RNIB are running free sight loss information mornings in Powys for professionals.
The sessions are aimed at professionals in Powys working in non-sight loss specific roles who would like to receive up to date information on local and national sight loss services with a view to increasing awareness of sight loss and strengthening links between services.
Where: Glan Irfon Health & Social Care Centre Love Lane Builth Wells LD2 3DG
When: Wednesday 1 & 8 August 2018 9.00am – 12.30pm
Agenda:
Day 1 Wednesday 1 August 2018 9.00am – 12.30pm
Understanding Sight Loss
· Introduction to the main eye conditions & treatments
· Effects on vision
Introduction to Guide Dogs Cymru and Sighted Guiding
Nathan Foy - Guide Dogs Cymru Engagement Officer
· Guide Dogs Cymru Services, who we are and what we do
· Sighted guiding session
Day 2 Wednesday 8 August 2018 9.00am – 12.30pm
Practical aspects of sight loss
Laura Edwards - Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment
· The role of the ROVI and the sensory team
· Support with mobility, communication and daily living
Sight loss and wellbeing
Ellen Ryan – RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officer
Summary of onward support & services
What local and national support is available and how to access
Tea & coffee will be provided.
Booking is essential. For more information or to book please contact Keira Brooks Confidence Building Co-ordinator on 07864 954150 or email keira.brooks@rnib.org.uk
Friday 29 June 2018
Thursday 28 June 2018
Charity automatic disqualification rules:
Prepare for changes to the law: Brief summary of key actions for charities, trustees and senior managers. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-automatic-disqualification-rules-you-can-now-apply-for-a-waiver
Calling all New Trustees
Are you a new or existing trustee in Powys? PAVO are running a free webinar around the role of a trustee on 17th July at 2pm. If you would like to attend please go to: http://bit.ly/PAVOGovIntro
Life Story Dementia Training
There are places available on the Life Story Dementia training as follows 9.30am-4.30pm
5th September 2018 Cartrefi Cymru Brecon
7th March 2019 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
Aim: Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation.
Key Learning Outcomes:
What is Life Story Work?
A range of life story tools are considered
Tips offered for gathering life story information
The importance of leadership, facilitation and developing positive cultures, to ensure implementation
Understand the importance of the continuous use of the individuals life story
Training Unit, Powys County Council, 01597 827333
5th September 2018 Cartrefi Cymru Brecon
7th March 2019 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
Aim: Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation.
Key Learning Outcomes:
What is Life Story Work?
A range of life story tools are considered
Tips offered for gathering life story information
The importance of leadership, facilitation and developing positive cultures, to ensure implementation
Understand the importance of the continuous use of the individuals life story
Training Unit, Powys County Council, 01597 827333
Mid-West Wales: ACEs in Practice
There is a launch of the Adverse Child Experiences Hub across the Dyfed Powys area in Aberystwyth on the 11th July.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-west-wales-aces-in-practice-tickets-45679360196
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-west-wales-aces-in-practice-tickets-45679360196
Tuesday 26 June 2018
Builth Wells Community Support Vacancy
Require a Charity Shop Volunteer Co-ordinator 16 hours per week
Salary £8 per hour 12 month contract initially
For job description & application form, please contact their office at: 14 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3DN Telephone 01982 553004 Email: info@builthcs.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 13th July 2018
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th July 2018
Salary £8 per hour 12 month contract initially
For job description & application form, please contact their office at: 14 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3DN Telephone 01982 553004 Email: info@builthcs.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 13th July 2018
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th July 2018
Monday 25 June 2018
Community Connector (East Radnor)
Based in Knighton/Presteigne TBC
(required to work one day per week in Llandrindod Wells)
28 hours per week
Salary £19,971.20 per annum (£24,964 pro rata)
The post holder will, as part of PAVO's Community Health and Wellbeing Coordination team, work with statutory and other partners to provide front line support delivering integrated community based health and well-being support services that take a whole system approach to "what matters" to people, helping individuals, their families and carers to access the right support at the right time.
You will have a good knowledge of communities within Powys, experience of working alongside and supporting individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and with varying needs, of working within multi-agency partnerships, delivering a person-centred service and supporting people to plan and meet their own needs for the future.
You will have excellent communication skills, be well organised, have good ICT skills and the ability to work using your own initiative, managing a demanding caseload.
