Powys Regional Partnership Board Autumn Update

Please find attached the latest update from the Powys Regional Partnership Board (PRPB) following their recent autumn meeting at PAVO in Llandrindod Wells.

Please disseminate the update to all stakeholders in your networks (and wider) who have an interest in health and social care services in Powys.

There is also a dedicate webpage to promote the work of the board at http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/adult-social-care/integration-of-health-and-social-care/powys-regional-partnership-board/ where all minutes, documents and presentations will be available for comment.

Action on Elder Abuse Cymru Conference

Action on Elder Abuse Cymru conference taking place on 21st November, in Cardiff. Entitled 'Financially Safe and Secure? - Working together to protect older people from financial abuse' they have speakers and delegates from across sectors coming together to look at the work being undertaken in Wales to protect older people from financial abuse. The conference will be beneficial to all those working with vulnerable adults.

​For more information on how to book tickets please contact: confwales@elderabuse.org.uk

Bookings can be made via the website - English page: http://bit.ly/AEACym_Conf or Welsh: http://bit.ly/AEACym_Cyn

Shelter Cymru Training - Preventing homelessness

Tenancy Deposit protection Schemes – Preventing homelessness in the Private Rented Sector

Children and Young People's Mental Health: Promoting Integration and Early Intervention 2016

 Children and Young People's Mental Health: Promoting Integration and Early Intervention 2016
Manchester

Shine Cymru

Who they are:  Shine is the largest organisation in Europe committed to improving the lives of people affected by the disabilities spina bifida and hydrocephalus. They are a network, a community, and a lifeline.

Shine enables people to get the best out of life!

What they do: Shine provide specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional health and social care staff.

They work on a national and local level to provide these services through the following specialist service teams:
Support and Development Team       Health Development Team
Education Advisory Services           Occupational Therapist Development Worker

Through their regional structure these teams are accessible across Wales to ensure that all the information and support needed can be provided.

Contact:  If you would like someone from Shine to come and talk to you about its work, please contact them. They’d love to hear from you!

South East Wales - Helen Allen  07894 394322 helen.allen@shinecharity.org.uk
South West Wales - Melanie Hayes  07789616460 melanie.hayes@shinecharity.org.uk
North Wales - Bryn Roberts  07469148572 bryn.roberts@shinecharity.org.uk
Regional Co-ordinator Wales and South West England  Sian Prince  07789 616416 Sian.prince@shinecharity.org.uk

To get in touch generally e-mail: wales@shinecharity.org.uk or call 01733 555988
See the Shine Facebook page: at www.facebook.com/shineUKcharity
www.shinecharity.org.uk

The Shining Lights project is supported by Big Lottery Wales People and Places programme

Calan Llandrindod Wells – 2 Rooms

Calan Llandrindod Wells (formerly Radnorshire Womens Aid) currently have 2 vacancies. They have one room with disabled access/facilities that can also be used to accommodate a woman plus 1 child and a baby/toddler. They also have a family room available that can take a woman with 2 children and a baby. They would also take a single woman in both of these rooms.

They will consider financially supporting with travel costs and they will also take women from the locality.

Please telephone 01597824655 if you require any further information

Pop-ups in Welshpool and Newtown offer the chance to get the real facts on NHS Future Fit

Welshpool and Newtown are playing host to pop-up stands where people can find out more about the NHS Future Fit programme.

The pop-ups will offer a chance to meet members of the team, ask questions, pick up information and discover how patients and members of the public can play a part in the programme, with a consultation due to start towards the end of the year.

They will also be able to see a newly prepared short animation which explains the programme. It has already been viewed over 8,000 times on Facebook alone.

The pop up stands will be at:
1 Nov - Welshpool Market, Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7JQ between 10am and 2pm
4 Nov - The Monty Club, 11 Broad Street, Newtown, SY16 2LU between 11am - 2pm

To view the NHS Future Fit animation please go to: nhsfuturefit.org
People can get involved by going to: nhsfuturefit.org/get-involved

PTHB new Community Neuro service web page

PTHB has new Community Neuro service web page

http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/community-neuro-services

Powys CHC Radnorshire & Brecknock Local Committee Meeting

POWYS COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL’s Radnorshire & Brecknock Local Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday 1st November 2016 in Coelbren Miners’ Welfare and Memorial Hall, Coelbren 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.

