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Spotlights on Ageism

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Housing

In the latest edition of the Commissioner’s Spotlights on Ageism Series, Ruth Power, CEO of Shelter Cymru, gives an overview of the barriers older people face when accessing housing, particularly in the private rental sector.

Spotlights on Ageism: Housing
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Transport

In our latest Spotlight on Ageism, Gemma Lelliot, Wales Director of the Community Transport Association, explores why ageism in transport matters more than you might think, and the ways it impacts on older people’s health, well-being and independence.

Spotlights on Ageism: Transport
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Mental Health

In the latest of our Spotlights on Ageism Series, Professor Sharmi Bhattacharyya, Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist and Chair of RCPsych Wales’ Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry, highlights why older people deserve better from mental health services and support.

Read Sharmi's Contribution

Staying Active

In the second of our Spotlights on Ageism Series, Chair of Public Health Wales, Pippa Britton, highlights some of the age-related barriers that can prevent older people from staying active, as well as key initiatives supporting older people's health and wellbeing in Wales.

Read Pippa's Contribution
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Steve Milsom

In our first Spotlight on Ageism, Secretary of Cymru Older People's Alliance (COPA) has brought together key data relating to ageism and its impact to provide a helpful overview of the ways ageism impacts upon older people in a range of policy areas.

Read Steve's Contribution

Introduction from the Commissioner

The Commissioner introduces her Spotlights on Ageism series, a collaboration with public service leaders and other experts from key sectors in Wales that aims to shine a light on the impact of ageism on older people’s everyday lives and the significant barriers this creates for individuals and society.

Read the Commissioner's Introduction

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