Wales should be the best place in the world to grow old” says local AM Mike Hedges

“Wales should be the best place in the world to grow old” says local AM Mike Hedges

Mike Hedges AM has supported the Welsh Labour Government’s aim to make Wales the best place in the world to grow old.

The Assembly Member has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to putting the human rights of older people in Wales at the heart of Welsh public services and make Wales the best place in the world to grow old.

To mark International Day of Older Persons (Monday 1st October), The Welsh Government has reaffirmed their commitment to putting the human rights of older people in Wales at the heart of Welsh public services.

Raising awareness of human rights can empower older people to play an active role in ensuring the care they receive upholds their fundamental right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Mike Hedges AM  said: “Celebrating Older People’s Day is an opportunity to put the rights of older people at the heart of everything we do. Growing older should not erode an individual’s human rights.”

“I want Wales to be the best place in the world to grow old.  This means that the right to dignity and respect has to be the starting point for the delivery of first class care.  The best way to ensure this is by ensuring people are aware of their rights”