Older People's Commissioner for Wales

Commissioner welcomes report on devolving financial entitlements

11.4.19

I welcome the report published today, which adds further evidence to the case for devolving control over a number of financial entitlements to Wales.

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Commissioner publishes new three-year strategy – Making Wales the Best Place in the World to Grow Older

03.4.19

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published her three-year strategy, setting out her priorities and the action she will take to help to make Wales the best place in the world to grow older...

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Response to new access standards for GP practices

21.3.19

I welcome the publication of new standards for GP practices by the Welsh Government, which aim to improve access to GP services throughout Wales.

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Older People’s Commissioner publishes new guide on care homes for older people and their families

18.3.19

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published a new guide for older people and their families that provides answers to frequently asked questions about moving into and living in care homes.

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Ask About Advocacy

13.2.19

Age Cymru and the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots CBE, are encouraging older people throughout Wales to ‘Ask about advocacy’, something that can help them to make their voices heard and ensure their rights are upheld.

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Commissioner extremely disappointed at decision not to take forward legislation to protect and promote older people’s rights

23.1.19

I am extremely disappointed that the proposal to take forward new legislation to protect and promote the rights of older people in Wales was voted down yesterday following the Welsh Government’s decision to oppose it. The results of yesterday’s vote represent a missed opportunity to make rights real for older people...

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Share your ideas on how to make Wales the best place in the world to grow older

14.1.19

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots CBE, wants to hear from older people throughout Wales about how to make Wales the best place in the world to grow older.

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Statement on Welsh Government Response to Finance Committee’s Cost of Caring for an Ageing Population Inquiry report

09.1.19

Ensuring sustainable funding for social services to provide people with the care and support they may need as they get older is essential and I welcome the Welsh Government’s positive response to the Committee’s inquiry report...

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Commissioner welcomes Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into mental health services in north Wales

05.12.18

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots CBE, said: “I welcome the announcement that the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee will be undertaking an Inquiry into mental health services in north Wales, taking evidence from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and the Welsh Government.

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Commissioner responds to latest Excess Winter Mortality Figures for Wales

03.12.18

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots CBE, said: “It is deeply concerning that the Excess Winter Mortality figures for Wales have increased by 84% compared with the figures for 2016/17...

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