| Powys Teaching Health Board has taken prompt action to put in place alternative services for its patients after being advised by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) that new referrals to neurology services at SaTH hospitals will be temporarily unavailable from 28 March 2017. Neurology appointments are temporarily unavailable to new patient referrals from all of the Trust's catchment across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Neurology deals with conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerve, muscle and their connections. The following services are affected: - New referrals for neurology appointments at SaTH (including at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). - This relates to SaTH, so will primarily affect people living in central and eastern Montgomeryshire. The following services are not affected: - Existing referrals for treatment at SaTH (e.g. if you have already been referred for an appointment). - Follow-up appointments at SaTH. - New referrals and follow-up appointments with other providers (e.g. for residents of other parts of Powys). What alternative services are in place? Whilst these temporary measures are in place, Powys Teaching Health Board is working with other providers including The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which runs the New Cross Hospital, to provide an alternative service. What do I need to do? - Patients being referred for neurology appointments do not need to take any action. - Emergency care remains unchanged. - If you have already been referred to SaTH, or are receiving follow-up appointments, then your care and treatment is unaffected. - If you are being referred for new care and treatment for neurological conditions then your GP (or other referring clinician) will explain the alternative service that is in place and refer you to the alternative service. The North Locality Management Team are informing GPs in the locality about the process for making referrals to the temporary service. How long will the temporary arrangements be in place? This temporary measure will come into effect from 28 March 2017. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust will review this over the next six months. Why are these neurology services at SATH closed to new referrals? The Neurology Service at SaTH has experienced some difficulties in managing the demand of referrals. Carol McInnes, Assistant Chief Operating Officer for Unscheduled Care at SaTH, said: “The temporary suspension of Neurology Services to new referrals is not a decision we have taken lightly. The service has been under considerable pressure due to workforce constraints for some time. “SaTH currently has two Consultant Neurologists supported by one Locum. Despite the Trust’s best efforts, we have so far been unable to secure additional full-time or Locum capacity. “This is a temporary measure and the operational team is fully committed to developing a sustainable solution for the service. SaTH will be using this period to establish a substantive solution. "I would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause people." Hayley Thomas, Director of Planning and Performance at Powys Teaching Health Board said: “We recognise that this interim arrangement is not ideal for Powys residents, but the alternative service does meet the high standards expected from any NHS provider and patients will continue to receive excellent standards of care. “We would also like to thank The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for their support to us and to Powys patients at this time. We hope that this temporary measure will allow SaTH time to address the pressures it is facing, and to resume delivering this service for Powys residents as soon as possible.” Further Information, Comments and Concerns If you have questions or concerns about your neurology referral to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust please talk to your GP (or the clinician who referred you, if this was not your GP) in the first instance. Comments or concerns about your health care can also be raised with the Powys Teaching Health Board Patient Experience Team on 01874 712697 or email concerns.qualityandsafety.POW@wales.nhs.uk More information is available from our website at www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/complaints The Community Health Council exists to represent and protect public interests in health and social care by monitoring the quality of care, seeking redress where appropriate and acting as a source of information for local people. They are available to advise and provide assistance to anyone with a suggestion or concern about the health service. Your local CHC can be contacted at: Powys CHC, Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys SY16 1JQ Tel 01686 627632 Email: enquiries.powyschc@waleschc.org.uk |
Friday, 31 March 2017
PTHB puts in place alternative services to neurology services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
2 PAVO Vacancies
Development Officer Thriving Third Sector
and
Third Sector Skills Volunteer Officer
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/pavo-vacancies-1.html
and
Third Sector Skills Volunteer Officer
http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/pavo-vacancies-1.html
Vision for Health and Care in Powys to 2027 and beyond
Powys teaching Health Board are delighted to publish the integrated Health and Care Strategy for Powys, following approval by Powys County Council Cabinet and Powys Teaching Health Board earlier this month.
It builds on thousands of conversations between the people of Powys, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys County Council and key partners over the last year.
These are challenging times, particularly with the prolonged period of austerity and the changing needs of the people of Powys. We know that people in Powys live longer and healthier lives than elsewhere in Wales. We also know that Powys is a place where we aspire to help improve the wellbeing of all people. This is why this strategy seeks to enable children and young people to ‘Start Well’, for people to ‘Live Well’ and older people to ‘Age Well’.
Whilst it doesn’t describe the detail of the developments at this stage—which will follow during 2017/18—it does outline the direction we feel is important to take. Promoting wellbeing; offering early help and support to people; tackling the big four diseases that limit life (cancer, circulatory diseases, mental health, respiratory diseases); and providing joined up care are the key areas that we suggest become priorities for action. This means that we will spend more time and effort helping people to stay well, to help them act early to prevent ill health and get support, and where care and treatment is required that we work with people to ensure care is joined up and based on what matters most to the individual.
We also want to provide as much health and care as possible in Powys. There has been real success over the last few years with the introduction of new services, and we feel that—with the development of new technology, for example—we could do more in Powys. We know that some people will continue to need to travel for services out of county, but we will focus on improving access wherever possible.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped to shape this strategy so far. Our priority over the next few weeks is to develop the programme for 2017/18 for working with communities and partners to begin to translate this strategy into local delivery. We look forward to sharing more details during June, and working with you during 2017/18 to put this into practice in towns and communities across the county.
Health and Care Strategy Programme Team, c/o Powys Teaching Health Board.
http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/health-and-care-strategy
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2nd April 2017
April is world autism month aiming to raise awareness about individuals with an Autistic Spectrum and encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. This will commence with the ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2017. To raise awareness of autism we would encourage you to wear something blue or a blue ribbon in honour of WAAD:
Raise awareness of autism in Powys.
What can you do to support WAAD?
· Organise an event on WAAD, April 2, 2017. The event can be anything of significance, for instance, visit a school and read to children with autism, local awareness raising activities, organise informational events for parents of children with autism or simply voice your support of WAAD publicly.
· Visit the www.worldautismawarenessday.org or National Autistic Society http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-awareness-week.aspx websites to find further inspiration on how to support WAAD.
· Make an announcement in your area reinforcing April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day or the month of April as Autism Awareness Month.
· Share the attached brochure with service users, colleagues, professionals, friends and family. Display in your office, on your organisational notice board and in your local community to support WAAD.
· Visit the Powys ASD Website via www.powys.gov.uk/ASD for information or the national website www.asdinfowales.co.uk
Raise awareness of autism in Powys.
What can you do to support WAAD?
· Organise an event on WAAD, April 2, 2017. The event can be anything of significance, for instance, visit a school and read to children with autism, local awareness raising activities, organise informational events for parents of children with autism or simply voice your support of WAAD publicly.
