Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation

Stop Smoking Wales is offering free, 2-hour Brief Intervention training for all professionals who are regularly in contact with smokers.

Brief intervention is a method of discussing smoking and quitting in a positive, non-confrontational way to encourage smokers to think about giving up and enable them to access specialist support when they are ready.

Powys training date: 25 January in Newtown but other dates across Wales also available.

To book or for more information contact: SSWTraining@wales.nhs.uk or call 01792 607381.

 

Stroke Training Course

The Stroke Training department deliver training to external organisations in order to drive up stroke care standards.

Please see below a Commissioned and Individual Access stroke training course:
14 January 2016 - Powys County Council – Stroke Fundamentals & Recovery

The individual access courses are open to anyone who wants to learn more about stroke. Individual learners may book places by visiting their website or by calling 01527 903911. If you would like to book your place, please email stroketraining@stroke.org.uk.

They are also now offering distance learning qualifications for individual learners who would like to gain a qualification in stroke. This course is distance learning mixing individual working time with support and guidance from one of their stroke trainers. For more information on this course please click here.

NEW! They have now released their Professional Masterclass dates for 2016. Their Masterclass is aimed at professionals working in stroke care enabling them to gain valuable CPD.

If you require any further information on the Stroke Training department and what they do, please get in touch. Llinos Wyn Parry Head of Life After Stroke Services - Mid and North Wales Telephone/Ffôn 01745 508525 Mobile/Symudol 07717 275719 stroke.org.uk

PTHB Board meeting summary - December 2015

http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/1145/2015%2012%2010%20December%202015%20-%20Summary.pdf

Recruiting 3rd Sector Rep - Supporting People Management Board

The Supporting People Management Board is seeking a Third Sector Representative to Constructively challenge and contribute to the development of the Supporting People Programme

The Supporting People Programme is a grant-funded programme to local authorities for the delivery of housing related support to people at risk of losing their home through a variety of factors including social isolation, poverty and inequality of opportunity

Job Specification
Powys Supporting People Commissioning Plan
Terms of Reference for the Supporting People Management Board

For more information or to apply contact Freda Lacey PAVO’s Senior Officer Health & Social Care freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk on 01597 822191

Carers’ Commissioning for Powys

Carl Cooper, Chief Executive of PAVO, raised the subject of the Carers commissioning/specification at a recent Health & social Care Integrated Leadership Board meeting with colleagues from the Council and Health Board.

We have been informed that information relating to the commissioning process will be with us within one week’s time. As soon as we have this information we will send it out to you and ensure that the Sector is kept informed of the opportunity to attend any update meetings about this.

We are mindful of the delay in this commissioning process and are doing our best to highlight the importance of communication with the Sector.

Flu Vaccine and long term health conditions

http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/service-planning-groups-health-social-care/flu-planning.html

Recommissioning of Children and Young Peoples Independent Advocacy Services - Meet the Buyer Event 08/01/2016

Powys County Council, on behalf of the Mid and West Wales Regional Programme Board, will be commencing the procurement of Independent Professional Advocacy services for the region of Powys, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire local authorities, in January 2016.

There will be a 'Meet the Buyer' event for all organisations wishing to find out more about this contract and the procurement exercise at 10.30am - 12.30pm on Friday 8 January 2016 at the PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF.

If you have an interest in these services or potentially wish to consider bidding for the contract (either individually or in partnership with other organisations) then it is recommended that you attend this event.

If you wish to attend the 'Meet the Buyer' event it would be helpful if you could confirm your attendance by contacting PAVO on 01597 822191 or melissa.townsend@pavo.org.uk

About the Recomissioning of the Service

Powys County Council wishes to procure Independent Professional Advocacy in order to support those children and young people who are in receipt of care and support from Social Services either as a Looked After Child or a Child in need of Care and Support under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Sections 171 – 178 (formerly under the Children Act 1989), or Children and Young People Leaving Care - up to 21 years of age, or 25 if in further education under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Sections 103 – 115 (formerly under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000).

In addition to these requirements there will be additional local arrangements to provide advocacy support to other service areas including Education, and other bodies such as Local Health Boards. These services to begin delivery from 1 July 2016 for at least 3 years. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to deliver a quality service whilst maximising the efficiencies gained by the aggregation of serviceprovision.

The anticipated timeline for the procurement process is:

Milestone Date

Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event 8 January 2016
Place OJEU Tender Advert 15 February 2016
Tender Documentation Issued 15 February 2016
Deadline for Tenders to be returned by 14 March 2016
Contract Award Notice 29 April 2016
Contract Commencement Date 1 July 2016

The dates and budget figure provided are indicative and may be subject to alteration by the Council.

To find out more about the tendering process, please contact Greg Jones Powys County Council on 01597 826063 or via email gregory.jones@powys.gov.uk

Univeral Credit Introduction to Powys

Just over a month ago Universal Credit (UC) was introduced in Powys and several customers have transitioned across.

The process of support for people going into UC has not had a great take up nationally but they know that sometimes customers don’t advise the DWP of issues at the beginning but will present with issues later on.

The Money Advice and Support team in Powys council are responsible for the personal budgeting support and digital support for any customers that move across into Universal Credit.

So they just wanted to remind you, if you or any of your staff come across anyone going into UC and who are presenting with budgeting support needs or digital support needs to contact David Morris and or David Preece by email or phone.

They can pick up the referral if you want, or they are more than happy to work with you in the most appropriate way to ensure your relationship with the customer is maintained and for you to deal with the referral.

This is more about in the first instance ensuring the customer’s needs are met and also importantly so that they can ensure that the UC programme is kept fully aware of what is actually happening in Powys with dealing with needs of this sort.

They are looking to work with all their partners on a more cohesive Powys partners approach to budgeting and support work in the not too distant future so they hope they can start this initiative by working together at this early stage in this way.

David Morris, Income & Awards - Professional Lead, Powys County Council 01597 826127
07554333406 david.john.morris@powys.gov.uk

Appointment of Independent Member - Board of Community Health Councils in Wales

The CHC, both Nationally and Locally are seeking to recruit independent members. 

See national recruitment opportunity gov.wales/publicappointments.

PAVO will be seeking to initiate a local recruitment campaign in Mid January for local CHC independent members."

Postponement to "Meet the Directors" event, 12th February, 2016

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will now need to be postponed until later in the Springtime, 2016. PAVO will be in touch in the new year with further details/information about next steps.

ASD Information Day for Parent, Carers & Professionals in Powys

There are places available on the ASD Information Day as follows:

Audience: Open to parents, carers and professionals
Date: 25th February 2016      Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm      Venue: Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown

Facilitators: SCAT Professionals and individual/adult with an ASD
Cost: Free of Charge
Lunch: Please note any special dietary requirements e.g. gluten free
The day will include: Basic ASD awareness workshops such as ‘What is ASD?; Challenging Behaviour, communication and more

Please book your place/s via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507.  At the time of booking please provide the following information:
Name of attendee, Job Title, Organisation and contact telephone number/email address and state if you are a parent/carer.

Universal Credit at Work - December 2015

A new report – “Universal Credit at Work, December 2015” – published 08 December shows that people claiming Universal Credit are significantly more likely to move into work than those on Jobseeker’s Allowance.

This comes as Universal Credit reaches a new milestone – it is now available in three quarters of all jobcentres in the UK. A link to the press release is here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/universal-credit-claimants-significantly-more-likely-to-get-a-job and the links below provide access the various documents that have been published;

Links:
UC at Work Report,
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-at-work-december-2015

Research:
Estimating the early labour market impacts of Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/481827/universal-credit-estimating-early-labour-market-impacts-dec-2015.pdf

Universal Credit extended gateway evaluation
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/481865/universal-credit-extended-gateway-evaluation.pdf

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 2015, over 68,000 householders have contacted Nest and 17,700 have received free home improvements and saved an average of £477 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 (rhian.liddiard@est.org.uk), South East Wales (Daniel.StJohn@est.org.uk), North Wales (rick.ward@est.org.uk), or West Wales (peter.hughes@est.org.uk).

