EXPERT CLASSES
Building on the Care Council Getting in on the Act Learning Resources on Working with Carers this one-day expert class is for local authority, health and third sector professionals on positively implementing the new Act for unpaid carers. The expert class is relevant to a wide range of professionals whose role involves unpaid carers. It includes:
- providing information, advice and assistance,
- case work and assessments,
- planning and commissioning services,
- population assessments and consultation with communities
The day will offer the chance to reflect on what has already been delivered for unpaid carers, identify barriers and successes, and plan on how best to tackle the coming challenges. The expert class will also offer practical examples and new ideas to support professionals across Wales to deliver for carers under the Act.
The day will be led by Carers Trust Wales, Hafal and Carers Wales, building on the Carers and the Act training materials on the “Getting in on the Act” website.
Carmarthen – Halliwell Conference Centre – 22 September 2016
Cardiff – Future Inn Hotel – 29 September 2016
Llandudno – Conwy Business Centre – 6 October 2016
You can register for the course on Eventbrite. If you’d like more information, please contact KRees@carers.org . The closing date for registration is 15 September 2016.
Friday, 26 August 2016
Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Board mtg
Whilst the below meeting 0n 5 September is in Ceredigion it does cover services that are provided to Powys residents
For the first time this meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet allowing members of the public to view from anywhere they wish.
http://www.midwalescollaborative.wales.nhs.uk/events
For the first time this meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet allowing members of the public to view from anywhere they wish.
http://www.midwalescollaborative.wales.nhs.uk/events
3 PAVO Job Vacancies
Intermediate Care/Volunteer Officer
DMP Dementia Community Support Officer
DMP Administrative Support Officer
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/pavo-job-vacancy-14.html
DMP Dementia Community Support Officer
DMP Administrative Support Officer
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/pavo-job-vacancy-14.html
Have your say on WCVA’s future
Following WCVA's Strategic Review, which began at the end of June this year, they are now planning free engagement events to give their members, the wider third sector, the public sector and the private sector a chance to have your say on their draft strategic plan.
They are holding four free events.
13 September, a webinar, 12.15pm - 1pm
20 September, WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff, 10am – 12pm
21 September, Galeri, Caernarfon, 10am – 12pm
22 September, University of Trinity St David’s, Lampeter, 10am – 12pm
If you would like to attend any of these events, please email eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk.
You are welcome to contribute to the discussions in Welsh.
They are holding four free events.
13 September, a webinar, 12.15pm - 1pm
20 September, WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff, 10am – 12pm
21 September, Galeri, Caernarfon, 10am – 12pm
22 September, University of Trinity St David’s, Lampeter, 10am – 12pm
If you would like to attend any of these events, please email eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk.
You are welcome to contribute to the discussions in Welsh.
Radnorshire & Brecknock Local Committee Meeting 30th August 2016
POWYS COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL’s Radnorshire & Brecknock Local Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30th August 2016 in Glasbury Village Hall, Glasbury at 10.30 am
** These meetings are held in public and there is an item on the agenda for members of the public to raise questions about their local health services. Lisa.Foster@waleschc.org.uk
** These meetings are held in public and there is an item on the agenda for members of the public to raise questions about their local health services. Lisa.Foster@waleschc.org.uk
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Dementia Event - Machynlleth
Aging Well in Wales, a project run by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, together with Alzheimer’s Society is holding an event to showcase the great examples of communities from Ceredigion, Gwynedd and Powys working together to become dementia friendly. It is hoped the event will inspire nearby towns and villages to join us in becoming a dementia friendly nation.
The event, to be held at Y Plas, Machynlleth from 12.30 – 16.30 on Thursday 6 October, is open to anyone with an interest in making a positive different to those living with dementia in their community and people from Aberystwyth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth and all surrounding villages are particularly welcome to attend this free event.
For more information contact: Karen.Rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk
The event, to be held at Y Plas, Machynlleth from 12.30 – 16.30 on Thursday 6 October, is open to anyone with an interest in making a positive different to those living with dementia in their community and people from Aberystwyth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth and all surrounding villages are particularly welcome to attend this free event.
For more information contact: Karen.Rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia Friendly Newtown
Dementia Friendly Newtown will hold their public launch during Newtown Food Festival on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September. Anyone interested in finding out more about the group’s aims and how to get involved should pop along to the stand which will be manned throughout both days.