· Visit the www.worldautismawarenessday.org or National Autistic Society http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-awareness-week.aspx websites to find further inspiration on how to support WAAD.
· Make an announcement in your area reinforcing April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day or the month of April as Autism Awareness Month.
· Share the attached brochure with service users, colleagues, professionals, friends and family. Display in your office, on your organisational notice board and in your local community to support WAAD.
· Visit the Powys ASD Website via www.powys.gov.uk/ASD for information or the national website www.asdinfowales.co.uk
Powys Autism Spectrum Master Class Events for Parents and Professionals
3rd May 2017 - Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells
An events for parents and carers to showcase the www.ASDinfoWales.co.uk resources
Event for parents and carers of children and young people with higher functioning autism to:
1. Meet the National ASD Development Team
2. See the resources available at ASDinfoWales
3. Learn how our resources can help you and others who support your child
4. Hear updates about our new programmes and the Integrated Autism Service
5. Find out how you can help to make Wales Autism Aware
An event for professionals to showcase resources and launch the new training framework
Event for health, social care and education practitioners who support children and young people with higher functioning autism to:
1. Meet the National ASD development team, and tell us how we can help you
2. See the resources available at ASDinfoWales
3. Learn how our resources can help you in your daily work
4. Hear updates about our new programmes and the Integrated Autism Service
5. See our new National Autism Training Framework
Adobe connect which will enable online training / webinars / workshops for up to 200 people at a time
The link to register for places for the regional events can be found here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-asd-development-team-tim-datblygu-asa-cenedlaethol-13053040128
An events for parents and carers to showcase the www.ASDinfoWales.co.uk resources
Event for parents and carers of children and young people with higher functioning autism to:
1. Meet the National ASD Development Team
2. See the resources available at ASDinfoWales
3. Learn how our resources can help you and others who support your child
4. Hear updates about our new programmes and the Integrated Autism Service
5. Find out how you can help to make Wales Autism Aware
An event for professionals to showcase resources and launch the new training framework
Event for health, social care and education practitioners who support children and young people with higher functioning autism to:
1. Meet the National ASD development team, and tell us how we can help you
2. See the resources available at ASDinfoWales
3. Learn how our resources can help you in your daily work
4. Hear updates about our new programmes and the Integrated Autism Service
5. See our new National Autism Training Framework
Adobe connect which will enable online training / webinars / workshops for up to 200 people at a time
The link to register for places for the regional events can be found here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-asd-development-team-tim-datblygu-asa-cenedlaethol-13053040128
PAVO Training: The Laws and Your Organisation!!!
Staff and trustees of third sector organisations in Powys will gain an understanding in how services currently delivered, or due to be delivered across Powys need to change in order to meet the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Future Generations Act (2015).
This training is available on two dates and is being offered free of charge - Don't miss out and remember 'it's everyone's business'.
Please book your place by emailing; training@pavo.org.uk or telephoning 01597 822191
Grab the opportunity and gain the knowledge, we are offering a unique session to the Third Sector in Powys; Using the Social Services and Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Future Generations Act (2015) to explore changes needed in service delivery across Powys
Outcomes for the day:
This training is available on two dates and is being offered free of charge - Don't miss out and remember 'it's everyone's business'.
Please book your place by emailing; training@pavo.org.uk or telephoning 01597 822191
Grab the opportunity and gain the knowledge, we are offering a unique session to the Third Sector in Powys; Using the Social Services and Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Future Generations Act (2015) to explore changes needed in service delivery across Powys
Outcomes for the day:
1) To increase staff’s knowledge and understanding of these two key Acts and the influence upon our work. We will explore the relationship between the law, impact, outcomes and practice.
2) To increase staff’s knowledge of the likely effect upon the citizens of Powys in terms of impact and how key Statutory and Third Sector Organisations should be operating and will need to operate in the future.
3) For staff to feel confident in challenging others when they observe/experience these Acts not being implemented correctly.
Who is this aimed at? All staff and managers involved in the delivery of services which have a direct effect upon the citizens of Powys, from carers to transport providers!
Cost: We are offering this session free of charge (places are limited) Lunch will not be provided please bring your own.
Dates: 26th April 10.00am – 4.00pm 28th April 10.00am – 4.00pm
2) To increase staff’s knowledge of the likely effect upon the citizens of Powys in terms of impact and how key Statutory and Third Sector Organisations should be operating and will need to operate in the future.
3) For staff to feel confident in challenging others when they observe/experience these Acts not being implemented correctly.
Who is this aimed at? All staff and managers involved in the delivery of services which have a direct effect upon the citizens of Powys, from carers to transport providers!
Cost: We are offering this session free of charge (places are limited) Lunch will not be provided please bring your own.
Dates: 26th April 10.00am – 4.00pm 28th April 10.00am – 4.00pm
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Art for Well Being Class - Caersws
Mid Wales Arts are running an 'Arts for well being' class on Thursday mornings 10-12 with Pauline Forde who is a registered art psychotherapist as well as being a great artist and person. These sessions are open to carers and anyone going through a difficult patch.
To Book: paulineforde@fordeassociates.co.uk 0753 171 3272
To Book: paulineforde@fordeassociates.co.uk 0753 171 3272
cathy@midwalesarts.org.uk 0797 067 1819
Ashfield Seed to Saucepan project
Ashfield Community Enterprise Ltd (ACE) www.ashfieldce.org.uk
Ashfield is a 7.5 acre nursery site in Howey that aims to be a socially inclusive community enterprise. They have been successful in acquiring funding from Arwain (the LEADER Programme in Powys) to run a 3 year feasibility project to establish a community facility for people of all ages/abilities to develop skills around growing, cooking, preserving, and reducing food waste.
“SEED TO SAUCEPAN PROJECT”
To run this 3 year project they need to recruit the following staff:
Project Manager £24,050 pro rata 10 hours a week
Project Administrator £19,240 pro rata 5 hours a week
Horticulturalist Tutor £23,088 pro rata 12 hrs a week @40 weeks pa
Food session leader(s) £26,936 pro rata 12 hrs a week @40 weeks pa
Further details from Mag Richards/ Fliss Fleck at: Ashfield, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PL Telephone: (01597) 829689 e-mail : mag-richards@btconnect.com
Closing date: Noon Friday April 21st 2017 Interviews : Week commencing April 24th 2017
Ashfield is a 7.5 acre nursery site in Howey that aims to be a socially inclusive community enterprise. They have been successful in acquiring funding from Arwain (the LEADER Programme in Powys) to run a 3 year feasibility project to establish a community facility for people of all ages/abilities to develop skills around growing, cooking, preserving, and reducing food waste.
