Welcome

The Highland Senior Citizens' Network was established in 1995 against a background of reducing resources and a perception that the quality of life was in danger of deteriorating for older people.

The Highland Senior Citizens' Network rapidly achieved a high profile with its campaign recognised by both the statutory authorities and the media as the authentic voice of the Highland senior citizens.

Issues that have been tackled:

• council residential home closures
• charges for community care services
• petrol prices
• village shops
• concessionary travel
• cold weather payments
• care and repair cutbacks
• swimming pool charges
• wheelie bins
• central heating