Friday 23 February 2018
POWYS - Connecting Our Voices Embracing Real Engagement & Dialogue
This is a celebration event at the close of the five year One Powys Connection Voices project and its legacy and will launch the PAVO Voices portal.
You are invited to join us at PAVO, Unit 30, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6DF to learn more about how the community of Powys has worked together and continues to do so to provide the best services through listening to the Voice of our community.
Powys COVERED will be introduced by Carl Cooper and Martin Noswothy, CEO and Chair of PAVO at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 20th March 2018 and will include information stands from the 7 projects of the OPCV portfolio, videos and presentations as well as launching the new portal. A buffet lunch will be provided. The event will run from 12 noon until 2.00pm.
A form to confirm your attendance will be forwarded in due course.
Regards, Barbara Perkins , Community Voice Officer
You are invited to join us at PAVO, Unit 30, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6DF to learn more about how the community of Powys has worked together and continues to do so to provide the best services through listening to the Voice of our community.
Powys COVERED will be introduced by Carl Cooper and Martin Noswothy, CEO and Chair of PAVO at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 20th March 2018 and will include information stands from the 7 projects of the OPCV portfolio, videos and presentations as well as launching the new portal. A buffet lunch will be provided. The event will run from 12 noon until 2.00pm.
A form to confirm your attendance will be forwarded in due course.
Regards, Barbara Perkins , Community Voice Officer
Tuesday 20 February 2018
Powys Carers Matter Report
A Message from Credu Connecting Carers:
Thanks so VERY much for coming to the Powys Carers Matter event back in November. Here is the event report as promised - visit www.credu.cymru/carers-matter-report
It’s tricky to do justice to the passion and insights of the many participants. Our Chair, Denise, reflected on the event and the passion of the Carers saying ‘there’s certainly a will….and where there is a will there is a way’. We think she captured the spirit of the moment and it feels like we have an amazing opportunity to work with both Carers and service providers together to make a difference to the key issues Carers are raising.
Respite was such a key issue, we are inviting you to discuss your ideas and insights with key decision makers in Powys on the 23rd February back at the Metropole – visit www.credu-respite-matters.eventbrite.co.uk . We think this is a significant opportunity – so if you need any support to pop along such as respite / travel / expenses, please do not hesitate to drop us a line.
Are these recommendations reflecting your voices? Do the next steps in the report summary reflect where you what to take these issues? Are there other ways you would like to be involved? Drop us and e-mail / or phone call – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Contact the Organiser
Thanks so VERY much for coming to the Powys Carers Matter event back in November. Here is the event report as promised - visit www.credu.cymru/carers-matter-report
It’s tricky to do justice to the passion and insights of the many participants. Our Chair, Denise, reflected on the event and the passion of the Carers saying ‘there’s certainly a will….and where there is a will there is a way’. We think she captured the spirit of the moment and it feels like we have an amazing opportunity to work with both Carers and service providers together to make a difference to the key issues Carers are raising.
Respite was such a key issue, we are inviting you to discuss your ideas and insights with key decision makers in Powys on the 23rd February back at the Metropole – visit www.credu-respite-matters.eventbrite.co.uk . We think this is a significant opportunity – so if you need any support to pop along such as respite / travel / expenses, please do not hesitate to drop us a line.
Are these recommendations reflecting your voices? Do the next steps in the report summary reflect where you what to take these issues? Are there other ways you would like to be involved? Drop us and e-mail / or phone call – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Contact the Organiser
Are You a Carer? Would You Like to Meet Other Carers?
Knighton Carer Group will be meeting on the third Wednesday of every month – starting in January 2018 (but not March as we have a workshop that day)
at the New Library in the Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane
between 10.30am and 12.30pm
Do goand join them for a cuppa and a chat
For more information ring Kate Doody on 01597 870030
at the New Library in the Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane
between 10.30am and 12.30pm
Do goand join them for a cuppa and a chat
For more information ring Kate Doody on 01597 870030
Knighton & Presteigne Wellbeing Workshops for Carers
‘An Apple A Day’ (Health and Wellbeing) Ltd is a Powys Social Enterprise company, set up to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Powys.
It has 15 years’ experience designing, developing and delivering interactive and engaging health and wellbeing workshops for the NHS as well as Public and Voluntary Sectors.
In 2018 Credu is working with ‘An Apple A Day’ and offering carers in the Knighton and Presteigne area three workshops to promote wellbeing.
· Stress Less
· Laughter and Happiness
· Sleep Easy
STRESS LESS - An interactive health and wellbeing workshop designed to give practical solutions to deal with ‘whatever life throws at you!’
LAUGHTER AND HAPPINESS - Happiness and a good laugh boosts people’s health, communication, positive thinking and creativity. In this session we will look at what makes you happy and have a practical Laughter Therapy session with lots of laughter!
SLEEP EASY - An informative workshop which looks at effective techniques to improve sleep with guided relaxation and calming mindfulness practice.
Details of the Apple a Day workshops for the Knighton and Presteigne area are as follows:
They will be held at: The Offa’s Dyke Centre, West Street, Knighton LD7 1EN
STRESS LESS - Wednesday 21 March 10am - 1pm followed by a buffet lunch
https://knightonandpresteignestressless.eventbrite.co.uk
LAUGHTER AND HAPPINESS - Thursday 17 May 10am - 1pm followed by a buffet lunch
https://knightonandpresteignelaughterandhappiness.eventbrite.co.uk
SLEEP EASY - Thursday 19 July 10am -1pm followed by a buffet lunch
https://knightonandpresteignesleepeasy.eventbrite.co.uk
These workshops are for carers and are free, but as there is a limited number of places available,
please either book online through the Eventbrite addresses or ring the Credu Office on 01597 823800
Book onto any one, any two or preferably all three!