Ability to communicate in Welsh is an advantage.
Closing date for applications: 5th July at 9am
Interviews will be held on 11th July 2018 in Llandrindod Wells
Application packs are available from the PAVO website:
www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies.html
or recruit@pavo.org.uk tel:01597 822191
https://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/community-connector-east-radnor.html
(required to work one day per week in Llandrindod Wells)
28 hours per week
Salary £19,971.20 per annum (£24,964 pro rata)
The post holder will, as part of PAVO's Community Health and Wellbeing Coordination team, work with statutory and other partners to provide front line support delivering integrated community based health and well-being support services that take a whole system approach to "what matters" to people, helping individuals, their families and carers to access the right support at the right time.
You will have a good knowledge of communities within Powys, experience of working alongside and supporting individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and with varying needs, of working within multi-agency partnerships, delivering a person-centred service and supporting people to plan and meet their own needs for the future.
You will have excellent communication skills, be well organised, have good ICT skills and the ability to work using your own initiative, managing a demanding caseload.
Ability to communicate in Welsh is an advantage.
Closing date for applications: 5th July at 9am
Interviews will be held on 11th July 2018 in Llandrindod Wells
Application packs are available from the PAVO website:
www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies.html
or recruit@pavo.org.uk tel:01597 822191
https://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/community-connector-east-radnor.html
Less than 3 weeks until Hywel Dda University Health Board "Our BIg NHS Change" consultation ends on 12 July
As you may be aware, Hywel Dda University Health Board (the body responsible for health services in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire) is currently consulting on changes to hospital services in their area.
With less than three weeks to go before consultation ends here is a quick reminder, the priority geographies are north west Powys (e.g. Machynlleth, Llanidloes), mid west Powys (e.g. Llanwrtyd) and the Ystradgynlais area.
Most of the planned engagement opportunities have now taken place, but have now added one further opportunity in Ystradgynlais on 13 July. They recognise that this is one day after the end of consultation, but this ties in with a number of outpatient clinics with Hywel Dda doctors so is a prime opportunity to engage with patients whose pathways may be affected by the proposals. They will ensure that the feedback they receive at this event is fed into the consultation.
The consultation document sets out proposals for the future shape of hospital services provided by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Change are proposed to hospital services in Glangwili (Carmarthen) and Withybush (Haverfordwest) whilst it is proposed that Bronglais District Hospital remains broadly unchanged. Residents may be interested to know more about the potential impact on services in Glangwili in Carmarthen or Withybush in Haverfordwest, and to share their views as part of the consultation.
The consultation is now entering its final few weeks, with responses welcomed by 12 July 2018.
Residents and other local stakeholders can find out more by:
• Reading the documents, available in alternative versions, online at www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/hddchange (EN) or www.bihyweldda.wales.nhs.uk/trawsnewidhdd
• Watching the animation on the Hywel Dda website
• Attending our event in Ystradgynlais
Share feedback with Hywel Dda University Health Board in a number of ways:
• Complete a questionnaire
• Email hyweldda.engagement@wales.nhs.uk
• Phone 01554 899 056
• Talk to Hywel Dda University Health Board face-to-face at events
• On Facebook or Twitter using #Hddchange
For all documents, the latest list of events, and the online questionnaire, please visit the website at www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/Hddchange or call Hywel Dda University Health Board on 01554 899056.
Below you will find:
• Hywel Dda University Health Board consultation document (CY/EN versions)
• Hywel Dda University Health Board consultation flyer for printing (bilingual CY/EN)
• Poster advertising the event on Friday 13 July (bilingual CY/EN)
With less than three weeks to go before consultation ends here is a quick reminder, the priority geographies are north west Powys (e.g. Machynlleth, Llanidloes), mid west Powys (e.g. Llanwrtyd) and the Ystradgynlais area.
Most of the planned engagement opportunities have now taken place, but have now added one further opportunity in Ystradgynlais on 13 July. They recognise that this is one day after the end of consultation, but this ties in with a number of outpatient clinics with Hywel Dda doctors so is a prime opportunity to engage with patients whose pathways may be affected by the proposals. They will ensure that the feedback they receive at this event is fed into the consultation.
