Older People's Commissioner for Wales

Two older men wearing cowboy hats and western-style shirts stand side by side in a decorated room with playing card-themed bunting. One wears a black shirt with white embroidery, and the other wears a red shirt with black and white detailing. The background includes tables with tablecloths, flowers, and lights.

Two older men wearing plaid shirts sit at a table in a cozy setting with green plants and warm lighting. One man looks at a laptop screen while the other points at it. A yellow teapot and a blue mug are on the table.

Two older men sit at a table in a cafe, each holding an open menu. One wears a plaid shirt, the other a red sweater. The table is set with teacups, saucers, and dining items. The background features a brick wall, pink-striped wallpaper, and a mirror.

Two older men wearing cowboy hats and western-style shirts stand side by side in a decorated room with playing card-themed bunting. One wears a black shirt with white embroidery, and the other wears a red shirt with black and white detailing. The background includes tables with tablecloths, flowers, and lights.

"Getting older has its negatives, but a lot of positives too. It is a natural part of the life cycle, and it doesn't worry me." Says Patrick, an older LGBT+ man who was photographed for our age-positive image library.

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We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

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Want to find out more about the Commissioner’s views and positions on a range of issues affecting older people?

Take a look at responses to key consultations undertaken by the Welsh Government and other public bodies here:

olderpeople.wales/resource-cat...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

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Really interesting report from @independentage.bsky.social, which sets out the kinds of action the public would support the Government to take to tackle poverty amongst older people, which has a significant impact on people’s health and well-being.

www.independentage.org/sites/defaul...

Supporting older LGBTQ+ people in social care - Social Care Wales - Research, Data & Innovation

Helpful summary from @SocialCareWales on supporting LGBTQ+ people in social care, which highlights relevant and up-to-date research about the experiences and needs of older LGBTQ+ people and what good care like.

Take a look here:

insightcollective.socialcare.wales/evidence-sum...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

🎉 It's #AgeWithoutLimits Day and today is all about celebrating all ages at work! 🎉

New report sets out challenges faced by people growing older without children - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

New report from the Commissioner sets out challenges faced by people growing older without children:

olderpeople.wales/news/new-rep...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re recruiting! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Graphic highlighting job role with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Head of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team in a key role as Head of Finance, with responsibility for maintaining the excellent financial governance and management of the Commissioner’s office. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial sustainability and compliance. olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

We’re hiring! 📢

The Commissioner is looking for a Head of Finance to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more and apply here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Older people’s voices ‘must be heard’ on bus reforms Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The older people’s commissioner for Wales warned people could be denied a meaningful say about a major shake-up of bus services due to a tight timetable for scrutiny...

The older people’s commissioner for Wales warned people could be denied a meaningful say about a major shake-up of bus services due to a tight timetable for scrutiny

Radio Wales Breakfast - With Dot Davies and James Williams - BBC Sounds Everything you need to know as you wake up.

This morning, the Commissioner spoke to @bbccymruwales.bsky.social about why ensuring people have the option to pay for things with cash is important to help prevent older people being excluded from businesses and communities.

Listen here from 55:15:

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Are you a creative communicator with a flair for writing engaging content?

The Commissioner is looking for a Communications Officer to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

Response to launch of new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

Read the Commissioner’s response to the new 10-year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales, launched today by @welshgovernment.bsky.social:

olderpeople.wales/news/respons...

Graphic with text that reads: We’re hiring. Join the Commissioner’s Team. Are you a creative communicator with a flair for writing engaging content? This is your chance to use your skills and creativity to make a real impact. If you have a passion for storytelling and engaging with diverse audiences, we want to hear from you! olderpeople.wales/about/vacancies

Are you a creative communicator with a flair for writing engaging content?

The Commissioner is looking for a Communications Officer to join her team and support her work to create a Wales that leads the way for older people.

Find out more here:

olderpeople.wales/about/vacanc...

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Today we pause to remember the people we lost during the pandemic and those still affected by its impact, supporting each other as we move forward together. #DayOfReflection

Five people sitting on chairs. One woman is holding a microphone and is speaking. Black text reads, 'Blog' and underneath it, 'Prioritising accessibility will deliver a brighter digital future'.

"Public services must work for everyone, not just the digitally confident."

At Dolenni Digidol, we explored how better design and support can remove barriers for older people.

@comisiwnphcymru.bsky.social shares her thoughts here: digitalpublicservices.gov.wales/blog/priorit...

Older volunteers working at Narberth Community Garden

Commissioner with older people at Narberth Community Garden

RBD: Great visit to the community garden in Narberth to meet with older volunteers and learn more about how getting involved is bringing the community together and supporting them to age well.

RBD: Great to be back in Monmouthshire to meet and speak with members of the Abergavenny 50+ Group about my role and the action I’m taking to deliver positive change.

Lots of issues raised, including closure of local services and barriers created by digital exclusion.

Older People's Commissioner for Wales with older people at Llys Herbert Care Home

RBD: Huge thanks to residents at Llys Herbert Care Home for a really good discussion exploring the issues affecting their lives and the kinds of action and support that can support us to age well.

Jumping through hoops: Reducing the complexity of the social security system for older people We explored older people’s experiences of navigating the complex social security system and applying for entitlements.

New report from Independent Age highlights that too many older people in the UK are missing out on financial entitlements due to the complexity of the welfare system, and sets out ways the UK Government can make the system more accessible for all:

www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...

Older People's Commissioner with Dale, an older lady living with dementia

RBD: During my visit to Dementia Swansea’s Dementia Hub in Aberafan Shopping Centre, I spoke with Dale, who told me she hugely values the information, guidance and support on offer.

Older People's Commissioner for Wales meeting with members of Windrush Cymru

RBD: Great to meet with Windrush Cymru members to explore some of the key issues affecting their lives and the action that would make a positive difference.

Thanks to everyone involved!

An older woman enjoying a cup of tea. The woman has grey hair and is wearing a purple cardigan with a cable knit pattern. She sits in a brown chair and the mug she holds has a cat design.

An older woman with a green, black and yellow headband and dark hair. She wears green earrings, a striped shirt, a denim vest, and a necklace. Laundry is hanging on a clothesline in the background.

An older woman in a wheelchair cuts vegetables in the kitchen. She is using a red cutting board on her lap. The woman is wearing glasses and a black and white shirt. Kitchen appliances and cabinets are visible in the background.

A smiling older woman with white hair and leopard print dress is sitting at a wooden table in a kitchen. She is cleaning her glasses with a black cloth. A paper with text lies on the table in front of her. The kitchen features a granite counter.

There are almost 450 photos of older people in their homes as a part of our Housing collection in our free age-positive image library.

The photos can be used both online and for print!

Browse here: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...

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