For more information contact: Karen.Rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk
For more information contact: Karen.Rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk
Day time activities for Older People
Powys County Council are consulting on a number of options relating to the future delivery of Day time activities for older people (including day centres).
If you have any views/perspectives you wish to feed into the PAVO response please share them with us - we'd need any input by mid-October.
If you have any views/perspectives you wish to feed into the PAVO response please share them with us - we'd need any input by mid-October.
Monday, 22 August 2016
MWHC Palliative & End of Life Care Scoping Exercise
Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Palliative and End of Life Care Scoping Exercise
April to August 2016
The Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) Innovation Sub-Group of the Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative (MWHC) is undertaking a short-term scoping exercise.
The aim of the project is to:
· Better understand current palliative and end of life care service provision for people in Mid Wales
· Identify gaps in service provision and barriers to access and how they might be addressed in order to improve the experience of patients, carers and their families.
The scope is NHS, Third Sector, Local Authority and Private Sector and the intention is that the project is both strategic and practical and will be of direct benefit to stakeholders in Mid-Wales.
They are keen that the scoping exercise benefits from a wide range of perspectives - patients, carers, volunteers, professionals. If you are interested in finding out more or contributing to this exercise please contact Catherine Smith, Senior Project Manager, phone: 0779 934 2694 email: catherine.smith7@wales.nhs.uk
April to August 2016
The Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) Innovation Sub-Group of the Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative (MWHC) is undertaking a short-term scoping exercise.
The aim of the project is to:
· Better understand current palliative and end of life care service provision for people in Mid Wales
· Identify gaps in service provision and barriers to access and how they might be addressed in order to improve the experience of patients, carers and their families.
The scope is NHS, Third Sector, Local Authority and Private Sector and the intention is that the project is both strategic and practical and will be of direct benefit to stakeholders in Mid-Wales.
They are keen that the scoping exercise benefits from a wide range of perspectives - patients, carers, volunteers, professionals. If you are interested in finding out more or contributing to this exercise please contact Catherine Smith, Senior Project Manager, phone: 0779 934 2694 email: catherine.smith7@wales.nhs.uk
Friday, 19 August 2016
Tackling Ageism session
There are still places available at the Tackling Ageism and Raising Awareness session that the Commission is running in the Welsh Government Pavilion at the Royal Welsh Showground on 2 November.
Please find the booking form attached and the link to the online booking form below -
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/equality_human_rights/training-and-publications.aspx
Please find the booking form attached and the link to the online booking form below -
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/equality_human_rights/training-and-publications.aspx
TAnDem Arts and Dementia : Research into Practice - Conference : 21st September
A partnership between the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester and the Centre for Dementia, University of Nottingham, TAnDem is one of eight Doctoral Training Centres funded by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Its mission is to produce an evidence base for the arts and dementia. This conference will explore the theme of researching the arts and dementia via keynote speakers, workshops and panel debates. Themes include:
What methodologies are appropriate for researching the arts and dementia?
What can be learned from the experience of being a researcher and being researched?
What priorities drive funding of research into arts and dementia?
21st September 2016 : 9am - 5pm : Nottingham £40.00 fee
Last Booking Date for this Event: 15th September 2016.
for further details see : http://store.nottingham.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&catid=49&prodid=762
Its mission is to produce an evidence base for the arts and dementia. This conference will explore the theme of researching the arts and dementia via keynote speakers, workshops and panel debates. Themes include:
What methodologies are appropriate for researching the arts and dementia?
What can be learned from the experience of being a researcher and being researched?
What priorities drive funding of research into arts and dementia?
21st September 2016 : 9am - 5pm : Nottingham £40.00 fee
Last Booking Date for this Event: 15th September 2016.
for further details see : http://store.nottingham.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&catid=49&prodid=762
Magic Moments seminar - 16 September
Run by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales in partnership with Credu: Connecting Carers (formerly Powys Carers Service) and Taith.
The one day seminar will challenge you to explore the magic moments in ‘your’ care home, and identify how these are created as well as what you could do differently, to promote positive experiences for everybody living, working and visiting your resident’s home. They will also identify common or potential barriers to building positive relationships with all stakeholders and invite you to create an action plan to address these.