“SEED TO SAUCEPAN PROJECT”
To run this 3 year project they need to recruit the following staff:
Project Manager £24,050 pro rata 10 hours a week
Project Administrator £19,240 pro rata 5 hours a week
Horticulturalist Tutor £23,088 pro rata 12 hrs a week @40 weeks pa
Food session leader(s) £26,936 pro rata 12 hrs a week @40 weeks pa
Further details from Mag Richards/ Fliss Fleck at: Ashfield, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PL Telephone: (01597) 829689 e-mail : mag-richards@btconnect.com
Closing date: Noon Friday April 21st 2017 Interviews : Week commencing April 24th 2017
Tobacco control news: Help Me Quit brand launch – 19th April
Forthcoming changes to NHS stop smoking services in Wales, designed to make it easier for more smokers to get the help they need to successfully quit.
You may be aware that the Welsh Government set an ambitious target to treat 5% of smokers in Wales through NHS stop smoking services and to reduce the prevalence of smoking to 16% by 2020. In order to help achieve these targets, the Tobacco Control Strategic Board’s Smoking Cessation Sub-Group is leading development of an integrated system for stop smoking services. The first step is to launch a single brand for all services in Wales, called Help Me Quit.
The attached briefing outlines more detail around the Help Me Quit brand, products and launch campaign which will start on 19th April 2017 with television advertising.
Help ensure we collectively give the biggest number of smokers in Wales the best chance of quitting.
If you have any queries about the integration of services or the launch of Help Me Quit, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the project team via helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk.
You may be aware that the Welsh Government set an ambitious target to treat 5% of smokers in Wales through NHS stop smoking services and to reduce the prevalence of smoking to 16% by 2020. In order to help achieve these targets, the Tobacco Control Strategic Board’s Smoking Cessation Sub-Group is leading development of an integrated system for stop smoking services. The first step is to launch a single brand for all services in Wales, called Help Me Quit.
The attached briefing outlines more detail around the Help Me Quit brand, products and launch campaign which will start on 19th April 2017 with television advertising.
Help ensure we collectively give the biggest number of smokers in Wales the best chance of quitting.
If you have any queries about the integration of services or the launch of Help Me Quit, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the project team via helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk.
Twitter: @IechydCyhoeddus / @PublicHealthW
Facebook: Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru / Public Health Wales
Toe Nail Cutting - Llandrindod Wells
At Age Cymru Powys on South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells.
Alternate Mondays. £10 per appointment. Caring, friendly service.
For more information please call 01597 825908. Disabled access via Middleton Street.
Also the footcare service in Newtown has now expanded from once a month to fortnightly on every other Wednesday.
Alternate Mondays. £10 per appointment. Caring, friendly service.
For more information please call 01597 825908. Disabled access via Middleton Street.
Also the footcare service in Newtown has now expanded from once a month to fortnightly on every other Wednesday.
Monday, 27 March 2017
Encouraging Adoption of New Models of Care
The Future NHS Plans: Delivering Transformation and Sustainability
18th May 2017, Royal National Hotel, London
http://www.openforumevents.co.uk/event/future-nhs-plans-delivering-transformation-sustainability/?%%OFEID%%&utm_source=OFE+S2.1+NHS+FP+8weeks+to+go+27.03.2017&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OFE+S2.1+NHS+FP+2017
18th May 2017, Royal National Hotel, London
http://www.openforumevents.co.uk/event/future-nhs-plans-delivering-transformation-sustainability/?%%OFEID%%&utm_source=OFE+S2.1+NHS+FP+8weeks+to+go+27.03.2017&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OFE+S2.1+NHS+FP+2017
"When I grow up"
What do you want your older age to feel like, sound like, look like?
http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/when-i-grow-up.html
http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/when-i-grow-up.html
‘Pobl y Dyfodol’/'Our Futures People'
Severn Wye recently secured funding from Arwain to deliver support to secondary school students across 10 schools in Powys. The project educates students around energy efficiency, sustainability and the wider green economy and also delivers two ‘Your Green Futures’ events, which bring together over 400 students (at each event) and local businesses to discuss sustainability and employment opportunities within the green economy.
To help us deliver the project they need to establish a Local Delivery Team, consisting of key stakeholders across Powys from organisations such as Rotary Club, careers/skills development, university and colleges; and others such as local authority staff – e.g. Sustainability; Economic Development; and Education staff.
The attached letter explains what is involved in partaking in the Local Delivery Team (LDT). If anyone wishes to join the team or knows a colleague who would be interested in contributing, please email me (owenc@severnwye.org.uk) as soon as possible.
They are delivering one event in South Powys and one in the North. They need to establish the LDT ASAP, as they wish to hold the first meeting in early April.
To help us deliver the project they need to establish a Local Delivery Team, consisting of key stakeholders across Powys from organisations such as Rotary Club, careers/skills development, university and colleges; and others such as local authority staff – e.g. Sustainability; Economic Development; and Education staff.
The attached letter explains what is involved in partaking in the Local Delivery Team (LDT). If anyone wishes to join the team or knows a colleague who would be interested in contributing, please email me (owenc@severnwye.org.uk) as soon as possible.
They are delivering one event in South Powys and one in the North. They need to establish the LDT ASAP, as they wish to hold the first meeting in early April.
'No One Should Have No One' - End Loneliness Event
Thursday 13 April 2017 10am-4pm
Pant-y-Dwr Village Hall, Pant-y-dwr, Near Rhayader, Powys
People say that one of the best things about knowing their neighbours is having someone to talk to, yet 53% of people have never said hello or good morning to a neighbour. Loneliness affects people not just in later life, but at any age. It can be bad for your health and amkes life miserable.
This event will help 'start a conversation' about loneliness in our communities and about what we can all do about it.
All welcome - please tel Age Cymru 01597 825908 or search 'End :Loneliness' on Eventbrite.co.uk to book a
place.
Pant-y-Dwr Village Hall, Pant-y-dwr, Near Rhayader, Powys
People say that one of the best things about knowing their neighbours is having someone to talk to, yet 53% of people have never said hello or good morning to a neighbour. Loneliness affects people not just in later life, but at any age. It can be bad for your health and amkes life miserable.
This event will help 'start a conversation' about loneliness in our communities and about what we can all do about it.
All welcome - please tel Age Cymru 01597 825908 or search 'End :Loneliness' on Eventbrite.co.uk to book a
place.
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Connect to Calan - March 2017 Newsletter
Welcome to Calan DVS's March Newsletter which includes the announcement of the appointment of our new CEO plus more news and updates from around our area of opertation.
