Older People's Commissioner for Wales

Response to publication of Welsh Government Vaccination Strategy

11.1.21

I welcome the publication of the Welsh Government’s Vaccination Strategy and the Minister’s statement, which sets out key milestones for delivering the Covid-19 vaccine to priority groups throughout Wales...

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Removal of upper age-limit for data collection related to abuse

07.1.21

I strongly welcome the announcement that the upper-age limit of 74 for collecting data relating to domestic abuse is being removed...

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If you’re living with abuse this Christmas, please remember: You are not alone – help and support is available

21.12.20

Christmas may be a particularly difficult time if you are an older person living with abuse, but please remember you are not alone – help and support is available...

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Tier 4 Christmas arrangements in Wales: Commissioner's Response

21.12.20

I know that the changes to Christmas arrangements will have come as a shock and disappointment to many older people and their loved ones, who will have been looking forward to spending time together at the end of what has been a very challenging year...

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Commissioner welcomes roll-out of vaccinations to care homes in Wales

16.12.20

I am delighted to see older people living in care homes have now started to receive vaccinations to protect them against Covid-19...

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Response to Age Friendly Wales: Our Strategy for an Ageing Society

15.12.20

I welcome the Welsh Government’s draft ‘Strategy for an Ageing Society’, which has been published today and is now out for consultation. An ageing society presents us with many opportunities, and it is essential that we have the right policy and practice in place...

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Joint Statement: Relentless focus on protecting older people’s rights needed as we deal with the next phase of the pandemic

20.11.20

As we head into what will be a difficult winter for us all, we will continue to work together – as we have throughout the pandemic – to scrutinise the action being taken by governments and public bodies across the UK. We will hold them to account for the decisions they take and make sure that the voices, experiences and concerns of older people are heard.

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Response to Llwybr Newydd – A New Wales Transport Strategy

18.11.20

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Heléna Herklots CBE, said: “I welcome the consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposed new transport strategy...

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New research aims to improve help and support for older people experiencing abuse

03.11.20

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is undertaking new research to identify gaps in services that prevent older people who are experiencing abuse from getting the help and support they need to keep them safe.

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Response to publication of Covid-19 Reconstruction: Challenges and Priorities

07.10.20

Whilst there are elements of the document which are to be welcomed – including reference to support for older workers, action to tackle fuel poverty and support for the NHS for non-coronavirus conditions – I was shocked and disappointed that older people were not explicitly recognised as a group that has been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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