Reports and Research
We gather insight into older people’s experiences to provide evidence-based information and recommendations to politicians and others about how their work could improve the lives of older people.
Our policy, research and influencing work is informed by engaging directly with older people to ensure the proposals we develop are based on their lived experience and priorities. We carry out surveys, focus groups, consultations, polling and other research to gather evidence to inform our work.
We actively promote the interests of older people to the Scottish Government, MSPs, MPs, and councillors from across the political spectrum and other stakeholders and organisations.
The Big Survey 2023
Our national survey of more than 4,100 over 50s in Scotland captures their views and experiences, identifies the challenges older people face in Scotland today, and broadly tracks how lives have changed over time.
Housing Report 2023
Our 2023 national housing survey provides insight into the experience and views of older people in Scotland about their current housing situation and needs.
Pension Age Disability Payment - Mobility Component
Age Scotland and a coalition of 15 other organisations are calling for the Scottish Government to improve plans for the new Pension Age Disability Payment by providing a mobility component to help recipients with their mobility needs.
Making Adaptations Work for Older People in Scotland
Being able to live independently, safely and well in your own home for as long as possible is the consistent aspiration of the vast majority of older people in Scotland.
Keeping the Doors Open
In June 2022, Age Scotland surveyed our community member groups to identify the main challenges they are facing and find out more about their experiences over the course of the coronavirus pandemic.
Taking the Temperature
Age Scotland's nationwide survey of over 50s living in Scotland sought to understand more about energy usage, experience of paying bills, relationships with energy suppliers, awareness of energy efficiency support and issues surrounding energy.