Friday, 26 February 2016
Chronic Condition Update training
Powys Teaching Health Board are planning a training day called Chronic Condition Update which will be held on:
9th March 2016, 9.00am -5.00pm in Welshpool Victoria Memorial Hospital training room.
9th March 2016, 9.00am -5.00pm in Welshpool Victoria Memorial Hospital training room.
Audience - Carers all agencies.
Content will include: Small workshops/stands, info sessions with Parkinson’s nurse, tissue viability nurse, dementia nurse and respiratory nurse
Please book your places via email to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Limited places available so please book early.
Content will include: Small workshops/stands, info sessions with Parkinson’s nurse, tissue viability nurse, dementia nurse and respiratory nurse
Please book your places via email to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Limited places available so please book early.
Training: Volunteer Recruitment, Selection & Induction
Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th March 2016 - 2 days
By the end of the session, participant will:
Be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
Recognise 'selection' as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools.
Understand the use of vetting procedures including CRB checks, and recognise their limitations.
Understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction.
Recognise potential uses and abuses of volunteer's personal information
Recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more to accessible to all
To book: click here
By the end of the session, participant will:
Be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
Recognise 'selection' as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools.
Understand the use of vetting procedures including CRB checks, and recognise their limitations.
Understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction.
Recognise potential uses and abuses of volunteer's personal information
Recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more to accessible to all
To book: click here
Gala Dinner Raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society 23 April
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
MARATHON SERIES - Gala Dinner
Raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society
23 April 7.30–12.30pm Assembly Room Welshpool Town Hall
Three-course dinner Vegetarian option available, please book in advance. Dancing with entertainment by party cover band Fourphit. Your chance to be lead-singer of the band in famous ‘Rockaoke’ n Raffle and games. Tickets £25 each Available individually or by the table from: Karen 07815 915913, Louise 07792 204664 or Mollies sweet shop, Welshpool Black tie optional
23 April 7.30–12.30pm Assembly Room Welshpool Town Hall
Three-course dinner Vegetarian option available, please book in advance. Dancing with entertainment by party cover band Fourphit. Your chance to be lead-singer of the band in famous ‘Rockaoke’ n Raffle and games. Tickets £25 each Available individually or by the table from: Karen 07815 915913, Louise 07792 204664 or Mollies sweet shop, Welshpool Black tie optional
New resource for O50s to promote physical activity and reduce risk of falls
Public Health Wales and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) are delighted to be able to distribute and promote a new publication the CSP developed with support from Saga.
The engaging, and now fully bilingual booklet, provides a range of advice and information designed to prevent falls, and also support those who have fallen and may be at risk of falling again.
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/001361_Falls%20Prevention%20brochure%20FINALWales.pdf
The engaging, and now fully bilingual booklet, provides a range of advice and information designed to prevent falls, and also support those who have fallen and may be at risk of falling again.
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/001361_Falls%20Prevention%20brochure%20FINALWales.pdf
Citizens Advice Chair receives High Sheriff’s Award
Jackie Hankins, current Chair of Citizens Advice Powys, recently received an award from the High Sheriff of Powys,
Mike Lewis.
The award was in recognition of great and valuable services to the community. Jackie lives in Ystradgynlais and has been a Citizens Advice Trustee for over 20 years, first joining as a Board member for Ystradgynlais Citizens Advice.
In 2001 Jackie became one of the five initial directors of Powys Citizens Advice, and was instrumental in the development of a unified, quality assured Citizens Advice service covering the whole of Powys which took over service delivery in October 2002 from the existing 5 bureaux “Jackie has worked hard as a Trustee to support Citizens Advice Powys through many changes and challenging times. Her commitment to her role has been outstanding and our staff and volunteers are very grateful to her for the support, guidance and governance provided.” Muriel Ryan, County Manager
The award was in recognition of great and valuable services to the community. Jackie lives in Ystradgynlais and has been a Citizens Advice Trustee for over 20 years, first joining as a Board member for Ystradgynlais Citizens Advice.
In 2001 Jackie became one of the five initial directors of Powys Citizens Advice, and was instrumental in the development of a unified, quality assured Citizens Advice service covering the whole of Powys which took over service delivery in October 2002 from the existing 5 bureaux “Jackie has worked hard as a Trustee to support Citizens Advice Powys through many changes and challenging times. Her commitment to her role has been outstanding and our staff and volunteers are very grateful to her for the support, guidance and governance provided.” Muriel Ryan, County Manager
Public Meeting in Machynlleth - Health & Social Care - 3 March
Find out about the future of Health and Adult Social Care services in Machynlleth for older people
Presented by Amanda Lewis, Strategic Director of People at Powys County Council, and Alan Lawrie, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Primary and Community Care at Powys Teaching Health Board. Ysgol Bro Hyddgen, March 3, 6-8pm
Anyone with a view to how health and adult social care services should be run in the future is encouraged to participate and give their views and feedback. No pre registration required, everyone welcome
For further information tel: 01597 826 585
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Monday, 22 February 2016
ESOL classes in Llandrindod (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Update on recent changes to the ESOL classes running from the Llandrindod Wells Campus: the Intermediate / Advanced Class now runs on Wednesday mornings at the new time of 9.30am – 11.30am.
