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Welcome to S.H.O.P.

The Scottish Helpline for Older People

Nowadays, the information people need is in so many places that people find it difficult to find it all in one place.  There are lots of organisations out there for older people, and it can be confusing finding the right one to help.

We're dedicated to providing you with an effective answer to your questions on a whole host of the most asked topics of relevance for older people.  This website is all about letting you know the information you need to know, and helping you to find organisations that can help you. 

By following our three step process, you can find out much more about the topic you are interested in, provide information sheets on each topic, and list many local and national organisations which may be able to help you further. 

To begin your enquiry, just follow the easy steps below.

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This search facility is recommended for new users of this site so that they can easily find the information they require using our simple 3 step process.

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If you know exactly what you are looking for then you may use the free search tool below. This search facility is best suited for the more advanced web user:

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