To book your FREE place, or for more information, email: post@olderpeoplewales.com
The one day seminar will challenge you to explore the magic moments in ‘your’ care home, and identify how these are created as well as what you could do differently, to promote positive experiences for everybody living, working and visiting your resident’s home. They will also identify common or potential barriers to building positive relationships with all stakeholders and invite you to create an action plan to address these.
To book your FREE place, or for more information, email: post@olderpeoplewales.com
Issues faced by Health & Social Care Workforce
Inquiry into the sustainability of the health and social care workforce
The National Assembly for Wales’ Health, Social Care and Sport Committee are currently looking at the Sustainability of the Health and Social Care workforce.
To help understand, they want to hear from those who work in health and social care in the public, private or voluntary sectors in order to find out more about the issues they face.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/health-and-social-care-workforce
The National Assembly for Wales’ Health, Social Care and Sport Committee are currently looking at the Sustainability of the Health and Social Care workforce.
To help understand, they want to hear from those who work in health and social care in the public, private or voluntary sectors in order to find out more about the issues they face.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/health-and-social-care-workforce
Eating disorder post on Powys Mental Health blog
Some resources suggested by local Expert by Experience Helen Missen who has written a piece for Powys Mental Health including some details of her own family's story:
http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/do-we-need-change-for-treatment-into.html
Powys Mental Health has now a facebook page: Powys Experts by Experience
http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/do-we-need-change-for-treatment-into.html
Powys Mental Health has now a facebook page: Powys Experts by Experience
Domestic Abuse of Older People: webinar recording and feedback
http://www.safelives.org.uk/older-people#webinar
If you’re on twitter: to end the spotlight on older people there will be a twitter Q&A session on 31st Aug 1pm-2pm.
0117 403 3220 www.safelives.org.uk
If you’re on twitter: to end the spotlight on older people there will be a twitter Q&A session on 31st Aug 1pm-2pm.
0117 403 3220 www.safelives.org.uk
Opportunity to attend the 8th Commonwealth Youth Parliament
On behalf of the National Assembly for Wales’ Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the Assembly has an exciting opportunity for 1 young person to represent Wales at the 8th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, on 6-10 November 2016.
For more information visit:
http://www.yourassembly.org/opportunity-attend-8th-commonwealth-youth-parliament/
For more information visit:
http://www.yourassembly.org/opportunity-attend-8th-commonwealth-youth-parliament/
Consultation on reform of List of Registered Medical Practitioners (Medical Register)
Request from Liam Anstey, Welsh Affairs Officer, General Medical Council (GMC).
The GMC has recently launched a consultation on making the medical register more open, relevant and useful and would like to hear from organisations.
Developing the UK medical register consultation closes 7 October 2016
The GMC has recently launched a consultation on making the medical register more open, relevant and useful and would like to hear from organisations.
Developing the UK medical register consultation closes 7 October 2016
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Llandrindod Wells Recycling Group - £10,000 Reward
As a result of the recycling efforts made by the residents of Llandrindod Wells and the surrounding area over the past year £10,000 is now available for distribution to local organisations and charities. Applications are now invited from organisations located in Llandrindod and communities adjacent to Llandrindod who do not have their own recycling facilities.
Applications should be submitted to
Applications should be submitted to
The Chairman M.R. Blees, Rock Lodge, Rock Road, Fron, Llandrindod Wells Powys LD1 6RR.
Closing date for applications Friday 2nd September 2016
Applications should be accompanied by a balance sheet and a brief letter saying to what purpose the money will be used.
Closing date for applications Friday 2nd September 2016
Applications should be accompanied by a balance sheet and a brief letter saying to what purpose the money will be used.
Monday, 15 August 2016
Help for Carers - Carers Engagement Forum
The above information has now been included on the Local Authorities webpage Help for Carershttp://www.powys.gov.uk/en/adult-social-care/help-for-carers/
Cartrefi Show and Celebration 2016
Saturday 3rd September 2016
Dydd Sadwrn 3 Medi 2016
Cartrefi Cymru Offices Unit 27 Ddole Road Enterprise Park Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
10am-4pm
More information
Tess.luffman@cartrefi.org www.cartrefi.org Tel - 01874 625386
Dydd Sadwrn 3 Medi 2016
Cartrefi Cymru Offices Unit 27 Ddole Road Enterprise Park Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
10am-4pm
More information
Tess.luffman@cartrefi.org www.cartrefi.org Tel - 01874 625386
Care & Repair Cymru Conference – 28 September 2016 - Stronger Together
Care & Repair Cymru Conference ‘Stronger Together’ – 28 September 2016 – SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
Health, social care and housing all face major challenges delivering services to an aging population across Wales. But by working together the services we deliver can be improved, well-timed and appropriate to the needs of clients, patients and customers.