There is a small charge for accreditation, for those that qualify. For further information, including details of the Beginners and Intermediate / Advanced courses see contact below:
Training Opportunities for Staff :
Do your staff or volunteers want to train in basic literacy and numeracy skills in English?
Do your staff or volunteers want to train in basic Welsh reading and writing skills?
Joanne Howells (Community Lifelong Learning Officer) would like to hear from any employers or voluntary groups across the South of the County who are interested.
Future courses could be offered at your venue. There is no charge for these courses as long as there is sufficient interest to run a viable class and the students participating are at the basic skills level.
If you feel it would be worth meeting to discuss any of these points further, please contact Joanne at joanne.howells@nptcgroup.ac.uk
There is a small charge for accreditation, for those that qualify. For further information, including details of the Beginners and Intermediate / Advanced courses see contact below:
Training Opportunities for Staff :
Do your staff or volunteers want to train in basic literacy and numeracy skills in English?
Do your staff or volunteers want to train in basic Welsh reading and writing skills?
Joanne Howells (Community Lifelong Learning Officer) would like to hear from any employers or voluntary groups across the South of the County who are interested.
Future courses could be offered at your venue. There is no charge for these courses as long as there is sufficient interest to run a viable class and the students participating are at the basic skills level.
If you feel it would be worth meeting to discuss any of these points further, please contact Joanne at joanne.howells@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Green Paper: "Our Health, Our Health Service" - Summary of Responses published - 22 02 2016
Between 6 July and 20 November, the Welsh Government published the Green Paper Our Health, Our Health Service, for consultation. It covered a wide range of topics relating to the health service in Wales and asked for views about what legislative measures could be introduced to improve the quality of health services and the accountability, governance and functions of NHS organisations.
A summary of the responses received during the consultation is being published today.
A total of 170 written responses were received to the consultation, together with comments from more than 40 stakeholder meetings, including two large public events.
The responses and comments varied widely from detailed views about health board membership and leadership, to comments about achieving collaboration and partnership working and from thoughts about effective regulation and inspection to capturing the patient voice.
The summary document identifies the key themes to emerge and those areas where there is support for further work and those where legislation is not felt to be the driver for change.
The detailed responses provide a rich source of information for the next Welsh Government.
The Green Paper consultation summary report is available at:
http://gov.wales/consultations/healthsocialcare/service/?status=closed&lang=en
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Rhwng 6 Gorffennaf a 20 Tachwedd, cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth Cymru Bapur Gwyrdd Ein Iechyd, Ein Gwasanaeth Iechyd at ddibenion ymgynghori. Roedd yn ymwneud ag amrywiaeth o faterion yn ymwneud â GIG Cymru ac roedd hefyd yn gofyn am farn ynghylch y camau deddfwriaethol y gellid eu cyflwyno i wella ansawdd gwasanaethau iechyd ac atebolrwydd, llywodraethu a swyddogaethau sefydliadau'r GIG.
Heddiw, cyhoeddir crynodeb o'r ymatebion a ddaeth i law yn ystod yr ymgynghoriad.
Daeth cyfanswm o 170 o ymatebion ysgrifenedig i law ynghyd â sylwadau gan dros 40 o gyfarfodydd i randdeiliaid a dau gyfarfod cyhoeddus mawr.
Roedd yr ymatebion a'r sylwadau'n amrywio'n fawr, o safbwyntiau manwl am aelodaeth ac arweinyddiaeth y byrddau iechyd, i sylwadau am gydweithio a gweithio mewn partneriaeth; ac o syniadau am reoleiddio ac arolygu effeithiol i ddal llais y claf.
Mae’r adroddiad cryno’n nodi’r themâu allweddol a ddeilliodd o'r ymatebion a’r meysydd hynny lle mae cefnogaeth i waith pellach, a'r meysydd hynny lle teimlir nad yw deddfwriaeth yn hyrwyddo newid.
Bydd yr ymatebion manwl yn ffynhonnell gyfoethog o wybodaeth i Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru.
I ddarllen yr Adroddiad Cryno ar yr Ymgynghoriad ar gyfer y Papur Gwyrdd drwy, cliciwch ar y ddolen isod:
http://gov.wales/consultations/healthsocialcare/service/?status=closed&lang=cy
A summary of the responses received during the consultation is being published today.
A total of 170 written responses were received to the consultation, together with comments from more than 40 stakeholder meetings, including two large public events.
The responses and comments varied widely from detailed views about health board membership and leadership, to comments about achieving collaboration and partnership working and from thoughts about effective regulation and inspection to capturing the patient voice.
