Tuesday 26 April 2016

Clair Powell covering Infoengine & Third Sector Broker post

In April  PAVO's Claire Powell Info Engine Officer & Third Sector Broker, went on maternity leave. We wish her all the best! Can you believe that the person who has been recruited to cover her post for the next few months is also called Clair Powell!

Clair has previously been employed as a senior caseworker and office manager for a member of the Welsh Assembly and for a Member of Parliament. She has further experience of working with children and young people in a variety of roles and was a retained firefighter for 8 years. Clair spends her spare time studying with the Open University and volunteering with Brecon Young Firefighters.

Welcome Clair, we look forward to working with you. Register your service on Info Engine or find out more about 3rd Sector Brokers

New Volunteer Recruits to the Regional Partnership Board

Carers Representatives - Owen Judd and one other (yet to be confirmed),

Individuals (Service Users) representatives Maggie Sims and Janet Rogers were selected to collectively represent the diversity of those who have experience of or have previously been in contact with health and/or social care services in Powys. They attended their first meeting of the Board on 25 April and wider engagement mechanisms will be confirmed.

Richard Williams from Action on Hearing Loss is the National Third Sector Representative on the Board. He would be delighted to hear from Third Sector colleagues email: Richard.Williams@hearingloss.org.uk

The Powys Regional Partnership Board has been established by the new Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in Powys.

The Powys Regional Partnership Board provides leadership in decision making, guidance, influence and support to ensure successful delivery of Health and Care Services to people in Powys. The Board sits directly underneath the Joint Partnership Board which has a direct reporting remit to Welsh Government. Role of the Individual and Carer Partnership Board Member Membership of the Powys Regional Partnership Board for individuals and carers provides a voice for people in contact with health and social care services for people of all age. The mechanisms for involving children and young people are already in place.

Nursing Collaborative Meeting - 26 May

The next Nursing Collaborative meeting is due to take place on 26 May 2016 10am-12.30 in Llandrindod Wells.

For more information or if you wish to attend please contact ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk

PAVO Training: Microsoft Excel training

http://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/training.html#c7375

Advocacy stakeholder Event Re - Draft Older People's Joint Commissioning Strategy

A date has now been set of 9th May for a workshop with Advocacy groups, it will be from 2pm onwards in Llandrindod Wells, venue to be confirmed.

Please save the date. Further information to follow.

Meanwhile if you are interested in attending please email ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk

Powys Advocacy Network Meeting - 24 May 2016

The next meeting of the Powys Advocacy Network is schedule to take place on 24 May 2016 in Llandrindod Wells 10am-12.30pm

If you wish to attend, or for more information, please contact ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk

http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html

List of PAVO Training

http://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/training.html

PAVO Training: Handling confidential information & the Data Protection Act

Thursday 9th June 2016 (Landrindod Wells)
Wednesday 15th June 2016 (Newtown)

Cost: £20 (PAVO members), £40 (non PAVO members), £60 (All other/individuals)

The learning outcomes for the course are:

To understand the need for and principles of confidentiality in the workplace
To explore the relationship between confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
To clarify the requirements of the Data Protection Act:-
The principles of data protection
The rights of data subjects
An organisation's responsibilities in relation to the act
An employee's responsibilities in relation to the act

Please note we only have a few spaces left for each date. However, if there is a high demand of bookings we will arrange a further course.

To book on please click here

Monday 25 April 2016

Join Diabetes Patient and Carers Groups

Powys Teaching Health Board is setting up Diabetes Patient and Carers Groups to give local people with diabetes and their carers the chance to meet and give their views about the services they receive and how well these meet their needs. Meetings will be held regularly in both North and South Powys and it is anticipated that the inaugural meetings will take place in June 2016.

Further information can be found on Powys THB website - http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/event/9543

Anyone who is interested in joining the Groups, should email diabetes.powys@wales.nhs.uk or telephone07966 389952.

