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Coming of age: first report of the Older People's Commissioner for Wales 2008
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Commission launched Coming of Age, its first report to the First Minister for Wales, Rhodri Morgan on 1st October 2008, on the UN International Day for Older People. The Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 requested the publication of a report at this stage, but as the Older People’s Commission for Wales has not been in existence for a full year, the report does not contain the typical financial and corporate statements you would expect to see in an Annual Report. The report instead contains information on why and how the Commissioner role was created, how older people have and will be involved in the work of the Commission, as well as what the Commission intends to achieve in the forthcoming year
Making voices heard: older people's access to independent advocacy in Wales
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report examines the extent to which older people in Wales are able to access independent advocacy to enable them to participate in decisions about their health and social care. It is based on evidence gathered across Wales from older people and carers who have been supported by independent advocates, advocacy providers, those commissioning services and stakeholders working with and for older people. It identifies a number of significant barriers currently preventing older people from accessing independent advocacy. These include a lack of understanding by health and social care professionals of independent advocacy and people’s right to it; shortcomings in current legislation and the way it is applied; insufficient data in relation to the provision of statutory independent advocacy; and poor service planning to meet the needs of the population. The report makes recommendations to improve access to improve independent advocacy services. These include training for staff in Local Authorities and Health Boards on independent advocacy and its benefits; awareness raising to ensure that those most in need of independent advocacy are made aware of their rights; and for effective planning across Wales in relation to the provision of statutory and non-statutory independent advocacy. (Edited publisher abstract)
'Dignified care?': the experiences of older people in hospital in Wales
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 115p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This is the first review report of the Older People's Commissioner for Wales and focuses on hospital inpatient care. For the review, a Panel of Inquiry was appointed to collect evidence of older people’s experiences in hospital in relation to dignity and respect, and to identify good practice. Members of the public, hospital staff and a variety of organisations provided written and oral evidence for the Review. Evidence was also gathered during hospital visits. The voices of older people, their relatives, carers, fellow patients, advocates and staff are present throughout the Review. The report first outlines the background to the Review. The Commissioner's twelve recommendations which are, based on the findings of the Panel of Inquiry, are then put forward. A summary of the evidence is given before each detailed recommendation. The Inquiry Panel's findings are then discussed in the following areas; ward environment, interpersonal are, communications, language preferences, assistance with eating and drinking, dementia care, discharge planning, and cross-cutting themes. The report ends by outlining how it expects its recommendations to be carried out.
'Dignified care?': the experiences of older people in hospital in Wales
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The executive summary of a review into older people’s experiences in hospital in relation to dignity and respect. For the review the Panel of Enquiry collected evidence from older patients, former patients, and evidence from family members, carers, and organisations. Evidence was also gathered during hospital visits. This summary presents the Commissioners twelve recommendations which were developed from the findings of the Panel of Inquiry. A summary of the relevant evidence precedes each detailed recommendation. The summary concludes with guidance on the way forward and instructions on how the recommendations should be carried out.