The summary document identifies the key themes to emerge and those areas where there is support for further work and those where legislation is not felt to be the driver for change.
The detailed responses provide a rich source of information for the next Welsh Government.
The Green Paper consultation summary report is available at:
http://gov.wales/consultations/healthsocialcare/service/?status=closed&lang=en
Rhwng 6 Gorffennaf a 20 Tachwedd, cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth Cymru Bapur Gwyrdd Ein Iechyd, Ein Gwasanaeth Iechyd at ddibenion ymgynghori. Roedd yn ymwneud ag amrywiaeth o faterion yn ymwneud â GIG Cymru ac roedd hefyd yn gofyn am farn ynghylch y camau deddfwriaethol y gellid eu cyflwyno i wella ansawdd gwasanaethau iechyd ac atebolrwydd, llywodraethu a swyddogaethau sefydliadau'r GIG.
Heddiw, cyhoeddir crynodeb o'r ymatebion a ddaeth i law yn ystod yr ymgynghoriad.
Daeth cyfanswm o 170 o ymatebion ysgrifenedig i law ynghyd â sylwadau gan dros 40 o gyfarfodydd i randdeiliaid a dau gyfarfod cyhoeddus mawr.
Roedd yr ymatebion a'r sylwadau'n amrywio'n fawr, o safbwyntiau manwl am aelodaeth ac arweinyddiaeth y byrddau iechyd, i sylwadau am gydweithio a gweithio mewn partneriaeth; ac o syniadau am reoleiddio ac arolygu effeithiol i ddal llais y claf.
Mae’r adroddiad cryno’n nodi’r themâu allweddol a ddeilliodd o'r ymatebion a’r meysydd hynny lle mae cefnogaeth i waith pellach, a'r meysydd hynny lle teimlir nad yw deddfwriaeth yn hyrwyddo newid.
Bydd yr ymatebion manwl yn ffynhonnell gyfoethog o wybodaeth i Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru.
I ddarllen yr Adroddiad Cryno ar yr Ymgynghoriad ar gyfer y Papur Gwyrdd drwy, cliciwch ar y ddolen isod:
http://gov.wales/consultations/healthsocialcare/service/?status=closed&lang=cy
North Powys Dementia Supportive Communities Event - 28 April 2016
We are planning a North Powys Dementia Supportive Communities event on 28th April, 2016
Cefn Lea Park Dolfor Newtown Powys SY16 4AJ
This event follows the South Powys event held last Autumn in Brecon. Both events have been funded/organised through the Older People Commissioner's Office as part of their building Dementia Supportive Communities initiative.
The programme for the event is still being finalised, but key highlights will be:
Renouned "Relive" Theatre company doing a session on what it feels like to live with Dementia (not to be missed)
Hearing from fledgling Dementia Friendly Communities (volunteers) in North Powys (Machynlleth and Welshpool) on their development
Practical advice from Phil Diamond,Torfaen County Council, on their partnership approach to achieving Dementia Supportive Communities.
Making Dementia Friendly Hospitals/Care Homes in Powys
Please make a note of the date, we hope many of you will be able to attend.
We will be sending out invitations/joining instructions shortly.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact either freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk or Ruth.Middleton@pavo.org.uk.
Cefn Lea Park Dolfor Newtown Powys SY16 4AJ
This event follows the South Powys event held last Autumn in Brecon. Both events have been funded/organised through the Older People Commissioner's Office as part of their building Dementia Supportive Communities initiative.
The programme for the event is still being finalised, but key highlights will be:
Renouned "Relive" Theatre company doing a session on what it feels like to live with Dementia (not to be missed)
Hearing from fledgling Dementia Friendly Communities (volunteers) in North Powys (Machynlleth and Welshpool) on their development
Practical advice from Phil Diamond,Torfaen County Council, on their partnership approach to achieving Dementia Supportive Communities.
Making Dementia Friendly Hospitals/Care Homes in Powys
Please make a note of the date, we hope many of you will be able to attend.
We will be sending out invitations/joining instructions shortly.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact either freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk or Ruth.Middleton@pavo.org.uk.
Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event 29th February
The Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event will take place from Monday 29th February, 10.30 - 12.30 p.m. at The Gwalia (Committee Room A), Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
Ddole Road, Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF - to find out more about the tendering process, please confirm your attendance
by contacting Joe Wellard on joe.wellard@powys.gov.uk or Heather Parry on heather.parry@powys.gov.uk
Commencement of Procurement Services to Carers in Powys
Powys County Council (‘The Council’) and Powys Teaching Health Board on behalf of Powys Health and Social Care Leadership Board will commence the procurement of services to carers for the county of Powys in 2016.
Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board have published a Carers Commissioning Strategy for public consultation and wishes to commission reconfigured services with a focus on early intervention and prevention and collaboration as well as support, with clear outcomes for carers.
