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Older People's Commissioner for Wales
@talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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An independent voice and champion for older people. Posts by the Commissioner and her team.

Cymraeg: @comisiwnphcymru
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ageingbetter.bsky.social
"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. 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.
June 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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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June 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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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...
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June 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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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...
Supporting older LGBTQ+ people in social care - Social Care Wales - Research, Data & Innovation
insightcollective.socialcare.wales
June 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Reposted by Older People's Commissioner for Wales
ageingbetter.bsky.social
🎉 It's #AgeWithoutLimits Day and today is all about celebrating all ages at work! 🎉
June 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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New report from the Commissioner sets out challenges faced by people growing older without children:

olderpeople.wales/news/new-rep...
New report sets out challenges faced by people growing older without children - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
olderpeople.wales
June 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
June 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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...
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
June 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reposted by Older People's Commissioner for Wales
nation.cymru
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
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...
nation.cymru
May 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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/...
Radio Wales Breakfast - With Dot Davies and James Williams - BBC Sounds
Everything you need to know as you wake up.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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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...
Response to launch of new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
olderpeople.wales
April 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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 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
April 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
talkolderpeople.bsky.social
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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March 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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"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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March 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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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
March 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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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.
March 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM