Stakeholder Reference Group Communique - May 2013

To view visit:  http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/867/page/57317

Physical Disabilities and Sensory Loss Services in Powys

To view the Partnership Board for Physical Disabilities and Sensory Loss Services in Powys May 2013 Newsletter visit PAVO website

South Wales Programme Consultation 23-5-13

The future of consultant-led maternity and neonatal care, inpatient children's and emergency medicine (A&E) services for South Wales and South Powys is under review.

• How will changes will affect you?
• Which option is best for people in Powys? 
• Visit PAVO website for more information on how you can get involved.

Falls Awareness Week 17-21 June 2013

An Osteoporosis update  with National Osteoporosis Society

Thursday 20^th June 2013 

Time:  7.30pm (Refreshments 7.00pm)

Venue:  Elim Church Centre,Canal Street,  Brecon,LD3 7HL

Contact: Jeanette Owen  Tel: 01978 780894  Email: j.owen@nos.org.uk

Measles - Why Children and Young People Need to be Vaccinated

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Carers' Partnership Board Newsletter May 2013

Issues discussed at the Carers Partnership Board In Powys meeting can be viewed in their Newsletter of 8 May 2013
The Carers Trust, Job Centre Plus, Powys t Health Board Hospital Discharge Policy, Carers Representatives, Carers Assessment Form & Eligibility criteria, Connecting Voices-Big Lottery Project, Identification of carers is increasing, Reablement Teams, Crossroads Respite and Carers of people with Learning Disabilities.

High School vaccination programme continues.

The Health Board is continuing its MMR vaccination programme across all High Schools in Powys. If your children have not been vaccinated, please ensure that you sign and return the consent form in order that they can be protected.

10 May           Newtown High School
10 May           Llandrindod Wells High School

16 May           Gwernyfed High School

21 May           Bro Ddyfi High School

21 May           John Beddoes High School

22 May           Crickhowell High School

How Fair is Powys? A Year On

The Council and Local Health Board are running joint events again in June/July across the county where members of the public came together to communicate issues that affect people who live and work in Powys.  Please do you best to make one of the events. Booking forms will be available soon, or you can e-mail Joy.Parkinson@powys.gov.uk expressing an interest and she will send this onto you when it has been prepared.

25^th June, Hope Church Newtown, 9.30am - 12.30pm

3^rd July, The Pavillion, Llandrindod Wells, 9.30am - 12.30pm

12^th July, Theatre Brycheiniog, 9.30am - 12.30pm 

For more information visit PAVO website

Welcome to the New Health & Social Care News Blog

We will publish health & social care news / information as and when it is available, so please bookmark and watch this space.

Fall Awareness Week Starts 17th June 2013

You can now order your free action packs from Age UK.  (http://mailer.ageuk.org.uk/HM?a=ENX7CkJCGgkT8SA9MOAfRWPnGHxKWAA55fcStGb5lw8W0bBhOG5mpqVsje_HheEBRFwG)

The theme this year is Feet and footwear, “Best Foot Forward”.  What is your team doing to support this week?  If you need any advice contact anya.pinhorn@wales.nhs.uk or Veronica.jarman@wales.nhs.uk or Karen.meyrick@wales.nhs.uk

Stakeholder Reference Group

To view regular communiques, minutes and other documents of interest from the Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) click here.

‘Have a Word’ - Alcohol Brief Intervention Training

Free Training Course (2 hours) Accredited at Level 4 by

Be part of a new and exciting Wales-wide programme to reduce the harm caused by

alcohol.  Following the training course you will :

Understand the problem of alcohol in Wales

Be able to identify hazardous and harmful Drinkers

Offer evidence based support to drinkers

Influence behaviour change

Be more confident in tackling this difficult topic

Make a positive impact upon health in Wales

Friday 7^th June 2013 - Bronllys Hospital 10am  – 12 noon OR 1 – 3 pm
Friday 21st June 2013 - Bronllys Hospital 10am - 12 noon OR 1 - 3pm

Tuesday 2^nd July 2013 - Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital 2 – 4 pm

Wednesday 3^rd  July 2013 - Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital 10 am – 12 noon

For more information or to register a place, contact:

Nicola Gordon: 01874 712738, nicola.gordon@wales.nhs.uk