Powys ‘Have your say’ Event - Summary of Engagement responses

http://pstatic.powys.gov.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Equalities/Summary_of_Engagement_responses_form_Have_you_say_Powys_11_12_15_v2_sl.pdf

Do you know what is making Brecon a Dementia Friendly Community?

Join them for Coffee, Cake and Chat morning to find out more: Advice and information | Support for young onset dementia | Local activities | Volunteering opportunities | Involving young people Friday, May 20th 10am to 1pm Brecon Guildhall

Rhiannon Davies 07940 961006 Joan Brown 07533 768575
email brecondfc@gmail.com                           www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk

Does Brecon need more Dementia support?

Yes! Then go along to find out more about setting up a Meeting Centre Support Programme to provide practical information, personal advice, emotional and social support for those living with dementia and their families
Thursday, May 19th 11am to 1pm Theatr Brycheiniog

Rhiannon Davies 07940 961006 Joan Brown 07533 768575
email brecondfc@gmail.com                           www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk

Dementia Awareness Week 15th-21st May 2016

Most of us will be touched by dementia at some time during our lives and it is vital that we work together to remove the myths and stigma associated with the condition. We must raise awareness and understanding so that those living with dementia, and their carers, receive our understanding and support and are able to continue to be valued members of our community. If you need help and support for you or a loved one or would like to learn more about dementia and the small things you can do to make a big difference to people in our community who are affected by dementia, please come along to one or more of the following:
Monday 16th 10.30-12noon Music & Memories, The Muse 

Tuesday 17th 10.30-12noon Tea, Chat & Activities, MIND, Ty Croeso, St David’s House

11-11.30am Pre-School Storytime Session, Brecon Library 

10am-5pm Ageing Creatively: Workshops & Activities, Theatr Brycheinio
Wednesday 18th 2-3pm Dementia Friends Awareness Session, The Muse 

Thursday 19th 11am-1pm Public Meeting to explore potential for a Brecon Dementia Meeting Centre, Theatr Brycheiniog 1.30-2.30pm Mount Street Infants Storytime Session, Brecon Library

Friday 20th 10am-1pm Coffee Morning/Advice & Information Event, Brecon Guildhall 2pm Brecon Area Dementia Friendly Community AGM, Brecon Guildhall 

Saturday 21st 10am-4pm Bag Packing to Raise Funds, Morrisons 

Watch out for other activities during the week organised by local supporters. 
www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk

Rhiannon Davies 07940 961006 Joan Brown 07533 768575
email brecondfc@gmail.com                           www.dementiafriendlybrecon.org.uk 

Access Groups Support for Accessibility to Buildings and Environments

Access Groups within Powys, are keen to promote their existence and support available to organisations, with accessibility to buildings and environments.

Access Groups aim to improve access to buildings, services and information, and make a positive contribution to our communities, ensuring accessibility for all.

Operated by volunteers with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and varied life experiences including building, design, occupation therapy and nursing. Montgomeryshire Access Group meet monthly and Brecknock Access Group has local committees covering Brecon, Ystradgynlais and Builth Wells. Plans are underway to redevelop an Access Group for Radnorshire.

Disability Powys organised a two day Access Group training course in February and March with funding from the Big Lottery, where over 20 volunteers attended. The training focused on Access Audits, Plan Appraisals and Inclusive Design and was delivered by inclusion and sustainability consultants Access Design Solutions

Access Group support can be provided on buildings under construction or refurbishments, including railway station toilet block, health centres, public buildings, housing, streets, shops and places of entertainment.

Access and Outreach Worker Hayley Beavan said ‘We wish to promote the existence of local Access Groups, to statutory and voluntary organisations and businesses. Service providers are more likely to be able to comply with their duty, and make reasonable adjustments if they audit barriers, work with disabled people and make reasonable adjustments. Access Groups can help them with this process’.

