News from Partnership Board for Physical & Sensory Loss Services

Partnership Board for Physical and Sensory Loss Services PDSL (in Powys)   December 2013  

'Gwireddu'r Geiriau' / ' Words into Action' 2014

Welsh Government Awards for extending the use of Welsh Language in Health and Social Care delivery.
The awards are open to public and third sector organisations.  The judges will look for the best examples of providing bilingual service and will concentrate on the effect on the users’ experience.
They will also be looking for evidence of good leadership in this area of work, which goes further than what is expected under the Welsh Language Schemes and examples of putting the aims of into action.
The closing date for nominations is 14 March 2014.

The Awards will be presented at the Words into Action Conference on 19 June 2014 at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay.
To nominate or for more information about the judging criteria and terms and conditions go to
www.wales.nhs.uk/welsh  or  http://howis.wales.nhs.uk/welsh
For more information contact your Welsh Language Officer (details on the website) or the Welsh Language
Policy Unit on 029 2082 3135  or uned-yr-iaith@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Welsh Declaration of the Rights of Older People

The Welsh government is seeking comments on a draft Welsh Declaration of the Rights of Older People. This was drawn up by a working group chaired by the Older People's Commissioner for Wales. Runs to 15th March,
http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/consultation/?lang=en

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults in Wales

Tuesday 18th March 2014 - Cardiff

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New Year's Resolution Campaign Briefing

A new social media online campaign has been launched on the Stop Smoking Wales Facebook site aimed at encouraging smokers Wales to give up smoking and signposting them to the services that can help.

A new Resolutions App is also being introduced that people can download to their smart-phones to help them.

·         People will use the app to pledge their New Year’s Resolution to quit smoking

·         Then they select friends to ‘tag’ in the post

·         These friends are asked to support the ‘pledger’

·         Those friends are then on hand to support throughout the initial (and toughest) quitting phase

·         We also serve the top ten quit smoking tips in the app and encourage people to contact their 
          friendly Stop Smoking Wales cessation specialist for support.

·         Research has shown you are four times more likely to quit with a support programme like 
         Stop Smoking Wales and pharmacy than going it alone.

To find out how can you help...?

www.stopsmokingwales.com www.dimsmygucymru.com  or to call freephone:0800 085 2219

·         Put a link on your intranet pages to the Stop Smoking Wales website www.stopsmokingwales.com www.dimsmygucymru.com

·         Encouraging smokers to visit Stop Smoking Wales Facebook page www.facebook/stopsmokingwales www.facebook/dimsmygucymru

·         Encouraging smokers to download the free Resolutions App  http://bit.ly/1dtkt5w

Guidance Document: Integrated Assessment, Planning and Review Arrangements for Older People

The guidance – issued by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford – sets out the responsibilities and duties on health and social care services to provide integrated arrangements for assessment and care management for older people and replaces Creating a Unified and Fair System for Assessing and Managing Care in respect of people aged 65 years and over.

With immediate effect all local authorities, LHBs and Velindre NHS Trust should make arrangements to implement the requirements set out in the guidance; with the exception of the requirement to develop and implement a common assessment template, which must be implemented by 30 April 2014.

The Minister would like to acknowledge and thank all those involved in the development of this guidance, links to which can be found here: 

English - http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/publications/socialcare/guidance1/assessment1/?skip=1&lang=en

Welsh - http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/publications/socialcare/guidance1/assessment1/?skip=1&lang=cy

Please direct any queries to:  socialservicesNSM@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Carers Partnership Board Newsletter - November 2013

The following issues were discussed at the Carers’ Partnership meeting on 7th November 2013:
Research Update - How relevant is the Carers’ Assessment to Parent Carers?
How well are carers being supported in Powys?
Information and Consultation Strategy Action Plan - update
Training for Carers
Improving the Identification of Young Carers
Member update Topics at Next Meeting
To view newletter: http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/voice-of-patients-carers-and-stakeholders/carers.html

Meet Your Ambulance Service

Tuesday 21 January 2014     11.30am – 1.00pm

The International Pavilion, The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Meet the staff and learn more about:

•  How they deal with your calls

•  The ways they are trying to involve people & communities

•  Local news and developments

You will also have the opportunity to tell them about your experiences of using NHS services.

