Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Acknowledged
Older people's interests are unheard, demonstrating the effectiveness of an independent Commissioner
Conclusion
Some older people do not feel that their interests are being heard in government decision making. Wales’ Older People’s Commissioner has made a substantial difference in areas including digital inclusion, care homes and access to GP practices. The Commissioner’s statutory powers of review give the role authority and it has been able to bring together organisations across sectors to work together to support older people. (Conclusion, Paragraph 57)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the effectiveness of Wales' Older People's Commissioner and commits to considering its experience and impact to inform its future thinking in England.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
As set out in the Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into the rights of older people (https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/47930/documents/250865/default/, we will consider the experience and effectiveness of the Commissioner in Wales, including any evaluation, lessons learned or other evidence of impact and effectiveness, to inform our future thinking in England.