The consultation document sets out proposals for the future shape of hospital services provided by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Change are proposed to hospital services in Glangwili (Carmarthen) and Withybush (Haverfordwest) whilst it is proposed that Bronglais District Hospital remains broadly unchanged. Residents may be interested to know more about the potential impact on services in Glangwili in Carmarthen or Withybush in Haverfordwest, and to share their views as part of the consultation.
The consultation is now entering its final few weeks, with responses welcomed by 12 July 2018.
Residents and other local stakeholders can find out more by:
• Reading the documents, available in alternative versions, online at www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/hddchange (EN) or www.bihyweldda.wales.nhs.uk/trawsnewidhdd
• Watching the animation on the Hywel Dda website
• Attending our event in Ystradgynlais
Share feedback with Hywel Dda University Health Board in a number of ways:
• Complete a questionnaire
• Email hyweldda.engagement@wales.nhs.uk
• Phone 01554 899 056
• Talk to Hywel Dda University Health Board face-to-face at events
• On Facebook or Twitter using #Hddchange
For all documents, the latest list of events, and the online questionnaire, please visit the website at www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/Hddchange or call Hywel Dda University Health Board on 01554 899056.
Below you will find:
• Hywel Dda University Health Board consultation document (CY/EN versions)
• Hywel Dda University Health Board consultation flyer for printing (bilingual CY/EN)
• Poster advertising the event on Friday 13 July (bilingual CY/EN)
Friday 22 June 2018
‘Stop it Now’ Training
Thursday 4th October 18 - Powys Professionals
9.30am-12.30pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
(X25 places)
Thursday 11th October 18 - Powys Parents/Carers
9.30am-12pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
9x20 places)
Thursday 6th December 18 - Joint Powys/Ceredigion Professionals
9.30am – 12.30pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
(X17 Powys Places)
'01597 827330 pwbotu@powys.gov.uk
https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/wales.htm
9.30am-12.30pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
(X25 places)
Thursday 11th October 18 - Powys Parents/Carers
9.30am-12pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
9x20 places)
Thursday 6th December 18 - Joint Powys/Ceredigion Professionals
9.30am – 12.30pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
(X17 Powys Places)
'01597 827330 pwbotu@powys.gov.uk
https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/wales.htm
PAVO Training in July 2018
Chairing Skills
Tuesday 10th July 2018 - half day
Llandrindod Wells
Cost: £10 (PAVO members), £20 (non PAVO members), £30 (All other/individuals)
Content: Meetings are one of the key ways in which the work of a voluntary organisation is progressed, so ensuring they are chaired efficiently and professionally is really important. This course will help you to understand how to plan and run effective meetings, whether you are a volunteer or a paid worker.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· identify the role of the chair and consider the knowledge and skills required
· understand the preparation and planning needed for success
· identify tools to work towards a successful meeting
Who this course is for: Individuals who are new to the role of the Chair, or existing Chairs who want to refresh their knowledge.
Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Induction
Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th July 2018 - two day course
Llandrindod Wells
Cost: £40 (PAVO members), £80 (non PAVO members), £120 (All other/individuals)
Content: Attracting volunteers can be a challenge. Attracting a broad diversity of volunteers can be an even greater challenge. The course will help you to plan recruitment and to think about materials and approaches that will reach the volunteers you want. It looks at different steps in the recruitment process, including ‘vetting’, interviewing, and matching volunteers to volunteer roles.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will:
· be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
· recognise ‘selection’ as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools
· understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction
· recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all
Who this course is for: Those responsible for the management of volunteers and volunteer programmes in Wales.
To book onto either of these courses please click here.
Tuesday 10th July 2018 - half day
Llandrindod Wells
Cost: £10 (PAVO members), £20 (non PAVO members), £30 (All other/individuals)
Content: Meetings are one of the key ways in which the work of a voluntary organisation is progressed, so ensuring they are chaired efficiently and professionally is really important. This course will help you to understand how to plan and run effective meetings, whether you are a volunteer or a paid worker.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· identify the role of the chair and consider the knowledge and skills required
· understand the preparation and planning needed for success
· identify tools to work towards a successful meeting
Who this course is for: Individuals who are new to the role of the Chair, or existing Chairs who want to refresh their knowledge.
Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Induction
Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th July 2018 - two day course
Llandrindod Wells
Cost: £40 (PAVO members), £80 (non PAVO members), £120 (All other/individuals)
Content: Attracting volunteers can be a challenge. Attracting a broad diversity of volunteers can be an even greater challenge. The course will help you to plan recruitment and to think about materials and approaches that will reach the volunteers you want. It looks at different steps in the recruitment process, including ‘vetting’, interviewing, and matching volunteers to volunteer roles.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will:
· be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
· recognise ‘selection’ as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools
· understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction
· recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all
Who this course is for: Those responsible for the management of volunteers and volunteer programmes in Wales.
To book onto either of these courses please click here.
Tuesday 19 June 2018
Friday 15 June 2018
Sight Loss Support Services Information Course
Glan Irfon Love Lane Builth Wells LD2 3DG
Wednesday 1 & 8 August 2018 (2 day course) 9.00am to 12.30pm
Understanding Sight Loss- Keira Brooks, RNIB Confidence Building Coordinator
· Introduction to the main eye conditions & treatments
· Effects on vision
Introduction to Guide Dogs Cymru and Sighted Guiding - Nathan Foy - Guide Dogs Cymru Engagement Officer
· Guide Dogs Cymru Services, who we are and what we do
· Sighted guiding session
Day 2 Wednesday 8 August 2018
Practical aspects of sight loss - Laura Edwards - Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment
· The role of the ROVI and the sensory team
· Support with mobility, communication and daily living
Sight loss and wellbeing - Ellen Ryan – RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officer
Summary of onward support & services - What local and national support is available and how to access.
Wednesday 1 & 8 August 2018 (2 day course) 9.00am to 12.30pm
A free information course for professionals in Powys who are
interested in learning more about what sight loss support is available
nationally and locally.
This course
is free to attend however places are limited. In order to register your place
please complete the following questions and return by email to keira.brooks@rnib.org.uk
· Introduction to the main eye conditions & treatments
· Effects on vision
Introduction to Guide Dogs Cymru and Sighted Guiding - Nathan Foy - Guide Dogs Cymru Engagement Officer
· Guide Dogs Cymru Services, who we are and what we do
· Sighted guiding session
Day 2 Wednesday 8 August 2018
Practical aspects of sight loss - Laura Edwards - Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment
· The role of the ROVI and the sensory team
· Support with mobility, communication and daily living
Sight loss and wellbeing - Ellen Ryan – RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officer
Summary of onward support & services - What local and national support is available and how to access.
Dementia Awareness half day training
There are still places available on the Dementia Awareness half day training as follows:
10th July 2018 Cartrefi Cymru Brecon 1.30pm - 4.30pm
10th July 2018 Cartrefi Cymru Brecon 1.30pm - 4.30pm
18th October 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
9.30am - 12.30pm
5th February 2019 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
9.30am - 12.30pm
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
Aim: A half-day interactive and engaging awareness raising workshop that offers an insight into dementia and how reality looks for an individual with dementia. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to improve the daily lives of people with dementia.
Recognising early signs and different forms of dementia
Key legislation that affects people with dementia (capacity and rights)
Key Learning Outcomes
Approaches to managing changes in behaviour and using verbal and non-verbal cues to communicate clearly
How to develop a supportive home environment, and give support to eat, drink and sleep well
Knowledge of enjoyable, failure free, individualised activities that are meaningful to a person with dementia
How to enable and support carers to contribute positively
Training Unit, Powys County Council 01597 827333
5th February 2019 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
9.30am - 12.30pm
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333
Aim: A half-day interactive and engaging awareness raising workshop that offers an insight into dementia and how reality looks for an individual with dementia. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to improve the daily lives of people with dementia.
Recognising early signs and different forms of dementia
Key legislation that affects people with dementia (capacity and rights)
Key Learning Outcomes
Approaches to managing changes in behaviour and using verbal and non-verbal cues to communicate clearly
How to develop a supportive home environment, and give support to eat, drink and sleep well
Knowledge of enjoyable, failure free, individualised activities that are meaningful to a person with dementia
How to enable and support carers to contribute positively
Training Unit, Powys County Council 01597 827333
Consultation NHS Future Fit – Acute services for residents in Montgomeryshire & East Radnorshire
NHS Future Fit aims to agree the future shape of safe and sustainable hospital services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin - working with communities and partners across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales who rely on these services.