Spaces are  limited, so if you wish to attend please contact the Partners in Healthcare Team on: 01792 776252 Ext 45400, or e-mail: ppi.team@wales.nhs.uk    www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk 

Summary of Conference on Integrated Care for Frail Elderly

View summary on PAVo's website http://www.pavo.org.uk/getting-involved/key-documents.html
For more information contact Trish Buchan

Good Nutrition for Older People - Preventing Malnutrition

This course is suitable for those working in the Hospital or Community setting. It is an ideal opportunity for those working with Older People to gain further skills and knowledge in nutrition, as well as increase their confidence in carrying out dietary related activities.

No exams or essays are required. Activities and worksheets will build up a learning portfolio and resource pack.

9 January 201 – 2pm- 5pm - Newtown
22 January 2014 - 2pm-5pm - Rhayader

For further information please contact: AnnMarie Murray, Community Dietitian, Llanidloes Hospital. Eastgate Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6HF Email: annmarie.murray@wales.nhs.uk Tel: 01686 414239

Sign Up to the Powys Play Pledge

We need as many people and organisations as possible to sign up to the Powys Play Pledge.  The Play Pledge shows how  your organisation supports the United Nations Charter on the Rights of the Child, Article 31. The Pledge is part of a funded piece of work that PAVO is undertaking to support the development of Play in Powys.

The Pledge is for individuals as well as organisations and is something that all parents, carers and grandparents can sign up to as well. 

All the information is on PAVO's Children & Young People's Blog and you can sign up (it only takes a minute!) at: http://pavochildrenfamiliesnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/powys-play-pledge-charter-for-play.html

Rare Disease Day 2014: Join Together for Better Care

http://www.rarediseaseday.org/

New Year, Fresh Start

Make sure you start 2014 in a positive way and order our New Year, Fresh Start pack. There's plenty of information that can help you eat well, get active, and stop smoking.

Make 2014 your healthiest year yet. 

Order your pack now

Welsh Government Consultations Relevant to Third Sector

Social services complaints and representations

 http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/complaintrepresentation/?status=open&lang=en

Welsh Government is seeking views on its proposals to improve the way  complaints and concerns about social services : The Social Services Complaints Procedure (Wales) Regulations 2013;

Role of the Workforce Partnership Council.

http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/improving/supporting-public-service-workforce/?status=open&lang=en

This consultation seeks views on a draft Public Services (Workforce) (Wales) Bill, which would give Welsh Ministers powers to issue specific statutory guidance on certain public service workforce matters. Views are also sought on approaches for reinforcing the role of the Workforce Partnership Council.

Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2014 http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/statistics/proposed-indicators-wimd-2014/?status=open&lang=en

The purpose of this consultation is to seek user views on proposals for WIMD 2014 indicators.

Carers & Their Rights Event

Powys Carers Service are excited to again host an event with Prof Luke Clements as he drafted some of the current Carers Rights Laws (Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995 and the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004).

Tuesday 13th May 2014 in Llandrindod Wells

The event’s content is not likely to be in a child-friendly format so they don’t think the event will be suitable for Young Carers aged under 16.

You can express your interest in the event by registering here (or by email info@powyscarers.org.uk or phone 01597 823800).

PAVO Job Vacancies

Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations has the following job vacancies:

Powys Food Alliance Support Worker and Travel Together Co-Ordinator

For more information visit PAVO website

Safeguarding and Protecting People at Risk

The Ministerial statement from Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social Services gives an overview of legislative developments regarding Safeguarding and Adult Protection in Wales, including the development of a single National Board;the configuration of Safeguarding Boards and the principle of  mergeing  adults and children boards. A copy of the Forum’s report can be found at:

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/publications/forum/?lang=en

Welsh Government Consultation - Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan

http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/neurological/?status=open&lang=en

Welsh Government is seeking comments and views on this draft neurological conditions delivery plan.

