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Age Concern Scotland
Causewayside House
160 Causewayside
Edinburgh
EH9 1PR
Tel - Scottish Helpline for Older People: 0845 125 9732 (10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday)
Tel - Office: 0845 833 0200
Web:www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
Age Concern Scotland is a national voluntary organisation with the primary aim of improving the quality of life for older people in Scotland. It is committed to working throughout Scotland to ensure that all older people have their rights upheld, their voices heard and have choice and control over all aspects of their lives. A comprehensive information service on all issues affecting older people is provided.
Age Concern Scotland has over 250 local groups in membership who provide practical services including day care, lunch clubs and information and advice as well as social activities.
Age Concern Scotland produces a wide range of publications in the following topic areas: Information, Money, Health, Community Care, Housing, Policy and Practice and General.
Contact Age Concern for a full publication list, order form and prices.Checked: July 2006
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