For more information contact Lisa.Foster@waleschc.org.uk

Do you involve volunteers in public events?

If you are interested in the involvement of volunteers at events why not come along to a consultation event on this topic - free of charge and including lunch. Book now - places are limited. Closing date 9th November

Volunteering Spirit Wales is looking at improving the quality of volunteer involvement and they'd like to share what they've learnt with you so far ... as well as hear from you about resources that would be useful to you!

http://www.wcva.org.uk/volunteering/volunteering-latest/2016/10/invitation-to-consultations-on-event-volunteering?seq.lang=en-GB

Powys tHB Falls Prevention

PtHB have a page on its site to raise awareness of what is available in the area of falls prevention in Powys. http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/falls-services

It also gives some important advice that can be useful to people interested in or concerned about falls (how to get up from the floor, links to Careline and some national publications).

News from Dementia Friendly Communities North Powys

Dementia Friendly Newtown have held a successful launch event and continue raising awareness through public dementia friends sessions and fund raising events.

Their excellent website offers information on local events and links to information sources on dementiafriendlynewtown.org.uk

Anyone in the area who would like to be kept up to date should send an email to info@dementiafriendlynewtown.org.uk or join the Facebook group Dementia Friendly Newtown.

Dementia Friendly Welshpool (DFW) have also held a successful launch. It all began with a coffee morning on Friday 14 June where Ann Tudor, High Sheriff of Powys presented 27 town centre shops, businesses and organisations with certificates and information on becoming dementia friendly. Those presented had all pledged to take at least three actions to become dementia friendly organisations. A raffle was held and a children’s colouring competition was launched.

The following day, DFW group members held an activity day in and around Tescos in Welshpool. A tombola, continuation of the colouring competition and guess the sweets in the jar competition took place. In addition to the activities, the Alzheimer’s Society’s roadshow vehicle was parked in the car parked for the day, enabling people from the community to drop by for information or a chat.

The two days were hailed as a success in terms of awareness and fund raising. If any communities in north and mid Powys would like to talk about setting up something similar, please do contact Karen Rodenburg on Karen.rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk or by calling 07736 125884.

Y Plas in Machynlleth kindly hosted a half day networking session for dementia friendly and dementia supportive communities, ran by Ageing Well in Wales’ Steve Huxton, together with Karen Rodenburg of Alzheimer’s Society. A good mix of people attended and were rewarded by inspiring talks from Rhiannon Davies of Dementia Matters in Powys; Nigel Iskander of Dementia Friendly Newtown and Teresa Davies, guest speaker from North Wales. Feedback on the event was positive and it is hoped the event will encourage more people from the area to get involved with local dementia friendly initiatives.

Don’t forget you can get involved by becoming a dementia friend or champion. Dementia Friends sessions can be arranged in any area, in Welsh or English. The next Dementia Champions induction will take place in Newtown on Tuesday 1 November. Go to www.dementiafriends.org.uk to book a place or a session. 

Review of the National Standards for CHC's

CHC’s have an important job to do in representing the interests of patients and the public in the way National Health Services are planned and provided in Wales.

The Board of CHCs have for the first time, established a set of national standards for the work of each CHC in Wales. These national standards are designed to establish a clear picture of how the activities of a good CHC should look and feel in practice, from the perspective of patients and the public.

The Board of CHCs will actively monitor and manage the performance of local CHCs, using the national standards as its benchmark. However the national standards do not define what priorities and activities your local CHC should carry out on your behalf.

They want to hear your views on the national standards.
Details of the standards together with the response form, or app if you prefer, are available on the Board of CHC website

Please feel free to contact The Board of CHC on 02920 235 558 for further information, or email them on enquiries@waleschc.org.uk

Further information on your local Community Health Council, together with contact details are available on the Board of CHC website.                          HELP THEM TO HELP YOU !

Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) - Powys

This is a Wales wide service working in partnership with PHW,WLGA,LHB and local authority and Freedom Leisure, there are a number of NERS services and sessions available across Powys, these include.

NERS – Generic Exercise Referral – For those who are inactive, who may have one or more Chronic condition or completed a NERS L4 service.
NERS – Back Care service (Core stability) – For those with symptoms of low back pain.
NERS – Community Based Cancer Rehabilitation– For cancer survivors.
NERS – Exercise & Weight Management for those with a BMI 35+
NERS – Community Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV

And more see the Matrix of services & Sessions available attached.