The Council wishes to procure services to carers for young people and for adults, for at least 3 years. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to work in close partnership with specialist service providers.
Ddole Road, Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF - to find out more about the tendering process, please confirm your attendance
by contacting Joe Wellard on joe.wellard@powys.gov.uk or Heather Parry on heather.parry@powys.gov.uk
Commencement of Procurement Services to Carers in Powys
Powys County Council (‘The Council’) and Powys Teaching Health Board on behalf of Powys Health and Social Care Leadership Board will commence the procurement of services to carers for the county of Powys in 2016.
Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board have published a Carers Commissioning Strategy for public consultation and wishes to commission reconfigured services with a focus on early intervention and prevention and collaboration as well as support, with clear outcomes for carers.
The Council wishes to procure services to carers for young people and for adults, for at least 3 years. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to work in close partnership with specialist service providers.
Commencement of Procurement Services to Carers in Powys
Powys County Council (‘The Council’) and Powys Teaching Health Board on behalf of Powys Health and Social Care Leadership Board will commence the procurement of services to carers for the county of Powys in 2016.
Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board have published a Carers Commissioning Strategy for public consultation and wishes to commission reconfigured services with a focus on early intervention and prevention and collaboration as well as support, with clear outcomes for carers.
The Council wishes to procure services to carers for young people and for adults, for at least 3 years. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to work in close partnership with specialist service providers.
Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event 29th February
The Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event will take place from Monday 29th February, 10.30 - 12.30 p.m. The Gwalia (Committee Room A), Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
Ddole Road, Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF - to find out more about the tendering process, please confirm your attendance
by contacting Joe Wellard on joe.wellard@powys.gov.uk or Heather Parry on heather.parry@powys.gov.uk
Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board have published a Carers Commissioning Strategy for public consultation and wishes to commission reconfigured services with a focus on early intervention and prevention and collaboration as well as support, with clear outcomes for carers.
The Council wishes to procure services to carers for young people and for adults, for at least 3 years. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to work in close partnership with specialist service providers.
Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event 29th February
The Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event will take place from Monday 29th February, 10.30 - 12.30 p.m. The Gwalia (Committee Room A), Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
Ddole Road, Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF - to find out more about the tendering process, please confirm your attendance
by contacting Joe Wellard on joe.wellard@powys.gov.uk or Heather Parry on heather.parry@powys.gov.uk
Friday, 19 February 2016
Draft Agenda for Third Sector Engagement - IMTP - 25 Feb 2016
Partners from Powys teaching Health Board (PtHB) have asked PAVO to invite Third Sector colleagues to a special gathering on Thursday, 25th February 2016, 9:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Celf o Gwmpas, Llandrindod to discuss the future planning of services and activities as part of their three year Intermediate Medium Term Plan (IMTP).
This plan will be used as the basis for future commissioning of the Third Sector by the PtHB, so it is vital that the Sector is well represented at the meeting. This will be a rare opportunity to meet with new Executive Directors of the Board and influence their planning decisions.
If you have not yet booked please complete the online booking form
Stand Up! for emotional health and well-being
New local partnership groups for Powys
Monday 29th February 3-5 p.m. Mid Powys Mind, Crescent Chambers, South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DH
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed All are welcome to the first meeting of a new network of people interested in local mental health services.
This is an opportunity to meet mental health professionals to have your say about the way mental health care is provided in Powys. Plus tea and cake!
For more info and to register contact Anne Woods at PAVO: anne.woods@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191
Monday 29th February 3-5 p.m. Mid Powys Mind, Crescent Chambers, South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DH
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed All are welcome to the first meeting of a new network of people interested in local mental health services.
This is an opportunity to meet mental health professionals to have your say about the way mental health care is provided in Powys. Plus tea and cake!
For more info and to register contact Anne Woods at PAVO: anne.woods@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191
Llys Glan-yr-Afon extra care housing information day
Extra care scheme
in Newtown is opening soon!
48 Apartment extra care development, Llys Glan-yr-Afon, off Cambrian Way, Newtown, will be opening later this year.
In the heart of the community, the scheme offers state-of the art supported accommodation for adults to help them live independently.
To find out more, to along to the information day on Tuesday 8 March at any time from 10am – 7pm in the Function Room, Elephant & Castle, Broad St, Newtown, Powys SY16 2BQ. Free refreshments.
You can also call WWH on freephone 0800 052 2526 or visit www.wwha.co.uk
48 Apartment extra care development, Llys Glan-yr-Afon, off Cambrian Way, Newtown, will be opening later this year.
In the heart of the community, the scheme offers state-of the art supported accommodation for adults to help them live independently.
To find out more, to along to the information day on Tuesday 8 March at any time from 10am – 7pm in the Function Room, Elephant & Castle, Broad St, Newtown, Powys SY16 2BQ. Free refreshments.
