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Call for evidence on Review of older people’s experiences in hospitals
15.6.10
15 June 2010
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is undertaking a Review on whether older people are treated with dignity and respect whilst in hospital.
The aims of the Review are to consider older people’s experiences, both good and bad, when they are hospital in-patients, to make practical recommendations where people are not treated with dignity and respect and to spread good practice where they are.
The Commission has established a Panel of Inquiry, chaired by Dame Deirdre Hine, to take evidence about the experiences of older people in hospital. Evidence should relate to hospital stays of more than five consecutive days and be based on experiences within the last two years.
Ruth Marks stated “I hope that many older people will contact us with their experiences in hospital to inform the Review. Evidence from older people’s families and friends, advocates and organisations working with and for older people from all sectors, including statutory and voluntary organisations, trade unions and professional associations is also welcome. The Panel will base its recommendations on the evidence collected.”
The Commissioner went on to say “I hope older people in Wales embrace this Review of the treatment they receive in hospital in relation to dignity and respect. With their help and support, we will make recommendations to those who have the power to improve services in Wales”.
The Commissioner went on to say “I hope older people in Wales embrace this Review of the treatment they receive in hospital in relation to dignity and respect. With their help and support, we will make recommendations to those who have the power to improve services in Wales”.
For more information on the Review, including what types of issues it will and will not cover, please see our website: www.olderpeoplewales.com or contact:
Delyth Lewis
Secretariat to the Inquiry Panel
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff CF10 5FL
08442 640670
Written evidence should be sent to ask@olderpeoplewales.com or the address above. The deadline for submissions is Monday 16th August 2010.
