Veterans' Project: For veterans in Scotland aged 65 and older

For veterans in Scotland aged 65 and older

Who we help Age Scotland is Scotland’s national older people’s charity: our vision is a Scotland where everyone can love later life.

Through our Veterans’ Project we want to ensure older veterans can enjoy the best possible health and wellbeing.

If you are aged 65 or over, live in Scotland, and have served in the armed forces, then our project is for you. It doesn’t matter how long ago, or for how long, you served: you may have had a military career, a short period of national service, been a reservist, or even supported a military operation with the merchant navy.

We can also help older veterans’ dependants, spouses, widows and widowers. www.agescotland.org.uk/veterans

Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated to improving the later lives of everyone on the ageing journey, within a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. Registration Number: 153343 Charity Number: SC010100 Registered Office: Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR. The Age Scotland Veterans’ Project is supported by the Aged Veterans Fund funded by the Chancellor using LIBOR funds

What we offer: Information and Advice Our friendly helpline can be trusted to give you high quality information, advice and support.

We’re specialist in benefits and care matters, and are developing our advice provision for older veterans.

We’re also a gateway to a range of veterans’ support organisations and helpful charities: if we can’t assist, we’ll find someone else who can.

Age Scotland Helpline: 0800 12 44 222.

Benefit entitlements Care at home Housing options and heating Care homes Keeping healthy Power of Attorney

What we offer: Local opportunities and support Older veterans can expect a friendly welcome at Age Scotland’s local member groups.

Whether you’d like to share an interest, try something new, meet friendly people, or get advice or support for a challenge in your life, we can introduce you to the right opportunity for you.

We can send you a guide to what’s available within your council area. If you like, our friendly Community Connecting volunteers will keep in touch with you for a few weeks with regular calls and encouragement.

Age Scotland Helpline: 0800 12 44 222.

Men’s Sheds Walking groups Sport and fitness Support to go online Veterans’ groups

More for older veterans in Scotland The Age Scotland Veterans’ Project is part of Unforgotten Forces, a partnership of 15 leading organisations that will deliver a range of new services and enhancements for older veterans living in Scotland. Many of these services are listed below. For online information and email contacts visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-help/unforgotten-forces.

Action on Hearing Loss: Scotland-wide advice and support for older veterans with hearing loss or tinnitus, and for their families and carers.

Call or text 07388 227407.

Armed Services Advice Project: Information, advice and support for older veterans on a wide range of issues.

Call 0808 800 1007.

Defence Medical Welfare Service: Support for older veterans when on a medical pathway (NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Fife, NHS Grampian, NHS North Lanarkshire).

Call 0800 999 3697.

Erskine: A west of Scotland Activity Centre for veterans to complement Erskine’s care homes. With creative arts support from Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation.

Call 0141 812 1100.

Fares4Free: Coordinating and providing free transport for veterans, helping to combat loneliness and isolation, and providing access to important services.

Call 07708 299399.

Highland Veterans’ Handyperson Service: Help with small repairs, maintenance, telecare, home security and safety measures. Available in Highland and Moray.

Charges for materials costs only.

Call 01349 884774.

Legion Scotland: Tackling isolation and loneliness through the Veterans Community Support Service.

Call 0131 550 1560.

Music in Hospitals & Care: Opportunities for older veterans in care and community support settings to design and enjoy musical programmes full of their own personal choices.

Call 0131 556 5848.

Poppyscotland Break Away: Bespoke holiday packages for older veterans and their families to counter loneliness and isolation, and increase well-being.

Call 0131 550 1557.

SSAFA: Practical and financial support for veterans.

Call 0800 731 4880.

Scottish War Blinded: Free support for all veterans, no matter if they lost their sight during or after service.

Call 0800 035 6409.

Your information will not be shared with any third parties or used for any other purpose.

You can withdraw from our mailing list at any time: by phone 0333 323 2400 or email to veteransproject@agescotland.org.uk.

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