Publications

How to avoid ageism in communications: Practical tips for professionals

23/03/2022

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...

Media guidelines for reporting on ageing and older age

18/01/2022

Given its role in public life and power to influence attitudes and opinion, the media has a duty to ensure that older people’s experiences are more accurately reflected in the stories we see and read in the news every day...

Accessing Health Services in Wales: Transport Issues and Barriers

12/08/2021

Commissioner’s priorities for 2021-22

13/07/2021

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.

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

15/06/2021

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.

Commissioner finds that over two-thirds of news stories portray older people in a negative light

10/06/2021

Negative portrayals of older people in the news play a role in reinforcing stereotypes and assumptions about older people and growing older that lead to ageism and age discrimination...

Briefing: Benefits of Action on Pension Credit take-up

24/03/2021

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has welcomed data showing an increase in the number of new claimants of Pension Credit during the period she ran a campaign to increase awareness of this important financial entitlement.

Manifesto for the 2021 Senedd Election

26/01/2021

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is calling on political parties in Wales to make commitments in their upcoming manifestos to take action that will help to ensure that older people can live healthy and fulfilling lives in a society that is inclusive, recognises and values their significant contribution, and upholds people’s rights...

Impact and Reach 2019-20

24/11/2020

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2019-20

18/11/2020