Campaigners today step up calls for an Older People’s Commissioner to fight for OAPs.
Dozens of groups including the National Pensioners’ Convention, Independent Age, Age UK and the Centre for Ageing Better want the post of Commissioner for Older People and Ageing established in England - mirroring the approach taken in Wales and Northern Ireland.
“The role would ensure that the long-term needs of people in later life and the challenges faced by the population as they age are considered in policy and practice across all government departments,” said a joint statement by 72 organisations.
