Introduction

September

Workplaces training delivered virtually

October

Developed Around the Houses in 80 Days wellbeing programme

Supporting older people through the pandemic

Coronavirus may have changed life for everyone in 2020 but it’s clear that older people were among the hardest hit. The challenges were many and varied - from seeking support with food shopping and collecting prescriptions to voicing serious concerns about access to medical treatment.

Levels of loneliness among people of all ages skyrocketed and drew into sharp focus its impact on a person’s health.

We relied on technology more than ever last year, making us acutely aware of how many older people are digitally excluded.

There’s no doubt we’ve come a long way since March 2020, but there is much left to do.

94,000

over-65s in Scotland said they wouldn’t have got through the pandemic without the kindness of strangers

157,000

older people expected to feel lonely over the festive period

350,000

older people live alone

Half a million

over 60s in Scotland don’t use the internet