These events will be run by Sarah Cronin of ‘An Apple a Day’ and Kate Doody, Outreach Worker from Credu.
For further information, talk to your Outreach Worker, Kate Doody on 01597 870030 kate@credu.cymru
It has 15 years’ experience designing, developing and delivering interactive and engaging health and wellbeing workshops for the NHS as well as Public and Voluntary Sectors.
In 2018 Credu is working with ‘An Apple A Day’ and offering carers in the Knighton and Presteigne area three workshops to promote wellbeing.
· Stress Less
· Laughter and Happiness
· Sleep Easy
STRESS LESS - An interactive health and wellbeing workshop designed to give practical solutions to deal with ‘whatever life throws at you!’
LAUGHTER AND HAPPINESS - Happiness and a good laugh boosts people’s health, communication, positive thinking and creativity. In this session we will look at what makes you happy and have a practical Laughter Therapy session with lots of laughter!
SLEEP EASY - An informative workshop which looks at effective techniques to improve sleep with guided relaxation and calming mindfulness practice.
Details of the Apple a Day workshops for the Knighton and Presteigne area are as follows:
They will be held at: The Offa’s Dyke Centre, West Street, Knighton LD7 1EN
STRESS LESS - Wednesday 21 March 10am - 1pm followed by a buffet lunch
https://knightonandpresteignestressless.eventbrite.co.uk
LAUGHTER AND HAPPINESS - Thursday 17 May 10am - 1pm followed by a buffet lunch
https://knightonandpresteignelaughterandhappiness.eventbrite.co.uk
SLEEP EASY - Thursday 19 July 10am -1pm followed by a buffet lunch
https://knightonandpresteignesleepeasy.eventbrite.co.uk
These workshops are for carers and are free, but as there is a limited number of places available,
please either book online through the Eventbrite addresses or ring the Credu Office on 01597 823800
Book onto any one, any two or preferably all three!
These events will be run by Sarah Cronin of ‘An Apple a Day’ and Kate Doody, Outreach Worker from Credu.
For further information, talk to your Outreach Worker, Kate Doody on 01597 870030 kate@credu.cymru
Monday 19 February 2018
New Plan to transform dementia care in Wales
Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has today launched a new innovative action plan to ensure people with dementia can live as independently as possible in their communities.
http://gov.wales/newsroom/heal
http://gov.wales/newsroom/heal
Friday 16 February 2018
Respite Matters Event (Adult Carer in Powys) - 23 March
In Llandrindod WellsAdult Carers are invited to this event – bookings can be made at
www.credu-respite-matters.eventbrite.co.uk
or by calling 01597 823800
www.credu-respite-matters.eventbrite.co.uk
or by calling 01597 823800
Flu prevention urged as cases remain higher than recent years
Public Health Wales has issued an updated press release in relation to influenza and the #BeatFlu campaign. Their rationale for this press release is “because despite seeing the number of cases drop, flu continues to circulate in high levels across Wales, higher than they have seen for several years.
www.beatflu.org retweet and share messages from @BeatFlu @CurwchFfliw on Twitter and Facebook.
See Press Release:
Wednesday 14 February 2018
Macmillan Information bus visiting Powys
The Macmillan Bus, Bronwen, will be visiting Powys between 27th February to 3rd March 2018, at the times and location below.
Tue 27 February Welshpool Tesco Superstore, Smithfield Road SY21 7BL 9am to 4pm
Wed 28 February Newtown Tesco Superstore, Pool Road SY16 1DW 9am to 4pm
Thu 01 March Rhayader Smithfield Trust Car Park, North Street LD6 5BU 8am to 3pm
Fri 02 March Llandrindod Wells Tesco Superstore, Waterloo Rd, Llandrindod LD1 6BG 9am to 4pm
Sat 03 March Builth Wells Groe Car Park, The Strand LD2 3BG 8am to 3pm
Local Information/Leaflets
Tue 27 February Welshpool Tesco Superstore, Smithfield Road SY21 7BL 9am to 4pm
Wed 28 February Newtown Tesco Superstore, Pool Road SY16 1DW 9am to 4pm
Thu 01 March Rhayader Smithfield Trust Car Park, North Street LD6 5BU 8am to 3pm
Fri 02 March Llandrindod Wells Tesco Superstore, Waterloo Rd, Llandrindod LD1 6BG 9am to 4pm
Sat 03 March Builth Wells Groe Car Park, The Strand LD2 3BG 8am to 3pm
Local Information/Leaflets
Promoting your local service is very important to them, so please feel free to send them any details or electronic leaflets. The information team will signpost members of the public to your service/group, so please do keep in touch if any details change.
If you would like to know what other locations their Mobile Information Service will be visiting please visit their website which is usually updated a month in advance. http://www.macmillan.org.uk/aboutus/contactus/mobileinformationcentrelocations.as
Anyone wishing to visit the bus must get in touch with our office team in advanc
Jaspreet Kaur, Logistics Co-ordinator - Wales, Mobile Information and Support Service
Macmillan Cancer Support │89 Albert Embankment | London | SE1 7UQ
www.macmillan.org.uk/mobileinfo Follow us on Twitter @MacmillanCymru
Monday 12 February 2018
Dementia Pathways – Housing’s Role Key Research Findings.
During 2016 CIH Scotland commissioned Arneil Johnston to deliver the second phase of its housing and dementia programme. This phase of the research focused on improving the links between housing organisations and partners in health, social care and the third sector, with a specific emphasis on the role of the housing professional in meeting the needs of those living with dementia. It is hoped that the outcomes of this study will enable an improved understanding of housing’s role in dementia care, by setting out clearly the contribution that housing staff and services can make.
Public Health Wales influenza campaign - update on 9 February 2018
There have been no further communication updates from Public Health Wales this week in relation to influenza and the #BeatFlu campaign.