You can also call WWH on freephone 0800 052 2526 or visit www.wwha.co.uk
Nest Partner Bulletin
Working with Healthcare
Pick up energy advice with your weekly shop
Working in partnership
Nest Partner Portal training opportunity
Home Energy Check
http://dmtrk.net/2PYW-69FJ-E8D3EH129/cr.aspx
Pick up energy advice with your weekly shop
Working in partnership
Nest Partner Portal training opportunity
Home Energy Check
http://dmtrk.net/2PYW-69FJ-E8D3EH129/cr.aspx
Key highlights of activities the Health and Social Care team
Senior
Officer, Health and Social Care:
Carer’s Thematic Board representing
Third Sector. Board is responsible for
implementing all aspects of the Carer’s Strategy in Powys
Carer’s Specification (Tender) Project Board, feedback
on specification
Day time activities Project Board looking
at how best to provide day time activities/opportunities for older people.
Dementia in Action Strategy/Steering Group, developing
and co-producing strategy/action plan, Planning North Powys Dementia Event with Older People’s Commissioner
(office) and attending recent Alzheimer’s Society launch of a Wales Rural Dementia Network
Diabetes Delivery Plan, involved
in supporting this activity
Domiciliary Care Board, ensuring
the voice of third sector is fed into the development of the future Domiciliary
Care Strategy
Early Intervention/Prevention, feedback
on strategic approach (outline plan)
Intermediate Care Fund, proposals,
looking at gaps, service level agreements/reviews
Integrated Care Pathway for Older People, representing
Third Sector. Board is responsible for
implementing all aspects of Older People’s services and commissioning in Powys
Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP) with Powys teaching
Health Board, reviewing current IMTP, feedback on strategy,
liaising with Health Board about Third Sector involvement in shaping
strategy/future service delivery
Patient Experience Strategy Group, representing
Third Sector. Group is responsible for
ensuring the experience (voice) of patients is heard and acted upon.
Patient Experience Workshop (Engagement), attending
workshop and recruiting 8 patients to participate, feeding back on report.
Public Services Commissioning Training, currently
undertaking Public Services Commissioning accreditation in line with Joint
Commissioning strategies in Powys.
“Project” is on citizen engagement.
Meeting Sector Colleagues, supporting
Third Sector engagement with various strategies in Powys, reviewing
opportunities, reviewing service level agreements in relation to Intermediate
Care Funding, seeking views/feedback.
Meeting Senior Officer’s, HB/Council, seeking
to influence, promote and represent the Third Sector with key influencers in
Powys Councyt Council/Health Board.
Nursing Collaboration, second
meeting held with Nursing colleagues across Powys. CSSIW invited to join group. New Assistant Director of Nursing with Health
Board very enthusiastic about collaboration including joint recruiting,
potential rotation of staff, training, clinical supervision.
Older People’s Forum, attending
Forum listening to the views of Older People.
Powys Advocacy Network, Chairing
the Powys network, sharing information, picking up key themes//issues.
Public Health Wales, member of Strategic
Tobacco Control Group, recent feedback on strategy.
Social Services and Wellbeing Act Preparation, involved
in workshops, reviewing how prepared Sector is for Act, promoting engagement of
Sector.
Supporting People Management Board, looking
at recruiting Third Sector Representative to sit on Board, liaising re:
engagement on redesign of services, promoting involvement of mental health
organisations and individual representatives.
Third
Sector Broker Service:
Identifying
gaps in service. Brokers
recently identified the need for more volunteers in hospitals to provide
informal befriending for patients awaiting discharge. PAVO Health and Social Care team are
exploring this further.
Integrated
Assessments/Integrated Care Pathways. Heavily
involved in the planning for these integrated activities, attending joint
meetings with health and social care.
Key
statistics on people supported (enquiries/referrals) in
January 2016, 52. January 2015 figures, 35. Growth
of Broker enquiries/referrals is up 99.1% based on
last year and is continuing to grow.
Referrals also come from Third Sector organisations.
Powys
People Direct (PPD), central hub for all calls into Social
Services. The Brokers have a presence in
PPD every day and are passed referrals/enquiries directly from staff.
Prevention
(Third Sector Services) mapping. Compiled report of Third Sector services from
internal and external databases in preparation for the Social Services and
Wellbeing Act. Currently awaiting visual
maps to be produced by Council and will then circulate to Sector. Gaps are also being identified through this
activity.
Unscheduled
Care Board and Planned Care Board. Both
Brokers attend these Boards on behalf of PAVO each month, compile reports and
raise key themes/issues with H&SC/PAVO management.
Virtual
Wards, receiving direct referrals/enquiries from
statutory health services. The Brokers
are actively engaged/attending 10 virtual wards in North and South Powys every
week.
Admin/Information
Officer:
Collating
Analytics/Statistics on communication activities:
January
2016
Posts - 43
Page
views - 1274
Top
3 visited posts for January 2016
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Page views/readership increasing month on
month January 2015 = 637 January 2016 = 1274
Communication
with Sector on a variety of specific subjects that arise
Community
Health Council (CHC)
leading on communication re: recruitment of members from Third Sector,
organising interviews, etc.
eBulletin:
Producing H&SC team’s eBulletin every two weeks, collating information,
responding to requests for circulating information.
