100,000 (10%) of pensioners in Scotland live in Absolute Poverty. 150,000 (15%) live in relative poverty.
Rising Numbers of Pensioners Living in Poverty
High Utility, Food and Broadband Costs Hitting Older Scots
Statistics released in March 2023 show that in 2021/22, there were 2.1 million (18%) pensioners living in poverty across the UK. There is also an additional 1.1 million pensioners who are financially insecure and living just above the poverty line.
1,128 Over 75s in Orkney Lose Free TV Licence
Free TV Licences, funded by the Government, for all over 75s will come to an end in June 2020.
MSP’s Anger at Delay to Early Winter Fuel Allowance
According to Labour 3,000 pensioners on Orkney will miss out on early winter fuel payments.