All NERS services operate to nationally agreed standards, with all exercise professionals trained to meet national guidelines. The protocols used are based on the best practice from across Wales. The British Medical Association in Wales has been consulted on the development of this scheme.

The Scheme runs for 16 consecutive weeks. The activity periods consist of 2 fully supervised group-based sessions each week. The activity sessions are either fitness suit or in the Sports Hall and available at specific times in the day please see enclosed.

The activity sessions cost £2 and the consultations and assessments are free of charge.

So all they ask for, is a commitment to attend 2 activity sessions each week for 16 weeks, 2 fitness assessments & consultations

www.wlga.gov.uk/ners

PAVO Training November 2016

http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Training/Training_course_list_for_website__Sept_-_Nov_2016_.pdf

Shelter Cymru Training 2016/17

4 November / Tachwedd
Homelessness Prevention and Equality
Atal Digartrefedd a Chydraddoldeb

18 & 25 November / Tachwedd
Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes - Preventing Homelessness in the Privarte Rented Sector
Cynlluniau Amddiffyn Blaendaliadau Tenantiaid - atal digartrefedd yn y sector rhentu preifat

1 & 8 December / Rhagfyr
Christmas Debt
Dyled Nadolig

1 December / Rhagfyr
Housing and Immigration
Tai a Mewnfudo

11 January / Ionawr
Preventing Homelessness - A Possession Action Toolkit
Atal digartrefedd – Pecyn canllawiau camau meddiant

19 January / Ionawr
Preventing Homelessness - Before and at the Possession Hearing
Atal Digartrefedd cyn, ac yn ystod, y Gwrandawiad Meddiant

16 February / Chwefror
Homelessness- The Law in Wales
Digartrefedd – Y Gyfraith yng Nghymru

BOOK ONLINE / ARCHEBWCH AR-LEIN : http://sheltercymru.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-events/courses/browse-courses/


For Further information please contact bethanr@sheltercymru.org.uk or 01792 469400
Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â bethanr@sheltercymru.org.uk ar 01792 469400.






Why not bring Shelter Cymru training into your workplace?
This could make staff training more cost effective, have a course made exactly for you and your training delivered at a time and a place of your choice.

Hoarding & Clutter Awareness Training

COURSE NO: 4224     DATE/VENUE: Tuesday, 1 November 2016 – Cardiff
TUTOR(S): Gail Brusch        TIMING: 9.15 am – 4.30 pm     FEE: £145.00

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
Hoarding behaviours and cluttered environments pose high levels of risk to occupants, family members, neighbours, statutory and community services. Cases of hoarding can be complex and are not always easily resolved; therefore holistic interventions, responses and multi-agency working are key to effective resolutions. This practical programme provides the tools and knowledge needed in offering effective support to your tenants with clutter and hoarding issues.

TARGET GROUP:
Anyone who provides a supporting service in their community and is therefore, likely to be challenged in the future with a tenant whose habit, is to hoard or clutter.

To view the course programme and to book your place please visit our website here

Development Manager at Disability Powys - Job Opportunity

Thanks to funding from the Tudor Trust, there is an exciting opportunity for a new Development Manager at Disability Powys.

This new three-year post will support the Board develop, plan and implement a new strategic vision. Initially helping to develop the current draft business plan to give it focus and set achievable timescales. Then to manage the delivery of the plan, working with staff, the board and volunteers.

The post holder will enable the organisation to take on and manage new projects and opportunities to make a larger and lasting impact for disabled people here in Powys. The ideal candidate should have a lived experience of disability, experience of management, enthusiasm and commitment to equality.

Please contact the officer for Job Description and application pack or more information

Closing date - Nov 14, 12 noon
Interviews - w/c 21 November"

Email info@disabilitypowys.org.uk      Phone 01597 824059

40 years of ASH Wales & 400,000 less smokers & Job Opportunity

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Communities First Axed: Implications

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Shelter Cymru - Homelessness Prevention and Equality

For more information visit:

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Action on Elder Abuse Cymru's First Annual Conference

Action on Elder Abuse Cymru is holding it's first annual conference on the 21st November in Cardiff, entitled 'Financially Safe and Secure? - Protecting older people from financial abuse'. The day will cover scams as well as financial crimes perpetrated by people known to the victim, which have such a devastating impact on the well-being of older people. Delegates will hear from a range of speakers examining the current practice in Wales aiming to combat financial abuse.

