Tuesday 16 December 2014
Monday 15 December 2014
Carers Engagement Forum - Summary 27 Nov 2014
Carers Engagement Forum receives reports from a range of
agencies and reports to the Carer’s Thematic Board. PAVO attends representing the 3rd sector, raising
issues on their behalf and providing feedback via this HSCN Blog and PAVO website.
The Wales We Want
The Wales we want – is a new website that gives the public an opportunity to join conversations about all aspects of life in Wales
This is an open conversation and an opportunity for you to have your say on the issues that matter to you. Your answers will help shape the long-term vision for Wales and our future generations.
The conversation seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities that you, your business or your community may face and to help identify how, together, we might create a more vibrant and sustainable Wales.
The Wales We Want National Conversation is led by Peter Davies, Commissioner for Sustainable Futures on behalf of Welsh Government. Your responses will help inform an important piece of legislation - the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Bill.
Your voice matters. http://thewaleswewant.co.uk/
This is an open conversation and an opportunity for you to have your say on the issues that matter to you. Your answers will help shape the long-term vision for Wales and our future generations.
The conversation seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities that you, your business or your community may face and to help identify how, together, we might create a more vibrant and sustainable Wales.
The Wales We Want National Conversation is led by Peter Davies, Commissioner for Sustainable Futures on behalf of Welsh Government. Your responses will help inform an important piece of legislation - the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Bill.
Your voice matters. http://thewaleswewant.co.uk/
Two Free Sessions in January - Hate Crime Training and Briefing
Spaces still available - PAVO is hosting two free training sessions delivered by Victim Support at the Conference Room, Unit 30, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF. The training will be on Wednesday the 28th of January 2015 with a choice of 10.00 to 12.00 or 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
A hate crime or hate incident is committed because of who you are or who someone thinks you are. Quite simply, if because of your age, disability, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, gender(including gender identity) or lifestyle choice (e.g. Goth) someone or a group of people targets you, commits a crime against you, bullies you or harasses you, then this is a hate crime or hate incident.
The training will -
Give information on the different types of Hate Crimes and Incidents
Inform of the impact on victims and the support available.
Set out the ways in which to report Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
The training may demonstrate to grant aid bodies that your organisation is carrying out work to achieve your Equality Policy. A General Duty of the Equality Act 2010 is to 'Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation.'
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/hate-crime-training-and-briefing-two-free-sessions-in-january.html
A hate crime or hate incident is committed because of who you are or who someone thinks you are. Quite simply, if because of your age, disability, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, gender(including gender identity) or lifestyle choice (e.g. Goth) someone or a group of people targets you, commits a crime against you, bullies you or harasses you, then this is a hate crime or hate incident.
The training will -
Give information on the different types of Hate Crimes and Incidents
Inform of the impact on victims and the support available.
Set out the ways in which to report Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
The training may demonstrate to grant aid bodies that your organisation is carrying out work to achieve your Equality Policy. A General Duty of the Equality Act 2010 is to 'Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation.'
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/hate-crime-training-and-briefing-two-free-sessions-in-january.html
Thursday 11 December 2014
IPIE : Improving patient involvement and experience
IPIE receives reports from a range of agencies and its health staff and reports to the Quality and Safety Committee. PAVO attends representing the 3rd sector, raising issues on their behalf and providing feed back via this HSCN blog
Meetings of Physical Disability and Sensory Loss User Engagement Forum
PDSL is a user led engagement forum, facilitated by Adult Social Services. It receives reports from a range of agencies. Currently there is no pathway for reporting to a strategic board. PAVO attends representing the 3rd sector, raising issues on their behalf and providing feedback via this HSCN blog.
Cross Border Health Care- Parliamentary Committee Inquiry
On the 24th of November 2014 PAVO attended a Parliamentary outreach event to gather views and concerns around cross border health. Read more by clicking on this link also includes links for anyone who would like to contribute their views on any aspect of cross border healthcare.
Dyfed-Powys Police: Dementia Friendly and Neighbourhood Friendly
Dyfed Powys Police is running an initiative to raise awareness of dementia in our communities and Inspector Brian Jones is at the forefront. In this guest post he tells us more about the initiative in Powys.
Read more on the Powys Mental Health Blog : http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/dyfed-powys-police-dementia-friendly.html
Read more on the Powys Mental Health Blog : http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/dyfed-powys-police-dementia-friendly.html
Friday 5 December 2014
Survey on involving young trustees
The Charities Aid Foundation is running a Young Trustee Survey, which will feed into a guide CAF is producing on engaging young trustees. 'Young' is defined for the guide as anyone aged between 18 and 30. The survey asks for input on experiences and difficulties of organisations engaging young
people as trustees. See http://www.growinggiving.org.uk/young-trustees, or article at http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/news/content/18560/
Example Trustee Role Descriptions
Charity recruitment consultancy Prospectus have published Model Job Descriptions, Person Specifications and a Board Skills Audit, all aimed at trustees. Download copies at: http://prospect-us.co.uk/about-us/why-were-different/trustees-week/
people as trustees. See http://www.growinggiving.org.uk/young-trustees, or article at http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/news/content/18560/
Example Trustee Role Descriptions
Charity recruitment consultancy Prospectus have published Model Job Descriptions, Person Specifications and a Board Skills Audit, all aimed at trustees. Download copies at: http://prospect-us.co.uk/about-us/why-were-different/trustees-week/
Working in partnership to tackle fuel poverty
The Welsh Government’s Nest scheme aims to tackle fuel poverty by improving the energy efficiency of existing homes across Wales.
Nest provides free advice to help households reduce their energy bills, increase their income and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The scheme also provides free home improvements for people in receipt of a means tested benefit that own or privately rent their home. These improvements can include a new central heating boiler, loft insulation, or cavity wall and solid wall insulation.
Between 2011 and 2014, over 56,000 householders have contacted Nest and 13,400 have received free home improvements and saved an average of £475 on their energy bills.
Nest complements a range of advice and support services and works with partner organisations, including local authorities and a range of charities and third sector bodies, to reach households in most need. The team of Nest Partnership Development Managers are able to provide presentations and training, and work with partners on joint events and targeted campaigns.
Partner organisations then refer customers to Nest by either signposting the Nest freephone number (0808 808 2244) and website (www.nestwales.org.uk), or by using the dedicated Partner Portal website which provides the partner with feedback on their referrals.
If you think Nest could complement your work and you would be able to help reach people in need of support, please contact your local Partnership Development Manager - Mid and South Wales (sarah.evans@est.org.uk), South East Wales (kirsten.deakin@est.org.uk), North Wales (rick.ward@est.org.uk), or West Wales (rhian.liddiard@est.org.uk).
Nest provides free advice to help households reduce their energy bills, increase their income and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The scheme also provides free home improvements for people in receipt of a means tested benefit that own or privately rent their home. These improvements can include a new central heating boiler, loft insulation, or cavity wall and solid wall insulation.
Between 2011 and 2014, over 56,000 householders have contacted Nest and 13,400 have received free home improvements and saved an average of £475 on their energy bills.
Nest complements a range of advice and support services and works with partner organisations, including local authorities and a range of charities and third sector bodies, to reach households in most need. The team of Nest Partnership Development Managers are able to provide presentations and training, and work with partners on joint events and targeted campaigns.
Partner organisations then refer customers to Nest by either signposting the Nest freephone number (0808 808 2244) and website (www.nestwales.org.uk), or by using the dedicated Partner Portal website which provides the partner with feedback on their referrals.
If you think Nest could complement your work and you would be able to help reach people in need of support, please contact your local Partnership Development Manager - Mid and South Wales (sarah.evans@est.org.uk), South East Wales (kirsten.deakin@est.org.uk), North Wales (rick.ward@est.org.uk), or West Wales (rhian.liddiard@est.org.uk).