Whilst the intensity of flu appears to be reducing, this year has sign the highest levels of flu for a number of years so promoting immunisation and preventing spread remain important issues. They are very grateful for your continued support, in helping to engage people in the Well-being Plan and promote influenza immunisation. connectors.
Please continue to use existing materials (attached and at www.beatflu.org) and to retweet and share messages from @BeatFlu @CurwchFfliw on Twitter and Facebook.
Whilst the intensity of flu appears to be reducing, this year has sign the highest levels of flu for a number of years so promoting immunisation and preventing spread remain important issues. They are very grateful for your continued support, in helping to engage people in the Well-being Plan and promote influenza immunisation. connectors.
Please continue to use existing materials (attached and at www.beatflu.org) and to retweet and share messages from @BeatFlu @CurwchFfliw on Twitter and Facebook.
BC Disabled People Access Certificate Petition
FROM: SIMON GREEN (Chair, Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People)
The Food Hygiene Certificate in Wales was voluntary when first introduced, but is now mandatory! If our petition is successful then it will only be voluntary to begin with, but could still encourage people to improve the services they offer and make more of an effort to be accessible for all.
We have had backing from all political parties in Wales and last week Suzy Davies AM tabled a short debate in the Senedd which was received extremely well. The idea has also featured on BBC and ITV Wales News over last month.
Although the Petition originated in Bridgend area, if a success we firmly believe it will benefit disabled people across Wales, and hopefully one day across the UK and we would love to have the support and backing of your organisation.
So please take a look at link below and we hope you sign and share. Also please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, queries or criticisms.
Thanks, SIMON GREEN (Chair, Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People) 07719 889364
https://www.assembly.wales/en/gethome/e-petitions/Pages/petitiondetail.aspx?PetitionID=1273
‘Scores on the Doors’ petition
I am messaging to inform you all of a petition put together by members of Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People which has already picked up almost 1,900 online signatures and many more on paper and we would love your support.
As Chair of BCDP and a Board Member with Disability Wales I am delighted our petition has been given the go ahead by the Welsh Assembly and will hopefully encourage premises across Wales to improve access for customers with disabilities.
A couple of months ago members came up with an idea of a petition calling for premises in Wales to be awarded an Access Certificate similar to the Food Hygiene Certificate with premises displaying a sign from 0 to 5 depending how accessible and disabled friendly they are. Getting a high number would not just be about wheelchair access, we also want to look at improving services for those with learning disabilities and sensory impairments.
The Food Hygiene Certificate has encouraged eating establishments to improve the cleanliness of their food preparation. We believe that if premises were awarded high numbers for having a wheelchair accessible building, accessible toilets, changing place facilities, hearing loops, braille or large print menus, staff using sign language and staff trained in Disability Equality and Autism Awareness it would encourage them to improve and give better services to all disabled customers.
You could get high numbers for having all or some of the above with extra symbols below number to show which services premises offer. For example signs to show building contains a wheelchair accessible toilet and a braille menu.
We would love it if you could sign petition by going to the link below. Link also gives more info on our idea and how it will work. Please also feel free so share link amongst colleagues, members, friends and family. I will also happily email you a copy of the paper certificate if you wish.
If we get 5,000 to sign it will result in a full debate in the Senedd on the issue.
I am messaging to inform you all of a petition put together by members of Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People which has already picked up almost 1,900 online signatures and many more on paper and we would love your support.
As Chair of BCDP and a Board Member with Disability Wales I am delighted our petition has been given the go ahead by the Welsh Assembly and will hopefully encourage premises across Wales to improve access for customers with disabilities.
A couple of months ago members came up with an idea of a petition calling for premises in Wales to be awarded an Access Certificate similar to the Food Hygiene Certificate with premises displaying a sign from 0 to 5 depending how accessible and disabled friendly they are. Getting a high number would not just be about wheelchair access, we also want to look at improving services for those with learning disabilities and sensory impairments.
The Food Hygiene Certificate has encouraged eating establishments to improve the cleanliness of their food preparation. We believe that if premises were awarded high numbers for having a wheelchair accessible building, accessible toilets, changing place facilities, hearing loops, braille or large print menus, staff using sign language and staff trained in Disability Equality and Autism Awareness it would encourage them to improve and give better services to all disabled customers.
You could get high numbers for having all or some of the above with extra symbols below number to show which services premises offer. For example signs to show building contains a wheelchair accessible toilet and a braille menu.
We would love it if you could sign petition by going to the link below. Link also gives more info on our idea and how it will work. Please also feel free so share link amongst colleagues, members, friends and family. I will also happily email you a copy of the paper certificate if you wish.
If we get 5,000 to sign it will result in a full debate in the Senedd on the issue.
The Food Hygiene Certificate in Wales was voluntary when first introduced, but is now mandatory! If our petition is successful then it will only be voluntary to begin with, but could still encourage people to improve the services they offer and make more of an effort to be accessible for all.
We have had backing from all political parties in Wales and last week Suzy Davies AM tabled a short debate in the Senedd which was received extremely well. The idea has also featured on BBC and ITV Wales News over last month.
Although the Petition originated in Bridgend area, if a success we firmly believe it will benefit disabled people across Wales, and hopefully one day across the UK and we would love to have the support and backing of your organisation.
So please take a look at link below and we hope you sign and share. Also please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, queries or criticisms.
Thanks, SIMON GREEN (Chair, Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People) 07719 889364
https://www.assembly.wales/en/gethome/e-petitions/Pages/petitiondetail.aspx?PetitionID=1273
Support for Young Adult Carers in Wales – a Call for Evidence
The Learning and Work Institute are currently gathering evidence of the support available for young adult carers in Wales.
