http://wales.gov.uk/topics/olderpeople/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2013/130522OPS/?lang=en The third phase of the Welsh Government’s pioneering Strategy for Older People in Wales has been launched. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:18 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2013/130522OPS/?lang=en 2013-05-22T13:15:18Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/121212ageing/?lang=en Wales has boosted its profile in Europe as a leading light in the development of ageing policy and is considering a declaration of older people’s rights. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:23:56 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/121212ageing/?lang=en 2012-12-12T16:23:56Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/6739426/?lang=en A consultation has begun on how Wales will plan to meet the needs of older people Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:54:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/6739426/?lang=en 2012-10-26T10:54:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/6731804/?lang=en Elder Abuse Awareness Day aims to bring greater recognition of mistreatment of older people and highlight the need for action. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/6731804/?lang=en 2012-06-14T23:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/6731832/?lang=en Sarah Rochira has been appointed as the new Older People's Commissioner for Wales for a four-year term. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2012/6731832/?lang=en 2012-04-03T23:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2011/110622olderpeople/?lang=en The Welsh Government is calling on older people across Wales to share their views on what is important to them, and their aspirations for the future. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:19:26 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2011/110622olderpeople/?lang=en 2011-06-22T14:19:26Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2010/100802older/?lang=en Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas has encouraged older people to have their say on local services. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:58:20 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2010/100802older/?lang=en 2010-08-02T14:58:20Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2009/091109fuelpoverty/?lang=en The Welsh Assembly Government will now focus efforts on those most struggling to heat their homes and pay their energy bills. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:17:31 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2009/091109fuelpoverty/?lang=en 2009-11-09T10:17:31Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2009/090323olderpeople/?lang=en Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has announced appointments to the National Partnership Forum for Older People. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:13:39 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2009/090323olderpeople/?lang=en 2009-03-23T11:13:39Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2009/4007586/?lang=en Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has appointed a new chair of the National Partnership Forum for Older People. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:21:24 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2009/4007586/?lang=en 2009-01-26T15:21:24Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/081003carehome/?lang=en A £6m state of the art housing development for over 55s has been officially opened by Jocelyn Davies and Gwenda Thomas Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:53:53 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/081003carehome/?lang=en 2008-10-03T09:53:53Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/081001older/?lang=en Rhodri Morgan and Gwenda Thomas launch Wales’ Intergenerational Strategy Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:08 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/081001older/?lang=en 2008-10-01T10:30:08Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/olderpeople/?lang=en Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has announced that the Welsh Assembly Government will publish the first ‘state of the nation’ report on older people’s well-being next year. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:56:37 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/olderpeople/?lang=en 2008-07-23T10:56:37Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/3993526/?lang=en Gwenda Thomas has launched phase two of the Strategy for Older People. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:48:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/3993526/?lang=en 2008-03-13T13:48:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/3993520/?lang=en Ruth Marks has been named by Wales' First Minister, Rhodri Morgan, as the new Commissioner for Older People in Wales. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2008/3993520/?lang=en 2008-01-07T09:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982712/?lang=en A group of older people have entertained Gwenda Thomas at the launch of a new report into aging. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:00:03 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982712/?lang=en 2007-08-23T09:00:03Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982710/?lang=en Advertisements inviting applications for a Commissioner for Older People have been published. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:41:35 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982710/?lang=en 2007-07-18T16:41:35Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982708/?lang=en Mrs Gwenda Thomas, who has special responsibility for Social Services, said the appointment of the Commissioner was an important step in improving the lives of older people in Wales.   A recruitment campaign to find the right person for this uniq... Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:55:19 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982708/?lang=en 2007-07-13T12:55:19Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982706/?lang=en Exercise classes aimed at helping the over-60s stay fit and active will have a major impact on older people’s lives, the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services said Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:15:39 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/olderpeople/2007/3982706/?lang=en 2007-07-09T14:15:39Z