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rebecca zerk

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She/her. Co-Lead of Dewis @choiceolderppl. Research interests: domestic abuse across the life course, ageing, justice & wellbeing,technology, feminism.

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Joined June 2013
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The Commissioner’s guide to ‘Understanding Your Rights’, outlines older people’s rights in key areas such as employment, healthcare and housing, as well as our rights to be treated with dignity and respect, and not be discriminated against as we grow older olderpeople.wales/resource/k…
An older man is sitting down in front of a laptop, looking at the screen and typing. In the top left hand side is a picture of the cover of our English ‘Understanding your rights’, and our Welsh ‘Deall eich hawliau’ guide. In front of the laptop are the words ‘Understanding your rights in key areas such as employment, healthcare and housing’.

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On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will test its emergency alerts system. Your mobile or tablet may make a loud siren-like sound, vibrate or read out the alert (even if it’s on silent). The test will last around 10 seconds. Find out more: gov.uk/alerts
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Commissioner responds to Women and Equalities Committee Report on the rights of older people, which makes clear the significant harm caused by ageism, both to older people and to society more widely. olderpeople.wales/news/commi…
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📚💬 Did you know we're based at Aberystwyth University? Our research shapes our person-centred service for older victim-survivors. Education is key & our Co-Director Elize Freeman shared insights on older victims of adult family abuse at the Law & Criminology seminar.
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We can all play a part in safeguarding older people and it’s crucial we know the signs that could suggest someone is experiencing abuse. Download our Get Help Stay Safe leaflet to find out more, and where you can go for support. olderpeople.wales/abuse-supp…
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RT @choiceolderppl: 📢 7:50 today! ☀️Tune in to @BBCRadioWales Expert & Dewis Choice Co-Director Elize Freeman joins the conversation on the…
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🗞️ A great read! This article gives a fantastic summary of our latest publication. Check it out ⤵️
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More needs to be done to support older women who experience domestic abuse and sexual violence, according to our researchers. 🖱️ bit.ly/4hEIUmD #ItsNotOk
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Older people from across Wales have been making their voices heard, sharing their views and ideas to help shape the Commissioner's upcoming work plan. Don't miss your chance to have your say and help deliver positive change for older people: olderpeople.wales/haveyoursa…
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Mae angen gwneud mwy i gynorthwyo menywod hŷn sy'n dioddef cam-drin domestig a thrais rhywiol, yn ôl ein hymchwilwyr. 🖱️ bit.ly/40JdV1F
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Are there any issues or challenges that make growing older in Wales more difficult? Get in touch with the Commissioner and help shape the action she takes to deliver positive change for older people. Have your say here: olderpeople.wales/haveyoursa…
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🚨 New publication alert. content note: sexual abuse. 📗 We're proud to announce the new Dewis Choice publication ‘Unheard Voices: Older Women's Experiences of Living with Sexual Abuse in Intimate Relationships Across the Life Course’ 📖 Read it here intechopen.com/online-first/…
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📢 Have Your Say! 📢 The Commissioner wants to hear from older people across Wales about the change and improvements they'd like to see, which will shape her Work Plan and the action she takes as Commissioner. Have your say and help to deliver positive change for older people: olderpeople.wales/haveyoursa…
Image of older woman calling out alongside text that reads: Have your say and help deliver positive change for older people. The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants to hear from you! Get in touch now and share your views and ideas about how we can create a Wales the leads the way for older people. Tell us about any issues or challenges that make growing older in Wales more difficult, and the changes and improvements you’d like to see. Help the Commissioner develop her strategy and work programme, and take action with her team to transform policy and practice for older people across Wales. Make your voice heard

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🎓@choiceolderppl, based in @AberUni @AberLawCrim, proudly took part in the Postgraduate Criminology Taster Day. Expert Elize Freeman delivered an insightful lecture on LGBTQ+ older victim-survivors the groundbreaking work of our project.
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Welsh is a language for everyone. Use your Welsh with us - on the phone, on social media, by e-mail or face to face. #DefnyddiaDyGymraeg
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⌛️Every 11 minutes, a woman is killed globally #NoExcuse. @choiceolderppl is accelerating actions to prevent violence against women & girls with stronger laws & national plans. Discover how they’re making a difference—watch the full story unfold in the video! #AberWRD #WhiteRibbonDay
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Looking for more information about caring? @carerswales are running a series of free online training and information sessions for carers in November and December, ranging from carers rights to balancing work and care. Find out more: carersuk.org/wales/help-and-…
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I joined @NFWIWales and other stakeholders today for the Not in My Name event. At least 70 women have been killed by men in the UK so far this yr. The evening sees a candlelight vigil on the steps of the Senedd to show solidarity with survivors of VAWG. #VAWG #WRD2024
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Do you find it difficult to access your GP? The Commissioner has created a guide that provides information for older people about their rights when accessing their GP practice and the services GP practices must provide for their patients. Find out more here: olderpeople.wales/news/commi…
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🧠Fel rhan o’r Wythnos Diogelu Oedolion, heddiw rydym yn darparu hyfforddiant hanfodol ar sut i adnabod arwyddion o gam-drin oedolion hŷn o fewn y teulu, a sut i ymateb iddo. 💜Mae oedolion hŷn yn haeddu diogelwch, parch, a chymorth unswydd -gadewch inni roi’r gallu i’n cymunedau i adnabod yr arwyddion ac ymateb â gofal.
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🧠 As part of Adults Safeguarding Week, today we’re delivering vital training on identifying & responding to older victims of adult family abuse. 💜Older adults deserve safety, respect & tailored support—let’s empower our communities to recognise & respond with care.
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