Young adult carers are young people aged 16-24 who provide unpaid care to someone, usually a member of their family, on a regular basis. Young adult carers may have specific needs as they transition from school to further education, employment and training.
This research is an important step towards better understanding the needs of young adult carers in Wales and the support currently available to them. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving policy and practice in this area.
Who Should Respond? They are seeking responses from organisations directly involved with supporting young adult carers in Wales, including (but not limited to):
A carers service
A college
A training provider
A HE institution
An employer
A support service
A local authority
A charitable/voluntary organisation
The questions are routed depending on what kind of organisation you belong to.
Please take note of this if you are completing the word document version of the call for evidence.
Why take part? This is a great opportunity to contribute to policy and practice concerning young adult carers in Wales. In doing so, you are ensuring the right support is in place to help young adult carers’ overcome barriers to progression into employment and further education.
Please respond to our online call for evidence by Wednesday 28th February 2018.
For more information please contact calvin.lees@learningandwork.org.uk.
Young adult carers are young people aged 16-24 who provide unpaid care to someone, usually a member of their family, on a regular basis. Young adult carers may have specific needs as they transition from school to further education, employment and training.
This research is an important step towards better understanding the needs of young adult carers in Wales and the support currently available to them. The resulting report will provide recommendations for improving policy and practice in this area.
Who Should Respond? They are seeking responses from organisations directly involved with supporting young adult carers in Wales, including (but not limited to):
A carers service
A college
A training provider
A HE institution
An employer
A support service
A local authority
A charitable/voluntary organisation
The questions are routed depending on what kind of organisation you belong to.
Please take note of this if you are completing the word document version of the call for evidence.
Why take part? This is a great opportunity to contribute to policy and practice concerning young adult carers in Wales. In doing so, you are ensuring the right support is in place to help young adult carers’ overcome barriers to progression into employment and further education.
Please respond to our online call for evidence by Wednesday 28th February 2018.
For more information please contact calvin.lees@learningandwork.org.uk.
Exhibiting at Cymorth Cymru Conference and Care Provider Summit
There's only a few stands left to take if you wish to promote yourselves at the above event. 14 & 15 March.
Rates are low, discounts are available, and they're happy to offer you a ½ price discount on any package at a second event – e.g. if you book an exhibitor stand at Annual Conference, you get the same thing for half price at Care Provider Summit, and the same goes for any sponsorship deal. If you'd only like to exhibit at one event, they can talk about pricing options.
More info or to book visit their event page on their website:
www.cymorthcymru.org.uk/en/events-and-training/annual-conference/annual-conference-2018
www.cymorthcymru.org.uk/en/events-and-training/events/care-provider-summit-2018
Rates are low, discounts are available, and they're happy to offer you a ½ price discount on any package at a second event – e.g. if you book an exhibitor stand at Annual Conference, you get the same thing for half price at Care Provider Summit, and the same goes for any sponsorship deal. If you'd only like to exhibit at one event, they can talk about pricing options.
More info or to book visit their event page on their website:
www.cymorthcymru.org.uk/en/events-and-training/annual-conference/annual-conference-2018
www.cymorthcymru.org.uk/en/events-and-training/events/care-provider-summit-2018
Friday 9 February 2018
Welsh Government relieve winter pressures in the NHS
http://gov.wales/newsroom/heal
The Minister confirmed part of the additional £10m the Welsh Government has made available to relieve winter pressures in the NHS is being used to ensure home care services are in place to enable patients who need ongoing support in the community to leave hospital earlier. The funding will also support people to remain in their own homes, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, wherever possible.
This funding is in addition to the £60m the Welsh Government is investing in the Integrated Care Fund each year, which is helping to reduce pressures on vital NHS and social care services. The fund is helping to drive integrated working between health, social care, housing and the third sector for a range of preventative purposes, including supporting older people to maintain their independence.
The Minister confirmed part of the additional £10m the Welsh Government has made available to relieve winter pressures in the NHS is being used to ensure home care services are in place to enable patients who need ongoing support in the community to leave hospital earlier. The funding will also support people to remain in their own homes, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, wherever possible.
This funding is in addition to the £60m the Welsh Government is investing in the Integrated Care Fund each year, which is helping to reduce pressures on vital NHS and social care services. The fund is helping to drive integrated working between health, social care, housing and the third sector for a range of preventative purposes, including supporting older people to maintain their independence.
Tuesday 6 February 2018
Children's Mental Health Week & more
February 2018 Powys Mental Health eBulletin
https://mailchi.mp/44ba74cfe8ee/m6j3wqvlqg-2088877?e=c3ea0b1db8
https://mailchi.mp/44ba74cfe8ee/m6j3wqvlqg-2088877?e=c3ea0b1db8
How to influence your online audience
21 March 2018, Carmarthen
Get to know your online audience and create innovative content to meet their needs
Get to know your online audience and create innovative content to meet their needs
Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards 2018
If you know someone in your organisation or community who has made a difference by volunteering, nominate them for the awards! (Trustees and committee members can also be nominated)
Groups and individuals can be nominated (please make sure you have their permission to nominate them)
The nomination closing date is 9th March 2018 and you can nominate below using our online form.
Cwblhewch eich enwebiad ar-lein: http://bit.ly/2rFrbrc
Complete your nomination online: http://bit.ly/2GeKVoq
You are receiving this email as you are a Third Sector Organisation in Powys who have organisations or services which are supported by volunteers.
Groups and individuals can be nominated (please make sure you have their permission to nominate them)
The nomination closing date is 9th March 2018 and you can nominate below using our online form.
Cwblhewch eich enwebiad ar-lein: http://bit.ly/2rFrbrc
Complete your nomination online: http://bit.ly/2GeKVoq
You are receiving this email as you are a Third Sector Organisation in Powys who have organisations or services which are supported by volunteers.
