Thursday 22 August 2013

Conference – Free Training Event Welsh Emergency Drugs & Identification of Novel Substances Project (WEDINOS)


Project Launch dates:
10th October 2013 – Llandrindod Wells
11th October 2013 - Tenby
To declare your expression of interest please contact Sarah Bellamy at NewLink Wales info@newlinkwales.org.uk or telephone on 02920 529002.

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Information/Training Session - Llandrindod Wells


WCVA CRU team and Four Counties are holding a (DBS) Information/Training Session on Tuesday 8th October 2013 in Llandrindod Wells at 1.30pm – 4.15pm
WCVA CRU team will be presenting on the new DBS Update Service and how it can help your organisation for safer recruiting for new volunteers or staff. It makes life easier for the volunteers and staff working with vulnerable groups and makes checking faster and more efficient for organisations. Opportunities to ask questions on the day.
It is a Free event and open for ALL to attend but spaces are limited, to book and for more information, please call PAVO tel: 01597 822 191 or email: info@pavo.org.uk

Tuesday 20 August 2013

Invitation to LSB FORUM CONFERENCE Powys One Plan 2014-17

20th September  2013 - 9am to 4.30pm at The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells

As an early adopter of the single integrated plan process Powys LSB is currently putting the next One Plan together. This conference is part of the first phase consultation with key stakeholders to identify the high level strategic collaborative priorities for Powys over the forth coming 3 years.

It will also look at the role of the County Council as Community Lead, our vision and principles together with a support structure to enable and ensure a more collaborative approach to meeting the challenges facing public services in Powys.

If you feel you have something useful to bring to the debate Powys LSB would very much like to see you there.

To book tel: the Training Unit on 01597 827332 or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk    one.powys.gov.uk

What support do parents and carers of adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need following diagnosis?

Dr Sundari is developing an information book – What information should be in it?
If you have any views complete the questionnaire and return before 31st September 2013 by email to  umapathy.sundari@wales.nhs.uk  or by post to Dr.Sundari, Alders House , Llanfrechfa grange, Cwmbran  NP44 8YN

Disability Related Harassment – 30 September 2013 Invitation from Deputy Chief Constable Roberts

Dyfed-Powys Police would like to implement the broader Hate and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process throughout the Force territorial areas of Powys, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. DCC Roberts would, therefore, like to invite you to attend a Conference dedicated to providing key partners with an opportunity to discuss the processes and recommendations of the pilot in your area.

The Powys event is being held in Llandrindod Wells between 10am-2pm. To register your interest and intention to attend, contact amanda.davies@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk by Friday, 30th August, 2013.

If you have any questions in relation to the MARAC work or any matters in relation to Hate, please do not hesitate to contact Rhian Glynn the Force Hate Crime Community Engagement Officer (rhian.glynn@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk)

Talking Points: A Personal Outcomes Approach

Visit PAVO website to view the agreed priorities for action in Wales along with the presentation slides by Drs Ailsa Cook and Emma Miller on their work with the Scottish Government developing Talking Points: A Personal Outcomes Approach combining user and carer involvement with an outcomes approach to planning, delivering, evaluating and improving services.

Alcohol and Brief Intervention Training

24th Sep 2013 10am – 12pm The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6AA
16th Oct 2013 2pm – 4pm Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7HR
21st Nov 2013 2pm – 4pm Neuadd Maldwyn, Welshpool, SY21 7AS

For more information click here

Glan Irfon to Open on 2 September

Glan Irfon, the new Health and Social Care facility in Builth Wells, will open for clinics on 2 September. Services moving includes:

Age care, bladder & bowel, cardiology, dermatology, eye screening, falls, leg ulcers, lymphoedema, memory, mental health, physiotherapy, podiatry and pulmonary rehabilitation.

For further information about the move click here

Public Health Newsletter – Wales and UK - August 2013

http://www.healthcarealliances.co.uk/Public/infoservices_newsletter_detail.asp?NewsletterID=173

Wanted - Help to Improve Screening Uptake



The Public Health Wales screening team are trying to improve screening uptake rates in Powys and have asked if there are any local events that they could promote their services at.  Contact Nicola Gordon    Ffôn/Tel: 01874 712738    Ebost/Email: nicola.gordon@wales.nhs.uk          www.publichealthwales.org/

Tuesday 13 August 2013

LOCAL VOICES NEEDED FOR HEALTH WATCHDOG

Community Health Councils (CHCs) representing patients’ rights in Powys have several vacancies and is looking to recruit new members to strengthen the voice of local people in influencing patient care in South Powys.

For Brecon & Radnor contact:    01874 624206 or  breconchc@breconchc.org.uk  or visit  www.communityhealthcouncils.org.uk/brecknockandradnor

For Montgomeryshire contact:  01686 627632 or email:  info@montchc.org.uk
Or visit  http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/906

Friday 9 August 2013

South Powys and the PtHB - Virtual Ward

Diary date Monday 30th September 2013;   2.00 - 4.00 p.m.  
Castle Hotel in Brecon LD3 9DB

The virtual ward is now established in South Powys and the PTHB  is extending an invitation to its community based Third Sector providers and those working in partnership with PtHB to meet with the key nurses to get to know one another and to discuss joint working in the context of the virtual ward.

Part of the afternoon will involve informal networking and there will be space for display stalls, literature about your services and opportunities for informal chats with other providers and with nurses. PAVO will pull together a bespoke directory of providers for each of the practice areas.

I have attached a draft programme for your information I hope you or an appropriate staff member will be able to attend. 

Please contact me if you wish to discuss this further.

To register your attendance or/and a display please click here

Alternatively email ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk             Tel: 01597 822191