The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on people’s lives around the world.

From the pressure on people not being able to see their families because of lockdowns, to the economic pressure on shops, pubs, and hospitality. Older people in particular, have suffered from an increased risk of injury and death because of COVID-19, loneliness and other ailments because of the confines of lockdown/social isolation. As such, please find below advice, data, and information on older people and COVID-19 in Scotland.