These proposals affect Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospital Telford, which are the main acute hospitals for many residents of Montgomeryshire and north east Radnorshire.
Public consultation ends on 4 September 2018. A consultation website: www.nhsfuturefit.org provides more information, the consultation documents and the opportunity to fill in an online survey.
During the 14-week consultation period, there will be eight public exhibition events across the region served by the hospitals, including one in Newtown from 3-30pm - 7.30pm on 28 June 2018 at the Elephant and Castle Hotel, Broad St, Newtown SY16 2BQ.
In addition, there will be a range of pop-up style roadshows at community and public venues across Powys. Representatives from PTHB and from the Clinical Commissioning Groups in England will attend a range of meetings and events providing regular updates and answering questions.
Public meetings and events will be publicised on the consultation website at www.nhsfuturefit.org.
These proposals affect Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospital Telford, which are the main acute hospitals for many residents of Montgomeryshire and north east Radnorshire.
Public consultation ends on 4 September 2018. A consultation website: www.nhsfuturefit.org provides more information, the consultation documents and the opportunity to fill in an online survey.
During the 14-week consultation period, there will be eight public exhibition events across the region served by the hospitals, including one in Newtown from 3-30pm - 7.30pm on 28 June 2018 at the Elephant and Castle Hotel, Broad St, Newtown SY16 2BQ.
In addition, there will be a range of pop-up style roadshows at community and public venues across Powys. Representatives from PTHB and from the Clinical Commissioning Groups in England will attend a range of meetings and events providing regular updates and answering questions.
Public meetings and events will be publicised on the consultation website at www.nhsfuturefit.org.
Our new volunteering website is now live for Powys!
Together WCVA, County Voluntary Councils and Volunteer Centres provide an integrated programme of volunteering support that aims to help more people get involved in volunteering (to benefit their community and for their own personal development), and to help volunteer-involving organisations to recruit and support their volunteers.
If you need to recruit volunteers or you are interested in volunteering,
Please click here to register https://volunteering-wales.net/
If you need to recruit volunteers or you are interested in volunteering,
Please click here to register https://volunteering-wales.net/
Prince's Trust - Get into Rural Skills with Brecon Beacons National Park
2nd July – 13th July 2018, B
Brecon Taster/Selection Days: Thursday 28th June 2018
Do you want to experience working as a National Park Warden?
Meet new people and learn new skills as well as gaining work experience.
Experience of practical skills used by National Park Wardens in an outdoor environment.
Take part in various activities and workshops throughout the programme.
Improve your teamwork and communication skills.
Gain a Brush Cutter qualification.
Travel Expenses paid on programme.
To join this course or find out more: Search ‘Prince’s Trust Cymru’
Text or call Fran on 07483 991410 Call for free on 0800 842 842
Email: outreachwales@princes-trust.org.uk
Wednesday 13 June 2018
Putting Victims of Crime First
Delivering a Protective and Needs Driven Criminal Justice System
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Tuesday 18th September 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Tuesday 18th September 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Tuesday 12 June 2018
Armed Forces - Community Day - Sunday 8th July 2018
MYNEDIAD A DDIM FREE ENTRY
Diwrnod Agored Cymunedol Community Open Day
Dydd Iau 8ed Gorffennaf 2018 Sunday 8th July 2018 12 - 5.30pm
Dering Llinellau, Aberhonddu Dering Lines, Brecon
“Dewch I weld yr hyn a wnawn” “Come and see what we do”
Gwethgareddau ar gyfer pob oedran Activities for all ages
“Joining Forces with the Community” “Un Llu yn y Gymuned”
Military Weapons & Vehicles Stands
Kukri Dance
Police & Fire Brigade
Food & Drink Stalls
Military Bands & Civilian Choir
Much, Much More ...
Park & ride available from Brecon (disabled only parking on site)
Diwrnod Agored Cymunedol Community Open Day
Dydd Iau 8ed Gorffennaf 2018 Sunday 8th July 2018 12 - 5.30pm
Dering Llinellau, Aberhonddu Dering Lines, Brecon
“Dewch I weld yr hyn a wnawn” “Come and see what we do”
Gwethgareddau ar gyfer pob oedran Activities for all ages
“Joining Forces with the Community” “Un Llu yn y Gymuned”
Military Weapons & Vehicles Stands
Kukri Dance
Police & Fire Brigade
Food & Drink Stalls
Military Bands & Civilian Choir
Much, Much More ...
