February 16, 2016
One of my priorities as Commissioner, as set out in my Framework for Action 2013-17, is to protect and improve community services – non-statutory services such as day centres, public toilets, libraries and transport that are often described as ‘lifelines’ by older people. That is why I have published this Guidance, which is issued under Section 12 of the Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 20062. It is designed to ensure that robust scrutiny is undertaken when changes to community services are proposed, essential to ensure that there is not a disproportionate impact upon older people and that alternative approaches are considered.
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