If your home is hard to heat, call Nest

The Welsh Government’s Nest scheme is there to help you keep warm and save money on your energy bills.

Nest is open to all householders in Wales and provides advice on saving energy, money management, energy tariffs, and benefit entitlement.

In addition to free advice, if you own or privately rent your home and you or someone you live with receives a means tested benefit, you may be eligible for home improvements at no cost. These may include a new central heating boiler, loft insulation, or cavity wall and solid wall insulation.

If your home is hard to heat, please contact Nest on Freephone 0808 808 2244 for free advice and to see if you are eligible for energy saving home improvements, or visit www.nestwales.org.uk for more information.

Tesco Local Community Scheme - Grants for open spaces

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme/Pages/large-grants-tes

Training Courses for Health & Care Standards for Wales

George Stroud is PAVO's new Intermediate Care Development Officer. His role is to give bespoke information and support on the revised Health & Care Standards for Wales, and other topics, to organisations whose work helps older people, people with long term health conditions and their carers to maintain, or regain, their independence. More here. George is arranging training events across Powys. Find out more and book your place here. Email: george.stroud@pavo.org.uk or ring 01597 822191.

A robin and a BIG hug - it's the Mental Health Xmas 2015 eBulletin!

http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=335616070debf6b60a1997493&id=920a48e3a2&e=c3ea0b1db8

Putting Patients First - Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Please see below link for the December 2015 edition of the Putting Patients First newsletter from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.    

 http://www.sath.nhs.uk/media/news_archive/2015-12-December/151202-PPF.aspx

In a packed edition you will see that patients and staff at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals—and across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales—are being asked for their views on how the Trust which runs them can maintain services in a safe, effective and dignified way while awaiting the outcome of the NHS Future Fit Programme. This was also discussed at the Trust Board meeting held on 3rd December 2015.      www.sath.nhs.uk

Update Women & Children's Services - Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Please find link below for the latest quarterly newsletter from the Women and Children’s Care Group at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/media/news_archive/2015-11-November/151130-WCnewsletter.aspx

In this newsletter you can read about the latest progress on the Children’s Assessment Service at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Learning from the first year of operation, the weekend service is now fully integrated with A&E/UCC with a Children’s Doctor on duty in the Accident & Emergency Department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) from 12noon until 10pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Doctor provides a Children’s Assessment Service, supporting A&E clinicians to assess and treat children who attend the department.

This replaces the previous weekend service where children were referred to a separate Children’s Assessment Unit (CAU) in a different part of the hospital. As Director of Nursing and Quality, Sarah Bloomfield, says in the newsletter: “We’ve learnt so much from the first year of the Children’s Assessment Service at RSH. The needs are very different at the weekend from weekdays so it makes sense to provide the full service from within the A&E department and Urgent Care Centre. This is more convenient for children and their families, so that they don’t need to be referred to a different part of the hospital.” You can find more details on page 3. www.sath.nhs.uk

Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act

Welsh Government Pages
http://gov.wales/topics/health/socialcare/act/?lang=en

Shelter Cymru Training

Good Finances, Good Living - 16th March 2016 - Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea
http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=292baa835dba10b6ad2693375&id=ab5ea956f0&e=166efe63d9

Smokefree Me launch/Youth e-cig survey 2015/ Powys' smokefree playgrounds

http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=18408a81b2&e=9644b93e15

Patient Involvement Volunteer Opportunity

An opportunity to become a volunteer patient representative for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital's Patient Engagement and Involvement Panel (PEIP) has arisen.

The Hospital Trust are looking to find a couple of suitable people who could be nominated as Powys representatives on the panel, representing Powys patients who receive service from Shrewsbury and Telford. Previous patient representatives may have had specific interests such as Dementia, Sight Impairment, Diabetes, MS and have had links into local patient groups or networks in Powys. The role is about being widely representative of patients receiving services and facilitating voices to be heard by the Hospital in Shrewsbury/Telford.
Mileage/expenses are paid at between £0.21 - £0.27pence per mile. The PEIP are planning a training date in January 2016 for interested people.

Volunteers will need to have recent experience of services and live within the locality served by Shrewsbury and Telford.

If you are interested in obtaining further information about the opportunity, please contact Sally Yigit at Powys Volunteer Centre on 01597 822191 or email sally.yigit@pavo.org.uk.

Expressions of interest need to be with us no later than January 11th, 2016..

Heath and Care Standards (Wales) 2015 – Support From PAVO

In April this year the Welsh Government published their revised Health and Care Standards. In response PAVO has published an introductory guide ‘Health and Care Standards: What do they mean for my organisation?’ which aims to explain the context and relevance of the Standards to third sector and voluntary organisations and offer simple pointers as to where to go next. In addition to the guide PAVO has also refreshed its webpages regarding the Health and Care Standards.

PAVO is running a series of training events on the topic – across Powys and virtually as a webinar – to help organisations who wish to engage with the Standards. Additional web-resources include a self-assessment tool, due to go-live early in 2016, which will allow organisations to quickly and easily work out which of the Standards apply to their work. To receive PAVO updates on the tool and other materials becoming available over time sign-up here.

This work is being carried out by PAVO’s Intermediate Care Development Officer, George Stroud who can give bespoke information and support on this and other topics to organisations whose work helps older people, people with long term health conditions and their carers to maintain, or regain, their independence. PAVO’s Intermediate Care Volunteer Officer, Sally Yigit is also available to help health and social care organisations to recruit and support volunteers. You can contact George and Sally at:george.stroud@pavo.org.uk and sally.yigit@pavo.org.uk or by calling 01597 822191.

Write Up from Dementia Event in Brecon - 26 Nov

A write-up from Dementia Supportive Communities South Powys Network Event :

http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/re-live-theatre-dementia-supportive.html

Legal ruling supports the rights of carers

http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e8b4e22e779ea4c3f17588fa4&id=406bb11cd8&e=d6e2aa6122

Llanfaes Primary School anti-smoking rap.

Smoke free playgrounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_5iDKiwuMI&feature=youtu.be&a

Stroke Training courses

The Stroke Training department deliver training to external organisations in order to drive up stroke care standards.

Please see below a list of Commissioned and Individual Access stroke training courses for December 2015.

Powys County Council - 10th December 2015 - Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery

Their individual access courses are open to anyone who wants to learn more about stroke. Individual learners may book places by visiting their website or by calling 01527 903911. If you would like to book your place, please email stroketraining@stroke.org.uk.

They are also now offering distance learning qualifications for individual learners who would like to gain a qualification in stroke. This course is distance learning mixing individual working time with support and guidance from one of their stroke trainers. For more information on this course please click here.

NEW! They have now released their Professional Masterclass dates for 2016. Their Masterclass is aimed at professionals working in stroke care enabling them to gain valuable CPD.

If you require any further information on the Stroke Training department and what they do, please get in touch. Llinos Wyn Parry Head of Life After Stroke Services - Mid and North Wales
Telephone/Ffôn 01745 508525 Mobile/Symudol 07717 275719 stroke.org.uk

Alternative Delivery Models in Public Service Delivery

http://gov.wales/consultations/improving/alternative-delivery-models-public-service-delivery/?status=open&lang=en

Strategic Equalities (Local engagement Event) 11 December

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/our-work/ehrc-consultations/2016-2019-strategic-plan-consultation?wssl=1

Local Event - 11 December http://pavohscn.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/11th-december-strategic-equality-day.html

Summary PtHB Board Meeting - October 2015

http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/1145/2015%2010%2022%20October%202015%20-%20Summary%20by%20TMW.pdf

Nest Partner Bulletin - November 2015

http://dmtrk.net/2PYW-41QD-E8D3EH129/cr.aspx

Have your Say: Opportunities for Play in Powys

Do you live in Powys and are you the parent, grandparent or carer of children/young people?