Park & ride available from Brecon (disabled only parking on site)
Response to publication of ‘A Healthier Wales’
Deputy Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Kelly Davies, said:
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/news/news/18-06-11/Response_to_publication_of_A_Healthier_Wales.aspx?fl=4&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&refsrc=email#.Wx-HUIpKiUk
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/news/news/18-06-11/Response_to_publication_of_A_Healthier_Wales.aspx?fl=4&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&refsrc=email#.Wx-HUIpKiUk
Monday 11 June 2018
Adult MH & SC Autism Training - FREE bespoke autism training
The Eventbrite link to enable participants to book a place on the attached autism training is now available. Please click on the link below and enter the password of Aspects01:
Supporting Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Training for Mental Health and Social Care Practitioners
Please note the course pre requisite to complete the online Autism Awares Certification via the link provided on the booking site.
There will be up to 25 places per training day.
Please note it is not aimed at those working with Learning Disabilities clients.
Tea / coffee will be provided but lunch will not.
Supporting Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Training for Mental Health and Social Care Practitioners
Please note the course pre requisite to complete the online Autism Awares Certification via the link provided on the booking site.
There will be up to 25 places per training day.
Please note it is not aimed at those working with Learning Disabilities clients.
Tea / coffee will be provided but lunch will not.
DATE
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VENUE
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Friday 29th June 2018
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St Marys Room at the Elephant & Castle Hotel, Broad Street, Newtown SY16 2BQ
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Thursday 12th July 2018
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Media Resource Centre (MRC), Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AH
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Tuesday 7th August 2018
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Group Room at Erwood building, Bronllys Hospital LD3 0LS
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Monday 3rd Sept 2018
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St Mary’s Room at the Elephant & Castle, Newtown
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Friday 21st September 2018
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MRC, Llandrindod
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Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Erwood, Bronllys Hospital
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Tuesday 27th November 2018
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St Mary’s Room at the Elephant & Castle, Newtown
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Monday 3rd December 2018
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MRC, Llandrindod
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Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Erwood, Bronllys Hospital
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Friday 8 June 2018
Sage & Thyme Foundation Level Training Course
Powys Teaching Health Board, in partnership with care homes and the voluntary sector is introducing Sage & Thyme training, a method of teaching the communication skills required to provide psychological support to people who are concerned or distressed, by recognising, listening and responding to their concerns.
These half-day foundation level training is relevant to all staff who manage complaints, from the very informal at ward or departmental level, whether this be from patients or staff members, to formal complaints through the ‘Putting Things Right’ process.
12 July 2018 - Howey Village Hall, Llandrindod Wells
25 September 2018 – Day Room, Ystradgynlais Hospital
16 October 2018 – North Y Plas, Machynlleth
14 November 2018 – Community Centre, Knighton
22 January 2019 – Basil Webb, Bronlly Hospital
12 February 2019 – Howey Village Hall
19 March 2019 – PAVO, Llandrindod Wells
TIME: 12.30 Registration Prompt start 13.00 to 16.00 hrs
Booking essential (see below)
(N.B. if you are late you will not be able to take part!)
To watch a video and see more information follow the link; http://www.sageandthymetraining.org.uk/about
Places are limited so please book.
These half-day foundation level training is relevant to all staff who manage complaints, from the very informal at ward or departmental level, whether this be from patients or staff members, to formal complaints through the ‘Putting Things Right’ process.
12 July 2018 - Howey Village Hall, Llandrindod Wells
25 September 2018 – Day Room, Ystradgynlais Hospital
16 October 2018 – North Y Plas, Machynlleth
14 November 2018 – Community Centre, Knighton
22 January 2019 – Basil Webb, Bronlly Hospital
12 February 2019 – Howey Village Hall
19 March 2019 – PAVO, Llandrindod Wells
TIME: 12.30 Registration Prompt start 13.00 to 16.00 hrs
Booking essential (see below)
(N.B. if you are late you will not be able to take part!)
Be one of the first to lead the way - to book a place please contact:
For PAVO/Independent Care Home Staff: Online booking form
(Or alternatively email ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk )
For Health Board Staff: Internal ESR system
To watch a video and see more information follow the link; http://www.sageandthymetraining.org.uk/about
Places are limited so please book.