Connect To Calan - March 2017
Connect To Calan - March 2017
Table of Cabinet Secretaries, Departmental and Third Sector contacts
Portfolio
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Cabinet Secretary
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Welsh Government
Departmental Official Lead
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Wales Council for
Voluntary Action - Lead
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Wales Council for
Voluntary Action support role
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Communities
and Children
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Carl
Sergeant
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Sian
Williams
Helen
Brown
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Phil
Fiander
Director
of Operations, Innovation & Business Development
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Judith
Stone
Assistant
Director Policy, Partnerships & Engagement
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Economy
and Infrastructure
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Ken
Skates
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Carys
Roberts
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Matthew
Brown
Head
of Social Investment Cymru
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TBC
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Education
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Kirsty
Williams
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Glynis
Wilson
Brian
Herbert
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Judith
Stone
Assistant
Director Policy, Partnerships & Engagement
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Fiona
Harris
TSPC
Support Officer
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Environment
and Rural Affairs
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Lesley
Griffiths
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Gareth
Woodhead
Gareth.Woodhead@wales.gsi.gov.uk Caroline Darbin
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Clare
Sain-ley-berry
Head
of Environet Cymru
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Catherine
Miller
Environet
Cymru Manager
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Finance
and Local Government
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Mark
Drakeford
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Paula
James
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Ruth
Marks
Chief
Executive
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Anna
Nicholl
Director
of Strategy and Sector Development
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Health,
Well-being and Sport
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Vaughan
Gething
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Deborah
Lewis
Jon
Beynon (Sport)
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Ruth
Marks
Chief
Executive
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David
Cook
Policy
Officer
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Alliance
of Alliances
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Ruth
Marks
Chief
Executive
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David
Cook
Policy
Officer
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EHRCo
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Jess
Williams
3 SET Officer
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Substance
Misuse Network
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Judith
Stone
Assistant
Director Policy, Partnerships & Engagement
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Fiona
Harris
TSPC
Support Officer
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Fertility Network UK - support groups in Wales. Swansea meetings DAY CHANGE
The Fertility Network monthly Swansea support group meeting will now take place on the first Tuesday of every month instead of the first Wednesday.
Time: 6.30pm - Venue: Room G8, Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4QN
* Plenty of free parking is available just outside the centre. Room G8 is just to the left of the foyer.
http://www.gdt.org.uk/news-and-events-2/how-to-find-us/
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Gorseinon,+Swansea+SA4+4QN/@51.6660674,-4.0397538,490m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x486ef38568b9b1f7:0x3880589f7e20f020!8m2!3d51.6661594!4d-4.0375406
2017 dates:
· Tuesday 4th April
· Tuesday 2nd May
· Tuesday 6th June
· Tuesday 4th July
· Tuesday 1st August
· Tuesday 5th September
· Tuesday 3rd October
· Tuesday 7th November
· Tuesday 5th December
Time: 6.30pm - Venue: Room G8, Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4QN
* Plenty of free parking is available just outside the centre. Room G8 is just to the left of the foyer.
http://www.gdt.org.uk/news-and-events-2/how-to-find-us/
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Gorseinon,+Swansea+SA4+4QN/@51.6660674,-4.0397538,490m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x486ef38568b9b1f7:0x3880589f7e20f020!8m2!3d51.6661594!4d-4.0375406
2017 dates:
· Tuesday 4th April
· Tuesday 2nd May
· Tuesday 6th June
· Tuesday 4th July
· Tuesday 1st August
· Tuesday 5th September
· Tuesday 3rd October
· Tuesday 7th November
· Tuesday 5th December
Action on Elder Abuse Cymru - Steering Group positions available
Action on Elder Abuse Cymru has been in operation since June 2015 and is part of the UK wide charity which has been providing support to older people and campaigning to stop elder abuse for over 20 years. Our vision is a society which values older people and one in which they and other adults can live free from abuse perpetrated by those in whom they have an expectation of trust. Where such abuse occurs we seek an environment in which it can be quickly identified and addressed.
AEA Cymru is looking for people passionate about protecting vulnerable adults to become members of our steering group. The group's purpose is to provide strategic direction and to support AEA Cymru in delivering our services by providing advice and offering expertise. Last year they ran a successful national conference on financial abuse and later this year they will be launching their bilingual helpline to compliment the existing provision. This is an exciting time to be involved with AEA Cymru to help establish our presence in Wales. Meetings will take place three to four times a year but there may also be some input via email or Skype. They are looking for people who are committed to improving the lives of older people and either have experience or an interest in adult safeguarding or elder abuse.
For more information about the work they do and to discuss becoming a member of their steering group please contact Rachael Nicholson-Wright, Director, Action on Elder Abuse Cymru via rachaelnicholson-wright@elderabuse.org.uk 07496663817
AEA Cymru is looking for people passionate about protecting vulnerable adults to become members of our steering group. The group's purpose is to provide strategic direction and to support AEA Cymru in delivering our services by providing advice and offering expertise. Last year they ran a successful national conference on financial abuse and later this year they will be launching their bilingual helpline to compliment the existing provision. This is an exciting time to be involved with AEA Cymru to help establish our presence in Wales. Meetings will take place three to four times a year but there may also be some input via email or Skype. They are looking for people who are committed to improving the lives of older people and either have experience or an interest in adult safeguarding or elder abuse.
For more information about the work they do and to discuss becoming a member of their steering group please contact Rachael Nicholson-Wright, Director, Action on Elder Abuse Cymru via rachaelnicholson-wright@elderabuse.org.uk 07496663817
Powys Confidence & Equality Group Surgery - Brecon
Powys Confidence & Equality Group Surgery Tuesday 28th March 2017 at Neuadd Brycheniog, Brecon - Tuesday 28th March 2017 between 10.00am and 2.00pm
As previously discussed we will be changing the format for the Powys Confidence and Equality Group meetings for 2017 to give the various members of the group the opportunity to raise any concerns or issues that they may have as and when they arise. These will take the form of a drop in surgery, the first of which will be on Tuesday 28th March 2017 between 10.00am and 2.00pm at Neuadd Brycheniog, Brecon.
I’ll be there should any member of your respective group like to call by to contribute to setting NPT priorities and raise their concerns or issues or just for chat!
Tel/Ffon: 101
As previously discussed we will be changing the format for the Powys Confidence and Equality Group meetings for 2017 to give the various members of the group the opportunity to raise any concerns or issues that they may have as and when they arise. These will take the form of a drop in surgery, the first of which will be on Tuesday 28th March 2017 between 10.00am and 2.00pm at Neuadd Brycheniog, Brecon.
I’ll be there should any member of your respective group like to call by to contribute to setting NPT priorities and raise their concerns or issues or just for chat!
Powys Third Sector Service Provider Forum 3 May - Coproduction, Let's help it happen
The next meeting of the forum will take place on 3rd May at Hafod a Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd. This will provide an opportunity to gain a mutual understanding of what the Council and Health Board plans are for 2017 onwards. Also, third sector organisations will be able to showcase what you do & offer.