Monday 1 December 2014
Alzheimers Society - Activity Taster Session
Alzheimer's Society Activity Taster Session in Brecon on Monday 8th December 2014
This FREE event is for people with dementia and their carers, family or friends.
10.30am to 1.30pm at Ty Croeso, St David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BP
The activities planned are art/craft and group singing but the main emphasis is on getting together to socialise and offer support. There will be no charge for the session and lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Jean Nowell, Dementia Support Worker, on 01874 712083
This FREE event is for people with dementia and their carers, family or friends.
10.30am to 1.30pm at Ty Croeso, St David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BP
The activities planned are art/craft and group singing but the main emphasis is on getting together to socialise and offer support. There will be no charge for the session and lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Jean Nowell, Dementia Support Worker, on 01874 712083
Thursday 27 November 2014
Age Cymru Powys Simply Nails - Toe Nail Cutting Service returns!
Keeping mobile is really important and cutting your toenails can be hard to manage. Age Cymru Powys offer an affordable toenail cutting service called Simply Nails for people aged 60+. All the volunteers are trained by the Powys teaching Health Board’s Podiatry Service. A charge is made for this service.
Clinics will be running from November in Builth, Brecon, Newtown, Welshpool and Llansantffraid. Age Cymru Powys has secured funding until March 2015 to run this service.
To book an appointment, please contact Yvonne Bufton on 01982 553852
Clinics will be running from November in Builth, Brecon, Newtown, Welshpool and Llansantffraid. Age Cymru Powys has secured funding until March 2015 to run this service.
To book an appointment, please contact Yvonne Bufton on 01982 553852
Wednesday 26 November 2014
Surviving winter grant - community and voluntary groups
http://www.cfiw.org.uk/eng/grants/39-surviving-winter-
Voluntary and community groups are eligible to apply so although it might not be directly relevant to all, some voluntary/community groups may be interested, details below, deadline unkown:
Groups are invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support the cost of:
· items essential to alleviating the suffering of food and fuel poverty (e.g. food parcels, blankets, hot water bottles, thermals)
· activities to alleviate the suffering of food and fuel poverty (e.g. soup kitchens, community luncheon club
Nest can also offer support with some bids (ie raising awareness of Nest through any project work to ensure people not only get food parcels, blankets, hot water bottles etc but also Nest information which could support individuals over the long term, helping with sustainability of the grant…) http://nestwales.org.uk/
Voluntary and community groups are eligible to apply so although it might not be directly relevant to all, some voluntary/community groups may be interested, details below, deadline unkown:
Groups are invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support the cost of:
· items essential to alleviating the suffering of food and fuel poverty (e.g. food parcels, blankets, hot water bottles, thermals)
· activities to alleviate the suffering of food and fuel poverty (e.g. soup kitchens, community luncheon club
Nest can also offer support with some bids (ie raising awareness of Nest through any project work to ensure people not only get food parcels, blankets, hot water bottles etc but also Nest information which could support individuals over the long term, helping with sustainability of the grant…) http://nestwales.org.uk/
Community Health Councils Consultation on Proposed Changes
Community Health Councils
Start of consultation: 10/11/2014 End of consultation: 09/01/2015
PAVO has put together a summary of the points that are of interest to the 3rd sector and will be providing a PAVO response.
To send your own response to the CHC please follow this link
http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/community-health-councils/?lang=en
- Provide help and advice if you have problems with or complaints about NHS service
- ensure that your views and needs influence the policies and plans put in place by health providers in your area
- monitor the quality of NHS services from your point of view
- give you information about access to the NHS
Start of consultation: 10/11/2014 End of consultation: 09/01/2015
PAVO has put together a summary of the points that are of interest to the 3rd sector and will be providing a PAVO response.
To send your own response to the CHC please follow this link
http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/community-health-councils/?lang=en
Tuesday 25 November 2014
Leaflets available from Health Challenge Wales
For full list of leaflets please follow the below link. All items are free of charge and delivered within 5 working days. Tel: 0845 606 4050 Email: hplibrary@wales.nhs.uk
Monday 24 November 2014
Add To Your Life - the Health and Wellbeing Check for Over 50s
Add to Your Life summary update #38, dated 20th November 2014, is here
Please do not hesitate to pass this update on to colleagues or get in touch should you have any queries or wish to arrange to meet.
Please do not hesitate to pass this update on to colleagues or get in touch should you have any queries or wish to arrange to meet.
Please take a look at Page 2 of the Update which shows some local Add to Your Life promotional materials.
Also, if you have not yet requested a copy of the full luanch version content (questions and feedback to users) and would like to have it as a reference document, please contact margie.fielden@wales.nhs.uk
The next edition of this summary update is due 18th December 2014.
Also, if you have not yet requested a copy of the full luanch version content (questions and feedback to users) and would like to have it as a reference document, please contact margie.fielden@wales.nhs.uk
The next edition of this summary update is due 18th December 2014.
Thursday 20 November 2014
Independent Living Fund – future arrangements to support recipients in Wales
The UK Government is to close the Independent Living Fund (on 30 June 2015. Responsibility and funding for meeting the needs of those in Wales who receive support from the ILF will then transfer to the Welsh Government.
The Welsh Government is seeking views on what future arrangement there should be to support those who receive payments from the Independent Living Fund (ILF) after it closes on 30 June 2015.
Please follow this link to respond Independent Living Fund – future arrangements to support recipients in Wales
The Welsh Government is seeking views on what future arrangement there should be to support those who receive payments from the Independent Living Fund (ILF) after it closes on 30 June 2015.
Please follow this link to respond Independent Living Fund – future arrangements to support recipients in Wales
INVITATION from All Wales Forum Independent Living Fund Consultation discussion meetings.
All Wales Forum is hosting 2 discussion group meetings on the consultation document about the replacement of the ILF within Wales.
This is an opportunity for parents and carers to discuss their response to the consultation document. It is an opportunity to share your concerns about the changes and the proposed solutions.
10-1pm 9th December 2014
Catrefi Offices, Unit 27, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
10-1 16th December
Catrefi Offices, Unit 27, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
These meetings are open forums for ALL interested parties not solely for those with learning disabilities. It is important that your views and concerns are taken forward to the Welsh Government before a decision is made on the future of the replacement of the ILF. The consultation exercise closes on 23 December 2014.
Consultation documents and response sheets will be available at the meetings.
This is an opportunity for parents and carers to discuss their response to the consultation document. It is an opportunity to share your concerns about the changes and the proposed solutions.
10-1pm 9th December 2014
Catrefi Offices, Unit 27, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
10-1 16th December
Catrefi Offices, Unit 27, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
These meetings are open forums for ALL interested parties not solely for those with learning disabilities. It is important that your views and concerns are taken forward to the Welsh Government before a decision is made on the future of the replacement of the ILF. The consultation exercise closes on 23 December 2014.
Consultation documents and response sheets will be available at the meetings.
Have your say on cross-border healthcare in England and Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee is holding an inquiry focusing on cross-border arrangements between the English and Welsh healthcare systems. The Committee wants to hear first-hand from Welsh residents and English residents who rely on services on the other side of the border and would also like to hear the views of medical professionals and social care practitioners.
You have the opportunity to shape and inform the inquiry by sharing your views via an online web forum. Click on the link below to access the web forum and have your say:
· Cross-border health-care between England and Wales web forum
The closing date for submissions is Monday 1 December 2014.
Further information about the inquiry and the work of the Welsh Affairs Committee is on Parliament’s website:
· Cross-border health arrangements between England and Wales
Please do forward information about this web forum to any contacts, colleagues or friends who you think may be interested in contributing to this inquiry.
