A message from our Chair, Dr Ian McNamara
HSCN has been successfully campaigning on issues that impact senior citizens for over 20 years. As the over 55s become a larger proportion of the population, it is more important than ever that our voice is heard. The words ‘Growing Ageing Population’ are invariably rolled off the tongues of politicians and service providers when the lack of services for our age group is questioned. By engaging with us in a constructive way we will be seen as part of the solution, not the problem.
Join us today to make your voice heard.
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HSCN Constitution is available by clicking here:
Data Protection and Privacy Policy
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In 2015 we appointed two Co-ordinators to assist the Chairman and the Board of Trustees to network communities in Highland Region.
They are :
Anne McDonald
Contact: 07933 653313
Email: anne-hscn@outlook.com
Co-ordinator for Caithness and Sutherland
East, Mid and Wester Ross and Inverness
Jo Cowan
Contact: 07933 653585
Email: jo-hscn@outlook.com
Co-ordinator for Lochaber, Skye and
Lochalsh, Badenoch and Strathspey,
Nairn and Inverness
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Highland Older People’s Groups Get-Togethers
An opportunity for older people’s groups to come together and look at common issues, share information about local services and suggest content and activities for future gatherings in your area.
Facilitated by Highland Senior Citizens Network & Age Scotland
We've had a really successful programme of Get-Togethers over the past three years - meeting in Inverness, Caithness, Badenoch & Strathspey, Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Nairn, Sutherland, East, West and Mid-Ross.
Autumn 2019 Programme of Meetings and Events
We are now busily planning our Autumn programme and details will appear here as they are confirmed. If you are a local group interested in hosting a Get-Together event, please speak to Anne or Jo, our Co-ordinators.
Thurs 5th Sept INVERNESS GET-TOGETHER Merkinch Community Centre 10.45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Link to invitation and programme
Weds 25th Sept CAITHNESS GET-TOGETHER Norseman Hotel, Wick 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Link to invitation and programme
Tues 8th October SUTHERLAND GET-TOGETHER Assynt Centre, Lochinver 10 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Link to invitation and programme
Weds 9th October NAIRN GET-TOGETHER Nairn Community & Arts Centre 10a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Link to invitation Link to programme
Anne anne-hscn@outlook.com or (07933 653313)
Jo jo-hscn@outlook.com or (07933 653585)
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CRABBIT OLD WOMAN
"Crabbit Old Woman", also variously titled "Look Closer", "Look Closer Nurse", "Kate", "Open Your Eyes" or "What Do You See?"is a poem written in 1966 by Phyllis McCormack, then working as a nurse in Sunnyside Hospital, Montrose. The poem is written in the voice of an old woman in a nursing home who is reflecting upon her life. Crabbit is Scots for "bad-tempered" or "grumpy".
HSCN in conjunction with Eden Court Theatre, Inverness created a short video of the poem to be shown at their annual Conference in April 2015.
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Who we are
A Highland-wide network of local voices, joined to be representative of the 77,000 people of the Highlands who are over 55.
We aspire to be independent, well-informed and credible; and above all, to truly empower the voices of senior citizens across Highland.
What we do
Celebrate our contribution to communities
Share good practice in enabling well-being
Inform, support and achieve positive action for change
Ensure that our voice is heard and impacts decisions that affect us
Collectively advocate for vulnerable older adults to ensure their human rights are respected
How we work
We work with our members, to identify issues that impact their well being.
We undertake research projects to provide evidence for change: click to find out more.
We inform public sector bodies about what our members tell us, and campaign on issues.
Get involved!
Do you have an issue you feel must be addressed?
Do you want to help with our campaigns?
Do you have skills that can help with HSCN's work?
Let us know! or
Join us today to become a member