Mental Health Awareness Training - 20 Feb 2018
There are still places available on the half day Mental Health Awareness training as follows:
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
20th February 2018, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 12.30pm
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
20th February 2018, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 12.30pm
Aim: This is an awareness raising programme for staff that may come in contact with people who have mental health problems.
Understand the main models of mental health
Key Learning Outcomes
An understanding of key issues connected to race, culture and mental health
Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of a range of mental health problems; and treatment and support options that relate to these
Awareness of common prejudices and assumptions associated with mental health
Understand the main models of mental health
Key Learning Outcomes
An understanding of key issues connected to race, culture and mental health
Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of a range of mental health problems; and treatment and support options that relate to these
Awareness of common prejudices and assumptions associated with mental health
Monday 5 February 2018
Free Living with Sight Loss Information Course
Where: The Guildhall, Brecon, LD3 7AL
When: 10:30 am to 3.30 pm Wednesdays 11th, 18th, 25th April and 2nd May 2018
Have you or a family member been diagnosed with sight loss? Would you like to meet others and learn more about what services may be helpful?
If so, come along to RNIB Cymru’s Living with Sight Loss Course in Brecon in April 2018.
Keira Brooks, the Confidence Building Coordinator from RNIB Cymru, will be delivering the four day information course. This will be a relaxed and informal few days for people who have been affected by sight loss or know someone who has been, to come and learn more about what support and services are available in the area.
Information will be provided on a number of areas including;
· Welfare rights
· Daily living
· Transport and mobility
· Assistive Technology
· Eye health
· Wellbeing
· Leisure, hobbies, interests
· Carers and family support
There will be speakers from national and local organisations providing information on their services and plenty of time to share experiences or just listen to others.
Tea and coffee will be provided and you are more than welcome to bring a family member or friend with you.
The course is free and booking is essential.
Please contact Keira Brooks directly on 07864 954150 for more information or leave a message with your details on RNIBs Living with Sight Loss central line on 0300 123 3933.
If you would like to get involved with the courses or would like to know where else in Powys these courses will be held please do not hesitate to contact Keira.
When: 10:30 am to 3.30 pm Wednesdays 11th, 18th, 25th April and 2nd May 2018
Have you or a family member been diagnosed with sight loss? Would you like to meet others and learn more about what services may be helpful?
If so, come along to RNIB Cymru’s Living with Sight Loss Course in Brecon in April 2018.
Keira Brooks, the Confidence Building Coordinator from RNIB Cymru, will be delivering the four day information course. This will be a relaxed and informal few days for people who have been affected by sight loss or know someone who has been, to come and learn more about what support and services are available in the area.
Information will be provided on a number of areas including;
· Welfare rights
· Daily living
· Transport and mobility
· Assistive Technology
· Eye health
· Wellbeing
· Leisure, hobbies, interests
· Carers and family support
There will be speakers from national and local organisations providing information on their services and plenty of time to share experiences or just listen to others.
Tea and coffee will be provided and you are more than welcome to bring a family member or friend with you.
The course is free and booking is essential.
Please contact Keira Brooks directly on 07864 954150 for more information or leave a message with your details on RNIBs Living with Sight Loss central line on 0300 123 3933.
If you would like to get involved with the courses or would like to know where else in Powys these courses will be held please do not hesitate to contact Keira.
Launch of MOJ Power of Attorney Refund Scheme
Today is the launch of the Ministry of Justice power of attorney refund scheme,
For further details visit:
www.claim-power-of-attorney-refund.service.gov.uk<http://www.claim-power-of-attorney-refund.service.gov.uk>
For further details visit:
www.claim-power-of-attorney-refund.service.gov.uk<http://www.claim-power-of-attorney-refund.service.gov.uk>
‘Caring for those who Care’ Event - 2 March 2018
‘Caring for those who Care’
Hafal Crossroads Team would like to invite you to join them at the Carers
Voice Powys Project event ‘Caring for
those who Care’ hosted by Hafal-Crossroads to celebrate and show our
appreciation of unpaid Carers (past and present) and the people for whom they
care.
This all-day event will take place:
10.00am – 4.00pm (lunch provided)
Friday 2nd March 2018
Highgate Accommodation near Newtown.
**FREE all-inclusive accommodation (meals included) is available – at the beautiful Highgate accommodation, for you and your loved one should you wish to stay 1 or 2, or both nights at the venue**
Our experienced support staff will be on hand throughout your time with us should you need additional support during your stay.
It is a relaxed agenda for the day with the opportunity to have a go at:
Ø Welsh rural inspired Arts & crafts
Ø Making Welsh traditional welsh treats
Ø Quiz and light sport activities (weather permitting)
Ø Meditation
Ø Pamper sessions – such as massage & manicure
Ø Reminiscence corner
Ø Dementia Friends session
Or simply relax in the beautiful setting and enjoy the live music 😊
Places for accommodation are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis – so please book early to avoid disappointment.
If you are interested in staying overnight and for more information, please contact the Powys Care Office 01874 610346 as soon as you can so that we can discuss details necessary to arrange accommodation.
OR
If you are interested in attending on Friday only (the main event), please contact the Powys Care Office on 01874 610346 no later than 15th February 2018.
Alternatively, please send an e-mail to: CCPowys@crossroadsmww.org.uk
If you are interested in attending on Friday only (the main event), please contact the Powys Care Office on 01874 610346 no later than 15th February 2018.
Alternatively, please send an e-mail to: CCPowys@crossroadsmww.org.uk
Age Alliance Wales survey
During 2017 Age Alliance Wales, a coalition of 21 national voluntary organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of older people, conducted a survey which aimed to capture the opinions of older people, their carers and the professionals who work alongside them of their experiences accessing support and care services since the introduction of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. This lead to a well-received report setting out our findings and a number of recommendations for change (this is available on our website at agealliancewales.org.uk)
We now aim to expand on that research and have therefore compiled two online surveys, both of which will be available for completion until 31st March 2018.
