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We continually gather news on all the issues that affect our members in Scotland. You can keep up to date here. Looking for news from CSPA National HQ? Visit the site.
4.7% increase in State Pension likely from April 2026
State Pensions are due to rise by 4.7% from next April under the triple-lock in line with annual earnings growth , as announced today by
National Entitlement Card
In Scotland, all people with a disability, and those aged 60 and over are entitled to a National Entitlement Card. Depending on people’s circumstances, and
Latest branch newsletter
The latest issue of the CSPA Scotland newsletter is now availbe to read by clicking on the button below. Read newsletter here
Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is seeking views on a Bill which will establish a Commissioner for Older People in Scotland. Those
Scottish winter fuel payment ‘not less than UK rate’ – Swinney
Winter fuel payments for Scottish pensioners will not be less than those being paid by the UK government south of the border, John Swinney has
Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote
A bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has passed an initial vote at Holyrood. The proposals would allow terminally-ill, mentally competent adults to seek

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