Older People's Commissioner for Wales

Response to High Court Ruling on Care Homes

29.4.22

The loss of life we saw in care homes across the UK during the pandemic was a tragedy, and my thoughts are with those who are still grieving and coming to terms with losing family and friends...

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Intergenerational solidarity is vital to recovery from Covid-19 pandemic, say Commissioners

29.4.22

To mark Global Intergenerational Week 2022 (25 April – 1 May), Wales’ commissioners for older people, children and future generations have joined forces to highlight the importance of promoting solidarity between generations and providing opportunities for people of different ages to come together...

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Response to Welsh Government announcement of funding to support delivery of its Strategy for an Ageing Society

21.4.22

It’s crucial that older people’s voices and experiences are at the heart of decisions about the action that will be taken to make Wales a nation of age-friendly communities...

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Human rights must be the foundation of Covid-19 Inquiry, says Commissioner

08.4.22

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has called for human rights to be the foundation of the forthcoming Covid-19 Inquiry to ensure key issues that affected older people during the pandemic are properly examined, so that lessons can be learnt and improvements delivered...

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How to avoid ageism in communications: Practical tips for professionals

23.3.22

One of the ways in which we can all tackle ageism is through the language and terminology we use, which can impact on how people think, feel and react to what we are saying. This guide is designed to help you avoid ageism when communicating...

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Older people’s organisations across the UK call on the Prime Minister to take further action to support older people affected by war in Ukraine

10.3.22

Key organisations working with and for older people throughout the UK1 have come together to call on the Prime Minister to take further action2 to support older people in Ukraine, and those seeking refuge in other countries, and ensure that our response to the escalating humanitarian crisis takes account of the specific impacts and challenges older people will face.

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Joint Statement: Older people are at risk of being left behind in the cost-of-living crisis without additional support from the Welsh Government

24.2.22

The Welsh Government is continuing to exclude older people on the lowest incomes from its Winter Fuel Support Scheme, which provides a £200 payment to at-risk households to help with the soaring costs of fuel. This lack of support for older people from the Welsh Government risks exacerbating existing inequalities and putting at risk the health and well-being of some of the most vulnerable older people in Wales...

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Commissioner sets out 5-point Action Plan to ensure older people are not left behind as living costs spiral

24.2.22

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has joined forces with key organisations concerned about the impact of rapidly rising living costs to publish a 5-point Plan which sets out the action the Welsh Government must take to ensure that older people surviving on the lowest incomes have the support they need this winter and next...

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Commissioner disappointed that Winter Fuel Support Scheme will continue to exclude older people on the lowest incomes

15.2.22

I am disappointed that despite my calls, and calls from a growing number of other organisations, for the Welsh Government to widen the eligibility of its Winter Fuel Support Scheme, current plans seem to continue to exclude older people claiming Pension Credit...

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Response to the Welsh Government’s Winter Fuel Support Scheme announcement

01.2.22

Whilst today’s announcement will be a welcome boost to the incomes of many households throughout Wales, we are very disappointed that the Welsh Government continues to exclude older people claiming Pension Credit from their Winter Fuel Support Scheme. It is unacceptable that older people living on the lowest incomes continue to be denied this crucial support.

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