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Transforming the response to #DomesticAbuse in later life, the team at Dewis Choice, a co-produced initiative based at the Centre for Age, Gender & Social Justice Aberystwyth University, shared their #InspireInclusion image 💖. Their #research and support are key. Thank you #DewisChoice 💜.

Elize Freeman, Co-Lead of the Dewis Choice Initiative, has been chosen to receive a prestigious Audrey Jones Award by the Wales Assembly of Women, in recognition of postgraduate scholarship focusing on the experiences of women and girls in Wales. 🖱️ bit.ly/4eiSyt6

🧠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

🧠 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.

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:

I joined NFWI-Wales 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

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…

⌛️Every 11 minutes, a woman is killed globally #NoExcuse. Dewis Choice 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

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

🎓Dewis Choice, based in Aberystwyth University AU Department of Law & Criminology, 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.

📢 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:

🚨 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/1…

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/haveyoursay

Mae angen gwneud mwy i gynorthwyo menywod hŷn sy'n dioddef cam-drin domestig a thrais rhywiol, yn ôl ein hymchwilwyr. 🖱️ bit.ly/40JdV1F

🗞️ A great read! This article gives a fantastic summary of our latest publication. Check it out ⤵️

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/haveyoursay/

📢 7:50 today! ☀️Tune in to BBC Radio Wales Expert & Dewis Choice Co-Director Elize Freeman joins the conversation on the domestic abuse and sexual assault of older women. More needs to be done to break the silence and bring change.  🎧Listen live: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

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-support/…

📚💬 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.

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/commissio…