You have the opportunity to shape and inform the inquiry by sharing your views via an online web forum. Click on the link below to access the web forum and have your say:
· Cross-border health-care between England and Wales web forum
The closing date for submissions is Monday 1 December 2014.
Further information about the inquiry and the work of the Welsh Affairs Committee is on Parliament’s website:
· Cross-border health arrangements between England and Wales
Please do forward information about this web forum to any contacts, colleagues or friends who you think may be interested in contributing to this inquiry.
Care and Repair Trustees wanted
Care and Repair Seeking Support - Could you help make a difference to the home safety and wellbeing of older people? Care and Repair in Powys are seeking a new voluntary Board Member to join the agency which is committed to improving the homes of people aged 60 or over across the county.
Care and Repair in Powys gives advice, support and assistance to older and disabled people to help them adapt or maintain their homes to keep safe, warm and secure.
Director, Karen Kelly, explained, "We are currently seeking one more independent member to help us improve our services and develop our business. We are keen to encourage applicants who have an interest in services to our client group and are particularly interested in people with experience in governing the voluntary sector".
Members are asked to attend six daytime board meetings per year in Llandrindod Wells. The positions are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be met.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Kelly at Care and Repair in Powys for an informal chat or an application pack by telephone on 01597 825754 or email: kkelly@crpowys.co.uk. Applications close on 28th November 2014.
Care and Repair in Powys gives advice, support and assistance to older and disabled people to help them adapt or maintain their homes to keep safe, warm and secure.
Director, Karen Kelly, explained, "We are currently seeking one more independent member to help us improve our services and develop our business. We are keen to encourage applicants who have an interest in services to our client group and are particularly interested in people with experience in governing the voluntary sector".
Members are asked to attend six daytime board meetings per year in Llandrindod Wells. The positions are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be met.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Kelly at Care and Repair in Powys for an informal chat or an application pack by telephone on 01597 825754 or email: kkelly@crpowys.co.uk. Applications close on 28th November 2014.
Communities 2.0 Free Event
Communities 2.0 are running a FREE event to show you some of the FREE, and low cost tools that can help your group make managing everyday tasks a breeze:
Communicating and Sharing Information, Organising and Running Events, Developing your Online Presence, Holding Online meetings and Consulting with your members
Mae "Communities 2.0" yn rhedeg cwrs AM DDIM i ddangos rhai o'r teclynau rhad fedr helpu wneud ein tasgiau dyddiol yn llawer haws.
Cyfathrebu a rhannu gwybodaeth, Trefnu a rhedeg gweithgareddau, Datblygu eich presenoldeb ar-lein, Cynnal cyfarfodydd ar-lein and Ymgynghori gyda'ch aelodau.
Bookings can be made online at https://pavo-tech-dec.
Tuesday 18 November 2014
Moving Towards World Class?: A Review of Community Health Councils in Wales
The Community Health Councils(CHCs) are seeking views on amendments to current regulations and Establishment Order.
This is a result of recommendations made by Professor Marcus Longley in his 2012 report Moving Towards World Class?: A Review of Community Health Councils in Wales. Some of the proposed changes also reflect recommendations on the functions of CHCs made in other reports received during 2014.
Of particular interest to the 3rd sector are proposed amendments to the CHC Board's ability to set standards
Performance management of CHCs and members
and creation of a single CHC for Powys
The documents can be found at the attached link.
http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/community-health-councils/?lang=en
Please respond by: 09/01/2015
This is a result of recommendations made by Professor Marcus Longley in his 2012 report Moving Towards World Class?: A Review of Community Health Councils in Wales. Some of the proposed changes also reflect recommendations on the functions of CHCs made in other reports received during 2014.
Of particular interest to the 3rd sector are proposed amendments to the CHC Board's ability to set standards
Performance management of CHCs and members
and creation of a single CHC for Powys
The documents can be found at the attached link.
http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/community-health-councils/?lang=en
Please respond by: 09/01/2015
Monday 17 November 2014
Discover how Cymraeg (Welsh) can benefit your business
Go along and listen to the experience of a range of business people and why they use Welsh, and discover how Cymraeg(Welsh) can benefit your business: it's easy to incorporate a little Welsh in your business. 2 languages don't cost double - using Welsh could bring advantages to your business
6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 25 November 2014, Llety Parc hotel, Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn, Aberystwyth SY23 3TL
6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 26 November 2014, Sosban, The Pumphouse, North Dock, Llanelli SA15 2LF
6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 2 December 2014, Celtic Royal Hotel, Bangor Road, Caernarfon LL55 1AY
To register online, visit the Business Wales Events Finder, or alternatively email jade.thomas-rowlands@cymru.gsi.gov.uk (029 2082 6587 or 07950 373997).
6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 25 November 2014, Llety Parc hotel, Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn, Aberystwyth SY23 3TL
6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 26 November 2014, Sosban, The Pumphouse, North Dock, Llanelli SA15 2LF
6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 2 December 2014, Celtic Royal Hotel, Bangor Road, Caernarfon LL55 1AY
To register online, visit the Business Wales Events Finder, or alternatively email jade.thomas-rowlands@cymru.gsi.gov.uk (029 2082 6587 or 07950 373997).
Do you need some funding support?
Have you got an issue around governance? Would you like to discuss potential project ideas? Would your organisation like a health check?
Thursday 20th November 2014 Machynlleth 10am – 2pm
To make an appointment please contact PAVO on 01597 822191 to book a place.
Thursday 20th November 2014 Machynlleth 10am – 2pm
To make an appointment please contact PAVO on 01597 822191 to book a place.
Friday 14 November 2014
DIARY DATE - HSCN meeting 25th March 2015 10am-1pm
At the recent HSCN event on 7th October 2014 the attending 3rd sector organisations requested that regular meetings be held to so that 3rd sector organisations can meet, share information and discuss issues.
A meeting has been arranged for 25th March 2015 10am-1pm at PAVO 30 Ddole Road Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
If you would like to attend please register online by clicking here
If you have any items that you would like to put on the agenda please contact Hannah Isaacson HSCN facilitator hannah.isaacson@pavo.org.uk
The summary of the 7 October HSCN event can be viewed here.
A meeting has been arranged for 25th March 2015 10am-1pm at PAVO 30 Ddole Road Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
If you would like to attend please register online by clicking here
If you have any items that you would like to put on the agenda please contact Hannah Isaacson HSCN facilitator hannah.isaacson@pavo.org.uk
The summary of the 7 October HSCN event can be viewed here.
Training - Shared Power in Planning and Reviewing Services
PAVO is committed to supporting and improving 3rd sector representation. As part of this work we are offering training in: Shared Power in Planning and Reviewing Services
Target audience: Third Sector Organisations and PAVO Staff working with 3rd sector representatives
Date: Thursday 29th of January 2015 Time: 10am – 4pm (lunch not provided)
Cost: Free – but please see cancellation charge on booking form.
Venue: PAVO, Llandrindod Wells Trainer: Mandy Williams, Participation Cymru
Aim of the day: To train trainers to build confidence, knowledge and skills for 3rd sector representatives to effectively participate in the planning and reviewing of services with public bodies.
To book please complete the online booking form
Target audience: Third Sector Organisations and PAVO Staff working with 3rd sector representatives
Date: Thursday 29th of January 2015 Time: 10am – 4pm (lunch not provided)
Cost: Free – but please see cancellation charge on booking form.
Venue: PAVO, Llandrindod Wells Trainer: Mandy Williams, Participation Cymru
Aim of the day: To train trainers to build confidence, knowledge and skills for 3rd sector representatives to effectively participate in the planning and reviewing of services with public bodies.
To book please complete the online booking form
House visibility for The Welsh Ambulance service
The Welsh Ambulance service is encouraging people to make sure their house name and number is clearly visible from the roadside.