Join them and their line up of speakers for a day of debate, discussion and networking on how to become Stronger Together
Booking forms & the programme are available on their website here
Speakers include:
Rebecca Evans AM, Minister for Social Services and Public Health
Jo Carruthers, Director of Academi Wales
Sarah Rochira, The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Dr. John Palmer, Cwm Taf UHB
Robin Staines, Head of Public Protection & Housing, Carmarthenshire CC
Rachel Rowlands, Chief Executive, Age Connects Morgannwg
and more...
Interactive workshops include:
Building Effective Relationships with Zoe Sweet, Academi Wales
Waking the Sleeping Dragon with Rachel Minchinton, George Thomas Hospice
Understanding Compulsive Hoarding with Claire Dahill
and more...
They look forward to receiving your bookings and seeing you in September!
Health, social care and housing all face major challenges delivering services to an aging population across Wales. But by working together the services we deliver can be improved, well-timed and appropriate to the needs of clients, patients and customers.
Join them and their line up of speakers for a day of debate, discussion and networking on how to become Stronger Together
Booking forms & the programme are available on their website here
Speakers include:
Rebecca Evans AM, Minister for Social Services and Public Health
Jo Carruthers, Director of Academi Wales
Sarah Rochira, The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Dr. John Palmer, Cwm Taf UHB
Robin Staines, Head of Public Protection & Housing, Carmarthenshire CC
Rachel Rowlands, Chief Executive, Age Connects Morgannwg
and more...
Interactive workshops include:
Building Effective Relationships with Zoe Sweet, Academi Wales
Waking the Sleeping Dragon with Rachel Minchinton, George Thomas Hospice
Understanding Compulsive Hoarding with Claire Dahill
and more...
They look forward to receiving your bookings and seeing you in September!
ASh Wales Update
Children's Smokefree Homes poems published in book // Smokefree Baby & Me competition // The Filter visits Romania
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Carers and Young Carers Support and Information - UPDATE!
Powys Carers Service (now Credu – Connecting Carers with a website to be launched in the near future), has been awarded with a contract to support Carers and Young Carers in Powys from 1st August 2016.
They are delighted to be able to build on their work with Carers and very much want to work with your organisations and groups throughout Powys, because Carers will get a much better deal all pulling together.
Opportunities for voluntary groups and organisations to support Carers / collaboration.
Many of you already support Carers / Young Carers or at least have a great deal to offer Carers; they have a small budget set aside to work with Carers as well as specialist organisations / local groups. This budget is going to be split to different areas of Powys to enable Carers to have as much decision making Power as possible – so each area will be in touch over the next year. You are also very welcome to get in touch with what you want to offer Carers.
What support we offer to Carers?
They have a leaflet to get a sense of what support they offer to Carers. There is Carers ‘drop in’ support at Marlow on South Crescent, Landrindod Wells and at the Siop ac Hwb in Machynlleth on the main street opposite the job centre.
How to refer?
You can refer by calling 01597 823800 during office hours, and soon through their website portal (they will let you know when it is ready), or through SECURE e-mail to carers@powyscarers.org.uk.
Your Key Contacts:
Operations Manager: Marie Davies – marie@powyscarers.org.uk
Adult Carers Team Leader: Chris Leighton – chris@powyscarers.org.uk
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers: Jan Davies – jan@powyscarers.org.uk
CEO: Jen O’Hara Jakeway – ceojenny@powyscarers.org.uk
Further updates to follow.
They are delighted to be able to build on their work with Carers and very much want to work with your organisations and groups throughout Powys, because Carers will get a much better deal all pulling together.
Opportunities for voluntary groups and organisations to support Carers / collaboration.
