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The Commissioner is working for a Wales where older people are valued, rights are upheld and no-one is left behind.

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Helena Herklots, Older People's Commissioner for Wales

“I’m taking action to protect older people’s rights, end ageism and age discrimination, stop the abuse of older people and enable everyone to age well.”

Heléna Herklots CBE
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
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March Newsletter 2024

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Difficulties accessing GP practices leaving many older people suffering in pain and living with deteriorating conditions, warns Commissioner

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Commissioner’s response to publication of National Action Plan to Prevent the Abuse of Older People

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Guest Blog: West Wales Domestic Abuse Service – Supporting Older People

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Helena Herklots, Older People's Commissioner for Wales

About the Commissioner

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Commissioner's Work Programme

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