Older People's Commissioner for Wales

Commissioner welcomes announcement that requirement to wear face coverings in all indoor public places will remain in place in Wales

14.7.21

I welcome the announcement from the First Minister that the requirement to wear face coverings in all indoor public places will remain in place in Wales for the time being...

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Commissioner’s priorities for 2021-22

13.7.21

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.

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

15.6.21

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.

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

10.6.21

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...

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New website helps older people being abused to find the information, advice and support they need

03.6.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has launched a new website to help older people who are being abused, or those at risk, find the information, advice and support they need.

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New website helps older people being abused to find the information, advice and support they need

02.6.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has launched a new website to help older people who are being abused, or those at risk, find the information, advice and support they need.

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Commissioner urges anyone facing difficulties with care home visits to contact her and share their experiences

26.5.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants to hear from older people who are experiencing issues with care home visits, as well as their family and friends, following a further change in guidance this week to remove the ‘two designated visitor’ rule.

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EU Settlement Scheme: Assurances needed from Home Secretary that older people will not lose their rights

04.5.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has joined forces with other organisations working for older people across the UK to call on the Home Secretary to extend the deadline for the EU settlement scheme due to concerns that some older people have been unable to register for the scheme, or may be unaware of their requirement to do so, and may lose their rights to continue living in the UK...

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New data reveals an increase in the number of new Pension Credit claimants during Commissioner’s campaign

24.3.21

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has welcomed new data that reveals an increase in the number of new Pension Credit claimants during her campaign to encourage older people to claim the financial support they are entitled to.

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Briefing: Benefits of Action on Pension Credit take-up

24.3.21

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.

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