Many of you already support Carers / Young Carers or at least have a great deal to offer Carers; they have a small budget set aside to work with Carers as well as specialist organisations / local groups. This budget is going to be split to different areas of Powys to enable Carers to have as much decision making Power as possible – so each area will be in touch over the next year. You are also very welcome to get in touch with what you want to offer Carers.
What support we offer to Carers?
They have a leaflet to get a sense of what support they offer to Carers. There is Carers ‘drop in’ support at Marlow on South Crescent, Landrindod Wells and at the Siop ac Hwb in Machynlleth on the main street opposite the job centre.
How to refer?
You can refer by calling 01597 823800 during office hours, and soon through their website portal (they will let you know when it is ready), or through SECURE e-mail to carers@powyscarers.org.uk.
Your Key Contacts:
Operations Manager: Marie Davies – marie@powyscarers.org.uk
Adult Carers Team Leader: Chris Leighton – chris@powyscarers.org.uk
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers: Jan Davies – jan@powyscarers.org.uk
CEO: Jen O’Hara Jakeway – ceojenny@powyscarers.org.uk
Further updates to follow.
Diabetes Awareness Training
There are places available on Diabetes Awareness Training as follows:-
14th September, NPTC Coleg Powys, Llanidloes road, Newtown SY16 4HU 10.00am – 4.00pm
28th September, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 10.00am – 4.00pm
19th October, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 10.00am – 4.00pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
14th September, NPTC Coleg Powys, Llanidloes road, Newtown SY16 4HU 10.00am – 4.00pm
28th September, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 10.00am – 4.00pm
19th October, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 10.00am – 4.00pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
DOLS Legal Update Refresher
There are places available on the DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding) Legal Update Annual Refresher training:
Aim: To refresh and update those who may be doing or receiving assessments prepared under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - including such case-law as has emerged by the time of the course.
26th September 2016, NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am – 4.30pm
7th February 2017, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your place via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
26th September 2016, NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am – 4.30pm
7th February 2017, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your place via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Powys Teaching Health Board AGM
28 September from 1pm at the Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells.
The event is open to all staff, patients, stakeholders and members of the public.
Please RSVP your attendance to Powys.geninfo@wales.nhs.uk or01874 615928.
Further details about the programme will be made available nearer the time.
The event is open to all staff, patients, stakeholders and members of the public.
Please RSVP your attendance to Powys.geninfo@wales.nhs.uk or01874 615928.
Further details about the programme will be made available nearer the time.
Review of information available to Carers
We have been asked by the Strategic Carers' Commissioning Officer, Powys County Council, to ask you what information you currently provide to Carers as part of your service. The information being gathered is part of a Powys wide review about the information provided to Carers within Powys. The information received will help inform both the Council and Health Board about the wealth of Third Sector information being provided to Carers and may also identify gaps.
We would appreciate it if you would fill in the online survey cited below in either Welsh or English. It shouldn't take more than 10 minutes of your time.
English - http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=16736&lang=en
Welsh - http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=16736&lang=cy
If you have any questions about the above, please contact Joe Wellard on joe.wellard@powys.gov.uk or 01597 826392 or Freda Lacey on 01597 822191 freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk
We would appreciate it if you would fill in the online survey cited below in either Welsh or English. It shouldn't take more than 10 minutes of your time.
English - http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=16736&lang=en
Welsh - http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=16736&lang=cy
If you have any questions about the above, please contact Joe Wellard on joe.wellard@powys.gov.uk or 01597 826392 or Freda Lacey on 01597 822191 freda.lacey@pavo.org.uk
Should your charity be in the Cloud?
Thursday 29 September, Cardiff
Cost: £20 (members) | £25 (non-members)
If you’re wondering what Cloud Computing is, what the pros and cons of switching to it are and whether it is right for your organisation – join WCVA to understand more.
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Cost: £20 (members) | £25 (non-members)
If you’re wondering what Cloud Computing is, what the pros and cons of switching to it are and whether it is right for your organisation – join WCVA to understand more.
http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=981f960ac676c2d3e8901559e&id=5c86317083&e=1926e35f2d
Children in Need - Committee Recruitment
Children in Need are recruiting for committee members for the body that recommends main grants in Wales.
http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Volunteer-Regional-Advisory-Committee-Member-Wales-BBC-Children-in-Need/17225
http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Volunteer-Regional-Advisory-Committee-Member-Wales-BBC-Children-in-Need/17225
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