News and Opportunities
News, Consultations and Opportunities to Get Involved.
We’ll keep this page updated with relevant information from trusted partners, as well as opportunities to have your say on issues that affect older people in Ceredigion and beyond.
The most recent and current consultations from Ceredigion County Council can be found on our Open Campaigns Consultations page.
Check back regularly to see what’s happening and how you can take part.
Support for Unpaid Carers in Hospital Settings
Credu provides advice, information and practical support for unpaid carers when the person they care for is in hospital. Carers can speak with a member of the team at their regular information stands across Ceredigion, access guidance and support, and find out about training opportunities, including manual handling training for unpaid carers.
Information Stand Locations and Times
Bronglais General Hospital (Car Park Entrance)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cardigan Integrated Care Centre (Main Entrance)
First Tuesday of every month
10:00am to 3:00pm
Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre (Main Entrance)
First Wednesday of every month
9:00am to 12:00pm
Whether you are new to caring or have been providing support for some time, Credu can offer information, training and advice to help you in your caring role.
WHO Global Standards for Long-Term Care Public Consultation
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is encouraging individuals and organisations to take part in the World Health Organization's public consultation on the draft WHO Global Standards for Long-Term Care. As the first global framework designed to support high-quality long-term care for older people, the standards aim to strengthen care systems and improve outcomes for older adults worldwide.
The WHO is seeking feedback from older people, unpaid carers, care providers, professionals, community groups and other stakeholders to help ensure the standards are practical, person-centred and relevant to different local contexts.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Take part in the consultation: Call for public consultation on Global Standards for Long-Term Care
Understanding Patient Perspectives on AMD Treatment Intervals and Access to Care Survey
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is inviting people living with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) to take part in a survey exploring their experiences of treatment and access to care. The survey aims to better understand the needs, preferences and challenges faced by people with wet AMD, including access to services, treatment experiences and confidence in managing their condition.
The findings will help inform future research, advocacy and policy development to improve vision health and quality of life for people living with wet AMD.
Delayed Discharge: The Impact on Older People
Age UK has published a report examining the growing issue of delayed discharge and its impact on older people and hospital services. The report highlights the increasing number of people who remain in hospital despite being medically fit to leave, and explores the pressures this places on patients, health and care services, and available hospital capacity.
Commissioner's Work Programme 2026-27
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published their Work Programme for 2026-27, outlining the actions they will take over the coming year to drive positive change for older people across Wales. The programme has been informed by the voices and experiences of older people from across the country.
COPA Your Point of View Survey Report
The first six-month report from COPA’s Your Point of View Survey is now available. The report shares what older people across Wales have told COPA about the issues that matter most to them and highlights key themes from the survey findings.
Read the COPA Your Point of View Survey report.
What Matters to You? - Headlines Report 2026
Age Cymru’s What Matters to You? survey is an annual survey of people aged 50 and over in Wales, delivered in partnership with three national older people’s organisations.
The latest Headlines Report shares key findings from the 2026 survey, highlighting the issues, priorities and experiences that matter most to older people across Wales.
Read the Age Cymru Annual survey report.
Help Shape New Research on Ageing and Ageism
The HALFLIFE Project is a new five-year research study exploring attitudes towards ageing and how people aged 60 and over can help challenge ageism.
If you are aged 60+ and would like to help design this important project, please contact Dr Rachel Crossdale on rachel.crossdale@biu.ac.il.
New Report from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published a new report exploring older people’s experiences of social care across Wales.
The report highlights the value of care staff, while identifying ongoing challenges with accessing and coordinating care, variations in services across Wales, and increasing pressures on unpaid carers.
Read the Older people's experiences of social care in Wales full report.
Giving a voice to older people living in rural areas
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is inviting older people to get in touch with her office to share their experiences of growing older in rural areas.
Through her Rural Voices Project, the Commissioner wants to learn more about the challenges and barriers older people can face when trying to access services and support, and the impact this has on their lives.
It’s really easy to get in touch with the Commissioner:
- Visit the Older People's Commissioner for Wales website to fill out a their Rural Voices questionnaire
- Call 03442 640 670 if you’d like a paper version to complete, which can be returned via Freepost (or if you’d prefer to speak to a member of the Commissioner’s team)
By sharing your experiences you can help to influence policy, support positive change and shape a better future for older people in rural Wales.
Older People's Commissioner for Wales’ Newsletter: May 2026
Please find a link to the Commissioner’s latest newsletter below, which provides an update on her work to deliver positive change for older people over the past few months.
Commissioner's Newsletter: May 2026
Report: 'Fragile budgets, difficult choices: The cost of living for pensioners in 2026'
Age UK has published a new report, Fragile budgets, difficult choices: The cost of living for pensioners in 2026. The report presents the latest evidence on cost-of-living pressures facing older people across Great Britain, based on January 2026 polling of people aged 66+ and direct engagement through discussions and a workshop.
