Publications

Commissioner’s priorities for 2021-22

13/07/2021

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.

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

15/06/2021

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.

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

10/06/2021

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...

Briefing: Benefits of Action on Pension Credit take-up

24/03/2021

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.

Manifesto for the 2021 Senedd Election

26/01/2021

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is calling on political parties in Wales to make commitments in their upcoming manifestos to take action that will help to ensure that older people can live healthy and fulfilling lives in a society that is inclusive, recognises and values their significant contribution, and upholds people’s rights...

Impact and Reach 2019-20

24/11/2020

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2019-20

18/11/2020

CARE HOME VISITING IN WALES: Position Statement

28/09/2020

Leave no-one behind: Action for an age-friendly recovery

18/08/2020

Care Home Voices: A snapshot of life in care homes in Wales during Covid-19

21/06/2020

What has it been like to live or work in a care home over the last few months? To be the friend or relative of a care home resident, and unable to visit them? It has concerned me greatly, as we have seen a tragedy unfolding in care homes, that the voices of those who matter most, the ‘experts by experience’ have not been sufficiently heard. That’s why I’m publishing this report, which gives a voice to people living and working in our care homes and provides a snapshot of their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.