish Government wants to make Scotland the best place in the world to grow old, they can start now by committing to introducing a pensioner poverty strategy. We’ve heard positive words on the Government’s commitment to tackling poverty, but now older people need to see action.
June, from Glasgow, is 67 and currently struggling financially. She said: “I’m very cautious with money. I’m careful to make sure I’ve got enough to get my food. You’ve got to be careful because you can still run out at the end of the month, then you end up needing to go to the food bank.
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