For further information on Access Groups and volunteering, contact Hayley Beavan at hbeavan@disabillitypowys.org.uk or 0749527102 Plans are underway to redevelop an Access Group for Radnorshire.

Plans are underway to redevelop an Access Group for Radnorshire

Space for Rent in Llandrindod Wells

Space for Rent within building at Crescent Chambers, Llandrindod Wells

· Newly refurbished, town centre location
· Two adjoining rooms 3.5m x 4.7m and 3.8m x 5.1m.
· Has own entrance to the front street, disabled access at the rear, access to kitchen and toilet.
· £95 per week o.n.o. including all utilities, phone and wi-fi.

Contact: Mary Williams at Mid Powys Mind on 01597 824411 or health@midpowysmind.org.uk for viewings etc.

One Powys Connecting Voices Newsletter

http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Help_for_Organisations/Connecting_Voices_April_newsletter_2016_ENG_Final.pdf

Montgomeryshire Carers Champions

Montgomeryshire Carers Champions are invited to an Information and Networking Morning 
organised by Powys Carers Service on MONDAY 23rd MAY 2016 @10 am -12 pm 
Welshpool Cowshacc.                         Tea and cake provided

· Are you a Carers Champion in your organisation or happy to be a representative for Carers of any age?

We want to hear from You and See how best we can Support your role :

· Go and Meet the Outreach Workers from Powys Carers Service in your area
· Q and A session
· Referral process explained
· Update briefing on Social Services & Wellbeing Act with attention to Carers
· Networking
· Information about Carers Week 6th– 12th June

To book please email: lisa@powyscarers.org.uk or call 07805 843992  By Deadline of 13th May 2016

CAB Powys "Open Door" day in Ladywell House, Newtown is changing.

"Open Door" day in Ladywell House, Newtown is changing.

From 1st May 2016 "Open Door" service will be every Thursday 10am to 3pm. No appointment necessary, just pop in.

Monday to Friday Appointments by arrangement. Telephone: 0345 601 8421
Mon, Tues & Thurs 9am to 3pm
www.powyscitizensadvice.org.uk

Let us know about your volunteering project

Are you involved in a volunteering project in Powys?

Please help us by completing this short 7 question survey

PAVO, working with the Volunteering Project Board aims to survey organisations who work with volunteers with a view to ascertain information about current and future volunteering projects.

Please click HERE to answer this short 7 question survey in English or for the Welsh version click HERE

This survey will enable us to better support the sector.

Still Time to Book for Dementia Event in North Powys

Dementia Supportive Communities -North Powys Network Event

Working Together to Make a Difference

Thursday 28 April 2016 9.30am – 4pm

Cefn Lea Park, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys SY16 4AJ
Free parking available Lunch provided

Click here for  Agenda       Booking Form

Aim: To build and develop Dementia Supportive Communities across Powys by:
• sharing examples of practical ways to support people with a dementia
• identifying good practice and sources of information
• exploring ways of working together in the future
• committing to take action

To reserve a space, please complete the booking form and return to ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com. Free transportation can be provided if necessary, but please contact in advance to book this.​

For more information on Dementia Friendly Communities, please go to www.ageingwellinwales.com/dementia


Wednesday 13 April 2016

Powys Volunteer of the Year 2016 - Open for Nominations

Get Nominating!

Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards honours exceptional volunteers in Powys.

The Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made.

If you know of someone who has given up his or her time to help others then why not NOMINATE them for a Powys Volunteer of the Year Award?

We are looking for exceptional volunteers who have volunteered over and above what should be expected from them.

Any application must reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made, perhaps they have overcome hardship to take on voluntary work.

There are two categories of awards:

Individuals of any age
Groups - two or more individuals forming a group that carry out a task, activity or project. This can either be a) a purely voluntary run group or 
b)a group of volunteers within an organisation with paid staff. For organisations with paid staff the nomination has to be for the group of volunteers, rather than the organisation.

There will also be an additional Outstanding Contribution award, selected from the nominations from the other categories.

