Older People's Commissioner for Wales

Commissioner Publishes 2018-19 Impact and Reach report

31.7.19

The Older people’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots, has published her latest Impact and Reach report, which highlights the wide range of work and action delivered by the Commissioner’s office to drive change for older people throughout Wales during the last year.

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Impact and Reach Report 2018-19

30.7.19

I was honoured to take up post as Commissioner in August 2018 and it is a privilege to be working to improve the lives of older people throughout Wales.

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Response to Welsh Government Announcement on Eligibility Age for Concessionary Bus Pass

25.7.19

Whilst the details provided in the Minister’s statement are very limited, I am concerned that the proposed changes to the eligibility age for a concessionary bus pass will have a significant impact on many older people throughout Wales.

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Share Your Experiences of Transport to Health Services

22.7.19

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants to hear from older people across Wales about their experiences of travelling to hospital and GP appointments to help her to identify how transport to these services could be improved, as well as good practice that is making a positive difference to older people’s lives.

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Response to HMICRFS report: The Poor Relation – The Police and CPS response to crimes against older people

17.7.19

I welcome the report published today by HMICRFS, which sets out the ways that the police and CPS need to support older people more effectively when they are the victims of crime.

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Response to Welsh Government Announcement on Adult Learning in Wales

15.7.19

I welcome the Welsh Government’s announcement that action will be taken to address inequalities in access to adult learning opportunities, as well as the commitment to explore how a right to lifelong learning could be established in Wales.

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Commissioner Attends Dementia Friendly Cowbridge Open Day

28.6.19

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots, attended the Dementia Friendly Cowbridge Open Day to discuss making communities more dementia friendly, and how to provide support and advice to those living with and caring for people with dementia in Wales.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019: New research aims to improve access to justice for older people in Wales

14.6.19

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is undertaking an extensive research project that aims to improve access to justice for older people in Wales.

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Response to BBC announcement on TV Licences for people over the age of 75

11.6.19

I strongly disagree with the BBC’s decision to withdraw the free TV licence for older people over 75 who do not receive pension credit, which will impact on thousands of older people throughout Wales...

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Response to Public Accounts Committee’s Governance Review of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

24.5.19

The findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s review of governance arrangements at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board make clear that more needs to be done, at a greater pace, to not only deliver the required improvements, but also to rebuild trust and provide assurance to older people and their families throughout north Wales that the care they receive will be of the highest standard.

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