Friday, 28 April 2017
Brecon Area Dementia Friendly Community: AGM
Brecon Area Dementia Friendly Community holds its AGM during Dementia Awareness Week each year.
You are invited to attend this year's AGM which will be held on Monday 15th May at 2pm in the Teachers Centre, Llanfaes School.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in being Chair, Secretary or Treasurer, please contact
siandmip@gmail.com
You are invited to attend this year's AGM which will be held on Monday 15th May at 2pm in the Teachers Centre, Llanfaes School.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in being Chair, Secretary or Treasurer, please contact
siandmip@gmail.com
Dementia Awareness Training
Places available on the Dementia Awareness half day course, further information below.
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
16th May 2017 - NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am - 12.30pm
28th Sept 2017 - Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 1.30pm - 4.30pm
8th March 2018 - Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am - 12.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
16th May 2017 - NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am - 12.30pm
28th Sept 2017 - Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 1.30pm - 4.30pm
8th March 2018 - Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Aim: A half-day interactive and engaging awareness raising workshop that offers an insight into dementia and how reality looks for an individual with dementia. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to improve the daily lives of people with dementia.
- Recognising early signs and different forms of dementia
- Key legislation that affects people with dementia (capacity and rights)
- Key Learning Outcomes: Approaches to managing changes in behaviour and using verbal and non-verbal cues to communicate clearly
- How to develop a supportive home environment, and give support to eat, drink and sleep well
- Knowledge of enjoyable, failure free, individualised activities that are meaningful to a person with dementia
- How to enable and support carers to contribute positively
Challenging Behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorders Training
Places available on the Challenging Behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorders training delivered by the Fostering Network.
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
9th June 2017 - Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon 9.30am - 4.30pm
3rd July 2017 - NPTC Newtown 9.30am - 4.30pm
16th November 2017 - Com Room A, The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aim: Develop a greater understanding of ASD
Learn about the ASD Triad of Impairments & Theory of Mind
Understand how children with ASD struggle with communication & sensory issues
Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the links between ASD & other conditions
Learn how as foster carers we can go onto support children with ASD
Learn new and effective strategies to use with children with ASD
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
9th June 2017 - Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon 9.30am - 4.30pm
3rd July 2017 - NPTC Newtown 9.30am - 4.30pm
16th November 2017 - Com Room A, The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aim: Develop a greater understanding of ASD
Learn about the ASD Triad of Impairments & Theory of Mind
Understand how children with ASD struggle with communication & sensory issues
Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the links between ASD & other conditions
Learn how as foster carers we can go onto support children with ASD
Learn new and effective strategies to use with children with ASD
New Anxiety Café - Brecon and Hay-on-Wye!
Fortnightly in Brecon and Hay-on-Wye!
· Hay-on-Wye: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in The Granary, 10am – 12pm
· Brecon: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Dugan’s Patisserie, 10am – 12pm
For more information please contact the office on 01874 611529 or call into our centre at Tŷ Croeso
Brecon and District Mind, Tŷ Croeso, St David's House, 48 Free Street, Brecon. LD3 7BN
www.breconmind.org.uk T: 01874 611529 e: info@mind.org.uk
· Hay-on-Wye: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in The Granary, 10am – 12pm
· Brecon: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Dugan’s Patisserie, 10am – 12pm
For more information please contact the office on 01874 611529 or call into our centre at Tŷ Croeso
Brecon and District Mind, Tŷ Croeso, St David's House, 48 Free Street, Brecon. LD3 7BN
www.breconmind.org.uk T: 01874 611529 e: info@mind.org.uk
Folic Awareness Day
It’s Folic Acid Awareness day on 3rd May 2017 and SHINE Cymru is keen to spread the word about the importance of women taking folic acid.
If you would like someone from SHINE Cymru to come along and talk about the work they do to your team, people you help, or attend an event, please get in touch with Helen – 07894394322.
Why? All women who might become pregnant are advised to take folic acid each day, as recommended by the NHS because it helps reduce the risk of serious birth defects of the brain and spine, called Neural Tube Defects, like spina bifida and anencephaly.
In addition to this on May 3rd SHINE will be doing a call to action for the fortification of flour. Further information about this is available via www.shinecharity.org.uk/equality/campaigns
If you would like someone from SHINE Cymru to come along and talk about the work they do to your team, people you help, or attend an event, please get in touch with Helen – 07894394322.