Is so, please could you take a couple of minutes to complete this short online survey? (It only takes 2 minutes to complete.) Its part of work PAVO is doing with Powys County Council to assess the sufficiency of play provision in Powys and your input as a parent, grandparent or carer would be greatly appreciated.

The survey is anonymous and the information gathered will help in mapping the experience of Powys' children and young people as regards the opportunities they have for play and recreation, as well as helping inform future planning decisions about how this provision can be improved.

https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/forms/d/1tp409Wy5RabJCnYQeuyCQxEy8nXpboejCFcZrTZOyAs/viewform. (English)

https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/forms/d/1M7maACi9zUi851TftMig4yW-mZBbUU3yFlJItLCYMgc/viewform (Cymraeg)

The survey is also for children and young people themselves, as well as parents, grandparents and carers.

Please feel free to circulate this email/the attached survey information to others within your organisation or community group.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact PAVO on 01597 822191 or info@pavo.org.uk

Postponed - 3 Dec - Meet the Buyers

Unfortunately we have been informed that the 'Meet the Buyers' event for the new Carers' Specification/Contract ​in Powys, scheduled to take place 2pm- 4pm in PAVO Conference Room on
3 December will need to be postponed.

​We are in close discussions with Powys County Council as to when the event will be and will get back to you as soon as we have more information or a revised date.

Youth e-cigarette survey 2015/2016 - need your help

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=e6c69f7e26&e=9644b93e15

Message from Rhian Bowen-Davies - National Adviser for Violence against Women, other forms of Gender-Based Violence, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence

I am inviting your thoughts and views on what my priorities and focus of work should be for the coming year.

http://www.c3sc.org.uk/news/3551-message-from-rhian-bowen-davies-national-adviser-for-violence-against-women-other-forms-of-gender-based-violence-domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence

CPD Training Course on the Modern Slavery Act - 3 Dec 15

The Cardiff Law School Centre for Human Rights and Public Law with Asylum Justice is providing a CPD half day training course on the Modern Slavery Act. it will be delivered by Catherine Meredith, a barrister from Doughty Street Chambers, London. Catherine specialises in human rights and public law and has expertise in the area of human trafficking.

If interested  please see http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn/training/courses/law-and-politics/modern-slavery-act-2015/ There are a few places reserved for voluntary organisations at a reduced rate.

Services for people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue & other long term health conditions.

The team at the Pain and Fatigue Management Service, Powys Teaching Health Board would like to invite you to join them to discuss future developments in services for people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other long term health conditions.
They will be developing some new services over the coming year or two and they want the people who use or benefit from the service to be part of that change process. To start us off they will be holding a stakeholder engagement event on 30th November and would welcome anyone with a connection to the service to attend. There will be lots of opportunities to have your say as well as some activities to introduce you to some of the ideas they have had already. 

If you would like any further information please contact the centre on 01874 712499.

Making decisions and managing difficult situations

A diagnosis of dementia raises a range of practical and ethical issues, many requiring decisions to be made. As the condition of the person with dementia progresses, some of these decisions will fall to a carer. This factsheet offers guidance to carers on the relevant law (the Mental Capacity Act 2005). It then offers advice on how to approach decisions in a range of difficult areas.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=2298

OVO Energy Free Trees For All

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are offering FREE trees through their Ovo Energy 2015 tree planting programme. In total 95,000 trees across the UK will be planted.  TCV are delighted to be supported by this fantastic initiative on behalf of Ovo Energy and they know that 2015 will be a fantastic success planting over 95,000 trees across the UK.

Community Tree Planting Packs, involves communities being provided with saplings and tree guards to maintain the trees throughout their growth process. The sapling packs and guidance information are being made available to community groups, schools, clubs, parish councils, parks for planting in publicly accessible spaces across the UK.

Please find attached details of the packs of trees that are available, you are able to order up to 950 trees, if you require more than this then they can review.  They are currently looking at available delivery dates for the trees from 3rd December onwards.

If you would like to go ahead and order the trees, please click on the link below and complete the booking form to place your order.
http://book.tcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/event.cgi?id=324;ran=144

Any questions, please contact Jillian Ward, Customer Service Advisor    01302 388 372

Citizens Advice Bureau AGM - 4 Dec 2015

CYNGOR AR BOPETH POWYS      CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The Trustee Board invites you to: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date: Friday 4th December 2015 at 2.00pm    Venue: Elephant & Castle, Newtown
“Campaigning for Change”
Guest Speaker: Andrew Regan, Campaigns & Research, Citizens Advice Cymru
Light refreshments served      All welcome
To confirm Attendance - Tel: 01686 628963 or Email: manager@powyscab.cabnet.org.uk

Powys County Council LEADER Animator vacancies

There are 3 positions available working throughout the County of Powys.

http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/powys-county-council-job-vacancy-1.html

Dementia Friends Community Christmas Concert - Brecon

Friday 11th December 2015 7pm at Brecon High School - Community Christmas Concert

An evening of music and drama including performances from Brecon High School Orchestra, the cast of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Mount Street Junior School Choir and Alive & Kicking Community Choir

Tickets: £6.50, £4 concessions Available from The Hours Bookshop & Cafe, Cariad Cupcakes, Ty Cariad, The Bulwark, or on the door

Job Vacancy - Health Board Engagement Officer

The health board is recruiting an engagement officer. This will be a new post for us, giving a dedicated engagement resource for the first time.

Please see http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/12e8e146babc4384ba73eecd803ae21a/?vac_ref=913978605 for details.                                    The closing date is 1 December.

The Hidden Effects of Stroke - Cardiff

Due to funding that The Stoke Association have been given to support the Masterclasses  can currently offer –Buy 2 places, get 1 free! (limited number of free places)https://www.stroke.org.uk/events/training-conference/hidden-effects-stroke-cardiff

Domiciliary Care Consultation

PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations) is inviting third sector organisations (members or representatives) to take part in a consultation which will directly contribute to the future service development of domiciliary and home care provision across Powys. Powys County Council has engaged IPC (Institute of Public Care) to assist in this review of its long term home care provision. "We think the third sector has a key part to play in this review and we are very keen to gain your views" said Mick Mellors, Associate with ICP.

The session will be for those that haven't already attended a session with the council.  We need to leave room for people that have not yet had their say and who haven't had a chance to contribute...

If you would like to attend please complete the online booking form or contact  ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk  01597 822191. The consultation is due to take place on 4th December, between 2pm and 4pm at The Cabin, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells.

Knighton - Working Towards Dementia Friendly status

Well done - Knighton has heard from Alzheimers' Society that Knighton and the upper Teme valley have got 'working towards Dementia Friendly' status!

Powys (Safeguarding) Local Operational Group - Digital Danger (CSE) Barnardos

The impact of technology on the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people

http://www.barnardos.org.uk/onlineshop/pdf/digital_dangers_report.pdf

Kate van den Ende on Dual Diagnosis

http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/dual-diagnosis-changing-times.html

Roadshows - Disability? Equality? Human Rights? Social Justice?

Are YOU interested in: Disability? Equality? Human Rights? Social Justice?

If so, get involved in the new Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning(DRILL) Programme in Wales
The DRILL Roadshows - 11am – 4pm

25 November Cardiff - Metropolitan University

2 December University of Wales Trinity St David Lampeter Campus

10 December  - Banglor University

FREE EVENTS with lunch provided

To reserve a place please fill in the booking form or call the Disability Wales office on 02920 887325.
For further information about DRILL please visit drilluk.org.uk or contact Paul Swann, DRILL Wales Programme Officer paul.swann@disabilitywales.org   Tel: 02920 887325  Fax: 02920 888702
Typetalk: (18002) 02920 885834

Video - What Is Dementia? - Alzheimer's Society Dementia Brain Video

Video on what happens to the brain when someone has a Dementia
https://twitter.com/alzheimerssoc/status/665884852483440640?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&sig=bd414f7a6a25e3922a1629806cf1ebdd2551c9d4&al=1&refsrc=email&iid=7f7b9605764b4213aa4a98d56f05c955&autoactions=1447602100&uid=609921459&nid=244+590

Reminder of Event in Brecon - 26 November 2015:  http://pavohscn.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/dementia-working-together-26-november.html

11th December - Strategic Equality Day

Please respond by 30th November.

