Motion · S5M-22926 · 1 Oct 2020
International Day of Older Persons 2020
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges that 1 October 2020 is the International Day of Older Persons; understands that this is a day that seeks to raise issues facing older people, particularly in relation to their special health needs and their contribution to the functioning of society; supports the decision of the Second World Assembly on Ageing in 2002 to promote the development of society for all ages; recognises that COVID-19 has increased the difficulties faced by many older people, such as social exclusion, health risks and lack of access to goods and services; further recognises the financial vulnerability of older people; notes the very worrying statistics from the older people's charity, Independent Age, relating to the uptake of pension credits, which it understands show that, in Scotland, people of pension age are missing out on £300 million that they are entitled to, and calls on the Department for Work and Pensions to generate better awareness of pension credits and ensure that those in need are receiving the help they require.
Supporters (12)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 1 Oct 2020
- Bill Kidd 1 Oct 2020
- Richard Lyle 1 Oct 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 1 Oct 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 1 Oct 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 1 Oct 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 1 Oct 2020
- Mark McDonald 2 Oct 2020
- Joan McAlpine 6 Oct 2020
- Ruth Maguire 12 Oct 2020
- Maureen Watt 13 Oct 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 20 Oct 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.