For a nomination form or more information, contact PAVO on: 01597 822191 or e-mail info@pavo.org.uk
The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday 3rd June 2016.

Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend a Bafta style event in Builth Wells on Thursday 6 th October 2016.  We look forward to receiving the nominations!

Tuesday 12 April 2016

RDP Job Vacancies

These positions are advertised and are open for applications on the Powys County Council website -https://recruitment.powys.gov.uk/. Closing date is Sunday 24th April 2016.

Friday 8 April 2016

Procurement of Carers' Services - Powys

The Carers' Contract/Specification is now live on eTender Wales https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. The ITT number is 53388. If you haven't already done so, you will need to register with the site as a supplier in order to view/respond to this tender.

The specification notice is not yet live on the "Sell2Wales" site although it has been uploaded into the system. It is awaiting approval from the "Sell2Wales" administration team and should hopefully be live shortly.


Please contact either Pete Lathbury or Yvonne Owen-Newns at PAVO should you require any support in responding to the opportunity and/or forming consortia.

PAVO Training - Being a Trustee

Date: Tuesday 31st May 2016 - full day Venue: Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown SY16 2EH Cost: £20 (PAVO members), £40 (non PAVO members), £60 (All other/individuals) 

Content: Being a trustee is a responsible voluntary role and one that comes with duties and responsibilities. This course will take you through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee as well as your role and the responsibilities you have towards your organisation.
 Learning outcomes:  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: Telephone: 01597 822191 Email: training@pavo.org.uk Visit: www.pavo.org.uk/support/training

Information for People Project.

Click here for a background paper on the joint ‘Information for People’ project.
So that they may gather as many views as possible, they would be grateful if you could help with the project

You are able to complete the survey by : · downloading a paper copy, · using the ‘app’ on your smartphone/tablet - · by opening the link …… Holidaur Cymraeg English Survey

Closing date for the exercise is 15 April 2016

Please don’t hesitate to contact Leanda.wynn@waleschc.org.uk or 029 2023 5558 should you require any further information

Powys Carers Groups

http://www.powyscarers.org.uk/index.php/en/how-we-can-help-you/groups-pcs-new.html

Next Powys Advocacy Network Meeting - 20 April

Now rescheduled for 24 May 2016
The Next Powys Advocacy Network meeting is due to take place on 20 April 2016 11am-1pm.  Contact ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk if you wish to attend.

The Powys County Council wishes to engage the Network on the Joint Older People Commissioning Strategy as part of the meeting.

http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html

Provision of Independent Professional Advocacy Services for Children and Young People

Deadline: 06/05/2016
View Sell2Wales website: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR129421

Beat It Percussion for People Living with Dementia

To find out more follow them on Facebook or go to their website. They are always happy to hear from new contacts, contacts, partners, volunteers, colleagues and anyone who is interested in their work.
Lynn Kay / Founder & CEO      beatitpercussion@gmail.com / 07875 090 946

Beat It Percussion working in partnership with A Different Beat   http://beatitpercussion.co.uk/

Thursday 7 April 2016

Cuppa with a Copper on Powys Mental Health blog

A case study from the Comic Relief project:
http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/cuppa-with-copper.html

Love and Laughter don't have to stop because of dementia: Belonging National Tour!

Tickets are on sale for Re-Live's National Tour of Belonging! This May and June we will tour the nation, entertaining audiences, connecting communities and challenging the myth that life has to end when a dementia diagnosis comes.
http://www.re-live.org.uk/belonging/

Adult Protection Awareness Training

Places available on this training event on the following dates (morning sessions 9.30am – 12.30pm) or (afternoon sessions 1.30pm – 4.30pm): Please book your places via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Date
Venue
25/04/2016
NPTC Campus Newtown
19/05/2016
The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells
22/06/2016
Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon
04/07/2016
Neuadd Maldwyn Welshpool
10/08/2016
Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon
15/09/2016
The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells
12/10/2016
NPTC Campus Newtown
08/11/2016
Cartrefi Cymru Office Brecon
01/12/2016
Neuadd Maldwyn Welshpool
10/01/2017
The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells
16/02/2017
Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon
13/03/2017
NPTC Campus Newtown