Evaluations from the first session in February, almost without exception, said the course was good or very good and identified several key points that they could use in their everyday practice to improve communication and bring difficult discussions to a satisfactory conclusion.
Thursday 7 June 2018
South Powys Ecotherapy Network Meeting 14th June
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Mental Capacity - An Easy Read
Below is the link to the public information leaflet which has been published by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.
Hard copies of the document can be provided if required. If you would like to receive copies, please email steve.bartley@olderpeoplewales.com with the quantity required and the postal address for them to be delivered to.
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/Publications/pub-story/18-06-01/Mental_Capacity_An_Easy_Guide.aspx#.Wxfcc0gvzcs
Hard copies of the document can be provided if required. If you would like to receive copies, please email steve.bartley@olderpeoplewales.com with the quantity required and the postal address for them to be delivered to.
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/Publications/pub-story/18-06-01/Mental_Capacity_An_Easy_Guide.aspx#.Wxfcc0gvzcs
Tuesday 5 June 2018
Introduction to influencing
WCVA Training
4 July 2018, Wrexham
Develop the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques you need to advocate effectively
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/influencing-policy-in-wales-dylanwadu-polisi-yng-nghymru-797749?e=1926e35f2d
4 July 2018, Wrexham
Develop the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques you need to advocate effectively
https://mailchi.mp/wcva/influencing-policy-in-wales-dylanwadu-polisi-yng-nghymru-797749?e=1926e35f2d
Translight Community Stage Lighting
Translight Community Stage Lighting is a non-profit making company providing a stage lighting services to a wide area. We are group of enthusiastic volunteers based in Mid Wales near Presteigne in Powys and we set up Translight in 1977.
We offer services to groups and organisations who wish to stage productions and events within their local community, taking away the worry of stage lighting by providing a complete service. The types of organisations who have been clients include :
Arts Associations
Local Musicians
Amateur Dramatic Groups
School drama / performances
Churches
Choirs
Concerts
Festivals
Musical Productions
All sizes of events can be catered for. Our service includes an initial consultation about lighting and staging your event. We then deliver, install and operate the lighting at your event and remove the lighting at the end. We hold full public liability insurance.
https://translightcommunitystagelighting.wordpress.com/about/
We offer services to groups and organisations who wish to stage productions and events within their local community, taking away the worry of stage lighting by providing a complete service. The types of organisations who have been clients include :
Arts Associations
Local Musicians
Amateur Dramatic Groups
School drama / performances
Churches
Choirs
Concerts
Festivals
Musical Productions
All sizes of events can be catered for. Our service includes an initial consultation about lighting and staging your event. We then deliver, install and operate the lighting at your event and remove the lighting at the end. We hold full public liability insurance.
https://translightcommunitystagelighting.wordpress.com/about/
Monday 4 June 2018
Free Living with Sight Loss Information Courses
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, go along to one of RNIB’s Living with Sight Loss Courses in Powys
Mid Powys
Where: Centre CELF Tremont Road Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5EB
When: 10.30am - 3.30pm Wednesday 18 & 25 July 2018
Courses will be held in South and North Powys later in the year.
Keira Brooks, the Confidence Building Coordinator from RNIB Cymru, will be facilitating the courses which will be relaxed and informal. The courses are 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
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.
If so, go along to one of RNIB’s Living with Sight Loss Courses in Powys
Mid Powys
Where: Centre CELF Tremont Road Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5EB
When: 10.30am - 3.30pm Wednesday 18 & 25 July 2018
Courses will be held in South and North Powys later in the year.
Keira Brooks, the Confidence Building Coordinator from RNIB Cymru, will be facilitating the courses which will be relaxed and informal. The courses are 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
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.
Friday 1 June 2018
‘Making the best use of the space that we’ve got’
– A conference to explore what’s possible
(Organised by PCC Leisure & Recreation Service and PAVO on behalf of Powys County Council)
During times of continual challenge to maximise resources for our residents, communities and visitors –collaborative work between services, organisations and partners to achieve outcomes for mutual and universal benefit is key. We have an incredible amount of ‘space to play’ in Powys – but how do we make best use of it?