For more information on how to book tickets please contact: confwales@elderabuse.org.uk<mailto:confwales@elderabuse.org.uk>

Bookings can be made via the website - English page: http://bit.ly/AEACym_Conf or Welsh: http://bit.ly/AEACym_Cyn

Any queries about booking should be directed to confwales@elderabuse.org.uk

Have you made the pledge? I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about men's violence against women in all its forms.
Ewch i \ Please visit: http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/makepledge;

PAVO Funding Portal

Developed exclusively for third sector groups in Powys, PAVO’s new and free-to-use funding information portal aims to help PAVO members’ source funding to support an array of activities and projects.

The portal offers:

Free online registration to PAVO members
60-second funding search or category browse for easy and quick access
Search thousands of funding schemes in just a few simple steps
24-hour updates for comprehensive funding information
Full scheme and contact details linking you directly to funding providers
Local information, support and contact details to help your organisation meet its potential
Local news bulletins on relevant issues in your area

Dementia Friends Training - 21 October - Llandrindod Wells

Friday 21 October 11am until 12noon. (1hr)      To Book a place contact carol.hay@pavo.org.uk

Dementia Friends Champion Training - 1 November in Newtown

Get involved - Become a Dementia Friends Champion

A Dementia Friends Champion is a volunteer who encourages others to make a positive difference to people living with dementia in their community. They do this by giving them information about the personal impact of dementia, and what they can do to help.

It's easy to get involved. Dementia Friends Champions will attend an induction, receive support when they need it, and be part of over 10,500 volunteer Dementia Friends Champions creating dementia friendly communities together.

It’s great personal development, enabling and supporting you to present information sessions throughout your workplace or community and really make a difference to the lives of those living with dementia in your area.

Our next champions induction in Powys will be:

The Hafren Theatre, Newtown - Tuesday 1 November  (booking essential)

To book your place visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Cymdeithas Alzheimers  Alzheimer’s Society  

Tel: 01686 629530      Mob: 07736 125884     Email: Karen.rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk

How to Set Up and Run Co-operative Care and Support Services

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Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Engagement Events

Third and final round of Community Engagement Events.

If you have attended one of these events previously you will note this series is slightly different in that they will not have all the Innovation Groups attending each event. Instead with the help of Communications Teams for each Health Board and local community groups they have identified three or four specific themes of work that are relevant to each area.

They would love to welcome you along to meet the Collaborative Team and local NHS leaders and understand the work that has taken place so far to improve health services in Mid Wales. The Innovation Groups present will be discussing specific themes at each event which are detailed below and explaining their work to date in this area as well as asking specific questions relating to this work for the public to comment on.

Events will take place as follows:

Friday 11th November – Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2HH

Innovation Groups to be present are Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, In Hospital Services, Health & Well Being and Primary Care & Community Services.

Thursday 17th November – Glan Wnion Leisure Centre, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1LH

Innovation Groups to be present are Telehealth, Palliative Care and Access & Transport

Tuesday 22nd November – Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BQ

Innovation Groups to be present are Primary Care & Community Services, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities and Telehealth.

Ffon/Phone: 01970 635819     Ebost/Email: Emma.Brooke@wales.nhs.uk

Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative newsletter - Autumn 2016

http://www.midwalescollaborative.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/1158/Final%20-%20Autumn-Winter%2016%20%28eng%29.pdf

Palliative & End of Life Care: Supporting Patient Choice Conference 2016 - London

Thursday 27th October 2016, Royal National Hotel, London
http://www.openforumevents.co.uk/event/palliative-end-of-life-care-supporting-patient-choice/

First Dementia Network Mtg of 26 September 16

Notes and Feedback from The First Dementia Network Meeting held in Knighton on 26 September 2016.

Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 - The Role of Community Involvement

Public bodies and third sector organisations are increasingly aware of the need for effective community involvement in the development of local services and initiatives. Consequently, Community Development Cymru is running 4 events to explore the implications of the Act in relation to the role that community involvement can play in securing community well-being.