'Have your say' event Friday 11th December. Tell us what fairness means to you.

10.30 - 3.30pm at the Hotel Commodore, Spa Rd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5ER
Refreshments and a buffet style lunch will be provided.


What's it all about: Powys County Council, Powys Teaching Health Board, Dyfed Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue and the Welsh Ambulance Service is hosting the event to give you the chance to get involved in the equality plans of public sector organisations. The organisations need to know what fairness means to you and how they can help in making Powys fairer.

Every year the organisations publish their progress against their objectives set out in the Strategy Equality Plan and a flavour of what we have achieved will be sent out prior to the event. No previous knowledge of the Strategic Equality Plan will be assumed and there will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions.

Who's going: Public sector organisations and a range of community groups representing diversity. They'd particularly like to encourage any individuals from any of the 9 protected characteristics. Please forward this on to anyone who you think might be interested in expressing issues relating to equality - the events are open to all members of the public and representatives of voluntary sector organisations.

 Please secure your place by  Bets Ingram betsl@powys.gov.co.uk

If you have a transport need and will struggle to attend the event without this, please contact them in advance as they may be able to provide transport on the day, this will depend on need/availability.

Any questions, please contact Bets on betsl@powys.gov.co.uk or Sue Stavrides on 07887513169 or Susan.Stavrides@wales.nhs.uk

Recently published guide 'Health and Care Standards (Wales) 2015

A recently published guide 'Health and Care Standards (Wales) 2015: 

What do they mean for my organisation?'. The guide, PAVO's response to the recently revised Standards, aims to explain the context and relevance of the Standards to third sector and voluntary organisations. 

It also offers simple pointers as to what steps to take next. 

In addition to the guide PAVO has also refreshed its webpages regarding the Health and Care Standards which are now sub-divided as follows:
Training events
Self-assessment tool
Additional resources
Volunteering in Health and Social Care

If you have any questions on the topic or feel I might be able to be of assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch with George Stroud - Intermediate Care Development Officer  george.stroud@pavo.org.uk // 01597 822 191

For more information visit PAVO website http://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/hcs

Consultations

Strategic Equality Planning/Feedback
http://gov.wales/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2015/womenpublicsectorboards/?lang=en

Financial Reporting - Third Sector Consultation
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/new-consultation-on-the-charity-taxonomy-frs-102-sorp

Guidance on the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
Guidance on Town and Community Councils  - click here
http://gov.wales/consultations/people-and-communities/shared-future-shared-purpose/?status=open&lang=en

Alternatives to Public Service Delivery (Models)
http://gov.wales/consultations/improving/alternative-delivery-models-public-service-delivery/?lang=en

Under Wales Acts/Bills relating to Health and Wellbeing
Social Services and Wellbeing Act, easy to understand learning hub for the Act
http://www.ccwales.org.uk/getting-in-on-the-act-hub/?force=1

Future Generations Bill
http://gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/people/future-generations-bill/?lang=en

Link to National fact sheet on health and social care here

Postponement to "Meet the Directors" event, 12th February, 2016

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will now need to be postponed until later in the Springtime, 2016.  PAVO will be in touch in the new year with further details/information about next steps

Boom Cymru - unsung heroes

Boom cymru are currently doing a little research for a programme that will be aired on S4C around Christmas. They will be taking a look at events that have happened over the year. They are scouring the length and breadth of Wales, trawling through regional press and contacting numerous organisations to find the best and most deserving heroes ( an unsung hero). They are looking for four really heart-felt and deserving stories of local heroes or small groups. These could be volunteers, fundraisers, carers, service men and women, lifeboat crew, great neighbours etc…. Their contributors ideally would be Welsh speakers.

For more information please contact boom cymru on: 029 22450 000

In Focus - for professionals and carers working with children and young people in Powys

Edition 11 of In Focus is now available.

Inside this issue:
Better with Books – self-help book scheme for families
Child Protection Foras
Smoke free playground campaign
Spotlight on The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act
New Powys Participation website
Incredible Years Success
Junior Corporate Parenting Group update
Dementia Ambassadors
Welsh Language group Launch
Flu Vaccination school programme
Training.......... and much more.

http://www.cypp.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=6078&L=0

Advocacy Counts 5 - Finding out what advocacy is available to older people in Wales

Advocacy Counts 5 is the fifth in the series of reports highlighting what the provision of advocacy is for older people in Wales.

Age Cymru would be very grateful if you could take 10 minutes to complete this survey by clicking on the link below (1 competed survey per organisation please). Please complete the survey by the 1st December 2015.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JWD7G9Z

Please circulate to anyone else you may know who provides advocacy to older people (including statutory providers) as we need to get the best possible picture of current provision.

The data will be used to assess the current situation with regard to advocacy provision for older people in Wales. Age Cymru will compare the data from this survey with previous Advocacy Counts reports as part of our ongoing work to improve access to independent advocacy for older people.

Your views and opinions gathered in this survey are important. They help to build a body of evidence that can be used to influence the development and sustainability of services. The evidence can highlight gaps in services, develop a Wales wide and a local view on availability which can be used to influence local service commissioners and funders.

In April 2016 the Social Services and Wellbeing Wales Act will be implemented. Part 10, Chapter 3 is about advocacy provisions, therefore it is important to understand the current advocacy landscape across Wales and what changes the Act will make to that for older people and for service providers. Your responses will help us to map out what that landscape looks like.

Thunderclap Campaign and Anti Bullying Week

Support for the Young Wales Cymru Ifanc and Preventing Bullying Behaviour Group Anti Bullying Campaign.
http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/news/news-archive/sayno-anti-bullying-week-resources/

Postponed - Meet the Buyers Event/Carers' Commissioning

Unfortunately we have been informed that the 'Meet the Buyers' event
​ for the new Carers' Specification/Contract ​in Powys, scheduled to take place 2pm- 4pm in PAVO Conference room on 3 December will need to be postponed.

​We are in close discussions with Powys County Council as to when the event will be and will get back to you as soon as we have more information or a revised date.

Dementia - Working together - 26 November 2015 in Brecon

You are invited to attend a "Free" Dementia Supportive Communities, South Powys Network Event on 26th November, 2016 in Elim Church, Brecon.

This is your opportunity to learn how to form Dementia Friendly Communities from both award winning Brecon and Hay communities, understand how the Older People's Commissioner is supporting Dementiainitiatives across Wales and experience "how it feels to live with Dementia" with the renouned theatre company, "Re-Live".

Hear directly from Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive and Rhiannon Jones, Executive Director of Nursing, Powys teaching Health Board, Councillor Dawn Bailey, Dementia Champion, Powys County Council and Gloria Powell Jones, Chair of PAVO Trustees about Dementia Plans and development of services in Powys and take part in a question and answer session.

There will be interactive workshops and presentations from senior health board and third sector staff with lots of opportunities to network and share best practice (see attached agenda). Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Please book your place now by contacting ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com   029 2044 5030

A ​similar event in North Powys  is planned for early in the New Year.

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust Network News

Winter edition of Network News, the newsletter from the Partners in Healthcare Team at the Welsh Ambulance Service.

http://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/assets/documents/a3c5bb49-c313-48f6-a07c-52aca04c88d1635816231913032107.pdf

Safeguarding - Train the Trainer

Following the success of the train the trainer on the safeguarding awareness pack courses ran earlier in the year, the Care Council for Wales and WCVA are delighted to announce that two four further courses will be run. You are being offered a place on a first come first serve basis on this round of sessions. They are now offering this course on a broader basis to children, young people and adult providers across the voluntary and private sectors.