So make sure your house name or number from the road side day and night is visible. This is
especially important in rural areas during the dark winter months.
So to help The Welsh Ambulance service get to you as quickly as possible follow these simple steps:
• If it’s dark - put a light on
• Unlock the front door and lock away any pets
• If possible, send an adult to the road to get the attention of and direct emergency services
Remember, only do these things if it is safe to do so.
So make sure your house name or number from the road side day and night is visible. This is
especially important in rural areas during the dark winter months.
So to help The Welsh Ambulance service get to you as quickly as possible follow these simple steps:
• If it’s dark - put a light on
• Unlock the front door and lock away any pets
• If possible, send an adult to the road to get the attention of and direct emergency services
Remember, only do these things if it is safe to do so.
Your views wanted - All Wales Public Health Network
In the past 12 months, important health improvement activity has passed from Welsh Government to Public Health Wales and a major review of health improvement programmes in Wales has identified the need for new ways of working.
In this survey, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks want your views on what you want from the forthcoming All Wales Public Health Network development.
They want to hear your views on the development of the new network, and invite you to share any ideas you may have for its continuing development.
The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. To start the survey, please click here.
In this survey, Physical Activity and Nutrition Networks want your views on what you want from the forthcoming All Wales Public Health Network development.
They want to hear your views on the development of the new network, and invite you to share any ideas you may have for its continuing development.
The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. To start the survey, please click here.
Have a Word E-Postcard-November
Alcohol Awareness Week is approaching (17-23rd November 2014) and so Public Health Wales would like to keep you up to date with items and news
Alcohol Awareness Week Toolkits (English and Welsh)
Their Blog
The report A Profile of Alcohol and Health in Wales has been updated
Alcohol Awareness Week Toolkits (English and Welsh)
Their Blog
The report A Profile of Alcohol and Health in Wales has been updated
Hate Crime Training and Briefing - 28 Jan
Two Free Sessions in January at PAVO offices Ddole Road
Wednesday the 28th of January 2015 with a choice of 10.00 to 12.00 or 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Organised in partnership by PAVO and the Regional Community Cohesion Officer.
Here is the link to book, Hate Crime Training booking form
Wednesday the 28th of January 2015 with a choice of 10.00 to 12.00 or 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Organised in partnership by PAVO and the Regional Community Cohesion Officer.
Here is the link to book, Hate Crime Training booking form
UN International Day of Disabled People 2014 - 3 Dec
‘Disabled Peoples' Manifesto’ on Wednesday 3rd December 12:30 – 16:00
At the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay
Event sponsor: Mark Isherwood AM
Join Disability Wales to help shape a ‘Disabled People’s Manifesto’ - As well as the national event on 3rd December a series of local events across Wales will be held during the early part of 2015 with disabled people and their organisations.
To book contact: T: 029 2088 7325 F: 029 2088 8702 kelly.stuart@disabilitywales.org
At the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay
Event sponsor: Mark Isherwood AM
Join Disability Wales to help shape a ‘Disabled People’s Manifesto’ - As well as the national event on 3rd December a series of local events across Wales will be held during the early part of 2015 with disabled people and their organisations.
To book contact: T: 029 2088 7325 F: 029 2088 8702 kelly.stuart@disabilitywales.org
Powys Mental Health Alliance Open Day - 26 Nov
26 November 2014 10.30am-4pm at Royal British Legion Hall, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5ED
More details, including information about speakers for the day, available on this link
PMHA are now providing travel from Welshpool, Newtown and Brecon for their AGM and Open Day on 26th November.
Please book your place asap.
More details, including information about speakers for the day, available on this link
PMHA are now providing travel from Welshpool, Newtown and Brecon for their AGM and Open Day on 26th November.
Please book your place asap.
Citizens Advice Bureau AGM
CAB Trustee Board invites you to:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 2.00pm at
Elephant & Castle, Newtown - “Volunteering: It’s Value to Society”
Guest Speaker: Sarah Wilson, Trustee - Light refreshments served - All welcome
Tel: 01686 628963 or email powyscab.manager@btconnect.com
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 2.00pm at
Elephant & Castle, Newtown - “Volunteering: It’s Value to Society”
Guest Speaker: Sarah Wilson, Trustee - Light refreshments served - All welcome
Tel: 01686 628963 or email powyscab.manager@btconnect.com
Welsh Ambulance Service News
Please see below this month’s edition of Info Burst
Welsh Ambulance Service News
Welsh Ambulance Service News
Tuesday 11 November 2014
IPIE : Improving patient involvement and experience
IPIE received reports from a range of agencies and its health staff and reports to the Quality and Safety Committee.
PAVO attends representing the 3rd sector, raising issues on their behalf and providing feed back via this blog.
Monday 3 November 2014
Bowel Screening Wales Carers Booklet
The Bowel Screening Wales Carers booklet
is now available as a hardcopy version. If you would like to receive a
hardcopy version of the booklet please email emma.lippiatt@wales.nhs.uk
Please note, the Carers and Home Care
Agency booklets are still available to download electronically from the
Bowel Screening Wales website http://www.bowelscreening.
They would be grateful for any feedback from organisation and Carers in regards to how they could improve the booklet further.
Video - Powys Patient Advocating the Flu Vaccine
Please find below a link to a video
of a Powys patient advocating the Flu vaccine.
Your support
in disseminating this amongst your networks would be appreciated. There are also some messages about
the importance of staff flu, so it would be good to share via Flu Link Workers.
Friday 31 October 2014
Your Feedback request - Patient Experience Strategy
Powys teaching Health Board (PtHB) is developing a Patient Experience Strategy and wishes to work with the Community Health Councils and third sector to develop the strategy and the implementation plan.
The draft strategy (attached) has the approval of the Board. It is being taken forward in response to national initiatives that highlight the need to listen and learn from patient and carer experience. It is also in response to feedback from the third sector (Third Sector Survey on Annual Quality Statement and PAVO Response to Mid Wales Health Care Study).
I have attached the draft Patient Experience Strategy for your comments and would be pleased if you would respond by e mail to Ruth Middleton ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk by Monday 10th November 2014.
I have also summarised points that have been made to PAVO on the subject of patient feedback (attachment 2) and would be grateful if you would consider and provide feedback on whether you feel these points reflect your views?
Patient_Experience_Strategy_for_Powys-TB.pdf
Flu Vaccination in Powys – your views
Free NHS flu vaccination is available to people in ‘at risk’ groups and other eligible groups such as carers and health/social care workers and this year for “Carers who work on a voluntary basis providing frequent care to one or more vulnerable people whose welfare would be at risk if the carer became ill”.
Powys Local Public Health Team hold regular teleconferences on progress towards implementing the flu vaccine campaign. PAVO’s Health and Social Care Facilitator Trish Buchan feeds the third sector perspective into these conferences.
If you have any views on what is working well, what is not working so well or suggestions for improving vaccine uptake in your area , please contact Trish hscf@pavo.org.uk
Powys Local Public Health Team hold regular teleconferences on progress towards implementing the flu vaccine campaign. PAVO’s Health and Social Care Facilitator Trish Buchan feeds the third sector perspective into these conferences.
If you have any views on what is working well, what is not working so well or suggestions for improving vaccine uptake in your area , please contact Trish hscf@pavo.org.uk
Hear to Meet - South Powys
The first Hear Hear to Meet in South Powys started earlier this month in Builth Wells and they will continue to meet at least once a month for the foreseeable future.
They wish to remind you that Hear to Meet is a project provided by Action on Hearing Loss Cymru and funded by Big Lottery Fund Wales. It aims to create social opportunities for people aged 50plus with hearing loss as well as volunteer opportunities for adults of any age and hearing status.