Dates of Events:
19th October 2016 St Mary’s Church, Rhyl
25th October 2016 The Orbit Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
26th October 2016 Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells
1st November 2016 Cwmamman Community Centre, Glanamman
Registration at 9.30am Event 10am – 3pm

To book a place at these events please email: emma@cdcymru.org or Tel: 01686 627377

Free Frailty Prevention course

Marco Arkesteijn, of Aberystwyth University, is providing an online course focusing on frailty prevention. It aims to raise awareness of frailty in the wider population, and is therefore aimed at anyone with an interest in frailty and healthy ageing. It is one of those ‘massive open online courses’ (MOOC), so the more people sign up, the better, and the better discussions we’ll get, in particular if there is a mixture of professionals and general public.

To find out more about the course, which starts on 29th October 2016, and to register, go to: https://platform.europeanmoocs.eu/course_recognizing_and_preventing_fra

Bevan Advocates

Are you passionate about the NHS in Powys? Want to play a part in shaping the future? Got great ideas, experiences or stories to share?
Here in Powys we are very proud and grateful for the many people who bring their time and their insights to help us improve the county’s healthcare.

For more information visit Powys teaching Health Board's website

Credu Opportunity - Community Fundraising Intern

As part of the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme Credu have been shortlisted for funding to employ a young person for a 12 month full-time internship, to run from January to December 2017 and paid at the Living Wage.

The first interviews with Credu will be held at the end of October (either in Llandrindod Wells or via Skype) and then the best candidate will go on to a second interview with me by The Rank Foundation on 14th November 2016. The successful candidate will also need to attend mandatory conferences in January, June and September.

Information about Credu (formerly Powys Carers Service) at www.credu.cymru

Information about The Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Programme http://www.rankfoundation.com/flagship-programmes/time-2-shine/

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you will fulfil the role and what you hope to gain from the opportunity to marie@powyscarers.org.uk. Deadline for applications is 9am 24th October.

If you would like any further information, please get in touch with Marie.

Ageing Well in Wales: Celebrating Communities

Ageing Well in Wales: Celebrating Communities
Working together to make Wales a good place to grow older for everyone

Date: 3rd November 2016
Venue: Reichel Hall, Bangor University, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor LL57 2TR

Date: 15th December 2016
Venue: SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff CF11 9XR

For any more information about the day, or if you have any questions about the events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Steve Huxton (steve.huxton@olderpeoplewales.com, 02920 445 036) or Iwan Williams (iwan.williams@olderpeoplewales.com, 02920 445 045).

Beat flu before it beats you – launch of national flu vaccination campaign

For more information vist: http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/news/38866/local

They expect to focus on a different target group each fortnight through the Autumn:

· 10th October – general launch
· 17th October – long term conditions
· 31st October – children
· 14th November – pregnant women
· 28th November – aged 65 and over
· 12th December – protect yourself from flu for the holiday season

More information will be available via our social media channels and also via @beatflu on Twitter and Facebook.

PAVO AGM - Nominations request 2016

PAVO is inviting nominations from individuals who wish to stand for election to their Board of Trustees at the AGM on Tuesday 8th November 2016. The relevant documentation is available on our website http://www.pavo.org.uk/about-pavo/pavo-agm-2016.html#c8008 or if you require copies to be posted to you please contact us.

Please note that the closing date for nominations is 19th October at 12 noon.

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

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

Trustees are not remunerated but all related expenses are reimbursed.

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

Free Office Furniture!

David James from James Dean Estate Agents in Brecon has office desks and cabinets that are free to a good home.

They would need picking up from 19 Ship Street, Brecon.  Their phone number is 01874 624 757.

Coelbren Health Centre

ABMU Health Board is currently exploring developing Coelbren Health Centre into a Wellbeing Centre for the local community. The discussions are at a very early stage, but the Health Board is keen to explore the possibility of third sector organisations using rooms at the Centre to provide services.

If you would be interested in having a discussion around providing services from the Wellbeing Centre, please contact me on 01639 631246 or HelenE@nptcvs.org.uk by Friday 28th October 2016.

Age Cymru Powys Vacancies

Please click the links below for further information.