The intention is to focus discussion around the localities in which the new Powys Community Connectors are being placed(Brecon, Knighton/Presteigne, Llanidloes, Llandrindod/Rhayader, Machynlleth, Newtown, Welshpool, Ystradgynlais & Llanfyllin) and with the Prevention & Early Intervention strategy in mind.
The afternoon will provide an opportunity to learn more about the new Powys Community Connector service (see attached info) and how it could support your services and how best to work with it. Also, we have been invited to consider the possibility of the Third Sector Service Provider Forum also serving as the Social Value Forum for Powys, as required by the Social Services & Well Being Act. This would mean agreeing terms of reference and exploring possibile alternative models of delivery for health & social carer services.
Please confirm your attendance on the online booking form or with annie.watkins@pavo.org.uk indicating whether you'll be attending for the whole day or just part of it. In addition to the venue, PAVO will provide coffee/tea during the day. Those staying for the whole day are asked to bring their own lunch.
The intention is to focus discussion around the localities in which the new Powys Community Connectors are being placed(Brecon, Knighton/Presteigne, Llanidloes, Llandrindod/Rhayader, Machynlleth, Newtown, Welshpool, Ystradgynlais & Llanfyllin) and with the Prevention & Early Intervention strategy in mind.
The afternoon will provide an opportunity to learn more about the new Powys Community Connector service (see attached info) and how it could support your services and how best to work with it. Also, we have been invited to consider the possibility of the Third Sector Service Provider Forum also serving as the Social Value Forum for Powys, as required by the Social Services & Well Being Act. This would mean agreeing terms of reference and exploring possibile alternative models of delivery for health & social carer services.
Please confirm your attendance on the online booking form or with annie.watkins@pavo.org.uk indicating whether you'll be attending for the whole day or just part of it. In addition to the venue, PAVO will provide coffee/tea during the day. Those staying for the whole day are asked to bring their own lunch.
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Powys Community Health & Wellbeing Coordination Service
The Powys Community Health & Wellbeing Coordination Service helps people in Powys (aged 18+) and their families or carers, to access community-level services and activities that will help them maintain independent lives and which help prevent their circumstances deteriorating to a point where they might need higher level health or social care services. The service can also help support people when they return to home from hospital by helping other Third Sector services, such as Red Cross, identify additional local services that may be needed.
To meet this need PAVO has been providing an independent Third Sector Broker Service for Powys operating out of Powys People Direct; Powys County Council's (PCC) single point of access contact service for individuals needing support from social services.
PAVO has now changed the service to become the Community Health and Well-Being Coordination Service and it is now also being provided at a community level in many areas of Powys by locally based Community Connectors, as well as through the central point of contact in Powys People Direct. For more information follow the below links:
What does the Service do?
Some Examples of How the Service Operates in Practice
Where does the service operate?
How can I access the service?
How can I find out more?
Mae’r Gwasanaeth yn helpu pobl ym Mhowys (18 oed+) a’u teuluoedd neu ofalwyr i gael mynediad at wasanaethau a gweithgareddau yn y gymuned fydd yn eu helpu aros yn annibynnol a helpu atal i’w hamgylchiadau waethygu nes bo angen lefel uwch o wasanaethau iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol arnynt. Gall y gwasanaeth hefyd helpu cefnogi pobl wrth iddynt ddychwelyd adref ar ôl bod yn yr ysbyty drwy helpu gwasanaethau trydydd sector eraill, megis y Groes Goch, adnabod pa wasanaethau lleol ychwanegol sydd eu hangen efallai.
Er mwyn bodloni’r angen hwn mae PAVO wedi darparu Gwasanaeth Brocera Trydydd Sector annibynnol ar draws Powys sy’n rhedeg fel rhan o Linell Uniongyrchol Powys; pwynt mynediad unigol Cyngor Sir Powys (CSP) ar gyfer gwasanaeth cyswllt i unigolion sydd angen cefnogaeth y gwasanaethau cymdeithasol.
Erbyn hyn mae PAVO wedi newid enw’r gwasanaeth; ei enw newydd bellach yw’r Gwasanaeth Cydlynu Iechyd a Llesiant Cymunedol ac mae ar gael ar lefel gymunedol mewn llawer o ardaloedd ar draws Powys gan Gysylltwyr Cymunedol lleol, yn ogystal â thrwy bwynt cyswllt canolog Llinell Uniongyrchol Powys.
Beth mae’r Gwasanaeth yn ei gynnig?
Gweler isod enghraifftiau o sut mae’r gwasanaeth yn gweithio:
Ble mae’r gwasanaeth ar gael?
Sut i gysylltu â’r gwasanaeth
Sut gallaf ddysgu mwy?
To meet this need PAVO has been providing an independent Third Sector Broker Service for Powys operating out of Powys People Direct; Powys County Council's (PCC) single point of access contact service for individuals needing support from social services.
PAVO has now changed the service to become the Community Health and Well-Being Coordination Service and it is now also being provided at a community level in many areas of Powys by locally based Community Connectors, as well as through the central point of contact in Powys People Direct. For more information follow the below links:
What does the Service do?
Some Examples of How the Service Operates in Practice
Where does the service operate?
How can I access the service?
How can I find out more?
Mae’r Gwasanaeth yn helpu pobl ym Mhowys (18 oed+) a’u teuluoedd neu ofalwyr i gael mynediad at wasanaethau a gweithgareddau yn y gymuned fydd yn eu helpu aros yn annibynnol a helpu atal i’w hamgylchiadau waethygu nes bo angen lefel uwch o wasanaethau iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol arnynt. Gall y gwasanaeth hefyd helpu cefnogi pobl wrth iddynt ddychwelyd adref ar ôl bod yn yr ysbyty drwy helpu gwasanaethau trydydd sector eraill, megis y Groes Goch, adnabod pa wasanaethau lleol ychwanegol sydd eu hangen efallai.
Er mwyn bodloni’r angen hwn mae PAVO wedi darparu Gwasanaeth Brocera Trydydd Sector annibynnol ar draws Powys sy’n rhedeg fel rhan o Linell Uniongyrchol Powys; pwynt mynediad unigol Cyngor Sir Powys (CSP) ar gyfer gwasanaeth cyswllt i unigolion sydd angen cefnogaeth y gwasanaethau cymdeithasol.
Erbyn hyn mae PAVO wedi newid enw’r gwasanaeth; ei enw newydd bellach yw’r Gwasanaeth Cydlynu Iechyd a Llesiant Cymunedol ac mae ar gael ar lefel gymunedol mewn llawer o ardaloedd ar draws Powys gan Gysylltwyr Cymunedol lleol, yn ogystal â thrwy bwynt cyswllt canolog Llinell Uniongyrchol Powys.