The venue for their group at Builth Wells is at The Old TIC (Builth Home Support), The Groe, Builth Wells, LD2 3LB. The next meeting is scheduled to for Tuesday 4th November 2014 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is no charge and tea/coffee/refreshments are provided free too.
Feel free to contact them for more information and or if you are able to help them identify people who could benefit from attending this group or a different one in a different area. They are looking to set up more groups in South Powys. They also need Volunteers so any interest in finding our more about roles, recruitment, training, etc please get in touch with them
Feel free to spread the word and help hard of hearing people aged 50 plus feel less isolated. Those attending their other groups have got useful information, feel supported and have made new friends.
Martin Griffiths, Hear To Meet Outreach Co-ordinator South Wales
Ffon/Phone: 18002 02920 33 33 78 (use 18002 prefix at all times please)
E-bost/Email: martin.griffiths@hearingloss.org.ukTestun/SMS Texts: 077 8686 1748
They wish to remind you that Hear to Meet is a project provided by Action on Hearing Loss Cymru and funded by Big Lottery Fund Wales. It aims to create social opportunities for people aged 50plus with hearing loss as well as volunteer opportunities for adults of any age and hearing status.
The venue for their group at Builth Wells is at The Old TIC (Builth Home Support), The Groe, Builth Wells, LD2 3LB. The next meeting is scheduled to for Tuesday 4th November 2014 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is no charge and tea/coffee/refreshments are provided free too.
Feel free to contact them for more information and or if you are able to help them identify people who could benefit from attending this group or a different one in a different area. They are looking to set up more groups in South Powys. They also need Volunteers so any interest in finding our more about roles, recruitment, training, etc please get in touch with them
Feel free to spread the word and help hard of hearing people aged 50 plus feel less isolated. Those attending their other groups have got useful information, feel supported and have made new friends.
Martin Griffiths, Hear To Meet Outreach Co-ordinator South Wales
Ffon/Phone: 18002 02920 33 33 78 (use 18002 prefix at all times please)
E-bost/Email: martin.griffiths@hearingloss.org.ukTestun/SMS Texts: 077 8686 1748
A free half-day respite event for unpaid Carers
Are you a Carer? Do you find it difficult to say ‘no’ or put your point of view across? Do you feel no-one is listening to what you have to say?
Crossroads Care Mid & West Wales invites Carers in Powys to a free half-day event with refreshment which will include sessions on: · Do not be Furtive, become assertive (how to say ‘no’ without feeling guilty at home caring for someone and how to be more confident when dealing with officials)
· Dementia Friends – understanding what it’s like to live with dementia and what changes people hope for by working towards Brecon becoming a Dementia Friendly Community.
· Carers Support: - Carers’ Voice – what the project is about and how we plan to reach out to ‘hidden’ Carers to enable them to be better informed and more involved
- Powys Carers Services – supporting Carers in your area
- Alzheimer’s Society – activities and support in the area
· Taster sessions: Art therapy and arm and hand massage – your choice
10:00am – 2.30pm on Tuesday 18th November 2014 Brecon & District MIND, Ty Croeso, St David’s house, 48 Free Street, Brecon.
Assistance with transport costs or replacement care may be provided. Places are limited so to secure yours please contact: Ingrid Bernathova – Crossroads Care Mid & West Wales: 01437 764639; 07837 188360 Ingrid.bernathova@crossroadsmww.org.uk
Summary Report of HSCN Event of 7 October 2014
To view the Summary Report from the Health & Social Care Network event held on 7 October 2014 at Hafod a Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd along with copies of all the presentations visit PAVO website
Monday 27 October 2014
Stroke Training - November 2014
14 November 2014 - Supporting Life After Stroke - Llandrindod Wells - Powys County Council
Llinos Wyn Parry Head of Life After Stroke Services - Mid and North Wales
Telephone/Ffôn 01745 586 903 Mobile/Symudol 07717 275719 stroke.org.uk
Llinos Wyn Parry Head of Life After Stroke Services - Mid and North Wales
Telephone/Ffôn 01745 586 903 Mobile/Symudol 07717 275719 stroke.org.uk
Do you work in the Early Years setting? - Interested in food and nutrition?
The Community Food and Nutrition Skills Course for the Early Years is accredited with Agored Cymru (formerly the Open College Network) at a Level 2. The qualification is equivalent to GCSE, NVQ2, intermediate GNVQ or Higher Diploma and involves 20 hours of learning.
It is an ideal opportunity for those working with pre-school children and their families to gain further skills and knowledge in nutrition, as well as increase their confidence in carrying out healthy eating related activities. This course supports the healthy pre-schools award for nutrition.
3rd of November - Bronllys Hospital 6-8pm
4th February - Group Therapy Room Newtown Hospital 6-8pm
The course is 7 weeks with a break for Half Term. One session will be delivered by ‘Designed to Smile’ There are 15 places for each course. There is a £10 registration fee for non-LHB staff
For further information or to book your place on this course please contact:
Heide Smith, Dietetic Support, The Courtyard, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0LU. Tel: 01874 712734 email: heide.smith@wales.nhs.uk
It is an ideal opportunity for those working with pre-school children and their families to gain further skills and knowledge in nutrition, as well as increase their confidence in carrying out healthy eating related activities. This course supports the healthy pre-schools award for nutrition.
3rd of November - Bronllys Hospital 6-8pm
4th February - Group Therapy Room Newtown Hospital 6-8pm
The course is 7 weeks with a break for Half Term. One session will be delivered by ‘Designed to Smile’ There are 15 places for each course. There is a £10 registration fee for non-LHB staff
For further information or to book your place on this course please contact:
Heide Smith, Dietetic Support, The Courtyard, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0LU. Tel: 01874 712734 email: heide.smith@wales.nhs.uk
A landmark week for those living with dementia in Powys
On Wednesday, Powys Councillors accepted a motion for the County Council to become dementia-friendly. Well done to Cllr Paul Ashton, a founder member of Brecon and Hay Dementia Supportive Community Group, for putting forward the proposal. Brecon Dementia Friendly Community’s next move will be to develop a model for delivery including encouraging all Powys councillors, staff and care providers to become dementia friends.
Following submission of action plans, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Dyfed-Powys Police have been officially recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society as ‘Working to become Dementia Friendly’. They are the first two organisations in Wales to be awarded this status. Hopefully they will be the first of many in Powys.
Following submission of action plans, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Dyfed-Powys Police have been officially recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society as ‘Working to become Dementia Friendly’. They are the first two organisations in Wales to be awarded this status. Hopefully they will be the first of many in Powys.
Friday 24 October 2014
Services for Independent Living
Applications are now invited from interested parties for the funding
available through the Intermediate Care Fund for a Supported Shopping
Buddy Service and a Cleaning/Gardening/Laundry Service.
Application packs available from mid-November by contacting the Intermediate Care & Support Co-ordinator carol.hay@pavo.org.uk Tel. No: 01597 870667 - Please contact to register your interest.
Application packs available from mid-November by contacting the Intermediate Care & Support Co-ordinator carol.hay@pavo.org.uk Tel. No: 01597 870667 - Please contact to register your interest.
Report into Healthcare in Mid Wales has been published
Professor Marcus Longley's report into Healthcare in Mid Wales has been published.
Please see link below: http://wihsc.southwales.ac.uk/media/files/documents/2014-10-23/MWHS_Report_-_WIHSC_for_Welsh_Government.pdf
Please see link below: http://wihsc.southwales.ac.uk/media/files/documents/2014-10-23/MWHS_Report_-_WIHSC_for_Welsh_Government.pdf
Wednesday 22 October 2014
Eligibility Criteria Consultation
Adult Social Services are consulting on changing the eligibility criteria for adult social care from ‘moderate’ to ‘substantial’. The consultation period ends on the 31st October 2014 and they would like feedback from as many people as possible in Powys.