Advocacy Vacancy

Administrator Vacancy

Employability and Skills Wales Convention 2016 | 13 October 2016 | Cardiff

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Stroke Association job vacancy

Community Development and Partnerships Manager
North West Wales and Powys St Asaph or Home based £15,118 to £19,502 per annum | 21 hours per week
The Stroke Assocation are at exciting stage in their development and this new role will help them reach more people affected by stroke in North West Wales and Powys. As part of their Wales team and working with our UK colleagues and volunteers you will lead community development activity. You will be a passionate and persuasive person with experience of supporting and training volunteers and working with people affected by stroke. Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills and knowledge of the local health and social care environment are essential. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. To apply please visit www.stroke.org.uk/working-for-us
Closing Date: 14 October 2016 Interview Date: 26 October 2016 - St Asaph

Two new Vacancies with DVSC

Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council has two new full time posts to recruit for following a reorganisation of core activities. They're looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about the third sector in Denbighshire and North Wales, passionate about increasing their profile, and impact and passionate about making a difference.  
Check out the details on their website. http://www.dvsc.co.uk/en/jobs/

Diverse communities in the film and TV industries in Wales

Good Afternoon, this is an invitation to our ‘Rewriting the Script’ engagement events.

Diverse Cymru have been funded by the Welsh Government Creative Industries sector team to carry out research into the barriers faced by diverse communities in the film and TV industries in Wales and to find solutions to address these barriers. With your help they have now developed a series of draft recommendations to put forward to the Welsh Government.

Join one of their engagement events with production companies, casting agencies, education providers, funders, diverse community organisations, and diverse talent to discuss changing working practises in film and TV to reflect the diverse talent in Wales.

You will: · Hear about what organisations are currently doing to improve diversity in film and TV
· Hear individuals talk about their experiences of working in - or getting into - the film and TV industries · Discuss the recommendations and how we can make diversity a reality by working together

Events at locations across Wales:
· Cardiff – Tuesday 18th October, 2pm to 5pm – University of South Wales (ATRiuM Building), 86-88 Adam St, Cardiff, CF24 2FN
· Colwyn Bay - Thursday 20th October, 1pm to 4:30pm - TAPE Community Music and Film, Berthes Road, Old Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9SD
· Carmarthen – Friday 21st October, 1pm to 4:30pm - Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services, The Mount Centre, 18 Queen St, Carmarthen, SA31 1JT

Refreshments will be provided. These are FREE events, travel and access costs can be reimbursed if required.  To register for one of the events (please state which one) please email:ele.hicks@diverse.cymru or call Hannah Mason on 029 2036 8888

New Empower Training Programme & Latest Charity Jobs in Wales

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South Powys Neuro Information Day –18 October 2016

Event Start 11 a.m.
Venue Address: Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW
Jacquie Brown, NVP Development Officer, PAVO Tel 01597 822191 jacquie.brown@pavo.org.uk

10 a.m. Set Up Displays Studio – Ground Floor
11 a.m. Official Opening Studio and Ground Floor area
11.15 a.m. Workshop 1 – PtHB – Occ/Speech Therapy Green Room
11.15 a.m. Carers’ Corner – Workshop with Mid and West Wales Crossroads Carers Service and Powys Carers Service (Credu). Also find out information for Carers 2 nd Floor Gallery
12 p.m. Launch of Brecon Neuro Café Studio
12.30 Workshop 2 – Dementia Friendly Brecon and Alzheimers Green Room
1 p.m. Refreshments 1 st Floor
1 p.m. Have a Go on Electronic Tablets – Games, Information, How to Use Tablets to improve hand to eye co-ordination. Tablets for people with Visual Impairment. 2 nd Floor
1.15 p.m. Autism Awareness Workshop 2nd Floor
1.30 p.m. SHINE Charity Workshop 3 – What’s new for Spina Bifida patients? Green Room
2 p.m. Workshop 4 – Young People’s Thoughts Chance for young people to discuss issues. 2 nd Floor Bar area

Putting Powys People First – An introduction to the Cyfle Cymru Out of Work Service

The Cyfle Cymru Out of Work Service (OoWS) is a Peer Mentoring project funded through the European Social Fund, and sponsored by the Welsh Government with initial funding granted until 2018. Participation on the project is voluntary and referred clients may leave the programme at any time with no sanctions or penalties.

It is an employment focused project aimed at supporting participants who experience either substance misuse or mental health issues, and who are currently either long term unemployed or economically inactive.

Who can you refer?

To be suitable for the project, potential participants need to be in one of the following categories:

1. Long term unemployed 25 and over who has been unemployed for more than 12 months with
complex barriers to employment

2. Economically inactive 25 years and over, and neither employed or unemployed, or in education or training and have complex barriers to employment.

How can you refer potential participants?

