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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

"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.

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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...

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

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...

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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...

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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...

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 07/05/2025

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

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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...

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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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Radio Wales Breakfast - With Dot Davies and James Williams - BBC Sounds

Everything you need to know as you wake up.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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...

Graphic highlighting job role 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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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...

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

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

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

"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...

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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.

Older volunteers working at Narberth Community Garden

Commissioner with older people at Narberth Community Garden

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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.

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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...

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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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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 with Dale, an older lady living with dementia

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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!

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

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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/

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The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants to hear from you! Get in touch now and make your voice heard

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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.

Alzheimer's Society Cymru's Dementia Voice Group in Newport

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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.

Commissioner with residents at Plas Bryn Care Home in Cardiff

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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/...

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Radio Wales Breakfast - With James Williams and Teleri Glyn Jones - BBC Sounds

Everything you need to know as you wake up.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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/...

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Matt Chorley - Nick Eardley sits in - BBC Sounds

Nick Eardley sits in with political guests, news, and your views.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

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/...

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Radio 5 Live - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio 5 Live on BBC Sounds

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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

A graphic with a picture of the Commissioner talking to older people, with text encouraging people to respond to her consultation

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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...

Graphic with quote from news item: "I am pleased that the Committee has called on the UK Government to look at the structures and systems we have in place here in Wales – including the role of the Commissioner, the national strategy, Age Friendly Wales and our comprehensive network of local authority Older People’s Champions – with a view to creating a similar framework in England.

“As Commissioner I’ve said I want Wales to lead the way for older people and this is a good example of that, offering real opportunities to learn from Wales to effect meaningful change for older people."

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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.

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Age Without Limits @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

“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

Being told you're 'surprisingly tech-savvy' isn't part of ageing, it's ageism

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

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

Image of older woman calling out alongside text that reads: Have your say. The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants to hear from you! Get in touch now and make your voice heard

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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...

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Commissioner responds to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Annual Monitoring Report - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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.

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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 TIPTOE@cardiff.ac.uk

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Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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...

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Commissioner's Blog: More must be done to ensure the voices of unpaid carers are heard - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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