Beth mae’r Gwasanaeth yn ei gynnig?
Gweler isod enghraifftiau o sut mae’r gwasanaeth yn gweithio:
Ble mae’r gwasanaeth ar gael?
Sut i gysylltu â’r gwasanaeth
Sut gallaf ddysgu mwy?
Friday, 17 March 2017
Anti poverty lead - National Minimum Wage
Raising awareness of the NMW is fundamental to ensuring that workers get what they are legally entitled to be paid. HMRC know that employers often make genuine mistakes in calculating the NMW rates and are tackling the employer side separately. HMRC are looking to try to raise awareness among minority groups of workers who may not know they are being paid below the NMW or even what to do about it if they are.
HMRC are currently working on a national campaign to raise awareness of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage as the rates for both increase on 1 April 2017. The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy campaign will be running in March.
If you have any questions or want to find out more please email me at Liz.Bowen@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk or phone me on 03000 593 825.
HMRC are currently working on a national campaign to raise awareness of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage as the rates for both increase on 1 April 2017. The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy campaign will be running in March.
If you have any questions or want to find out more please email me at Liz.Bowen@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk or phone me on 03000 593 825.
Machynlleth Community Arts Project Workshop in May
In our minds there are many rooms - Community art project with artist Tim Iliffe
Go and make a box to represent the state or contents of your minds at the time of making.
There are no rules! Cut it, paint it, in fact do anything you like.
11am - 1.30pm Thursday 4th May
11am - 1.30pm Thursday 11th May
Free workshops held at Y Tabernacl, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ.
All art materials provided. All work will be displayed from 23 Sept to 25 Nov 2017.
To book a place please email Kate Saunders: kate@mindaberystwyth.org or call 01970 626225
MOMA Machynlleth
Shelter Cymru Upcoming Events
People & Homes Conference - 6th July 2017
Challenging Times Seminar - 6th April 2017http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=292baa835dba10b6ad2693375&id=25363b90e5&e=166efe63d9
Challenging Times Seminar - 6th April 2017http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=292baa835dba10b6ad2693375&id=25363b90e5&e=166efe63d9
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Small Grants Scheme - Brecon Rotary Club
Brecon Rotary Club want to hear from local groups and organisations that can do a lot of good with a little extra money.
The scheme is aimed at encouraging funding applications from local charities and other organisations supporting community life in and around Brecon which could benefit from a modest grant of up to £500.
They intend to be open-minded about the types of activities they will support so long as the project or programme responds to a community need in or within the catchment area of Brecon Rotary Club and meets its criteria on the giving of grants.
It’s for the Brecon area only. (Brecon, Talgarth, Hay, Llyswen) etc
http://www.breconrotary.com/community/small-grant-scheme.html
The scheme is aimed at encouraging funding applications from local charities and other organisations supporting community life in and around Brecon which could benefit from a modest grant of up to £500.
They intend to be open-minded about the types of activities they will support so long as the project or programme responds to a community need in or within the catchment area of Brecon Rotary Club and meets its criteria on the giving of grants.
It’s for the Brecon area only. (Brecon, Talgarth, Hay, Llyswen) etc
http://www.breconrotary.com/community/small-grant-scheme.html
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Giving a voice to those affected by stroke and aphasia...
UK Stroke Assembly North, 30-31 May 2017, Crewe Hall, Cheshire
UK Stroke Assembly South, 3-4 July 2017, Radisson Blu Stansted Airport
Join them at an event near you and help take action on stroke #strokeassembly
• Have your say on stroke and influence future campaigns
• Hear the latest developments in stroke care and research
• Meet other people in a similar situation to you
• Share your own experiences and help others in their recovery
Book your place today at stroke.org.uk/strokeassembly or call 01527 903 917.
Early bird prices available until 27 March 2017. #strokeassembly
Monday, 13 March 2017
Inform how NHS Wales online presence could take shape
Online digital platform – user research
Following a Healthcheck review a new vision has been developed for how NHS Wales’ online presence could take shape.
The aim is to develop an online digital platform for Health and Well-Being in Wales which would:
Provide patients with a new, digital way of accessing health and care services
Promote ‘NHS Wales’ online as a single identity
Provide a mechanism for both citizens and professionals to access up-to-date, quality-assured health and care information on a ‘Once for Wales’ basis
To help inform this work, we have commissioned a digital agency, Zone, to undertake ‘discovery’ work, consisting mainly of user research activities. They would like to engage with a broad range of users via two surveys:
for Healthcare professionals - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PT8Q27X
for people living in Wales/ service users - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PBLRY6Q
Please could you send these surveys to your relevant stakeholder groups, encouraging them to submit responses by the deadline of 9am 20th March.
Following a Healthcheck review a new vision has been developed for how NHS Wales’ online presence could take shape.
The aim is to develop an online digital platform for Health and Well-Being in Wales which would:
Provide patients with a new, digital way of accessing health and care services
Promote ‘NHS Wales’ online as a single identity
Provide a mechanism for both citizens and professionals to access up-to-date, quality-assured health and care information on a ‘Once for Wales’ basis
To help inform this work, we have commissioned a digital agency, Zone, to undertake ‘discovery’ work, consisting mainly of user research activities. They would like to engage with a broad range of users via two surveys:
for Healthcare professionals - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PT8Q27X
for people living in Wales/ service users - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PBLRY6Q
Please could you send these surveys to your relevant stakeholder groups, encouraging them to submit responses by the deadline of 9am 20th March.
Appointment of Independent Members to Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 March 2017.
Can be viewed here: www.wales.gov.uk/publicappointments
Can be viewed here: www.wales.gov.uk/publicappointments
Disability Awareness (0-25 years from early years to the transition into adulthood) Free Training
23rd March, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon LD3 7HR 9.30am – 4.30pm
Or
28th March, NPTC, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Please book places via Trent Self Service or email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk or pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aims of the Day: To explore and challenge the personal beliefs and attitudes that creates barriers for disabled children and young people’s inclusion in society and how these can be overcome.
Issues Covered in Training:
To understand the legislative framework for providing inclusive services.
To explore how models of disability affect practice
The power of language and terminology in relation to disabled children
Social Model vs Medical/expert Model of disability
Rights based approaches to inclusion of disabled children – giving children a voice
Discussing and debunking the myths of including disabled children into mainstream activities
Duties under the Equality Act 2010
Overcoming barriers - understanding and promoting reasonable adjustments
Working in partnership with parents
To consider ways mainstream activities can be adapted to include disabled children-
Looking at features of inclusive settings
Child development from 0 - 25 and the impact of disability / long terms conditions on the child and young person
Or
28th March, NPTC, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Please book places via Trent Self Service or email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk or pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aims of the Day: To explore and challenge the personal beliefs and attitudes that creates barriers for disabled children and young people’s inclusion in society and how these can be overcome.