Event
coordination/logistics, upcoming events being organised are
the Third Sector workshop on IMTP with the Health Board and North Powys
Dementia Supportive Communities.
Supporting
all H&SC activities, including arranging meetings with
key partners, participation of Third Sector organisations in statutory meetings
and providing website updates.
Please
contact the team if you have any questions, suggestions or comments on above
activities.
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Comic Relief funded participation network meeting - 29th February
Stand Up! for emotional health and well-being: new local partnership groups for Powys
Monday 29th February 3-5 p.m.
Mid Powys Mind, Crescent Chambers, South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DH
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
All are welcome to the first meeting of a new network of people interested in local mental health services. This is an opportunity to meet mental health professionals to have your say about the way mental health care is provided in Powys. Plus tea and cake!
For more info and to register contact Anne Woods at PAVO: anne.woods@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191
Monday, 15 February 2016
Training - Handling Confidential Information & the Data Protection Act.
PAVO are currently gathering interest for training on: Handling Confidential Information and the Data Protection Act.
Please complete the form below if you are interested in attending a course.
Training: Handling Confidential Information and the Data Protection Act
Once PAVO receives enough interest a course will be scheduled.
Please fill out our Training enquiries form if there are other training courses you are interested in.
If you have any queries please email; training@pavo.org.uk
Please complete the form below if you are interested in attending a course.
Training: Handling Confidential Information and the Data Protection Act
Once PAVO receives enough interest a course will be scheduled.
Please fill out our Training enquiries form if there are other training courses you are interested in.
If you have any queries please email; training@pavo.org.uk
Friday, 12 February 2016
Do you have diabetes? Are you caring for someone with Diabetes?
Powys Diabetes Reference Groups
are being established to provide the
opportunity for local people with
diabetes and their carers to meet
and give their views of the services
they receive and how to improve
them.
Go along and have your say… Meetings will held regularly in both North and Mid / South Powys
For further information please phone 07966389952 or email michael.griffiths5@wales.nhs.uk
Go along and have your say… Meetings will held regularly in both North and Mid / South Powys
For further information please phone 07966389952 or email michael.griffiths5@wales.nhs.uk
Wales Neurological Alliance Focus Groups
Developing a National Patient Reported Experience Measures: PREMs
and
Patient Reported Outcome Measures: PROMs for Neurological Conditions and Stroke
Invitation to Participate in Focus Groups – Informing the Measures
CARDIFF - 18 February 2016, 2-4pm
LLANDRINDOD WELLS – 24 February 2016, 10-12pm
ST ASAPH – 8 March 2016, 2-4pm
CARMARTHEN – 2 March 2016, 10-12pm
Places limited. To book send name and contact details to wnacoordinator@gmail.com.
and
Patient Reported Outcome Measures: PROMs for Neurological Conditions and Stroke
Invitation to Participate in Focus Groups – Informing the Measures
CARDIFF - 18 February 2016, 2-4pm
LLANDRINDOD WELLS – 24 February 2016, 10-12pm
ST ASAPH – 8 March 2016, 2-4pm
CARMARTHEN – 2 March 2016, 10-12pm
Places limited. To book send name and contact details to wnacoordinator@gmail.com.
Llanidloes - Future of Health & Adult Care Service for Older People - Public Event
Public Event in Llanidloes about the future of Health and Adult Social Care Services for Older People
Members of the public are invited to attend a public event at St. Idloes Church Hall in Llanidloes on Thursday 18th February 2016, from 6pm-8pm, where two speakers, Joy Garfitt, Head of Adult Social Services at Powys County Council and Alan Lawrie, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Primary and Community Care at Powys Teaching Health Board, will be presenting.
The meeting will be an opportunity to hear about the future plans for Older People’s Teams from health and social care co-locating in the local hospital. Anyone with a view to how health and adult social care services should be run in the future is encouraged to participate in this public event.
No pre-registration required, everyone welcome! For further information please tel: 01597 826 585
Members of the public are invited to attend a public event at St. Idloes Church Hall in Llanidloes on Thursday 18th February 2016, from 6pm-8pm, where two speakers, Joy Garfitt, Head of Adult Social Services at Powys County Council and Alan Lawrie, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Primary and Community Care at Powys Teaching Health Board, will be presenting.
The meeting will be an opportunity to hear about the future plans for Older People’s Teams from health and social care co-locating in the local hospital. Anyone with a view to how health and adult social care services should be run in the future is encouraged to participate in this public event.
No pre-registration required, everyone welcome! For further information please tel: 01597 826 585
Awareness in Bereavement Care course - Llandrindod
Could you become a Cruse Bereavement Support Volunteer with the Nation's leading provider of bereavement support for adults, young people and children?
