"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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 from the Commissioner sets out challenges faced by people growing older without children: olderpeople.wales/news/new-rep...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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

"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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

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... #PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos #Ageing #OlderPeople

Today is the last day of our Have Your Say consultation, which will shape the Commissioner’s upcoming Strategy and Work Plan. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard to help deliver positive change for older people. olderpeople.wales/haveyoursay/

RBD: Thanks to members of Merched y Wawr from across Wales who joined our online discussion session to share their views and ideas about the action I should take to deliver positive change for older people.

RBD: Great to visit @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Dementia Voice Group in Newport and hear from older people living with dementia about the challenges they can face, as well as the thing that make a positive difference to their lives.

RBD: Thanks to everyone at Plas Bryn Care Home in Cardiff for such a warm welcome yesterday. Really useful discussions about the issues affecting residents, which will help to shape my upcoming Strategy and Work Plan.

Huge thanks to all of the unpaid carers who joined our Have Your Say focus group today and shared their views and experiences to help shape the Commissioner’s upcoming Strategy and Work Plan.

This morning, the Commissioner spoke to Radio Wales about the impact of further energy prices rises on the health and well-being of older people. Listen to her interview here (from 1:07:40): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

If you missed the Commissioner on @Radio5Live on Friday discussing why stereotypes about older people are harmful and why more needs to be done to tackle ageism and age discrimination, you can hear her interview here (from 20m30s): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Commissioner will be on @bbc5live this afternoon to discuss the impact of ageism and stereotypes about older people, as well as her work to improve policy and practice. Tune in at 2.15 or listen online here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Are there any issues or challenges that make growing older in Wales more difficult? Get in touch with the Commissioner and help shape the action she takes to deliver positive change for older people. Have your say here: www.olderpeople.wales/haveyoursay

Commissioner responds to Women and Equalities Committee Report on the rights of older people, which makes clear the significant harm caused by ageism, both to older people and to society more widely. olderpeople.wales/news/commiss...

Read the Commissioner’s response to the report on the Rights of Older People, published today by @CommonsWEC: olderpeople.wales/news/commiss...

RBD: Huge thanks to the Rainbow Foundation for inviting me to Wrexham, giving me the opportunity to speak with carers and hear about the challenges they face, which will inform my upcoming strategy and work plan.

Make your voice heard 📢 Help shape the action the Older People's Commissioner will take to deliver positive change for older people. Share your views and ideas about how we can create a Wales that leads the way for older people: www.olderpeople.wales/haveyoursay

RBD: Really pleased to visit Newport’s 50+ Forum and speak with older people about the actions they would like to see that would make a positive difference to their lives and support them to age well, which will help to shape my upcoming Strategy and Work Plan.

“I embrace new technology and innovation; it keeps your mind sharp. But that’s not the judgement that people make about you when they see that you are 60,” Bill, a highly experienced engineer, technician and crafter told us. 1/2

The Commissioner is inviting older people across Wales to share their views and ideas about how we can create a Wales that leads the way for older people. Get in touch now and don't miss your chance to make your voice heard: www.olderpeople.wales/haveyoursay

Read the Commissioner’s response to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Report published today by @care_wales and @HIW_Wales, which highlights how delays in the assessments are resulting in people potentially experiencing extended periods of unlawful deprivation: olderpeople.wales/news/commiss...

RBD: Thanks to @JBryantWales for inviting me to hold an advice surgery with her in Newport. It was a really valuable opportunity to meet with older people from the Gwent area and hear about the issues that impact their everyday lives, which will help to shape my upcoming Strategy and Work Plan.

Are you aged 65+ and live with knee or hip pain? You could be eligible to take part in a research study to help improve your quality of life. To find out more or take part visit www.TIPTOE.org.uk or email [email protected]

During a recent visit to the Age Connects Torfaen's Widdershins Centre in Pontypool, the Commissioner spoke with an unpaid carer who shared her frustration at not feeling heard or valued in her role. Read the Commissioner’s blog and find out more: olderpeople.wales/news/commiss...