Protecting and promoting older people’s rights

As we grow older, we may find ourselves in greater need of services and support, and in situations where it is more likely our rights could be placed at risk. And while our rights do not diminish as we age, older people often report feeling like this is the case.

Working with public bodies to ensure that older people’s rights are reflected throughout policy,  decision-making and practice is therefore a key focus of the Commissioner’s work.

In addition, the Commissioner is working to empower and older people through producing and sharing helpful information and resources, to help people better understand their rights and how these can be used to support us in our everyday lives.