An 8 day Awareness in Bereavement Care
Training Course for Client Contact Volunteers
will be held in Llandrindod Wells from April to July 2016
Dates: Sat 9th , 16th, 30th April;
Sat 7th , 21st May;
Sat 4th, 25th June;
Sat 2nd July
from 10am to 4-30pm
Cruse in Powys is also looking for non-client volunteers to help with management, fundraising and administration.
INTERESTED Ring 01686 610220 or e-mail: cruse.powys@btinternet.com
An 8 day Awareness in Bereavement Care
Training Course for Client Contact Volunteers
will be held in Llandrindod Wells from April to July 2016
Dates: Sat 9th , 16th, 30th April;
Sat 7th , 21st May;
Sat 4th, 25th June;
Sat 2nd July
from 10am to 4-30pm
Cruse in Powys is also looking for non-client volunteers to help with management, fundraising and administration.
INTERESTED Ring 01686 610220 or e-mail: cruse.powys@btinternet.com
WCVA: Learning & Development Survey
Financial challenges facing all organisations means that often it is the learning and development of staff and volunteers that suffers. Increasingly organisations are looking for less costly alternatives such as bespoke and on-line.
It is important that we are responsive to your needs. So please take a few minutes to complete this learning and development questionnaire. It should take you approximately 10 -15 minutes to complete.
http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=981f960ac676c2d3e8901559e&id=4d2fba2f00&e=1926e35f2d
It is important that we are responsive to your needs. So please take a few minutes to complete this learning and development questionnaire. It should take you approximately 10 -15 minutes to complete.
http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=981f960ac676c2d3e8901559e&id=4d2fba2f00&e=1926e35f2d
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Video - Learn more about Llandrindod SOUP
https://www.youtube.com/
Llandrindod SOUP is a regular community supper and micro-funding event, bringing people together to share a meal and raise funds for small, creative community projects which make Llandrindod a better place to live.
The next soup event is on Friday 4th March, 7:30pm at The Herb Garden. For a donation of £3.00, attendees will listen to pitches from four community projects and vote for their favourite, enjoy some great entertainment and of course, enjoy some delicious soup!
If you would like to be one of the presenters on the night, the deadline for pitch applications is Sunday 21st February. A 4 minute explanation about your group/idea/project (and how the money from SOUP will be used to help it) is all that stands in the way of your chance of taking away the entire evening's door money.
The last SOUP event saw Rhys & Felicity of 'Popcorn People' take away £119 to purchase equipment to help get their brand new community benefitting popcorn business off the ground. Previous winners include the Thumbs Up Club to provide an outing for families with special needs and Play Radnor to consult on painting panels outside the AutoPalace.
Llandrindod SOUP is a regular community supper and micro-funding event, bringing people together to share a meal and raise funds for small, creative community projects which make Llandrindod a better place to live.
The next soup event is on Friday 4th March, 7:30pm at The Herb Garden. For a donation of £3.00, attendees will listen to pitches from four community projects and vote for their favourite, enjoy some great entertainment and of course, enjoy some delicious soup!
If you would like to be one of the presenters on the night, the deadline for pitch applications is Sunday 21st February. A 4 minute explanation about your group/idea/project (and how the money from SOUP will be used to help it) is all that stands in the way of your chance of taking away the entire evening's door money.
The last SOUP event saw Rhys & Felicity of 'Popcorn People' take away £119 to purchase equipment to help get their brand new community benefitting popcorn business off the ground. Previous winners include the Thumbs Up Club to provide an outing for families with special needs and Play Radnor to consult on painting panels outside the AutoPalace.
Shelter Cymru seminars in North and South Wales
Good Finances, Good Living - Shelter Cymru seminars in North and South Waleshttp://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=292baa835dba10b6ad2693375&id=63c6973d08&e=166efe63d9
Monday, 8 February 2016
Friday, 5 February 2016
Meet The Buyers Event - Carers
In discussions with Heather Parry, Strategic Commissioning Manager, Carers' Services, we would like to invite you to a "Meet the Buyers" meeting in the next few weeks - date and venue to be confirmed.
Colleagues from the Council's Procurement and Commissioning team will be at the meeting to discuss, in detail, the Carers' Contract, timescales, provide other important information and answer any questions you may have.
In the meantime we would encourage you to prepare for this tender. If PAVO can be of any assistance in helping promote Consortium development please contact us.
In the meantime we would encourage you to prepare for this tender. If PAVO can be of any assistance in helping promote Consortium development please contact us.
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Monday, 1 February 2016
The Together for Mental Health Strategy
The Together for Mental Health Strategy is being updated/reviewed. This will impact on local plans in terms of mental health strategic delivery.
http://gov.wales/docs/dhss/consultation/160118documenten.pdf
PAVO will compile a response on behalf of the Third Sector in Powys. If you wish your views to be linked in with the general Sector's response, please forward your responses to Jane Cooke on Jane.Cooke@pavo.org.uk by 11th March, 2016.
