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   What are the responsibilities of the Commissioner in Wales?

   • The Commissioner must ensure that: Older people in Wales are made aware of the existence and functions of the Commissioner’s office. Older people in Wales are made aware of the location of the Commissioner’s office or offices and the ways in which they may communicate with the Commissioner and his or her staff.

   Role & Legal Powers - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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   Who appoints the older people's Commissioner for Wales?

   • The appointment has been made by the First Minister of Wales, following a full public appointments process, which involved representatives of older people as well as a group of cross-party Assembly Members. Heléna replaces the current Commissioner, Sarah Rochira. It is a great honour to be appointed the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.

   Heléna Herklots appointed Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

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   What does the older people's commissioner do?

   • The Older People’s Commissioner wants to make Wales the best place in the world to grow older and is working throughout Wales to encourage and support the development of age-friendly communities. The Older People's Commissioner has produced a practical guide for communities looking to make their neighbourhoods more age-friendly.

   Age-friendly communities - Isle of Anglesey County Council

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   What does the Commissioner for older people (Wales) Act 2006 do?

   • Other sections of the Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 make provision for the Commissioner to undertake research and educational activities in connection with any of her functions, carry out joint examinations/investigations and work collaboratively to share best practice and other appropriate information with similar bodies.

   Role & Legal Powers - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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   What is the role of the Commissioner?

   • The Commissioner is the voice and champion for older people across Wales, listening to their views and concerns and acting in their best interests. I look forward to working with Heléna in her new role.

   Heléna Herklots appointed Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

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   How does a commissioner protect older people's interests?

   • The Commissioner may review the way in which the interests of older people are safeguarded and promoted when public bodies discharge their functions, propose to discharge their functions or fail to discharge their functions. This includes those who are discharging functions on behalf of public bodies.

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2. olderpeople.wales › about › about-usAbout the Commissioner - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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   As the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, I am an independent voice and champion for older people throughout Wales. I’m taking action to protect older people’s rights, end ageism and age discrimination, stop the abuse of older people and enable everyone to age well.

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3. www.gov.wales › older-peoples-commissioner-walesOlder People's Commissioner for Wales | GOV.WALES

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   Jun 5, 2018 · The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales protects and promotes the rights of people aged 60 and over.

4. olderpeople.wales › aboutAbout - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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   Find out more about the role of the Older People's Commissioner for Wales. Legal Powers. The Commissioner has a unique set of legal powers to support her work to improve older people's lives. Find out more. Advice and Assistance. Contact the Commissioner's Advice and Assistance Team. Get in touch. Our Values.

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6. www.gov.wales › helena-herklots-appointed-walesHeléna Herklots appointed Wales’ next Older People’s Commissioner

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   Jun 5, 2018 · I am looking forward to working with older people across Wales in this vital role to protect and champion older people’s rights. Heléna’s appointment is for an initial four year term, with the new Commissioner starting in the role in August. The Commissioner’s role is remunerated at £90,000 per annum.

7. media.service.gov.wales › news › helena-herklotsHeléna Herklots role as Older People’s Commissioner extended

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   Apr 1, 2022 · The role of the Commissioner works to; promote awareness of the rights and interests of older people in Wales; challenge discrimination against older people in Wales; encourage best practice in the treatment of older people in Wales; review the law affecting the interests of older people in Wales.

8. olderpeople.wales › commissioners-prioritiesCommissioner’s Priorities - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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   Increasing Pension Credit Uptake in Wales. Pension Credit offers a lifeline to some of Wales’s poorest and most vulnerable older people, and as we face the cost-of-living crisis it’s more important than ever that people receive what they are entitled to. Find out more.

9. olderpeople.wales › about › about-usRole & Legal Powers - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales

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   Commissioner’s Functions. Promote awareness of the rights and interests of older people in Wales. Challenge discrimination against older people in Wales. Encourage best practice in the treatment of older people in Wales. Review the law affecting the interests of older people in Wales.