NEW older people’s champion in Wales has blasted the energy price cap rise and the Westminster government’s axing of winter fuel payments to many.

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Rhian Bowen-Davies takes office today and has set out a vision for Wales leading the way in tackling inequality and enabling everyone to live and age well.

“My team and I will also scrutinise a wide range of policy and practice that impact older people’s quality of life and I will not hesitate to hold organisations and individuals to account,” Ms Bowen-Davies said.