If you wish to individually respond, please follow link. Deadline is 4th April for individual responses.
http://gov.wales/docs/dhss/consultation/160118documenten.pdf
PAVO will compile a response on behalf of the Third Sector in Powys. If you wish your views to be linked in with the general Sector's response, please forward your responses to Jane Cooke on Jane.Cooke@pavo.org.uk by 11th March, 2016.
If you wish to individually respond, please follow link. Deadline is 4th April for individual responses.
Recruiting 3rd Sector Representatives
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
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
Community Health Council Vacancies
Do you have an interest in your local NHS? Do you want to improve local health services in your area? Do you have a couple of hours free per week?
If you have answered YES to the above questions, then become a Voluntary Member of the Community Health Councils in Wales (CHC)
The CHC represents the independent voice of patients and the public who use the health service in Wales. They play an important role in influencing the way that health services are planned and delivered, to ensure the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Wales, now and in the future.
We currently have vacancies for members to represent the voluntary sector on the Community Health Council and we are particularly looking for people with a genuine interest in helping their local community to improve the services from the patients’ and public point of view. You need not be an expert in NHS matters but if you have gained experience working with other people, good communication skills and a professional enthusiastic manner then we want to hear from you.
The role is voluntary (we pay out-of-pocket expenses) and will require attendance at quarterly Full Council meetings, plus monitoring visits but full training will be provided.
If you have answered YES to the above questions, then become a Voluntary Member of the Community Health Councils in Wales (CHC)
The CHC represents the independent voice of patients and the public who use the health service in Wales. They play an important role in influencing the way that health services are planned and delivered, to ensure the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Wales, now and in the future.
We currently have vacancies for members to represent the voluntary sector on the Community Health Council and we are particularly looking for people with a genuine interest in helping their local community to improve the services from the patients’ and public point of view. You need not be an expert in NHS matters but if you have gained experience working with other people, good communication skills and a professional enthusiastic manner then we want to hear from you.
The role is voluntary (we pay out-of-pocket expenses) and will require attendance at quarterly Full Council meetings, plus monitoring visits but full training will be provided.
Closing date for applications 11 March 2016.
If you are interested please contact freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk or telephone 01597 822191
Information for Candidates
If you are interested please contact freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk or telephone 01597 822191
Information for Candidates
Defibuary Campaign
The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust wants schools to get involved in their Defibuary campaign. Their aim is to encourage the public to know what a defibrillator is, where they are located and how to get funding in order to purchase one for their community. They want you to get staff, pupils and their families involved in this life saving campaign.
They have created a range of resources in order to help raise awareness of the campaign, for example:
· An assembly brief with flashcard that you can print off and use
· Posters for you to display on notice boards and around the school
AFTER a cardiac arrest every minute without CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation reduces someone's chance of survival by 10 per cent.
The Welsh Ambulance Service wants schools to get involved in our Defibuary campaign. During February they are asking members of the public to take a selfie with a defibrillator, or a photograph of a public access defibrillator. They then want you to post the picture on their Twitter page, along with its location.
Raising awareness of where defibrillators are located in Wales, could have a significant impact on the survival of individuals who suffer a cardiac arrest. Defibruary is about raising awareness of symptoms of cardiac arrest and the location of equipment available to the public, in a life threatening emergency.
· At least 12 young people will die every week and 7 people every hour in the UK.
· Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK is struck by a heart attack
· Around 30% of heart attacks are fatal
A large number of schools in Wales now have their own defibrillators. They would like you to Tweet pictures if you have one located in your school. As well as encouraging pupils and their families to get involved in the campaign.
Please Tweet your pictures to: @WelshAmbPIH #Defibuary Help them raise awareness and save lives.
They have created a range of resources in order to help raise awareness of the campaign, for example:
· An assembly brief with flashcard that you can print off and use
· Posters for you to display on notice boards and around the school
AFTER a cardiac arrest every minute without CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation reduces someone's chance of survival by 10 per cent.
The Welsh Ambulance Service wants schools to get involved in our Defibuary campaign. During February they are asking members of the public to take a selfie with a defibrillator, or a photograph of a public access defibrillator. They then want you to post the picture on their Twitter page, along with its location.
Raising awareness of where defibrillators are located in Wales, could have a significant impact on the survival of individuals who suffer a cardiac arrest. Defibruary is about raising awareness of symptoms of cardiac arrest and the location of equipment available to the public, in a life threatening emergency.
· At least 12 young people will die every week and 7 people every hour in the UK.
· Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK is struck by a heart attack
· Around 30% of heart attacks are fatal
A large number of schools in Wales now have their own defibrillators. They would like you to Tweet pictures if you have one located in your school. As well as encouraging pupils and their families to get involved in the campaign.
Please Tweet your pictures to: @WelshAmbPIH #Defibuary Help them raise awareness and save lives.
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