Please take note: Attendees should have some experience of delivering training, preferably to include safeguarding or adult/child protection, and should expect or be planning to deliver this pack in their workplace or the community.


South Wales: Thursday 12th November 2015 -
Venue: WCVA office, Baltic House Mount Stuart Square Cardiff, CF10 5FH

West Wales: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Venue: Park House Court, Narberth Road, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 8TJ

How to register: Please complete booking form and return to Dyfan.jones@ccwales.org.uk

Excellence Awards - Celebrating a good job well done

It's time to start thinking about your nominations for the 6th Annual Excellence Awards. The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the contribution thatindividuals and teams make to Powys Teaching Health Board achieving its aims and objectives but most importantly in providing high quality care and services to local people.http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/excellence-awards-celebrating-a-good-job-well-done.html

Study of Optometry-led service - stable or simple glaucoma

Please follow the link below to review the findings from a pilot project which evaluated an optometry-led service for treating people with stable or simple glaucoma. This was a joint project between RNIB and Cwm Taf Health Board.

The study looked at:
- impact on waiting times
- cost
- patient satisfaction

Key results:
- improved waiting times
- almost universal satisfaction amongst patients
- patients having to attend few appointments
- improved capacity in consultant led glaucoma clinics, as well as in the pilot service

Here is the link to the research briefing which is now online:
www.rnib.org.uk/expanding-community-eye-care

Job Vacancy - Eye Care Liaison Officer

Eye Care Liaison Officer (maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months)
http://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-care-liaison-officer-ab459

Award-winning volunteer counsellor Ystradgynlais Mind

http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/bev-clarke-award-winning-volunteer.html

PAVO Training - Being a Trustee

Tuesday 17th November 2015 - full day

Cost:  £20 - PAVO members    £40 - 3rd Sector, non PAVO members   £60 - All other / individuals

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have
Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks
Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees
Have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction

To book: click here

The Filter evaluation / 02 grant success / Filter Films

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=14f6c42878&e=9644b93e15

Shelter Cymru Training - Christmas Debt

Christmas Debt - 16th December 2015 - Merthyr Tydfil

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and along with the festivities, money worries and financial struggles can also arise for many people at this time of year.

http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=292baa835dba10b6ad2693375&id=d1b55930e8&e=166efe63d9

NEW: PAVO Trustee Network

2nd – 8th November 2015 is Trustees Week.

Trustees' Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.

The voluntary sector in Powys would come to a standstill without the support and hard work that trustees undertake, in order to enable groups and organisations to operate safely, efficiently and effectively.

Governance is an issue that affects any group, no matter what size it is. PAVO along with the Charity Commission is wholly committed to championing good governance in the sector, and trustees play an enormous part in enabling this to happen. In recognition of this, PAVO is setting up a Trustee Network in order to provide mutual learning and support to trustees of voluntary or community organisations operating within Powys (including charity trustees, management committee members and not-for-profit company directors).

The virtual network will ensure that members are kept up to date electronically with news, information, and developments in the field of governance and trusteeship.

The network will also:

· provide the opportunity for trustees to share learning and information about their experiences in fulfilling their governance roles

· provide a forum for determining the training and development needs of trustees.

· allow trustees the opportunity to be consulted and feedback on strategic policy developments.

The network will meet on an annual basis, so watch this space for the date of the first meeting.

We want as many trustees as possible to sign up to become a member of the network, so don’t delay, join today!

To register your details please click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uVGdIm8xt3ZCJK6RmrmhLK7xZZuO3mcPQT6srGDiz54/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

Check out PAVO's Trusty Trustee blog today! Go to: http://trustypavo.blogspot.co.uk/

Have you heard about the Green flag Community Award?

The Green Flag Community Award® is a national award that recognises high quality green spaces in UK that are managed by voluntary and community groups. The Award is part of the Green Flag Award® scheme, the national standard for quality parks and green spaces and is managed by Keep Wales Tidy.

All community green spaces are eligible to enter as long as they are freely accessible to all and unlocked as much as possible although we understand this may not be every day and may be limited to regular, advertised open days.

You can find more information and apply online via the following link:

Online via the Keep Wales Tidy website www.keepwalestidy.org/greenflag

Red Cross Support at Home extended

Following a review this week, the Red Cross Support at Home Service now offer support for up to 3 weeks

Time to Change Wales - We Wear The Same Shirt

As well as Newtown in Powys, Time to Change Wales are running in partnership with Merthyr Tydfil Football club for adults with mental health conditions.  If you're an adult living with a mental health condition 'We Wear the Same Shirt' wants you to join their team.  The new football programme is free of the pressures of competition and will be run by Merthyr Town FC's top coaches every Tuesday (starts 3/11/15) 1pm-2.30pm.
www.wewearthesameshirt.org to be their latest signing.  
3G Pitch, Penydarren Park, Park Terrace, Merthy Tydfil CF47 8RF
call Elliot 0749 505 9663 or email elliotevans@merthytownfc.co.uk

Let's All Knit Together - Care & Repair

Most of you will know someone who would be willing to knit a scarf to support Care & Repair; mums? Nans? Friends? Colleagues? Clients? Community groups? Schools? Could you set a challenge in your work place to be the first to complete scarf? Do you know someone who would like to support Care & Repair and organise a knitting event?

So here is the challenge to help get Care & Repair on the national fundraising radar. If each Care & Repair agency in Wales could find 5 knitters to knit a scarf, raise a £150 in sponsorship and post Care & Repair a `scarfie’ photo of someone looking great in their new scarf they will be on our way to success. All of the money raised (that’s 100%) will go into their hardship fund and help to ensure that when there is no finance available, there is somewhere for you to turn to keep older people warm, safe and comfortable. The first agency to raise £150 will receive a special reward!!!

If you have any questions or ideas please do get in touch kkelly@crpowys.co.uk

http://www.careandrepair.org.uk/lets-all-knit-together/

Healthwatch Shropshire - Everybody Matters event

Tuesday 10 November 1.30pm-4.30pm - Promoting Physical and Mental Wellbeing across Health & Social Care Services. The Beaten Track, Shrewsbury SY3 7ET

The speakers will be from Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, South Staffordshire & Shropshire Healthcare NHS Trust and facilitated by Jim Hawkins

To attend email myself steph.dunbar@healthwatchshropshire.co.uk

Dementia Friendly Communities - Three diary dates

Dementia Friends Champions are trained volunteers who run Dementia Friends Information Sessions and encourage their family, friends and local community to learn a little bit about dementia, and inspire them to help people with dementia to live well.

Be part of the social change that’s helping to create dementia friendly communities!

The next Dementia Friends Champion Training day will take place on Saturday, 14th November, 10 – 4pm at the Clive Richards Room, Christ College, Brecon. Booking is essential.

To book a place www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Further information is available on the Brecon website http://www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk/what_s_on?page=2

Brecon Dementia Friendly Community will be holding a coffee morning; offering advice and information on the initiative, and signposting to other agencies on Friday 20th November 10am – 12.30pm at Brecon Guildhall. Any support you can give - providing cakes, helping on the day or just dropping in for a cuppa - would be much appreciated. Please contact either Joan (07533768575) or Rhiannon (07940961006) for further information.

Diary Marker: An event to help build and develop Dementia Supportive Communities across Powys by sharing examples of practical ways to support people with a dementia; identifying best practice and sources of information; and exploring ways of working together in the future.

Elim Pentecostal Church Brecon, Thursday, 26th November, 9.30am-3.15pm (lunch & refreshments provided). An event in the North of Powys is to be arranged.

www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk

Newsletter-Powys Health & Well Being Action Group Bronllys Well Being Park Steering Group

http://www.felinfachcommunitycouncil.co.uk/powys-health-well-being-action-group/

NEW! PAVO Training Booklet

Please click here to view our new training booklet.