If you have not already done so, please could you spare some time to provide some feedback?
Below is the link to the questionnaire for any comments which you may have. In addition, if there is anyone that you know who could be affected by this change, could you please forward the questionnaire to them.
- http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=24253&lang=en (English version)
- http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=24253&lang=cy (Welsh version)
Councillor Darren Mayor, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Adult Social Care has explained: “We are asking people for their views before Cabinet takes a decision on this matter. If we do go ahead with this it will bring us into line with the great majority of Welsh councils. However, before we take a decision, we want to hear people’s views on the proposal.”
Details of the proposal, along with the questionnaire can be found at www.powys.gov.uk/haveyoursay. Paper copies of the survey can be collected from Powys libraries for those who do not have access to the internet.
If you have not already done so, please could you spare some time to provide some feedback?
Below is the link to the questionnaire for any comments which you may have. In addition, if there is anyone that you know who could be affected by this change, could you please forward the questionnaire to them.
- http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=24253&lang=en (English version)
- http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=24253&lang=cy (Welsh version)
Councillor Darren Mayor, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Adult Social Care has explained: “We are asking people for their views before Cabinet takes a decision on this matter. If we do go ahead with this it will bring us into line with the great majority of Welsh councils. However, before we take a decision, we want to hear people’s views on the proposal.”
Details of the proposal, along with the questionnaire can be found at www.powys.gov.uk/haveyoursay. Paper copies of the survey can be collected from Powys libraries for those who do not have access to the internet.
Tuesday 21 October 2014
Healthy Weight Intervention Pathways
The below spreadsheets highlight interventions available across the life course relevant to Welsh Government’s obesity pathway. These have been produced in response to a request to the Healthy Weight Steering Group to enable partners to be aware of what interventions are available in Powys relevant to obesity. There are 4 files.
8G_Children_and_young_people_intervention_pathway_v0a-2.xlsx.pdf
Adults_-_Working_Age_Intervention.pdf
8G_Pregnancy_and_Early_Years_Intervention_Pathway_v0a.xlsx.pdf 8G_Older_Adults_Intervention_Pathway_v0a.xlsx.pdf
8G_Children_and_young_people_intervention_pathway_v0a-2.xlsx.pdf
Adults_-_Working_Age_Intervention.pdf
8G_Pregnancy_and_Early_Years_Intervention_Pathway_v0a.xlsx.pdf 8G_Older_Adults_Intervention_Pathway_v0a.xlsx.pdf
Stoma Support Group
Monday 3 November 2014 - 2pm til 4pm
Have you had treatment for cancer and now have a stoma (Colostomy/Ileostomy/Urosomy)?
Following feedback from patients at The Bracken Trust they are setting up a support group specifically for people who have been affected by cancer.
Depending on interest they can look into inviting guest speakers to the afternoon. Melanie Pressey, Specialist Nurse in Colorectal/Stoma Care will be attending their first meeting.
Take a friend or a family member too?! Call Helen or Vicky on 01597 823646 or email bracken.trust@btopenworld.com
Have you had treatment for cancer and now have a stoma (Colostomy/Ileostomy/Urosomy)?
Following feedback from patients at The Bracken Trust they are setting up a support group specifically for people who have been affected by cancer.
Depending on interest they can look into inviting guest speakers to the afternoon. Melanie Pressey, Specialist Nurse in Colorectal/Stoma Care will be attending their first meeting.
Take a friend or a family member too?! Call Helen or Vicky on 01597 823646 or email bracken.trust@btopenworld.com
Summary of the Physical Disability and Sensory Loss User Engagement Forum
At the PDSL Engagement Forum held on 29th September, the Head of Adults Services from Powys County Council attended to discuss the consultation which the council were currently doing about changing the eligibility criteria for adult social care users from ‘moderate’ to ‘substantial’. By 2020 Powys County Council will have to reduce the council’s budget by some £70m. Read the summary of the meeting - click here
Response to the Wye Valley NHS Trust being placed into special measures
Following the announcement that the Wye Valley NHS Trust has been placed into special measures, Powys teaching Health Board would like to reassure those Powys residents that access services in Hereford about the services they receive.
Powys teaching Health Board commissions both emergency and planned care from the Trust and is working alongside the Hereford Clinical Commissioning Group to support it to put in place plans to improve the quality of its services.
The Health Board has confidence that the announced partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham will further strengthen the ability for Wye Valley NHS trust to address the significant challenges identified in the Care Quality Commission report and welcomes the additional support that this will provide.
The Health Board recognises its role in supporting the Trust in reducing the burden of acute care and the importance of Powys’s contribution in implementing plans to reduce unnecessary emergency admissions, as we move into the winter months.
They welcome feedback from their patients and their carers about their experience of services that they receive from themsselves and all our providers and will continue to use this to inform the work they undertake with their providers to improve the quality of health services for Powys residents.
Powys teaching Health Board commissions both emergency and planned care from the Trust and is working alongside the Hereford Clinical Commissioning Group to support it to put in place plans to improve the quality of its services.
The Health Board has confidence that the announced partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham will further strengthen the ability for Wye Valley NHS trust to address the significant challenges identified in the Care Quality Commission report and welcomes the additional support that this will provide.
The Health Board recognises its role in supporting the Trust in reducing the burden of acute care and the importance of Powys’s contribution in implementing plans to reduce unnecessary emergency admissions, as we move into the winter months.
They welcome feedback from their patients and their carers about their experience of services that they receive from themsselves and all our providers and will continue to use this to inform the work they undertake with their providers to improve the quality of health services for Powys residents.
Monday 20 October 2014
The Community Enabler Fund
PAVO has a small fund available that could make a significant difference in people's lives.
The Community Enabler Fund assists people in overcoming barriers and supports bespoke solutions for individuals in community settings. It awards one-off payments where a small amount of money is expected to have a significant impact on the life of an individual or group of people - for example buying gardening tools or creating a ramped entrance at a community building. The application process is designed to be easy, with a quick response.
If you would like to know more, please contact Anne Clark, Powys Third Sector Broker Service, 01597 828 649 or broker@pavo.org.uk
The Community Enabler Fund assists people in overcoming barriers and supports bespoke solutions for individuals in community settings. It awards one-off payments where a small amount of money is expected to have a significant impact on the life of an individual or group of people - for example buying gardening tools or creating a ramped entrance at a community building. The application process is designed to be easy, with a quick response.
If you would like to know more, please contact Anne Clark, Powys Third Sector Broker Service, 01597 828 649 or broker@pavo.org.uk
Friday 17 October 2014
Scoping the Provision of Psychological Services for people living with Neurological conditions in Powys
Powys teaching Health Board are seeking your views on the provision in Powys, of psychological support for people with, or caring for someone, with a neurological condition.
Bernadette Bustin from PtHB has been tasked with a short term project to look at the entirety of service provision from volunteer befriending at one end right through to specialist psychological input at the other – and everything in between. The output from this project is to present a paper to Powys tHB Board with a summary of findings and recommendations.
The ultimate, long term aim is that, Powys-wide, PtHB have a comprehensive ‘package’ to meet the psychological needs of this population. They envisage this package covering immediate (hospital based), return to home/community, and longer term difficulties (eg, when problems arise say, 1, 2 or 3 years post stroke).
They would like there to be a wide range of support from self-help material all the way through to specialist psychologist intervention and for everyone involved in the care of this client group to know what is available and how to access it. They envisage that meaning being really flexible about who does what, how and where they do it and with whom they do it.
Bernadette is seeking to gather information from both service providers (third sector, social, health, leisure) and service users about their experience of current services and where they think there are gaps.
