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Shirley-Anne Somerville: “It is vital that older people with care needs get the money they need to stay safe and live with dignity.”

On the recordJuly 6, 2026
It is vital that older people with care needs get the money they need to stay safe and live with dignity.
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Shirley-Anne Somerville
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of financial support for older people.

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