Monday, 30 November 2015
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
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
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
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.
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.
Friday, 27 November 2015
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
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.
Monday, 23 November 2015
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
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
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.
Friday, 20 November 2015
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
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
Thursday, 19 November 2015
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.
Please see http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/12e8e146babc4384ba73eecd803ae21a/?vac_ref=913978605 for details. The closing date is 1 December.
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
'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
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
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
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
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
Friday, 13 November 2015
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
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
Friday, 6 November 2015
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.
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
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
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
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
http://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-care-liaison-officer-ab459
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
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
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.
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.
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/
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
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
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/
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
To attend email myself steph.dunbar@healthwatchshropshire.co.uk
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
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
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
Monday, 2 November 2015
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
"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.
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
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
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
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
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