Ceredigion Disability Forum
The Ceredigion Disability Forum is open to disabled people, carers, families, and anyone with personal experience of disability across Ceredigion.
The forum provides an opportunity to discuss local issues, share experiences, and work together to help make Ceredigion more accessible and inclusive. Meetings take place every three months, both online and in person, and are accessible, friendly, and open to everyone. Upcoming meeting dates are 20 May, 19 August, 18 November, and 17 February, from 2–4pm.
For more information or to join, please contact emily.evans2@ceredigion.gov.uk or follow ‘Forwm Anabledd Ceredigion Disability Forum’ on Facebook.
Time to Adapt: Examining Waiting Times for Disabled Facilities Grants in Wales
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has recently published the report Time to Adapt: Examining Waiting Times for Disabled Facilities Grants in Wales.
The report responds to concerns raised by older people across Wales about delays in making adaptations to their homes, particularly when funded through Disabled Facilities Grants.
You can download the full report here: Time to Adapt: Examining waiting times for Disabled Facilities Grants in Wales - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Strategy for an Ageing Society
Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care, has issued a written statement on creating an age-friendly Wales.
You can read her statement and explore the Strategy for an Ageing Society to see how Wales is supporting people to live and age well.
Claim what’s yours
Over £1 billion in benefits goes unclaimed in Wales each year. You could be missing out on extra money to help with everyday living costs - even if you already receive benefits.
Advicelink Cymru can help you check what you’re entitled to and support you to make a claim.
You may be able to receive:
- Pension Credit (average £1800 a year)
- Council Tax discounts (average £800 a year)
- Additional support if you care for someone or are studying
They can also help with debt and personal advice. Call free on 0800 702 2020 from Monday-Friday: 8am-7pm and on Saturday: 9am-1pm. Welsh language calls welcome.
Future Care Planning: Take action today to plan for your future
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is encouraging everyone to think ahead and make plans for the future, ensuring that their preferences are known and respected if they ever need care or support, or are unable to make decisions for themselves.
To help with this, the Commissioner has published a new guide, Future Care Planning: Planning for your future today, which offers practical advice on how to consider, discuss, and document your wishes. You can read the full guide on the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales website.
New women’s health hubs rolling out across Wales
The Welsh Government has announced the launch of women’s health hubs across Wales, designed with women to make key health services easier to access. These hubs bring together support for menopause, menstrual health, contraception and other essential care in community settings and online — tailored to fit around women’s lives. By March, there will be a hub in every health board area, improving access to vital services closer to home.
Read the full press release: New health hubs designed by women for women rollout across Wales (Welsh Government)
Older People's Commissioner for Wales Report
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has warned that many older people across Wales will find it difficult to get out and about into their communities during the Christmas period due to concerns about being unable to pay for car parking and the risk of fines.
Older People's Commissioner for Wales Report
A new report published by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales lays bare the scale and impact of poverty amongst older people, and calls for action at both a Wales and UK level to provide greater support to individuals who are struggling financially.
Mature Drivers' Course
The Road Safety Team at Ceredigion County Council regularly arrange Mature Drivers’ Courses across the county to help people maintain their independence, confidence, and mobility on the road.
The courses are led by road safety professionals and are designed to support mature drivers. Sessions are classroom-based and focus on group discussions, practical advice, and safer driving awareness.
There may also be an opportunity to arrange a private driving lesson with an approved driving instructor, subject to instructor availability.
For more information, contact clic@ceredigion.gov.uk or call 01545 570881.
Public Toilets in Wales
In 2024, in response to calls from the membership, Wales Seniors Forum submitted a petition to Welsh Government calling for funding and support for public toilet provision. Following on from the petition, Wales Seniors Forum and Age Cymru organised a round table event, involving a number of interested organisations. The discussions proposed that a loose alliance be formed to research the issues around public toilets and to produce a report on the current situation. The research was carried out between May and July 2025.
The report below is a result of the research and further discussion events with interested groups and organisations.
Public Toilets in Wales - August 2025
Older People's Commissioner for Wales Report
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published a new report, Exploring Digital Ageism, which examines how ageism in the digital world is creating barriers for older people.
Based on a wide range of research, evidence, and literature, the report highlights how ‘digital ageism’ affects access to health and social care services, employment, lifelong learning, social participation, and leisure activities.
Download a copy of Exploring Digital Ageism from the Older People's Commissioner for Wales website.
Older People's Commissioner for Wales Report
Growing Older in Wales: A snapshot of older people's experiences
Age Cymru - What matters to you?
Research into people’s experiences of growing older without children
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published a report exploring people’s experiences of growing older without children, and the actions needed to ensure policies, planning, and public services better reflect the needs of all older people.
You can read the report here: Research into people’s experiences of growing older without children - Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.