The plan sets out our vision for the population of Wales and what this means for services for people with neurological conditions. Asking for views from:

•             the public

•             people with neurological conditions

•             the third sector,

•             the NHS and its partner organisations     30/10/2013         31/01/2014

Age Cymru working with Arriva Trains Wales

Age Cymru is once again working with Arriva Trains Wales to help ensure that all members get access to their latest offers.  With Arriva Club 55, older people can travel throughout wales with low cost fares and live a more active and social lifestyle.  For more information contact Arriva Trains Wales at www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/55

Residential Care Review / Adolygiad o Ofal Preswyl

If you or your members have views on residential care, Sarah Rochira ,Older People’s Commissioner for Wales would like to hear them, whatever their situation - whether they are living in a care home now, have family members and / or friends living in a care home, or simply have thoughts about their future. Sarah has designed a survey for these purposes that can be completed on her website at www.olderpeoplewales.com. Alternatively, she can post questionnaires directly to you for you to pass on to older people in your group or area. The response is freepost. The questionnaire can also be completed over the telephone.

Sell2Wales workshops/ Gweithdy GwerthwchiGymru

Business Wales Tendering - Events and Workshops 
Business Wales runs a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract.

Sell2Wales - Interactive Workshop Sell2Wales is the national procurement website for Wales. It is used by the public and private sector to advertise contract opportunities for Welsh businesses.

Aberystwyth 20 November 2013

eProcurement Workshop - eProcurement is about using electronic and online systems to find out about contract opportunities and to submit tenders. This workshop will help businesses understand what eProcurement is and why it is being used.

Machynlleth 13 November 2013
Cardigan 15 November 2013

Business Wales is a dedicated service that provides businesses with information, guidance and support directly, and from the private, public and third sector.  The service can be accessed by phone, online and through a network of eleven one stop shops located around Wales.  For more information call 03000 6 03000.

Pharmaceutical Care in Rural Communities Engagement Project

In late 2012/ early 2013 a project that was jointly undertaken by Public Health Wales, Powys Health Board and Hywel Dda Health Board, exploring the pharmaceutical needs of people living in rural areas.  The project has been completed.  The final summary report can be viewed on PAVO website - Policy & Partnerships Key Documents or click on the below link.

Pharmaceutical Care in Rural Communities Engagement Project

Easy Read Health Wales

Brand new website launched - Easy Read Health Wales www.easyreadhealthwales.org.uk. A website to help people with learning disabilities and their families find information about health and well-being.

Powys Carers Service November Newsletter

Powys Carers Service November Newsletter

If you would like to place articles in future editions, please e-mail info@powyscarers.org.uk  or  Phone 01597 823800.

Powys Carers Service are running a like and share competition on facebook to raise awareness of Carers.  It will be drawn on 29th November – Carers Rights Day.  The prize is designer Vivienne Westwood jewellery!..  Just go to Facebook Powys-Carers-Service.

Operation BANG - 'no caller' posters

Whilst Anti Social Behaviour is low in Powys compared to many other areas of the UK, Community Safety Partnership agencies will be working together on Operation Be A Nice Guy (Op BANG) such as Dyfed Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire service carrying out joint patrols.

PAVO member organisations, especially those working with the elderly, are asked to consider making available copies of “no caller posters”. 

Copies of the poster can be downloaded at csp.powys.org.uk or www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/  as well as from local Police stations. You can also log on to the campaign Facebook page, search for B.A.N.G.

Funding Opportunity - Lankelly Chase Foundation

Have you ever had an idea about what you would change for some of the most excluded people in our society? If yes, or if you are doing this already read on….

LankellyChase Foundation wants to improve the lives of people who are experiencing a combination of social harms such as homelessness, substance misuse, mental illness, extreme poverty, and violence and abuse.

To find out more please go to their website http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/funding