Issues Covered in Training:
To understand the legislative framework for providing inclusive services.
To explore how models of disability affect practice
The power of language and terminology in relation to disabled children
Social Model vs Medical/expert Model of disability
Rights based approaches to inclusion of disabled children – giving children a voice
Discussing and debunking the myths of including disabled children into mainstream activities
Duties under the Equality Act 2010
Overcoming barriers - understanding and promoting reasonable adjustments
Working in partnership with parents
To consider ways mainstream activities can be adapted to include disabled children-
Looking at features of inclusive settings
Child development from 0 - 25 and the impact of disability / long terms conditions on the child and young person
Friday, 10 March 2017
Powys CHC - Full Council Meeting - 14th March 2017
POWYS COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL’s Full Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th March 2017in Howey Village Hall, Llandrindod Wells. LD1 5PT 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: Lisa.Foster@waleschc.org.uk 01874 610646
** 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: Lisa.Foster@waleschc.org.uk 01874 610646
Parkinson's Cafe - Llandrindod Wells
An invitation to people living with Parkinson’s, their family, carers and friends to join us for friendship, support & information sharing.
The Herb Garden Cafe, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5BB
10.30am to 12 Midday Last Monday of the month From Monday 27th March 2017
Telephone 0344 225 3784 for further details or email wales@parkinsons.org.uk
The Herb Garden Cafe, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5BB
10.30am to 12 Midday Last Monday of the month From Monday 27th March 2017
Telephone 0344 225 3784 for further details or email wales@parkinsons.org.uk
Care Provider Summit and Annual Conference
Cymorth Cymru
Care Provider Summit, 22nd March (Cardiff)
This year is the third time they have run their Care Provider Summit. They hold it each year in partnership with Care Forum Wales, and it provides a space for independent care providers alongside third sector providers to discuss the significant issues of the day. They are holding sessions on person-centred care, neighbourhood approaches and the use of technology, which will be relevant for almost all your members that provide care. In addition we are hearing from the Minister for Social Care, alongside the Chief Inspector of CSSIW and the Chief Executive of Social Care Wales. It will be a very informative day, and it would be great to have representation from the CVCs present.
You can find more information and book online here.
Annual Conference, 23rd March (Cardiff)
Their Annual Conference returns this year, focusing on the serious challenges facing the housing and support sectors. They will be hearing from the Cabinet Secretary responsible for housing, and have a wide range of workshops looking at supported housing management, the LHA cap, welfare reform for under thirty-fives, staff retention and much more. These issues will be challenging the third sector for years to come, and this provides an opportunities for CVCs to engage widely and work together with housing on the solutions.
You can find more information and book online here.
This year is the third time they have run their Care Provider Summit. They hold it each year in partnership with Care Forum Wales, and it provides a space for independent care providers alongside third sector providers to discuss the significant issues of the day. They are holding sessions on person-centred care, neighbourhood approaches and the use of technology, which will be relevant for almost all your members that provide care. In addition we are hearing from the Minister for Social Care, alongside the Chief Inspector of CSSIW and the Chief Executive of Social Care Wales. It will be a very informative day, and it would be great to have representation from the CVCs present.
You can find more information and book online here.
Annual Conference, 23rd March (Cardiff)
Their Annual Conference returns this year, focusing on the serious challenges facing the housing and support sectors. They will be hearing from the Cabinet Secretary responsible for housing, and have a wide range of workshops looking at supported housing management, the LHA cap, welfare reform for under thirty-fives, staff retention and much more. These issues will be challenging the third sector for years to come, and this provides an opportunities for CVCs to engage widely and work together with housing on the solutions.
You can find more information and book online here.
Ageing Well in Wales Network Update - March 2017
Bringing people together through the power of
Sporting Memories and more..........
Making Every Contact Count Newsletter - March 2017
Public Health Wales launch new MECC website!
http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=95d7fef64044b2cc75431bcf7&id=cedaeb814f&e=08a4e6d37a
http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=95d7fef64044b2cc75431bcf7&id=cedaeb814f&e=08a4e6d37a
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
The Second Powys Dementia Network - 29 March 2017
The Second Powys Dementia Network meeting has been set for 29 March 2017 in Brecon, Powys.
Following feedback from the last meeting, it was requested that we hold a full days event to enable more time for Networking. Registration will be at 9.30 and the day should run until 4.00 p.m. Refreshments (including light lunch) will be provided on this occasion. Please indicate on your booking form if you require lunch and if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Agenda items will include the following:
Innovative Speaker
Report from Dementia Matters in Powys
Feedback from DEEP re: Dementia Strategy for Wales
Input from people living with Dementia
Update on Dementia Friendly Communities development in Powys
Opportunity to talk with colleagues from Health Board and Powys County Council
Workshops to include Volunteering and Dementia/Engagement re: Dementia Home Treatment Team and Fan Gorau Ward in North Powys(PtHB)
Further Agenda items will be added when confirmed.
More information and detail to follow. Meanwhile we would be glad if you could register your interest/attendance by following the link to the online booking form.
Following feedback from the last meeting, it was requested that we hold a full days event to enable more time for Networking. Registration will be at 9.30 and the day should run until 4.00 p.m. Refreshments (including light lunch) will be provided on this occasion. Please indicate on your booking form if you require lunch and if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Agenda items will include the following:
Innovative Speaker
Report from Dementia Matters in Powys
Feedback from DEEP re: Dementia Strategy for Wales
Input from people living with Dementia
Update on Dementia Friendly Communities development in Powys
Opportunity to talk with colleagues from Health Board and Powys County Council
Workshops to include Volunteering and Dementia/Engagement re: Dementia Home Treatment Team and Fan Gorau Ward in North Powys(PtHB)
Further Agenda items will be added when confirmed.
More information and detail to follow. Meanwhile we would be glad if you could register your interest/attendance by following the link to the online booking form.
Dementia Awareness Day - 17 May 2017
During Dementia Awareness Week Powys Teaching Health Board are hosting a day for people living with dementia and their families/carers. The aim is to raise awareness of locally-available services to facilitate people living well for longer, within their own home environment, as well as to an provide information about the support that is available to carers. Many people are reluctant to seek advice or visit their GP surgery for fear of what may happen if they are given a diagnosis. If we raise awareness it may encourage people experiencing memory problems, or their family to attend their GP surgery. In Health we would like to emphasise that the focus is on “managing the dementia rather than dying with dementia”.
The venue for this event will be Llys Glan Yr Afon, at Newtown and will run from 10am – 4pmon 17th May 2017.