To enquire about a course, please click here

Time to Change Wales - We Wear The Same Shirt

An exciting new project that Time to Change Wales are running in partnership with Newtown Football club for adults with mental health conditions.
"We wear the same shirt" - Want to be their latest signing?
If you're an adult living with a mental health condition "We Wear the Same Shirt" wants you to join their team.  Their new football programme is free of the pressures of competition and will be run by Newtown AFC's top coaches every Wednesday (starts 4/11/2015) 12.30pm-2.00pm.

Go to www.wewearthesameshirt.org to be their latest signing
3G Pitch, Latham Park, Newtown, Powys SY16 1EN.  Call Owen at Newtown AFC on 0796 797 9089 or eamil owen.durbridge@sky.com

Consultation on role of Head of Social Services

Consultation on role of Head of Social Services under new Social Services and Well-being Act.

http://gov.wales/consultations/healthsocialcare/code-of-practice/?status=open&lang=en

Professional Line for Powys People Direct's Adult Services

Did you know there is a Professional Line to access Powys People Direct's adult services? Using this line avoids the automated caller system ("please press 1 for..."). This means that if there is no one to take the call, you will initially hear music and no message. However your call will be answered as soon as someone is available.

If you'd like to use this number, please contact Claire or Anne at the Powys Broker Service - broker@pavo.org.uk or 01597 828 649

Landmark report on equality and human rights

http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e8b4e22e779ea4c3f17588fa4&id=75638060d6&e=d6e2aa6122

Spirituality and Recovery in Mental Health

http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/spirituality-and-recovery-in-mental.html

Vacancy - Carer Hub & Retail Development Manager

http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/powys-carers-service-vacancy.html

Physical Disability and Sensory Loss survey seeks views

The pre strategy engagement consultation is now live on the Powys website. 

Powys residents who have physical disabilities and/or sensory loss conditions and their families are being asked to take part in a survey to help shape the future of services provided for them.

A five year plan is being drawn up by Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to focus on key priorities and services for residents in the county. A first draft is due to be drawn up by December and views given in this pre-consultation survey will help shape and feed into this.

The survey is available on line at www.powys.gov.uk/haveyoursay until 16 November. Click on the title under the “pre-consultation” tab. Arrangements have also been put in place with Disability Powys for anyone with a visual impairment to do the survey over the telephone. The number to call is: 0800 988 1691.

A forum was established a few years ago by the Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to allow them to get a better understanding of the issues facing residents with physical disabilities and sensory loss. It is co-chaired by two Powys residents who continue to experience the challenges of living with specific conditions.

Cllr Stephen Hayes, Cabinet Member for Adults Services said:  “The forum has been instrumental in informing and shaping our thinking and understanding around the services people with physical disabilities and/or sensory loss access or need to access.

“Our five year plan will focus on such services and we would very much welcome any views and insights that individuals, families or professionals have about the draft priorities identified in the survey. Issues such as having more choice and control and improving employment opportunities are just two of the priorities we’re keen to progress during the next five years.”

http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=45881&lang=en

Universal Credit in Powys

Powys' Money Advice and Support Team produced an information pack which aims to address key questions regarding the phased rollout of Universal Credit in Powys for single new Job Seeker Allowance customers (e.g. who will be affected, what support is available and how to answer enquiries). Also included is a Universal Credit Enquiries flowchart which summarises the process for managing customer enquiries, the Universal Credit Claimant Journey produced by the DWP which shows the Universal Credit steps and contact details.

If you aware of any claimants on Universal Credit who require any form of free money advice, please contact Dave Preece david.preece@powys.gov.uk in the Money Advice and Support Team. As part of Powys’s agreement with the DWP, they are required to record all money advice enquiries and are happy to work together with stakeholders in supporting Universal Credit claimants within Powys.

If any Universal Credit claimants require assistance with digital support, please contact;

Dave Preece david.preece@powys.gov.uk,
Mindy Jerman mindy.jerman@powys.gov.uk
Claire Davies claire.davies@powys.gov.uk
David Morris david.john.morris@powys.gov.uk

Please note that Universal Credit claimants are eligible to apply for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP), free school meals and the council tax reduction scheme and the management of these schemes remains unchanged i.e. these are still being administered by Powys County Council and relevant application forms can be downloaded or completed online on the Powys website;

http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/benefits/apply-for-benefits/

If you require any further information regarding Welfare Reform/Universal Credit, please contact;

Claire Davies (Senior Projects & Transformation Officer)  Telephone: 01597 827686 

Email: claire.davies@powys.gov.uk

David Morris (Professional Lead Income & Awards)    Telephone: 01597 826127
Email: david.john.morris@powys.gov.uk

LandAid funding - closing date 16th November

LandAid has launched an empty properties funding programme to bring empty properties into use for young people in housing need. LandAid will fund work across the UK which turns empty properties into supported accommodation for young people who are either homeless, or at severe risk of becoming homeless. LandAid welcomes applications from organisations with experience in renovating empty properties. The government’s Empty Homes Community Grants Programme ended in mid-2015 after bringing almost 2,000 properties back into use. There is much more still to do - there are around 200,000 empty homes in England alone. The £1 million funding programme is now open to applications and will close at 10.00am on Monday 16 November 2015. Specifics of this funding round Who can apply? UK organisations with charitable objectives, including: 

 UK registered charities 

 UK registered societies, community benefit societies, ‘pre-commencement societies’, industrial and provident societies

LandAid do NOT fund statutory organisations, churches or individuals. If you have previously applied to LandAid, whether you were successful or not, you are welcome to apply to this round.

http://pavofundingnews.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/landaid-funding-closing-date-16th.html

Powys Befrienders Quality Mark

Powys Befrienders, which is a lottery funded project with PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary organisations) has worked hard over the past nine months and recently been awarded the Qib in recognition of their safe and competent service which is run across Powys.

Launched by Befriending Network Scotland in 2010, Quality in Befriending [QiB] is a quality award specifically for befriending projects. The standards outlined in QiB link closely to the Befriending Code of Practice and the credit-rated Vital Skills in Befriending training course. Befriending Networks is a member of the Accreditation Providers Forum [APF] and QiB is listed in the APF’s Quality in the Voluntary Sector Guide.

QiB was developed by BNS with input from:

· Charities Evaluation Services (originators of PQASSO)
· the Accreditation Providers Forum
· a reference group of quality award providers and assessors
· a pilot group of 13 diverse befriending projects

QiB assesses the core work of befriending projects and does not aim to assess the wider organisation. The nine Practice Areas covered by QiB are:
client referrals, assessments and waiting lists
volunteer recruitment, assessment and selection
volunteer training
matching
reviews and ongoing support for clients and befrienders
endings
risk management and safety
project resources
monitoring & evaluation, and implementing change

The service has helped and supported many clients to improve their quality of life and has had measurable benefits on their independence and confidence.

1-1 IT training sessions with PAVO

PAVO now offers 1-1 sessions for the following IT courses:
Introduction to Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
Introduction to Android tablets
Microsoft Word (versions 03 – 13)
Microsoft Excel (version 03 – 13) - Beginner
Microsoft Excel (version 03 – 13) - Intermediate
Microsoft PowerPoint (version 03 – 13)
Saving and editing digital images
The Internet and all that stuff
Joomla: Web Site Content Management System - Administration
Joomla: Web site Content Management System – Editing
Skype

Cost: £35 per hour (PAVO members)  £40 per hour (Non PAVO members)
To arrange a session call: 01597 822191 or email: training@pavo.org.uk

Vacancy - County Development Officer

County Development Officer
Salary £815.73 per month (£24,472 fte pro rata). 2 days per week
Initial Contract to 31st March 2016

Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations wishes to appoint a part-time Development Officer to be based in Newtown.

