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Wales-specific Public Inquiry is crucial for older people

26.11.21

It is crucial that a Public Inquiry to examine the action and decisions taken by Welsh public bodies and services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the impact these had on older people’s lives, is underpinned by a set of key principles to ensure that older people are enabled and supported to participate and make their voices heard, that their views and experiences are valued, and that they are able to share their experiences in their own communities and in the language of their choice...

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New guidance to ensure older people can access the information and services they need in a digital age

18.11.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has used her legal powers to issue formal guidance to local authorities and health boards in Wales, setting out the action they should be taking so that older people can access information and services in an increasingly digital world – crucial to ensure older people’s rights are protected and upheld.

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OPEN MEETING: Stopping the Abuse of Older People, Tuesday 7 December, 10.00-11.00am

16.11.21

We’d like to invite you to join an open meeting of the Commissioner’s Abuse Action Group in December to learn more about the group’s work to protect older people in Wales from abuse, and priorities for the group as we look ahead to 2022.

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COP26: Challenging myths about older people and climate change is crucial

01.11.21

Unfortunately, as part of the huge amount of discussion and debate in the weeks ahead, we are likely to encounter a great deal of ageist rhetoric based on myths and misconceptions about older people and climate change, something that has become much more prominent in recent years as the climate crisis has progressed...

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Commissioner responds to publication of Welsh Government’s new Strategy for an Ageing Society

07.10.21

“I warmly welcome the publication of the Welsh Government’s Strategy for an Ageing Society, and the commitment to developing an age-friendly Wales. I am pleased to see the strong focus on the rights of older people...

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State of the Nation 2021: Progress on key issues affecting older people’s lives at significant risk warns Commissioner

01.10.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has warned that progress in tackling key issues that affect older people’s lives is at significant risk due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and that older people’s health, independence and quality of life will suffer without action across society...

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Accessing Health Services in Wales: Transport Issues and Barriers

12.8.21

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Commissioner welcomes announcement that requirement to wear face coverings in all indoor public places will remain in place in Wales

14.7.21

I welcome the announcement from the First Minister that the requirement to wear face coverings in all indoor public places will remain in place in Wales for the time being...

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Commissioner’s priorities for 2021-22

13.7.21

The Commissioner will be taking forward an extensive programme of work in 2021-22 to ensure that older people are protected as the Covid-19 pandemic continues and are supported and enabled to recover from the pandemic and continue to contribute towards our communities.

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More tailored support services needed to ensure older people being abused can get the help and support they need

15.6.21

A report from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has highlighted the need for more services and support tailored to meet the needs of older people who are experiencing or at risk of abuse to ensure they can access the help and support they need to keep them safe or leave abusive relationships.

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