Tier 1 or PTHB Level 2
Key Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course participants will:
■ Have knowledge of the right of all people to live free from abuse
■ Understand the extent and impact of adult abuse
■ Understand the definition of an Adult at Risk
■ Recognise signs of abuse and neglect
■ Recognise signs of coercive and controlling behaviour
■ Understand the barriers faced by adults at risk in reporting abuse
■ Understand how person centred safeguarding work supports safety and recovery
■ Have an awareness of the Wales Interim Policy and Procedures summary version (or their successor)
■ Understand when the consent of the adult at risk to make a referral is not needed
■ Have the confidence and knowledge to report concerns of adult abuse

Course Provider: Cartrefi Cymru

Alcohol Concern Cymru 2016 Conference

Grand Hotel Swansea 22 September 2016

Understanding the links between alcohol and suicide

For a full agenda, and to book places, go to www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/swansea2016

ASH Wales-Commit to Quit success/Smokefree Baby & Me/PHB fall

http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=8c591f6066&e=9644b93e15

New Integrated Training Brochure 2016/17 Now Available Online

The new Integrated Training Brochure is now available to access on the Powys County Council website

http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/training-and-dbs/training-for-childcare-providers-foster-carers-and-social-care-work/

The Integrated Training Brochure offers information and training relating to the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, information and sign posting to partnership organisations within Powys as well mapping training into a single training programme from April 2016 – March 2017.

The training continues to build on the adopted tier system to make courses more accessible for all staff, practitioners, carers, foster carers, adoptive parents and service users.

Wednesday 6 April 2016

SSWB Datganiad Ysgrifenedig/Written Statement

Written Statement - Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 – implementation update

You will wish to be aware that the Minister has issued the following statement
http://gov.wales/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2016/sswellbeingact/?skip=1&lang=en

Written Statement - £60m to join up health and social care services

You will wish to be aware that the Minister has issued the following statement
http://gov.wales/newsroom/healthandsocialcare/2016/160401services/?skip=1&lang=en


Datganiad Ysgrifenedig - Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 - diweddariad ar y gweithredu
Byddwch yn dymuno gwybod bod y Gweinidog wedi gwneud y datganiad canlynol
http://gov.wales/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2016/sswellbeingact/?skip=1&lang=cy

Datganiad Ysgrifenedig - £60m i uno gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol
Byddwch yn dymuno gwybod bod y Gweinidog wedi gwneud y datganiad canlynol
http://gov.wales/newsroom/healthandsocialcare/2016/160401services/?skip=1&lang=cy

Tuesday 5 April 2016

Days Out with Kaleidoscope

Tir Coed Forestry School will be holding Forestry Days with Kaleidoscope on
Thursday 28 April 10am-4pm and Thursday 12 May 10am-4pm

BBQ and Planting Day - Wednesday 20 April

Contact Sue or 01686 616810 for more information



Please Contact Sue or Your Key Worker for more information
Please Contact Sue or Your Key Worker for more information

Shelter Cymru Training 2016

Housing and Immigration
One Year On, Part 2 Housing (Wales) Act - Where are we now?
Universal Credit and Housing Costs
One Year On, Part 2 Housing (Wales) Act - Where are we now?
Health and Safety in Homes - What are the Real Issues?
Good Finances, Good Living Seminar
Preparing to Rent in the Private Rented Sector
Harassment and Unlawful Eviction
Homelessness and the Law
Discretionary Housing Payment: Why & How—a Guide for Advisors and Practitioners
Autism and Homelessness
People and Homes 2016
Working with Vulnerable Tenants in the Private Rented Sector
Advising Tenants in the Private Rented Sector
Council Tax—Dispelling the Myths

http://sheltercymru.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-events/courses/browse-courses/

For more information on our public courses and to book your place, please contact our training team on 01792 483072 or email jennifersw@sheltercymru.org.uk

Does your organisation need funding support or a Funding Health Check?