Potential participants may either self-refer or may be referred to the project by external agencies which may include Health Care Professionals, Advocates or other support agencies and organisation. Usually a referral form will be received however these may be initiated by the OoWS mentors. Referrals may also be made directly by email or phone to the OoWS Specific Point of Contact point below:

Email: info@powysoows.com        Tel: 01686 207111      http://dacw.co.uk/about-cyfle-cymru/

Action on Hearing Loss Focus Groups

​Ruth Nortey from Action on Hearing Loss is looking to set up some focus groups in Powys to hear from people with sensory loss and their perceptions/access to public services. 

PAVO will be sending out information shortly about this opportunity for involvement. In the meantime, if you wish more information about the project, please contact ​

Ruth Nortey, Sensory Engagement Officer, Action on Hearing Loss
Email: ruth.nortey@hearingloss.org.uk      Telephone: 07391 415270

Influenza Awareness Event - Carmarthen

Dyfed Powys Local Resilience Forum Health Group is pleased to extend an invitation to an Influenza Awareness Event.

This event for LRF partner agencies will be facilitated by members of the Health Group together with guest speakers from Public Health Wales and Welsh Government. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the current Pandemic Influenza risk together with highlighting the differences, and importance of the Seasonal Influenza campaign, and the role everyone can play.

Times and location The event will be held from 1.00—4.00 p.m. on Monday 10th October, 2016 in the Strategic Co-ordination Centre, Police HQ, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, SA31 2PD.

If anybody would like to book a place on the event please can they contact Peter Nicholas via email at: peter.nicholas.external@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk

DIARY MARKER: PAVO 2016 Conference and AGM

8 November 10am - 3.30pm

Cefn Lea Conference Centre, Newtown SY16 4AJ

We trust you will be able to be with us for our Annual Conference and General Meeting and that you will cascade this information through your organisation and via your networks.

The theme of the conference is

EARLY INTERVENTION & PREVENTION - The third sector role in Powys

Read more

One Powys Connecting Voices newsletter

http://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/community-development/one-powys-connecting-voices.html

Explore co-production and its approaches - 11 November

Meaningful Change
A one-day event to explore co-production and its approaches in North Wales
11 November 2016
Glasdir, Llanrwst

In a challenging economic climate for public services, we need to think differently about how we support communities and strengthen the capacity of voluntary sector organisations.
Co-Production is a proven and successful approach that places people at the heart of public service design and implementation.

Join Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), Co-Production Network for Wales andSpice Innovations for an informative and participatory day, designed to develop your understanding of co-production and its application in public services. The final programme will include workshops in relation to the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, the growth of the Co-Production Network in North Wales and the use of Spice Time Credits as a tool for citizen engagement.

This free event will bring together professionals from health, social care, local government, education, tackling poverty, substance misuse and older people's services, as well as third sector organisations, activists and co-production practitioners.

Spaces for the event will be limited, so register your interest in a place here

Powys equipment service receives national accreditation

CECOPS is the independent standards body in the UK for disability equipment, wheelchair and seating services and has a recognised Code of Practice for these services.

The equipment service in Powys recently underwent a CECOPS assessment, undertaken by world leaders in quality and risk management, DNV GL Healthcare.

The service is operationally responsible to the Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board and provides a comprehensive range of different disability products and services.

Read more......

Consultation Event - 25th Oct 2016 (Review of Day Time Activities for Older People)

You may be aware Powys County Council are consulting with a whole range of different people, groups, and agencies on 3 options in relation to the future of a recent Review of Day Time Activities for Older People (including Day Centres). 

They would like to invite you to a group consultation workshop on the 25th October 2016. 

Your views are very important in helping Powys County Council make a decisions about the future of these services. There is a Summary Consultation document for you to read in preparation for the consultation session – please print off a copy for reference if you attend. 

There is also the full review and background documentation on the Powys County Council web site if you want to see more detail. 

This can be found at:- http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/corporate/find-out-about-consultations-in-powys/day-time-activities/ 

The workshop will take place on:- Tuesday 25th October 2016 1.00pm to 4.30pm Venue - Hafod a Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth 

If you would like to attend the workshop please can you book by emailing the PCC Training Unit via one of the following:- Telephone 01597 827507  Email - pwbotu@powys.gov.uk

Making Every Contact Count Newsletter

Edition No 7 October 2016

PAVO Training Survey

Your feedback and suggestions welcome: PAVO Training Survey