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Commissioner calls for investigation on older people's rights

21.5.20

The situation we have seen in our care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic has been a tragedy, and I have concerns that older people’s rights may not have been sufficiently protected, in these settings and across health and social care more widely.

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Response to Welsh Government announcement that Covid-19 testing will be available to all care homes in Wales

16.5.20

People living and working in care homes in Wales, and their families and friends, will be hugely relieved that testing will now be available to residents and staff in all care homes in Wales, following today’s announcement from the Welsh Government.

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Giving a voice to people living and working in care homes in Wales

14.5.20

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants to hear from older people living in care homes, their friends and family, and care home staff about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.

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We all have a role to play in protecting older people from abuse

12.5.20

An action group working to stop the abuse of older people is urging the public to report any concerns they may have if they fear an older person may be at risk of or is experiencing abuse.

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Commissioner's Blog: Valuing Care

07.5.20

In the first of a series of blogs looking towards the future, the Commissioner explores the ways that social care needs to be transformed and what is needed to ensure social care is valued and properly supported.

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Thank you Phyllis. A tribute to our friend Phyllis Preece

05.5.20

We were all deeply saddened to hear that our friend Phyllis Preece has passed away. Our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this sad time.

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Statement on Latest ONS Figures: Deaths in Care Homes in Wales

05.5.20

It’s important to remember that these figures represent the heartbreak and loss being felt by families and friends throughout Wales, and my heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones.

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Covid-19 Response: Commissioner’s Work Priorities

30.4.20

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Statement: Update on calls for Welsh Government action to protect older people living in care homes

28.4.20

Following my calls for more action to protect older people living in care homes and care workers, and prevent the spread of Covid-19 in care homes, I welcome that the Welsh Government has provided some further details of the work it will undertake to address the concerns I have raised, particularly with regard to testing of residents and staff. However, further detail is still required across a number of areas...

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Response to Welsh Government’s Framework for Recovery – Leading Wales out of the coronavirus pandemic

24.4.20

I welcome the publication of the Welsh Government’s framework for recovery and the approach taken to be open and to engage closely with the Welsh public

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