PAVO Outreach Surgeries
Have you got an issue around governance? Would your trustees like support to understand what their role is? Would you like to discuss potential project ideas?

Come along for a chat to a PAVO development officer to find out how we can support you.

Here are the outreach dates for April 2016– we hope to see you there:

Wednesday 13th April 2016 PAVO Offices Llandrindod 10am – 4.15pm

Friday 15th April 2016 PAVO Offices Newtown 1-30pm –4.30pm

To avoid disappointment and make an appointment please contact PAVO on 01597 822191 to book a place.

Powys Broker Service & infoengine Project Update for Feb 2016

http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/powys-third-sector-broker-service/monthly-project-reports.html

Powys Regional Partnership Board Individual and Carer Representatives

Want to play a key part in making decisions about Health and Social Care Services in Powys?

Do you use health or social care services?

and/or

Do you care for someone who has needed services?

If so, this might be for you.

The Powys Regional Partnership Board has been established by the new Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in Powys.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, contact Freda Lacey on 01597 822191 freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk

Expressions of interest to be submitted to ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk by Friday, 15 April, 2016

Peer selection event: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016

Person Spec or Individual Carer Representative

Information for Board Representatives

Expression of Interest Form

Powys Regional Partnership Board National Third Sector Representative

Want to play a key part in making decisions about Health and Social Care Services in Powys?

Do you provide health and/or social care related services in Powys and have a national perspective?

If so, this might be for you.

The Powys Regional Partnership Board has been established by the new Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in Powys.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Freda Lacey on 01597 822191 freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk.

Expressions of interest to be submitted to ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk by Friday, 15 April 2016

Peer selection event: Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Person Spec for Third Sector Representative

Information for Board Representatives

Expression of Interest Form

Monday 4 April 2016

FREE workshop on Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

The workshop is especially relevant to any organisation/ group working with women around issues of self-confidence and an inability to acknowledge success and achievement in their personal, work or business lives. We currently have attendees from Women’s Aid groups and the Wales Community Rehabilitation Community who work with women offenders. We actively welcome representatives from other organisations addressing issues affecting women who are disadvantaged in any way.

There 4 places left and will allocate on a first served first come basis.

Please be aware – owing to the sensitivity of some of the issues likely to be raised and to create a safe space, they are offering this Workshop as a woman only event. However, we they are fully aware Imposter Syndrome affects men as women – though to a lesser degree. They plan to offer workshops in the future open to both men and women.

If you’d like more information, please call on 01938 820819 or email office@wildwomenenterprise.co

Information day at Bronllys Hospital CANCELLED

If you were planning to attend the information day at Bronllys Hospital tomorrow (5th April) it has been cancelled due to an infection on the ward.

Memory Box Loan Scheme in Brecon

The new service is aimed at those working with, or caring for, older people.  each box has a particular theme and is made up of a range of objects from the 1950s, 602 and 70s.  The idea behind the boxes is that they can be used to stimulate memory and start conversation.  They can be especially useful for talking about the past with a person with a dementia.

Memory boxes available: Leisure, Sewing or Knitting, Men in the 50s & 60s, Transport & holidays, Childhood, Women's fashion, Household, Photography, World War II, Cooking & baking, Shopping

The memory boxes are available to borrow free of charge.  however this is a collection-only service.  to book a memory box or for further information call 01874 624121 or email brecknock.museum@powys.gov.uk

Friday 1 April 2016

Stroke Training courses approaching in April 2016

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 April 2016.

University of Liverpool - 8th April - Supporting Communication
Manchester - 28th April  - POPPS training
University of Liverpool - 29th April  - Supporting Communication

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 also offer 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.