Although as a registered charity COPA is entirely politically impartial, we have published a “Manifesto” with the aim of influencing the debate in the Senedd Election in May in respect of older people.
Our “Manifesto” for Older People” sets out a prospectus [here English and Welsh] that identifies the key strategic and policy changes that COPA want to see considered by the new Welsh Government to benefit older people in Wales. We have not included any matters that are directly the responsibility of the UK Government.
In publishing the “Manifesto” we have emphasised that
- The definition of older people covers a wide age span, and it is essential that they do not see all older people as one homogeneous group.
- All older people are different and have differing needs that should be addressed taking account of their social and economic situation and health conditions.
- A “one size fits all” approach is not appropriate for implementing policies that impact on older people.
- Older People also vote in greater numbers than any other section of society
We hope you will find helpful and can use our “Manifesto” in any discussions with politicians in the run up to the forthcoming Election.
Working with the other National Organisations for Older People, a joint manifesto for older people has also been published [ English and Welsh ]