Everyone needs to play - it’s not just for children………We need you!
…planning….highways….education / schools service….regeneration….leisure…youth services…libraries….countryside….children & adults services…housing…outdoor recreation…policy makers…directors….members…partners…suppliers...contractors…arts….museum …town & community councils….commercial services…property services…health services…regulatory services...3rd Sector Organisations
Play is an essential element of life – making it a fundamental component from birth right through to older age and is a cross-cutting theme for all services, is integral to health and well-being and many other organisations and partners. You may not consider ‘play’ to be within your remit or concern, however it is surprising how it links to nearly every other agenda e.g. planning a new housing development or designing a new road or school, dealing with behaviour, mental health or work-related stress. The requirements and benefits of play should not be underestimated or dismissed.
Supporting the national theme of ‘Play in Public Space’, this conference is designed to provide the arena to explore, discuss and raise important issues relating to existing and potential spaces ‘to play’ throughout the County, whether in parks, streets, schools, the countryside or future developments. We recognise and appreciate that creating ‘new’ or agreeing to big ideas is not possible, so we need to consider the existing space that we have - and make the best use of it.
Keynote speakers will provide insight into industry specific research and evidence. Workshops will enable the necessary discussions to review and shape the Sufficiency Assessment process and development and agreement of the Action Plan. Case Studies and examples of where funding has already benefited services, communities, children, young people and their families will be shared.
Powys as a local authority has a Statutory Duty to undertake regular Play Sufficiency Assessments and produce an annual action plan to demonstrate the opportunities and facilities available. The Welsh Government’s bold step in legislating for play is embedded in its rights-based approach to policy making for children and is included in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) General Comment No.17 on Article 31.
We value your input and contribution and hope that you will join us on Wednesday 19th September 2018 (central Powys location). Please confirm your attendance by return email to play.in.powys@powys.gov.uk Please advise of any access, communication or dietary requirements.
We look forward to seeing you on the 19th September!
(Organised by PCC Leisure & Recreation Service and PAVO on behalf of Powys County Council)
During times of continual challenge to maximise resources for our residents, communities and visitors –collaborative work between services, organisations and partners to achieve outcomes for mutual and universal benefit is key. We have an incredible amount of ‘space to play’ in Powys – but how do we make best use of it?
Everyone needs to play - it’s not just for children………We need you!
…planning….highways….education / schools service….regeneration….leisure…youth services…libraries….countryside….children & adults services…housing…outdoor recreation…policy makers…directors….members…partners…suppliers...contractors…arts….museum …town & community councils….commercial services…property services…health services…regulatory services...3rd Sector Organisations
Play is an essential element of life – making it a fundamental component from birth right through to older age and is a cross-cutting theme for all services, is integral to health and well-being and many other organisations and partners. You may not consider ‘play’ to be within your remit or concern, however it is surprising how it links to nearly every other agenda e.g. planning a new housing development or designing a new road or school, dealing with behaviour, mental health or work-related stress. The requirements and benefits of play should not be underestimated or dismissed.
Supporting the national theme of ‘Play in Public Space’, this conference is designed to provide the arena to explore, discuss and raise important issues relating to existing and potential spaces ‘to play’ throughout the County, whether in parks, streets, schools, the countryside or future developments. We recognise and appreciate that creating ‘new’ or agreeing to big ideas is not possible, so we need to consider the existing space that we have - and make the best use of it.
Keynote speakers will provide insight into industry specific research and evidence. Workshops will enable the necessary discussions to review and shape the Sufficiency Assessment process and development and agreement of the Action Plan. Case Studies and examples of where funding has already benefited services, communities, children, young people and their families will be shared.
Powys as a local authority has a Statutory Duty to undertake regular Play Sufficiency Assessments and produce an annual action plan to demonstrate the opportunities and facilities available. The Welsh Government’s bold step in legislating for play is embedded in its rights-based approach to policy making for children and is included in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) General Comment No.17 on Article 31.
We value your input and contribution and hope that you will join us on Wednesday 19th September 2018 (central Powys location). Please confirm your attendance by return email to play.in.powys@powys.gov.uk Please advise of any access, communication or dietary requirements.
We look forward to seeing you on the 19th September!
(Organised by PCC Leisure & Recreation Service and PAVO on behalf of Powys County Council)
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