In order to deliver this exciting and challenging post the successful candidate will ideally have experience of community development, providing a service that covers all aspects of supporting groups and communities in Powys

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 4th November.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th November 2015
Application packs are available from Lisa Banfield at PAVO
Tel: 01597 822191 or E-mail: lisa.banfield@pavo.org.uk

Speak Out as Part of Calan DVS' NO-vember campaign

"NO vember" element of the White Ribbon Campaign encourages everyone to take part in saying NO to domestic abuse.

1. You can either use Calan DVS’ readymade speech and thought bubbles or you can create your own! 

2. Speak out by writing what you think about domestic abuse on your speech bubble! 

3. Take a selfie or have a friend take your photo of you holding up your speech bubble. 

4. Upload your picture onto Calan DVS’ Facebook page or twitter account and don’t forget to use the hashtag #speak out. 

Or email your picture to kfox@calandvs.org.uk who will upload your photo onto our social media pages for you!

Green Paper: Our Health, Our Health Service

Seeking your views on how to improve quality and governance in the NHS.

http://gov.wales/consultations/healthsocialcare/service/?lang=en

In Search of the Perfect Health System by Mark Britnell

http://www.midaspr.co.uk/news-stories/out-today-in-search-of-the-perfect-health-system-by-mark-britnell/

To request a copy of the book or discuss interviews, articles, features and reviews, please contact:

sarah.heinz@midaspr.co.uk or daniel.freeman@midaspr.co.uk  0207 361 7868  or  020 7361 7866

South Locality Annual Report 14-15

This year, the Locality has continued to plan and develop services to allow the local population to access care closer to home. They have looked at how they can reduce pressures on  local District General Hospitals by developing new roles for staff to enable them to work in new ways. They have continued to forge strong working relationships with  General Practice colleagues as well as other service providers and the Third Sector. This report provides an overview of  2014/2015. 

http://www.pavo.org.uk/uploads/media/South_Locality_Annual_Report_14-15_-_final.pdf

Shared vision of health and adult social care services at public event in Ystradgynlais

Residents in Ystradgynlais and the surrounding area are being invited to learn about plans for future health and adult social care at an event next month (November), which has a particular focus upon older people.
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/communications/view-council-news/news-article/article/3323-shared-vision-of-health-and-adult-social-care-services-at-public-event-in-ystradgynlais/

Choose Well Week, 26-30 Oct

The Welsh Government launched a ‘Your NHS Wales - Choose Well’ campaign today (News article here). They are calling on the public to think carefully about how they use the NHS and find the right health services for their needs.

The campaign highlights the importance of self care in dealing with many minor illnesses, which can be treated at home with over-the-counter medicines and advice. It also highlights the various free services available, from NHS Direct, GPs, pharmacies, opticians and minor injury units, ready and able to treat a range of health conditions.

It asks people to only call 999 or go to their local Accident & Emergency unit if they have a life threatening condition that needs immediate medical attention, such as severe chest pain, choking, blacking out, major blood loss or a suspected stroke.

Not sure what NHS service to use? Download the app: http://www.choosewellwales.org.uk/

The Welsh Ambulance are running a social media campaign throughout this week, and they would be grateful if you would share this information with your colleagues and networks. Tell them how you have chosen well by tweeting pictures and comments to @WelshAmbPIH with #YourNHSWales.

Mid Wales Matters - The Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative

Mid Wales Matters The official newsletter of The Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Issue 2 Autumn 2015 is now available

http://www.midwalescollaborative.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/1158/Mid%20Wales%20Matters%20Newsletter%20Eng%20doc.pdf

What's going on at KINDA

Knighton Initiative for Dementia Action

Flicks in the Sticks at Knighton Com are showing It's a Wonderful Life on Sunday 22nd November. Whitton WI have kindly sponsored this for them.

They plan to do several events that week as it is Carers' Rights Day on the 20th. They have booked JD's Cafe for a Glad Chatters' Tea Party in the afternoon of Wednesday, 18th. Age Cymru is joining them and are hoping to give the mental health perspective too. A Dementia Friends Awareness session will be run on the following Tuesday.

A small group of Knightonians were taken to visit their friends who are now living at Crosfield House in Rhayader and received a very warm welcome.

Joy Alderson is the new Regional Volunteering Support Officer for Dementia Friends. She is based in North Wales and covers Radnorshire so can help with any champions' queries. Her email address is joy.alderson@alzheimers.org.uk and there is champions' training in Brecon on Saturday, 14th November.

Please have a look at http://www.kindadementia.org/our-stories/ - they have added a new section called 'Our Stories' and if any one would like to contribute, either named or anonymously, they would love to hear from you.

Dementia Research

Swansea University are looking for participants for research involving informal carers of people with young onset dementia to take part in a study that focuses on their day to day experiences of caring.  Participation would involve completion of a postal questionnaire.  they are also looking for people who would agree to be interviewed.

all information gained and your involvement in the study is strictly confidential.

You will be asked to describe how the onset of dementia in the person you provide care to has affected your day-to-day life, how the services and support you receive assist with your caring role, and the impact it has had on relationships within your family and friends.

For more information about this study or to volunteer to participate in the study please contact Gordon Jones, Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea University.  Tel 07976 624757  Email: 263556@swansea.ac.uk

PURSH - Dr Steve Hugh Award for Quality in Primary Care

Shropdoc annually presents the 'Dr Steve Hugh Award for quality in Primary Care' to recognise individuals or teams, within the Shropshire and Powys areas, who have significantly contributed to the care which patients received.  sometimes the recipient has introduced an innovation to care, supported a particular area such as Palliative Care or provided core services but to an exemplary degree.

PURSH - Powys Urgent Response Service in Homes  are winners of the Award for 2015 recognising that they provide a responsive service, providing quick, support for elderly frail people in their own homes throughout Powys over the last 5 years where, without it, they would have been admitted to either an acute or community hospital inappropriately.

Experiencing Dementia & Compassionate Communication - Free places offered

There are a few places left on Experiencing Dementia and Compassionate Communication Dementia training which Re-Live are delivering for Powys County Council as follows : Further details of course below. You can book just the one day or the two days.

10th December – Experiencing Dementia – PAVO Training Room, Unit 30 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF.

11th December – Compassionate Communication – PAVO Training Room, Unit 30 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF

Telephone if you would like to book any places 01597 827507

Experiencing Dementia - 1 day course 9.30am - 4.30pm Max trainees – 20

This dynamic and practical course explores the emotional and psychological impact of living with dementia.

This training will:
• invite trainees to engage with the emotional and psychological experience of dementia, exploring the questions "What if it was me living with dementia?
How would I feel? What would I need?"
• encourage trainees to develop compassionate perspectives on dementia, building greater understanding between staff, people living with dementia and family members
• explore practical ways of transforming existing services, moving towards a compassion-focused service for people living with dementia and those who care for them

Compassionate Communication - 1 day course 9.30am - 4.30pm Max trainees – 20

Compassionate care and communication are at the heart of excellent dementia care. Drawing on Re-Live’s work in the UK and Japan, this course is aimed at professionals caring for people with dementia in their own home, a shared home or hospital setting.

The training will:
• explore the positive impact that compassionate communication can have for a person living with dementia
• support trainees to become aware of their own communication style
• develop trainees' confidence in connecting with a person with dementia, including the use of non-verbal communication
• encourage trainees to reflect on the situations they find challenging and explore how compassionate care and communication can help

Powys Broker Service & infoengine Project update - Sep 2015

http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/Comms_Hub_3rd_Sect_Broker/PROJECT_UPDATE_-_Sept_2015_Broker_and_infoengine__1_.pdf

Skype and Windows 10 training with PAVO

An Introduction to Windows 10

Monday 9th November 2015 (9:30am - 11:30am)
Cost:      £25 - Non PAVO members / individuals    £20 - PAVO members

Aims:  To give a better understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system, including settings.

Content:  This is an introduction to the Microsoft Windows system, and the changes that can be made to personalise your computer.

