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Older People's Commissioner for Wales
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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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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
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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
June 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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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...
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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
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
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
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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...
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
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
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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
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March 9, 2025 at 8:41 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: 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
March 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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
March 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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
March 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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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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February 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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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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February 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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
February 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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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
February 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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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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February 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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
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February 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM