National Updates
Message from Helena Herklots Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
I complete my term of office as the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales on 19 August. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as the Commissioner and to have the opportunity to work with older people and organisations throughout Wales to protect and promote the rights of older people.
I am pleased to enclose a copy of my report giving an overview of the impact of the work over the last six years. The report shows that, despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis we have made progress in tackling some deep-rooted and longstanding problems experienced by older people, as well as initiating new work to enable us to age well. Progress has been made by ensuring older people’s experiences and expertise is at the heart of the work, and through working with many organisations and individuals who have given their time and commitment to working in a common cause. I would like to place on record my heartfelt thanks to everyone I have worked with, and to my dedicated team.
As I step down, the Deputy Commissioner, Kelly Davies, will assume responsibility until the new Commissioner, Rhian Bowen-Davies starts in post on 30 September.