Learning Outcomes
An understand how Windows works
How to change background pictures (desktop)
Adding shortcuts
Effective file management (organising files and images)
Get to grips with Windows 10

Who is this course for:  This course is designed for people with little or no computer skills or people that are upgrading to Windows 10.

To book: Click here

Skype (Home & Business use)
Wednesday 11th November 2015 (10am - 12:30pm)
Cost:  £40 - Non PAVO members / individuals    £35 - PAVO members

Aim:   To give a better understanding of Skype and its' uses.

Learning outcomes:

Learn how to make the most of Skype in both a home and business setting
Get to grips with icons and tools
Learn about group chat
Group for conference calls and share your screen

To book: click here

Health bodies routinely ignore the Social Value Act, NPC conference hears

Public sector health bodies routinely ignore the Social Value Act when they commission services that charities could deliver, an audience of charity delegates heard last week.

http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/news/content/20581/health_bodies_routinely_ignore_the_social_value_act_npc_conference_hears?utm_source=19+October+2015+Governance&utm_campaign=19+October+2015%3A+Governance&utm_medium=email

Life After Stroke grants

Thanks to the Stroke Association partnership with the Royal Mail, the Stroke Association can provide one-off ‘Life After Stroke’ grants of up to £300 to support stroke survivors with their recovery.

Examples of items provided by recovery grants include:
· a specialised respite/family holiday inside the UK
· white goods such as washing machines, tumble dryers, or fridges
· beds and bedding
· riser-recliner chairs
· medical equipment/disability aids not available from NHS
· travel costs for compassionate reasons, for example hospital visiting, or travel to visit family.

If you are working with stroke survivors who you think could benefit from a Life after Stroke grant, please email grantsexternal@stroke.org.uk or call 0303 30 33 100 for more information on the application process.

Please note that a doctor’s certificate confirming diagnosis of stroke will be needed, and that the grants are means-tested to ensure that they are targeted at those in most need.

Research Intern - Powys Carers Service

Research Intern Jan – Dec 2016         Deadline for application: Oct 30th
Powys Carers Service and WCD Young Carers    -    Powys, Mid Wales

Powys Carers Service is looking for a graduate research intern to provide base line data and ongoing qualitative and quantitative social research support for an exciting project focused on Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. They need someone who is passionate about social change and has well developed research skills with a capacity to relate to a wide range of people but who is also able to reflect on the possible meaning of the statistics and stories being gathered. The successful candidate will have a high level of written English, be good at time management and be able to organise their own work independently.

They believe that Young Carers should not be disadvantaged for a lifetime as a result of caring for a loved one; they should instead be recognized, valued and able to enjoy the same life chances as other children.

They are undertaking participatory action research with Young Carers, their families, their schools and communities to understand what it takes to create the conditions whereby Young Carers are supported to succeed. This internship will support this project.

This post will be paid at the Living Wage and is for one year from January 2016, subject to funds being released by a UK Trust. After the first interview the candidate that PCS selects will be invited to the second stage which involves meeting the Trust as part of the application process for funds.

Skills:  Must have graduated at honours degree level - preferably with 2:2 or above and be considering research degree. High standard of spoken and written English essential. Spoken Welsh desirable. Good communication and people skills. Must be able to work as part of a diverse team of outreach workers and office based staff. Basic IT skills essential (as use of word processing and database software essential).    Must possess an understanding and appreciation of issues faced by Young Carers / Young Adult Carers.

How to apply:  Please contact Marie Davies via email with your CV and a covering letter to ask for more details and saying why you would like to undertake this internship:-
marie@powyscarers.org.uk

For more information about Powys Carers Service, please go to website:- www.powyscarers.org.uk

Interviewing candidates for the first stage of the process on 5th November 2015.
The second stage of the process involves an interview with the Trust that is funding the internship.

Promoting independence, Mr Evan's story

Promoting Independence:  The aim of the project is to promote and maximise independent living opportunities for older people by future proofing their accommodation to suit their needs. Residents are able to stay in their homes for longer, remain in their community of choice with greater independence.
Read on ......http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/adult-social-care/integrating-health-and-social-care/promoting-independence-fit-for-purpose/

Dementia Friends Champion Training day - Brecon

Dementia Friends Champion are trained volunteers who encourage their family, friends and local community to learn a little bit about dementia, and inspire them to help people with dementia to live well.

Be part of the social change to help to create dementia friendly communities

The next Dementia Friends Champion Training day will take place on Saturday, 14th November, 10 – 4pm at the Clive Richards Room, Christ College, Brecon. Booking is essential.

To book a place www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Further information is available on the Brecon website http://www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk/what_s_on?page=2

Possible Spending Cuts to Youth Services

PCC spending cuts are possible for youth services in the coming financial year.  This could mean risks and opportunities for the voluntary youth sector.  Take part in the survey to help shape services at (English) http://bit.ly/PVYSE or (Welsh) http://bit.ly/PVYSC

PAVO Trustee Nominations

PAVO is inviting nominations from individuals who wish to stand for election to their Board of Trustees at the AGM on Thursday 12th November 2015. The relevant documentation is available on our website http://www.pavo.org.uk/about-pavo/pavo-agm-2015/trustee-nominations.html or if you require copies to be posted to you please contact us.

Please note that the closing date for nominations is 20th October at 12 noon.

Please pass this information on to anyone that you know who may be interested in standing. We are looking for nominees with skills, knowledge or expertise that will further enhance the governance of the organisation.

Nominations must be endorsed by a PAVO member organisation, but nominees do not need to be a member of that organisation.

Trustees are not remunerated but all related expenses are reimbursed.

For more information about this opportunity please see the PAVO website www.pavo.org.uk/about-pavo or contact: Angela Owen, Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH 01686 626220 angela.owen@pavo.org.uk.

Thank you to those that have already booked to attend the event. If you have not yet booked your place please book online now by clicking here           Click here to view the Agenda for the day.

Powys Budget Challenge – Public Consultation

As you may be aware from items in the local press and in this month’s PAVO E-Briefing, Powys County Council (PCC) is currently running an on-line public consultation exercise regarding the choices it faces in making £27m worth of savings over the next three years. The consultation runs until 30 November 2015

The exercise is being conducted using an on-line budget ‘simulator’ which allows respondents to set spending levels in key areas of the Council’s services and also see explanations of the practical impacts this will have upon those services.

The budget areas under consideration are:
Highways Transport and Recycling;
Adult Social Care and Housing;
Children’s Services; Schools; Culture and Recreation;
Central Support Services;
and Regeneration and Property.

A more detailed list of proposals for the services affected can be viewed at: http://tinyurl.com/nb5h8nz)

This consultation exercise is important for a range of reasons, including:
Many of the services being considered are important to the members and service users of a wide range of community and voluntary organisations.
Changes to PCC’s services will potentially have significant ‘knock on’ consequences upon the demand for services provided by community and voluntary organisations.
There is a strong emphasis upon PCC’s need to work more closely with others (particularly voluntary organisations and volunteers) in the future to meet current service needs or deliver them in new and different ways. However, there is no indication within the budget simulator of the Authority maintaining or increasing the funding and support necessary to make this practical.
The budget option for the Regeneration and Property budget includes the reduction of grant funding for voluntary groups

The consultation is targeted at Powys Residents, rather than organisations, so for this reason it is the number of responses (rather than who makes them) which is most likely to have an impact. For this reason you may wish to encourage the individual members of your community group or organisation to respond.

You can make your response at: https://powyscc.budgetsimulator.com/, it will take about 10 minutes to complete.

If you don’t want to do the simulator or have other ideas and comments to submit to PCC you can send them toconsultation@powys.gov.uk


Your organisation and members may also have other wish views and comments upon the budget options and proposals wishyou wish to share directly to your local county councillor and/or the Portfolio Holder responsible for the budget areas you may have a concern about. Their contact details are available at:http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/elections/find-out-who-my-councillor-is/