One survey is aimed at members of Age Alliance Wales, but the second seeks the opinions of Local Authority and associated staff with responsibility for, or knowledge of, the commissioning of social services for older people since the introduction of the Act. This is fillable online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAW04 , or alternatively https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAW01 if an English language version is preferred.
We would be extremely grateful if you could either take the opportunity to complete the survey yourself or, if more appropriate, pass it on to others who you feel to be appropriate. You should be assured that all responses with be completely anonymous.
We now aim to expand on that research and have therefore compiled two online surveys, both of which will be available for completion until 31st March 2018.
One survey is aimed at members of Age Alliance Wales, but the second seeks the opinions of Local Authority and associated staff with responsibility for, or knowledge of, the commissioning of social services for older people since the introduction of the Act. This is fillable online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAW04 , or alternatively https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAW01 if an English language version is preferred.
We would be extremely grateful if you could either take the opportunity to complete the survey yourself or, if more appropriate, pass it on to others who you feel to be appropriate. You should be assured that all responses with be completely anonymous.
Friday 2 February 2018
Flu remains at high levels
Confirmed cases of influenza (flu) in Wales have increased again this week, and remain at high levels. There have been further outbreaks of flu in hospitals and care homes. Flu cases are at the highest levels seen since 2010/11.
In the week ending 22 January 2018 consultation rates for influenza like illness was 74.7 per 100,000 population, indicating high levels. This is an increase of 15% from 65 per 100,000 the previous week, and 36 per 100,000 the week before.
There have been 37 outbreaks of flu and respiratory illnesses reported in care homes and hospitals in Wales so far this winter, this includes 12 outbreaks provisionally reported in the last week. Flu can spread easily, especially in places like care homes and hospitals, where individuals are often very vulnerable to flu and its complications.
Limited stocks of vaccine remain available currently. Those in at risk groups not yet vaccinated are advised to speak to their GP surgery or community pharmacy as soon as possible.
Dr Frank Atherton, Chief Medical Officer for Wales, said:
“Flu can be a serious condition, especially for those in risk groups such as pregnant women, those aged 65 or over or with a long term health condition.
“If you catch flu please help to stop the virus spreading by staying away from other people if possible while you are ill, especially if they are very old, very young, pregnant or have a long term health condition. Follow the Catch it, Bin it, Kill it advice.”
· Catch it: always use a tissue to cough or sneeze into
· Bin it: dispose of the tissue after use
· Kill it: then wash your hands or use hand sanitizer to kill any flu viruses
If you think you might have flu, you can reduce the risk of spreading it to others. Most healthy people with flu can care for themselves at home. They should drink plenty of fluids, take paracetamol or ibuprofen, keep warm and rest. Symptoms usually resolve in about a week.
Stay away from others as much as possible - especially people who are at increased risk of complications. While you are unwell avoid visiting hospitals or care homes to help reduce the chances of spreading flu in these settings.
Advice on self-care is available on www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk or from community pharmacists or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 (or 111 in areas where the 111 Wales service is available).
Most people do not need to contact their GP surgery if they think they might have flu, but people who are more vulnerable to complications should get early advice. Those who are aged 65 or over, have a long-term health condition, are pregnant or are worried about a young child should seek advice from their GP surgery, as should those whose symptoms are deteriorating or are not improving after a week.
People should only attend A&E or call an ambulance if they need urgent care, for example feeling short of breath, chest pain or coughing up blood, or have other serious symptoms, or deteriorate quickly.
Dr Richard Roberts, Head of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme at Public Health Wales, added:
“Vaccination is the single best way to protect against catching flu or spreading it. With flu vaccine still available in Wales I encourage all those eligible for the free NHS vaccine to get it as soon as possible.”
Vaccination against flu is offered free of charge by the NHS to people who are aged 65 or over, are pregnant, have certain long-term health conditions, or are unpaid carers. Nasal spray flu vaccine is also still available for children who were age 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2017. In the last two weeks one in 50 additional 2 and 3 years old children in Wales has received the nasal spray flu vaccine, bringing the total immunised to 48%.
Flu vaccine is also recommended for frontline health and social care workers to protect them and those in their care.
Find out more about flu by visiting www.beatflu.org or www.curwchffliw.org or finding Beat Flu or Curwch Ffliw on Twitter and Facebook.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Amelia Taylor | 01970 636407 | amelia.taylor@four.cymru
Deian Creunant | 01970 636419 | deian.creunant@four.cymru
Editor’s notes
There are a number of different strains of flu currently circulating in Wales. The dominant types are influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B. The A(H3N2) strain and a B strain circulated in Australia last year. This year’s flu vaccine contains protection against A(H3N2) and also one or two B strains of the virus, depending on which vaccine has been given (some flu vaccines contain three strains and some contain four strains).
A flu vaccine is free for everyone from six months of age who has: diabetes, a long term chest condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), moderate or severe asthma, a chronic heart condition, chronic liver disease, kidney disease (from stage 3), a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (adults only), had a stroke or a mini stroke, or have another neurological disorder, an immune system that isn’t working well, and had their spleen removed or have a spleen that isn’t working very well.
This year, the children’s vaccination programme has been extended to include children in school year 4. Eligible children are those aged two or three (age on 31 August 2017) and those in reception class and school years 1 - 4 in primary school.
Last year in 2016-17 flu vaccine uptake in two and three year olds was 45.3%, and in children aged between four and seven years was 66.9%. Uptake in those aged under 65 years in clinical risk groups was 46.9%, and in those aged 65 and over was 66.7%.