Please click here to view the project overview and the questionnaire for completion, your insight will be greatly appreciated.
Bernadette Bustin from PtHB has been tasked with a short term project to look at the entirety of service provision from volunteer befriending at one end right through to specialist psychological input at the other – and everything in between. The output from this project is to present a paper to Powys tHB Board with a summary of findings and recommendations.
The ultimate, long term aim is that, Powys-wide, PtHB have a comprehensive ‘package’ to meet the psychological needs of this population. They envisage this package covering immediate (hospital based), return to home/community, and longer term difficulties (eg, when problems arise say, 1, 2 or 3 years post stroke).
They would like there to be a wide range of support from self-help material all the way through to specialist psychologist intervention and for everyone involved in the care of this client group to know what is available and how to access it. They envisage that meaning being really flexible about who does what, how and where they do it and with whom they do it.
Bernadette is seeking to gather information from both service providers (third sector, social, health, leisure) and service users about their experience of current services and where they think there are gaps.
Please click here to view the project overview and the questionnaire for completion, your insight will be greatly appreciated.
Have your say on cross-border health care in England and Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee Cross-border healthcare event – 24 November 2014 in Newtown and Hereford
The Welsh Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry focusing on cross-border arrangements between the English and Welsh healthcare systems and the experience of patients who rely on services on the other side of the border.
The Committee wants to hear first-hand about these experiences and will be visiting Hereford and Newtown on 24 November 2014 to meet members of the public and hear their stories about travelling across the border to access health services. The Committee is also interested to hear the views of medical professionals and social care practitioners.
How to register - If you would like to register to meet the Committee and share your experiences, please click on the following link and complete the form in order to register:
• Welsh Affairs Committee event registration form
Spaces are limited so we cannot guarantee places at the meetings. However, a web forum where you can submit your views online will be available atwww.parliament.uk/crossborder-healthcare from 16 October 2014. Further information about the inquiry is also available at this web address.
The details you supply will help us verify registration information held on our database. The details provided will also help plan future events and help us to contact you with information on subject specific Outreach activities that may be of interest you.
If your registration is successful you will be supplied with further information on venues and meeting times. The deadline for registration is 20 October 2014.
Further information - More information on Outreach events is available on Parliament’s website at www.parliament.uk/outreach
More information about the Welsh Affairs Committee can be found here: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/welsh-affairs-committee/
The Welsh Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry focusing on cross-border arrangements between the English and Welsh healthcare systems and the experience of patients who rely on services on the other side of the border.
The Committee wants to hear first-hand about these experiences and will be visiting Hereford and Newtown on 24 November 2014 to meet members of the public and hear their stories about travelling across the border to access health services. The Committee is also interested to hear the views of medical professionals and social care practitioners.
How to register - If you would like to register to meet the Committee and share your experiences, please click on the following link and complete the form in order to register:
• Welsh Affairs Committee event registration form
Spaces are limited so we cannot guarantee places at the meetings. However, a web forum where you can submit your views online will be available atwww.parliament.uk/crossborder-healthcare from 16 October 2014. Further information about the inquiry is also available at this web address.
The details you supply will help us verify registration information held on our database. The details provided will also help plan future events and help us to contact you with information on subject specific Outreach activities that may be of interest you.
If your registration is successful you will be supplied with further information on venues and meeting times. The deadline for registration is 20 October 2014.
Further information - More information on Outreach events is available on Parliament’s website at www.parliament.uk/outreach
More information about the Welsh Affairs Committee can be found here: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/welsh-affairs-committee/
Dementia Friendly Powys
Using funding from The Welsh Government Intermediate Care Fund, Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) have made an award to Alzheimer’s Society to deliver a Dementia Friendly Powys pilot project. Dementia Friendly Powys will build on the Society’s Dementia Friends campaign and it’s use to develop Dementia Friendly Communities.
With over 2,000 people living with dementia in Powys, and statistics suggesting one in three people will die with dementia means that in one way or another dementia is likely to touch all our lives. The Dementia Friendly Powys project will increase local understanding of dementia and its affects but as importantly will help communities to make life easier for those with dementia and their carers.
A key to developing a Dementia Friendly Powys is the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends programme. Anyone can get involved. A Dementia Friend learns a little bit more about what it's like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action - anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend. From helping someone to find the right bus to spreading the word about dementia on social media, every action counts.
During the next few days I will be promoting dates and times of local Dementia Friends Sessions and telling you how you can join one, find out more about dementia and maybe help to make Powys more dementia friendly.
Dementia Friends sessions are run by Dementia Friends Champions. A Dementia Friends Champion is a volunteer who encourages others to make a positive difference to people living with dementia in their community. They do this by giving them information about the personal impact of dementia, and what they can do to help.
It's easy to get involved. Dementia Friends Champions attend a training session, receive support when they need it, and become part of a growing network of people creating Dementia Friendly Communities. You don’t need to have attended a Dementia Friends Session to become a Champion but you will need to attend Champions training. Some people find it useful to attend a 1 hour Friends Session before signing up to a full day of Champion training but it’s up to you.
As a Dementia Friends Champion you will learn about dementia and how it affects people, and the practical actions that Dementia Friends can take that could help someone with dementia living in their community. You will learn how to run Dementia Friends' information sessions to inspire other people to become Dementia Friends and help to create dementia friendly communities. Training takes a day – it is relaxed, interactive and informative - its free and you get a nice lunch!
The next Dementia Friends Champions session in Powys is:
Thursday 13th November at the PAVO offices in Llandrindod Wells, it starts at 10.00 am and finishes around 3.30 or 4pm (depending how hard you work and how many questions you ask)!
Please book by registering your interest in the Champions section of on the Dementia Friends website: https://asdf.secure.force.com/
With over 2,000 people living with dementia in Powys, and statistics suggesting one in three people will die with dementia means that in one way or another dementia is likely to touch all our lives. The Dementia Friendly Powys project will increase local understanding of dementia and its affects but as importantly will help communities to make life easier for those with dementia and their carers.
A key to developing a Dementia Friendly Powys is the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends programme. Anyone can get involved. A Dementia Friend learns a little bit more about what it's like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action - anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend. From helping someone to find the right bus to spreading the word about dementia on social media, every action counts.
During the next few days I will be promoting dates and times of local Dementia Friends Sessions and telling you how you can join one, find out more about dementia and maybe help to make Powys more dementia friendly.
Dementia Friends sessions are run by Dementia Friends Champions. A Dementia Friends Champion is a volunteer who encourages others to make a positive difference to people living with dementia in their community. They do this by giving them information about the personal impact of dementia, and what they can do to help.
It's easy to get involved. Dementia Friends Champions attend a training session, receive support when they need it, and become part of a growing network of people creating Dementia Friendly Communities. You don’t need to have attended a Dementia Friends Session to become a Champion but you will need to attend Champions training. Some people find it useful to attend a 1 hour Friends Session before signing up to a full day of Champion training but it’s up to you.
As a Dementia Friends Champion you will learn about dementia and how it affects people, and the practical actions that Dementia Friends can take that could help someone with dementia living in their community. You will learn how to run Dementia Friends' information sessions to inspire other people to become Dementia Friends and help to create dementia friendly communities. Training takes a day – it is relaxed, interactive and informative - its free and you get a nice lunch!
The next Dementia Friends Champions session in Powys is:
Thursday 13th November at the PAVO offices in Llandrindod Wells, it starts at 10.00 am and finishes around 3.30 or 4pm (depending how hard you work and how many questions you ask)!
Please book by registering your interest in the Champions section of on the Dementia Friends website: https://asdf.secure.force.com/
New telephone number for access to services for children and their families
From October 30, the council will be operating a single point of access for all enquiries relating to children living in Powys and their families.