PtHB would like to invite you to be a part of this initiative and provide information about the services your organisation offers to support people to live well in their own homes. Tables are provided, however, if you prefer to use your own stands or display boards please bring them along with you.
The day is free to organisations to attend and it has the potential to be a great way of promoting your services to the public.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please confirm whether your organisation will be represented no later Friday 31st March.
To reserve a place contact Heather Wenban or Nicki Sayce on :
Heather.wenban@wales.org.uk or nicki.sayce@wales.org.uk
The venue for this event will be Llys Glan Yr Afon, at Newtown and will run from 10am – 4pmon 17th May 2017.
PtHB would like to invite you to be a part of this initiative and provide information about the services your organisation offers to support people to live well in their own homes. Tables are provided, however, if you prefer to use your own stands or display boards please bring them along with you.
The day is free to organisations to attend and it has the potential to be a great way of promoting your services to the public.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please confirm whether your organisation will be represented no later Friday 31st March.
To reserve a place contact Heather Wenban or Nicki Sayce on :
Heather.wenban@wales.org.uk or nicki.sayce@wales.org.uk
New nursing degree apprenticeship
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will announce new nursing degree apprenticeship, opening up a career in nursing to more people.
Monday, 6 March 2017
Powys whole system approach through integrated team working (Health, Social Care, Third Sector
Health and social care professionals from Powys County Council, Powys Teaching Health Board and the Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations are embarking on an integration project using the Vanguard Method in Brecon.
Working with Vanguard Cymru, staff will review and potentially redesign community services for older people. Vanguard work with organisations in order to enable and support transformation to lean systems, reducing bureaucracy and waste.
The film explains how the Vanguard Method works, how staff feel about the current model, and what it might look like in the future. Click on the link below to watch the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9fnAVB43lI
Working with Vanguard Cymru, staff will review and potentially redesign community services for older people. Vanguard work with organisations in order to enable and support transformation to lean systems, reducing bureaucracy and waste.
The film explains how the Vanguard Method works, how staff feel about the current model, and what it might look like in the future. Click on the link below to watch the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9fnAVB43lI
Macmillan Volunteering Services Co-ordinator – North Wales / Powys
Permanent - Part Time (2.5 days per week / 17 hours) £20,000-25,000 FTE
Volunteers are central to Macmillan’s ambition to reach and improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer.
Already working in a volunteer co-ordinator role, you will have experience of co-ordinating services, together with an understanding of Health and Social Care. You will know just how important our volunteers are to us. Essential to everything we do, we are committed to providing the best possible volunteering experience for everyone who gives their time to Macmillan and to developing new volunteering roles that meet the changing needs of the one in three of us who will get cancer.
Reporting to our Volunteering Service Manager (VSM) you will support them with the on-going delivery and co-ordination of existing and new Macmillan Volunteering Services including the recruitment and training of volunteers, the referral process and volunteer support. You will provide operational assistance with referral pathways to the services to be delivered including covering for the both the VSM and Lead Volunteers as necessary. You will work to enhance the quality of Macmillan Direct Volunteering Services schemes to deliver emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer and ensuring they are sustainable over the longer term.
Your track record in successfully co-ordinating and supporting volunteering projects working directly with vulnerable service users, coupled with your understanding of health and social care, will enable you to meet the complex support and safeguarding needs of multiple volunteers and service users and ensure best practice is embedded in all stages of each service. You will have experience of using IT systems to update records and produce reports.
Macmillan is committed to actively developing you. Your benefits will include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, childcare vouchers, generous leave, and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.
The role is home based and involves daily travel in the normal course of the work and therefore a current valid driver license is essential. Some evening and out-of-hours work will also be required, and occasional overnight stays.
Your role will be focused on work within the North Wales and Powys areas.
To apply click on the link below:
https://jobs.macmillan.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/macmillan-volunteering-services-co-ordinator---north-wales-4383/4426/description/
Volunteers are central to Macmillan’s ambition to reach and improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer.
Already working in a volunteer co-ordinator role, you will have experience of co-ordinating services, together with an understanding of Health and Social Care. You will know just how important our volunteers are to us. Essential to everything we do, we are committed to providing the best possible volunteering experience for everyone who gives their time to Macmillan and to developing new volunteering roles that meet the changing needs of the one in three of us who will get cancer.
Reporting to our Volunteering Service Manager (VSM) you will support them with the on-going delivery and co-ordination of existing and new Macmillan Volunteering Services including the recruitment and training of volunteers, the referral process and volunteer support. You will provide operational assistance with referral pathways to the services to be delivered including covering for the both the VSM and Lead Volunteers as necessary. You will work to enhance the quality of Macmillan Direct Volunteering Services schemes to deliver emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer and ensuring they are sustainable over the longer term.
Your track record in successfully co-ordinating and supporting volunteering projects working directly with vulnerable service users, coupled with your understanding of health and social care, will enable you to meet the complex support and safeguarding needs of multiple volunteers and service users and ensure best practice is embedded in all stages of each service. You will have experience of using IT systems to update records and produce reports.
Macmillan is committed to actively developing you. Your benefits will include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, childcare vouchers, generous leave, and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.
The role is home based and involves daily travel in the normal course of the work and therefore a current valid driver license is essential. Some evening and out-of-hours work will also be required, and occasional overnight stays.
Your role will be focused on work within the North Wales and Powys areas.
To apply click on the link below:
https://jobs.macmillan.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/macmillan-volunteering-services-co-ordinator---north-wales-4383/4426/description/
Friday, 3 March 2017
Co-producing strong, sustainable, and resilient communities
News from All in this Together - (the Co-production Network for Wales)http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=aace0428f6d355ad2e8fd4244&id=8de89b9ccc&e=0bd989d81b
Dementia : One Simple Thing
Over the next few weeks Community Health Councils (CHCs) across Wales will be asking people whose lives have been touched by dementia, or anyone who is a care giver, one simple question:
What could the NHS do better to support people, as well as their families and their carers, living with dementia?
They will be using a variety of methods to reach people including Twitter, a smartphone app, SMS text, face to face discussion, Freepost and a dedicated answerphone.
They believe that the result will demonstrate the powerful voice of people with real experience of dementia and that it will have a genuine influence on the development of the Welsh Governments plans for a Dementia Strategy for Wales.
CHC staff and members will be out and about speaking to people all over Wales during the next month. Additionally people can tell us their “One Simple Thing” suggestion by using the following ways to contact them; Email - yourvoice@waleschc.org.uk Dedicated Answerphone – 01248 679284 – Choose Option 4 SMS/Text – Details to follow
Website - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/899/home Write to them at ‘One Simple Thing’ – CHCs in Wales C/O Unit 11, Chestnut Court, Parc Menai, Bangor.
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