In a typical winter in the UK flu will cause thousands of deaths. Public Health Wales monitors the increase in deaths during the winter months caused by flu and other winter illnesses. Up to the end of the second week of January 2018 the number of deaths recorded each week was within normal expected levels and not unusual compared to previous flu seasons.
For more information visit www.beatflu.org
Public Health Wales is an NHS organisation providing professionally independent public health advice and services to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Wales.
Public Health Wales has four statutory functions:
To provide and manage a range of public health, health protection, healthcare improvement, health advisory, child protection and microbiological laboratory services and services relating to the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases;
To develop and maintain arrangements for making information about matters related to the protection and improvement of health in Wales available to the public; to undertake and commission research into such matters and to contribute to the provision and development of training in such matters;
To undertake the systematic collection, analysis and dissemination of information about the health of the people of Wales in particular including cancer incidence, mortality and survival; and prevalence of congenital anomalies; and
To provide, manage, monitor, evaluate and conduct research into screening of health conditions and screening of health related matters.
More information on Public Health Wales is available at www.publichealthwales.org
In the week ending 22 January 2018 consultation rates for influenza like illness was 74.7 per 100,000 population, indicating high levels. This is an increase of 15% from 65 per 100,000 the previous week, and 36 per 100,000 the week before.
There have been 37 outbreaks of flu and respiratory illnesses reported in care homes and hospitals in Wales so far this winter, this includes 12 outbreaks provisionally reported in the last week. Flu can spread easily, especially in places like care homes and hospitals, where individuals are often very vulnerable to flu and its complications.
Limited stocks of vaccine remain available currently. Those in at risk groups not yet vaccinated are advised to speak to their GP surgery or community pharmacy as soon as possible.
Dr Frank Atherton, Chief Medical Officer for Wales, said:
“Flu can be a serious condition, especially for those in risk groups such as pregnant women, those aged 65 or over or with a long term health condition.
“If you catch flu please help to stop the virus spreading by staying away from other people if possible while you are ill, especially if they are very old, very young, pregnant or have a long term health condition. Follow the Catch it, Bin it, Kill it advice.”
· Catch it: always use a tissue to cough or sneeze into
· Bin it: dispose of the tissue after use
· Kill it: then wash your hands or use hand sanitizer to kill any flu viruses
If you think you might have flu, you can reduce the risk of spreading it to others. Most healthy people with flu can care for themselves at home. They should drink plenty of fluids, take paracetamol or ibuprofen, keep warm and rest. Symptoms usually resolve in about a week.
Stay away from others as much as possible - especially people who are at increased risk of complications. While you are unwell avoid visiting hospitals or care homes to help reduce the chances of spreading flu in these settings.
Advice on self-care is available on www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk or from community pharmacists or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 (or 111 in areas where the 111 Wales service is available).
Most people do not need to contact their GP surgery if they think they might have flu, but people who are more vulnerable to complications should get early advice. Those who are aged 65 or over, have a long-term health condition, are pregnant or are worried about a young child should seek advice from their GP surgery, as should those whose symptoms are deteriorating or are not improving after a week.
People should only attend A&E or call an ambulance if they need urgent care, for example feeling short of breath, chest pain or coughing up blood, or have other serious symptoms, or deteriorate quickly.
Dr Richard Roberts, Head of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme at Public Health Wales, added:
“Vaccination is the single best way to protect against catching flu or spreading it. With flu vaccine still available in Wales I encourage all those eligible for the free NHS vaccine to get it as soon as possible.”
Vaccination against flu is offered free of charge by the NHS to people who are aged 65 or over, are pregnant, have certain long-term health conditions, or are unpaid carers. Nasal spray flu vaccine is also still available for children who were age 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2017. In the last two weeks one in 50 additional 2 and 3 years old children in Wales has received the nasal spray flu vaccine, bringing the total immunised to 48%.
Flu vaccine is also recommended for frontline health and social care workers to protect them and those in their care.
Find out more about flu by visiting www.beatflu.org or www.curwchffliw.org or finding Beat Flu or Curwch Ffliw on Twitter and Facebook.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Amelia Taylor | 01970 636407 | amelia.taylor@four.cymru
Deian Creunant | 01970 636419 | deian.creunant@four.cymru
Editor’s notes
There are a number of different strains of flu currently circulating in Wales. The dominant types are influenza A(H3N2) and influenza B. The A(H3N2) strain and a B strain circulated in Australia last year. This year’s flu vaccine contains protection against A(H3N2) and also one or two B strains of the virus, depending on which vaccine has been given (some flu vaccines contain three strains and some contain four strains).
A flu vaccine is free for everyone from six months of age who has: diabetes, a long term chest condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), moderate or severe asthma, a chronic heart condition, chronic liver disease, kidney disease (from stage 3), a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more (adults only), had a stroke or a mini stroke, or have another neurological disorder, an immune system that isn’t working well, and had their spleen removed or have a spleen that isn’t working very well.
This year, the children’s vaccination programme has been extended to include children in school year 4. Eligible children are those aged two or three (age on 31 August 2017) and those in reception class and school years 1 - 4 in primary school.
Last year in 2016-17 flu vaccine uptake in two and three year olds was 45.3%, and in children aged between four and seven years was 66.9%. Uptake in those aged under 65 years in clinical risk groups was 46.9%, and in those aged 65 and over was 66.7%.
In a typical winter in the UK flu will cause thousands of deaths. Public Health Wales monitors the increase in deaths during the winter months caused by flu and other winter illnesses. Up to the end of the second week of January 2018 the number of deaths recorded each week was within normal expected levels and not unusual compared to previous flu seasons.
For more information visit www.beatflu.org
Public Health Wales is an NHS organisation providing professionally independent public health advice and services to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Wales.