Powys People Direct can be accessed by dialling 01597 827 666 and is a single telephone number for children and families that wish to contact the council. It could be to raise an issue or concern around the welfare of a child or young person, or if you would like advice and guidance on how to get extra support, or to find out more about services and activities for children and families locally.
Councillor Arwel Jones, cabinet member for Children’s Services said; “Powys People Direct gives direct access to services and support from a single number that will help families get through to the right service, and we would encourage families to make best use of this service when they need it most.
The council have developed this service to ensure that individuals and families have access to the right service, at the right time, in the right place with the right outcome.
For now, the service will only be available for children, young people and families, with Adult Services joining Powys People Direct in early 2015.
So from October 30, remember to dial 01597 827 666 to access Powys People Direct.
Website link;
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/communications/view-council-news/news-article/article/2500-new-telephone-number-for-access-to-services-for-children-and-their-families/
Powys People Direct can be accessed by dialling 01597 827 666 and is a single telephone number for children and families that wish to contact the council. It could be to raise an issue or concern around the welfare of a child or young person, or if you would like advice and guidance on how to get extra support, or to find out more about services and activities for children and families locally.
Councillor Arwel Jones, cabinet member for Children’s Services said; “Powys People Direct gives direct access to services and support from a single number that will help families get through to the right service, and we would encourage families to make best use of this service when they need it most.
The council have developed this service to ensure that individuals and families have access to the right service, at the right time, in the right place with the right outcome.
For now, the service will only be available for children, young people and families, with Adult Services joining Powys People Direct in early 2015.
So from October 30, remember to dial 01597 827 666 to access Powys People Direct.
Website link;
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/communications/view-council-news/news-article/article/2500-new-telephone-number-for-access-to-services-for-children-and-their-families/
Tuesday 14 October 2014
CSSiW Inspection Report - Reach
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
Inspection Report - Reach Care at Home services, domiciliary care arm of the Reach (Supported Living) Limited company. Date of Publication - 7 October 2014
http://cssiw.org.uk/docs/cssiw/report/inspection_reports/11496_3_e.pdf
Inspection Report - Reach Care at Home services, domiciliary care arm of the Reach (Supported Living) Limited company. Date of Publication - 7 October 2014
http://cssiw.org.uk/docs/cssiw/report/inspection_reports/11496_3_e.pdf
Services for Independent Living
You are invited to join us at this event – 14 October 2014 - 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Initial Expression of Interest - Information Briefing
PAVO, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6DF
For further information please contact: Carol.hay@pavo.org.uk or Tel: 01597 822191
Initial Expression of Interest - Information Briefing
PAVO, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6DF
For further information please contact: Carol.hay@pavo.org.uk or Tel: 01597 822191
Adult Services Seminar
Adult Social Services recently invited attendees from Oxford Brookes, Powys teaching Health Board, neighbouring councils, members and practitioners from across Wales to a seminar to review the Welsh Government guidance for the ‘Integrated Assessment, Planning and Review Arrangements for Older People’ and how it could be implemented by local authorities.
If you would like to read a report on what happened on the day, or to view the presentations from the guest speakers, please click on the link below;
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/adult-social-care/integrating-health-and-social-care/planning-and-review-arrangements-for-older-people/
If you would like to read a report on what happened on the day, or to view the presentations from the guest speakers, please click on the link below;
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/adult-social-care/integrating-health-and-social-care/planning-and-review-arrangements-for-older-people/
Powys Mental Health Alliance Open Day
Event Date: Wednesday 26 November 2014
Where: Royal British Legion Hall, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5ED
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
More details, including information about speakers for the day, available on this link
Where: Royal British Legion Hall, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5ED
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
More details, including information about speakers for the day, available on this link
Have you pledged to BEAT FLU yet and had your free vaccine?
The annual flu immunisation programme in Wales is now underway in time for the coming flu season – and those in ‘at risk’ groups are being urged by authorities to take up their free vaccination as soon as possible.
Last year, only half (51.1%) of people categorised as ‘at risk’ protected themselves against what can be a deadly virus, which can and does kill every year. People particularly ‘at risk’ of flu and its complications are given the vaccine at no cost: it takes a minute, lasts a year, but could save your life.
People in ‘at risk’ groups - including those aged 65 or over, pregnant women and those with certain long term health conditions - are urged to protect themselves as early as possible and before flu starts circulating widely. Health and social care staff should ask their employers about getting the vaccine.
Parents of children aged 2, 3 or 4, and those in school Year 7, are also being urged to have their child vaccinated for free – in the form of a nasal spray.
Health officials warn that even if you had the vaccine last year, the flu virus changes every year so you must have it again now in order to be protected.
Dr Richard Roberts, Head of the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Programme at Public Health Wales, explains why people in ‘at risk’ groups must not delay and make an appointment with their doctor today: “Flu is a serious illness caused by a virus that affects the lungs and airways. Symptoms generally come on suddenly, and can include fever, chills, headache, cough, muscle aches and fatigue. For people with underlying health conditions, flu can even be deadly.
“Flu cannot be treated, but it can be prevented by having the vaccine. Make sure you don’t put yourself at risk by missing this potentially life-saving opportunity.”
Every year flu circulates but every year thousands of people who are at a heightened risk of serious side effects fail to protect themselves for free. Join the pledge to beat flu, and protect yourself now.
You can find out more by visiting www.beatflu.org or www.curwchffliw.org, or finding them on twitter and facebook.
Last year, only half (51.1%) of people categorised as ‘at risk’ protected themselves against what can be a deadly virus, which can and does kill every year. People particularly ‘at risk’ of flu and its complications are given the vaccine at no cost: it takes a minute, lasts a year, but could save your life.
People in ‘at risk’ groups - including those aged 65 or over, pregnant women and those with certain long term health conditions - are urged to protect themselves as early as possible and before flu starts circulating widely. Health and social care staff should ask their employers about getting the vaccine.
Parents of children aged 2, 3 or 4, and those in school Year 7, are also being urged to have their child vaccinated for free – in the form of a nasal spray.
Health officials warn that even if you had the vaccine last year, the flu virus changes every year so you must have it again now in order to be protected.
Dr Richard Roberts, Head of the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Programme at Public Health Wales, explains why people in ‘at risk’ groups must not delay and make an appointment with their doctor today: “Flu is a serious illness caused by a virus that affects the lungs and airways. Symptoms generally come on suddenly, and can include fever, chills, headache, cough, muscle aches and fatigue. For people with underlying health conditions, flu can even be deadly.
“Flu cannot be treated, but it can be prevented by having the vaccine. Make sure you don’t put yourself at risk by missing this potentially life-saving opportunity.”
Every year flu circulates but every year thousands of people who are at a heightened risk of serious side effects fail to protect themselves for free. Join the pledge to beat flu, and protect yourself now.
You can find out more by visiting www.beatflu.org or www.curwchffliw.org, or finding them on twitter and facebook.
Dementia Friend Champion Training Session
Where: PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
Time: 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Lunch included
A whole day session with refreshments, information, activities and a chance to practice your presentation skills. The training is free.
IMPORTANT: You MUST register on the Dementia Friend website here - go to 'Become a Champion', register and then select the training venue 'Llandrindod Wells', which will be listed. It helps to enter your postcode otherwise you seem to get all the English venues.
For more information email: Richella.Borde@alzheimers.
Time: 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Lunch included
A whole day session with refreshments, information, activities and a chance to practice your presentation skills. The training is free.
IMPORTANT: You MUST register on the Dementia Friend website here - go to 'Become a Champion', register and then select the training venue 'Llandrindod Wells', which will be listed. It helps to enter your postcode otherwise you seem to get all the English venues.
For more information email: Richella.Borde@alzheimers.
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