Director of Community Services @agescotland All views are my own.
Joined March 2012
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Fiona Cross retweeted
23 Jul 2024
We regularly hear that accessing health and social care are the top priorities for older people across Scotland. Thanks to @scotgov Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care @neilcgray MSP for visiting us to learn more about people's experiences and how they can be improved.
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Fiona Cross retweeted
29 Jul 2024
The Chancellor's decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment will come as a blow to many pensioners in Scotland struggling on low incomes.
Our helpline can carry out a free benefits check to make sure you're getting all the support you are entitled to.
☎️ 0800 12 44 222
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11 Jan 2024
Please help save the unique “Milan Day centre” which is attended by BAME elderly residents of East Dunbartonshire. This is a life line for the users and families. Save Milan Day Centre Kirkintilloch - Sign the Petition! chng.it/VWn8qS24 via @UKChange
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11 Jan 2024
This is such a pivotal role for us here at Age Scotland. Supporting our vibrant network of community groups is at the heart of who we are and what we do. If you're ready for a new challenge in 2024 and share our passion to deliver for older people then we'd like to hear from you.
11 Jan 2024
📢 Job opportunity 📢
Join us as our Head of Community Development, leading a great team who support our vibrant membership network of community groups and organisations, all dedicated to providing services and activities to older people in their area.
➡️ bit.ly/3HgHHlq
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Fiona Cross retweeted
7 Sep 2023
We were concerned to find that in our #BigSurvey that only 8% of over 50s are satisfied politicians treat older people’s issues well. To help strengthen older people's voices, we've been campaigning for a Commissioner for Older People in Scotland.
➡️ age.scot/commissioner
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Fiona Cross retweeted
18 Sep 2023
This week is UK #FallsAwarenessWeek, so we've published an article on the @agescotland blog highlighting free resources individuals and older people's services can use to learn about and take action on falls. bit.ly/46dbeqq
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Fiona Cross retweeted
18 Sep 2023
A great opportunity to engage with members of @nhsggcchc and introduce them to @agescotland resources for supporting older people's health and wellbeing.
14 Sep 2023
Thank you everyone for a brilliant session with @DougAtAgeScot at the #carehomes Meaningful activity network. It was great hearing about fantastic resources the 'well-being flower' and 'Body boosting bingo'. Visit website to join the network nhsggc.scot/your-health/care…
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Fiona Cross retweeted
20 Mar 2023
So happy to see our @agescotland TV advert on @WeAreSTV. Our #helpline provides information, advice and friendship to older people who have no one else to turn to. Great working with @ElectrifyLIVE on this 👍
20 Mar 2023
📺 ▶️ Look out for our new TV advert on @WeAreSTV over the next few weeks and find out how our free 0800 12 44 222 helpline can support older people, their families and carers with information and advice on a range of topics, as well as friendship for when you just need a chat.
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Fiona Cross retweeted
13 Mar 2023
How much do you know about #dementia friendly communities? Come along & find out more at our March Coffee Conversation! We'll be joined by @AboutDementiaSc's Colm McBriarty & a community group sharing their experience. Book your spot here ▶️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-…
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Fiona Cross retweeted
10 Mar 2023
📻I'll be speaking to @StephenJardine on @BBCRadioScot from 9am about the impact and scale of loneliness on older people (and anything he asks about!) for @agescotland.
Tune in!
10 Mar 2023
The cost of living crisis on top of the pandemic has been linked to an increase in isolation and loneliness.
As the Scottish Government launches a new near £4 million fund to help people who are lonely, we want to know is that you?
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8 Mar 2023
On #InternationalWomansDay let’s stop penalising women for the unpaid but vital contribution they make out with of the workplace and close the pension pay gap #IWDPensionGap
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23 Feb 2023
Thank-you to everyone who turned up today and made this event celebrating LGBT history month such a success. Great discussions, great partnership with @LGBTHealthy Age Action Group. Much to do but it had to be jazz hands for the photo 😆😆@Sufly9 @BrianTJovanka81
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23 Feb 2023
Our trustees play such an important role in supporting the work of @agescotland and Graham has been a steadfast trustee, and the voice of our community members over many years. Thank-you @GrahamReece and we're delighted you are staying on as an @agescotland ambassador.
23 Feb 2023
We thanked our lovely Trustee Graham Reece for all his hard work & commitment at Age Scotland.He just stepped down from his position after many years of dedicated work.Thank you Graham🌷We're so happy to keep you as our @agescotland Ambassador @FionaCross2 @GrahamReece
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Fiona Cross retweeted
14 Feb 2023
Interested in joining our #Dementia & LGBTQ Communities session? Here's the link to book a spot! ➡️ dementiainclusion_wed22feb.e…
10 Feb 2023
There are still a few places available on our free online workshop: Dementia & LGBTQ Communities. This session will explore how to foster & improve #inclusivity for LGBTQ people with dementia & unpaid carers. Register your spot here ➡️
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Fiona Cross retweeted
18 Jan 2023
SIGN THE PETITION - #SAVEGLASGOWFOODTRAIN
Our Glasgow branch faces closure, leaving hundreds of older people without lifeline shopping supplies
We're calling on @GCHSCP to work with us to secure the money needed to keep branch open
Please sign & RT: chng.it/Yqk9p5nXGQ
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Fiona Cross retweeted
16 Jan 2023
Brrr it's cold outside! ❄️ Look our for older relatives, friends and neighbours during this cold snap - your offer of help could make all the difference. Advice on staying warm and well this winter is available at age.scot/energy or through our 0800 12 44 222 helpline.
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Fiona Cross retweeted
12 Jan 2023
It didn't go our way today, we have an amazing team of volunteers and staff and everyone is devastated at the moment 😢 but we are fighters and the older people who depend on us are at the forefront of our minds right now whilst we try to find a way forward.
12 Jan 2023
Our inboxes are overflowing with messages of support, genuine good will to help keep @FoodTrainScot open in #Glasgow our members are grateful to be heard
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12 Jan 2023
These @agescotland calendars are brilliant. Packed full of information and beautifully illustrated. Plenty of room for your reminders and appts too. What's not to love!
11 Jan 2023
We still have a limited number of Age Scotland 2023 calendars available. Due to limited numbers, our Age Scotland 2023 calendars are only available to over 50's who have a Scottish postal address. Request your copy today.
➡️ bit.ly/3vXqoAa
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Fiona Cross retweeted
10 Jan 2023
T for Tuesday, tea and talk.
In the latest edition of #Advantage magazine, we were delighted to hear from T Club member Marilyn who shared what the Maidens-based group means to her. bit.ly/3QmS76E
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Fiona Cross retweeted
10 Jan 2023
Unforgotten Forces magazine is out now. In this issue read about @fightingwpride in Scotland, @Blesma support, @dmws and @fares4free new partnership, plus much more. bit.ly/UFMagazine
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