Public Health Wales has four statutory functions:
To provide and manage a range of public health, health protection, healthcare improvement, health advisory, child protection and microbiological laboratory services and services relating to the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases;
To develop and maintain arrangements for making information about matters related to the protection and improvement of health in Wales available to the public; to undertake and commission research into such matters and to contribute to the provision and development of training in such matters;
To undertake the systematic collection, analysis and dissemination of information about the health of the people of Wales in particular including cancer incidence, mortality and survival; and prevalence of congenital anomalies; and
To provide, manage, monitor, evaluate and conduct research into screening of health conditions and screening of health related matters.
More information on Public Health Wales is available at www.publichealthwales.org
PAVO Training Courses February 2018
Budgets, Cash Flow Forecasting and Management Accounts
Monday 19th February (half day)
Cost: £10 (PAVO members), £20 (Non PAVO members/Third Sector), £30 (All other/individuals)
Aims: This course focuses on understanding and developing budgets, cash flow forecasts, and management accounts
By the end of the course, participants will:
· Understand what a budget is and how to develop one
· Learn how you can use budgets to support funding requests
· Be able to understand, plan and develop a cash flow forecast.
· Understand what management accounts
are and why they are useful.
To book click here
Being a Trustee
Tuesday 20th February (full day)
Cost: £20 (PAVO members), £40 (Non PAVO members/Third Sector),
£60 (All other individuals)
Content: Being a trustee is a responsible voluntary role and one that comes with duties and responsibilities. This course will take you through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee as well as your role and the responsibilities you have towards your organisation.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have
· Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know
how to limit potential risks
· Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific
officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees
· Have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction.
To book: click here
Monday 19th February (half day)
Cost: £10 (PAVO members), £20 (Non PAVO members/Third Sector), £30 (All other/individuals)
Aims: This course focuses on understanding and developing budgets, cash flow forecasts, and management accounts
By the end of the course, participants will:
· Understand what a budget is and how to develop one
· Learn how you can use budgets to support funding requests
· Be able to understand, plan and develop a cash flow forecast.
· Understand what management accounts
are and why they are useful.
To book click here
Being a Trustee
Tuesday 20th February (full day)
Cost: £20 (PAVO members), £40 (Non PAVO members/Third Sector),
£60 (All other individuals)
Content: Being a trustee is a responsible voluntary role and one that comes with duties and responsibilities. This course will take you through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee as well as your role and the responsibilities you have towards your organisation.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have
· Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know
how to limit potential risks
· Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific
officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees
· Have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction.
To book: click here
Gain basic knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
All Wales basic safeguarding awareness training
13 March 2018, Cardiff
A basic safeguarding awareness programme for those working with children, young people & adults
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/gain-basic-knowledge-of-safeguarding-adults-and-children-cyfle-i-ennill-dealltwriaeth-sylfaenol-o-ddiogelu-oedolion-a-phlant1?e=1926e35f2d
13 March 2018, Cardiff
A basic safeguarding awareness programme for those working with children, young people & adults
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/gain-basic-knowledge-of-safeguarding-adults-and-children-cyfle-i-ennill-dealltwriaeth-sylfaenol-o-ddiogelu-oedolion-a-phlant1?e=1926e35f2d
Strengthening the Suicide Prevention Strategy:
Building Partnerships and Supporting Localised and Tailored Prevention Programmes
Central London
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Central London
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Invitation Mental Health Conference - 1 March 2018
Gwahoddiad Cynhadledd Iechyd Meddwl
You are invited to the Mental Health Conference on March the 1st 2018 in Police Headquarters, Carmarthen. The event is hosted by the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn and Chief Constable Mark Collins, National Police Chiefs Council lead for Mental Health & Policing.
For an agenda, a list of guest speakers and further information contact the below. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear from experts in the field and develop understanding of the impact on service users and providers and you are greatly encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP by emailing opcc@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk by the 9th February.
If you have any further questions please contact opcc@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk or phone 01267 226 440.
For an agenda, a list of guest speakers and further information contact the below. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear from experts in the field and develop understanding of the impact on service users and providers and you are greatly encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP by emailing opcc@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk by the 9th February.
If you have any further questions please contact opcc@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk or phone 01267 226 440.
Introduction to data protection and the GDPR
Introduction to data protection and the GDPR
February 2018
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/introduction-to-data-protection-and-the-gdpr-cyflwyniad-i-ddiogelu-data-ar-gdpr?e=1926e35f2d
February 2018
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/introduction-to-data-protection-and-the-gdpr-cyflwyniad-i-ddiogelu-data-ar-gdpr?e=1926e35f2d
Public engagement: theory and practice
6 March-19 April (3 Days), Port Talbot
A comprehensive, accredited engagement training course
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/public-engagement-theory-and-practice-ymgysylltiad-cyhoeddus-damcaniaeth-ac-ymarfer?e=1926e35f2d
A comprehensive, accredited engagement training course
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/public-engagement-theory-and-practice-ymgysylltiad-cyhoeddus-damcaniaeth-ac-ymarfer?e=1926e35f2d
Charity financial management – your roles and responsibilities
15 March 2018, Cardiff
Protect your organisation against theft, mismanagement of funds and other financial risks
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/protect-your-charity-from-theft-and-other-risks-diogeluch-elusen-rhag-lladrata-a-pheryglon-eraill?e=1926e35f2d
Protect your organisation against theft, mismanagement of funds and other financial risks
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/protect-your-charity-from-theft-and-other-risks-diogeluch-elusen-rhag-lladrata-a-pheryglon-eraill?e=1926e35f2d
Bronllys Well-being Park CLT (Community Land Trust) Ltd Press Release
"Future Generations - Our Communities Wealth is it's Health"
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/bronllys-well-being-park-clt-community-land-trust-ltd-press-release.html
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/bronllys-well-being-park-clt-community-land-trust-ltd-press-release.html
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