Why? All women who might become pregnant are advised to take folic acid each day, as recommended by the NHS because it helps reduce the risk of serious birth defects of the brain and spine, called Neural Tube Defects, like spina bifida and anencephaly.
In addition to this on May 3rd SHINE will be doing a call to action for the fortification of flour. Further information about this is available via www.shinecharity.org.uk/equality/campaigns
Help Me Quit Thunderclap
Sign up to support the Help Me Quit Thunderclap campaign? Link here: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/55959-help-me-quit-launch?locale=en
They need at least 100 supporters for the campaign to launch, and because they've had to wait for pre-election guidelines they only have 11 days.
They need at least 100 supporters for the campaign to launch, and because they've had to wait for pre-election guidelines they only have 11 days.
Recruiting Mental Health Act "Associate Hospital Managers" in Powys Teaching Health Board
These are not “managers” responsible for running the hospital. Instead, it is a vital volunteer role (with sessional allowance) to review the legal status of patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
Full details are available from PtHB website at http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/associate-hospital-managers
Candidates are invited to apply in writing by 31 May 2017 to the address below, enclosing:
· Covering letter explaining their interest, and outlining the qualities they will bring (job description and person specification are available from the web page)
· Their CV
Applications should be sent to Mandy Collins, Board Secretary, Powys Teaching Health Board, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, Powys LD3 0LU by 31 May 2017. Applications may also be submitted via email to Powys.Geninfo@wales.nhs.uk
Full details are available from PtHB website at http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/associate-hospital-managers
Candidates are invited to apply in writing by 31 May 2017 to the address below, enclosing:
· Covering letter explaining their interest, and outlining the qualities they will bring (job description and person specification are available from the web page)
· Their CV
Applications should be sent to Mandy Collins, Board Secretary, Powys Teaching Health Board, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, Powys LD3 0LU by 31 May 2017. Applications may also be submitted via email to Powys.Geninfo@wales.nhs.uk
Friday, 21 April 2017
Easy Way to Sign Up to Volunteer
Introducing the new online way to take the first step to volunteering in Powys. There is a section on the form which asks if you would be available to volunteer in an emergency situation.
Ffurflen Gais Canolfan Gwirfoddoli Powys
https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbLHXUNCwZUXWJgS8h4uJ5L5lVKbfDzWmEow185Sm2cxQMXQ/viewform
Powys Volunteer Centre Application Form
https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZJet84QlGgkEjEhLckiRuRCkv4j0Wz9XajydN9kzB6caK6A/viewform
Ffurflen Gais Canolfan Gwirfoddoli Powys
https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbLHXUNCwZUXWJgS8h4uJ5L5lVKbfDzWmEow185Sm2cxQMXQ/viewform
Powys Volunteer Centre Application Form
https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZJet84QlGgkEjEhLckiRuRCkv4j0Wz9XajydN9kzB6caK6A/viewform
The Future NHS Plans: Delivering Transformation and Sustainability
Want help with your energy bills?
The Welsh Government’s Nest scheme is here to help you keep warm and save money on your energy bills. Nest is open to all householders in Wales and provides advice on saving energy, money management, energy tariffs, and benefit entitlement. Nest is delivering the following advice surgery:
Breconshire War Memorial Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon Powys LD3 7NS
26 April 2017 12.30 - 2.30
Can’t make the event? Need some advice? Call Freephone 0808 808 2244 nestwales.org.uk
Breconshire War Memorial Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon Powys LD3 7NS
26 April 2017 12.30 - 2.30
Free Home Fire Safety Checks
There are a number of ways to request a Home Fire Safety Check. Any of the following will work equally well.
Ring Freephone 0800 169 1234 email t.williams@mawwfire.gov.uk
or Mark Davies at rm.davies@mawwfire.gov.uk or the Community Safety email address at cspowys@mawwfire.gov.uk
Alternatively, a request can be made via the website – www.mawwfire.gov.uk and look under ‘Your Safety’ to ‘Request a Home Fire Safety Assessment’.
The Community Safety email address is a secure password protected Inbox. All requests should include the name and address inc post code of the person requiring the check and a telephone number to make an appointment. Also include the name of any person who may need to attend with us.
Any person living in Powys is entitled to a Home Fire Safety Check including partner agencies. In fact, it is easier to recommend the HFSC programme if you have had one yourself.
Ring Freephone 0800 169 1234 email t.williams@mawwfire.gov.uk
or Mark Davies at rm.davies@mawwfire.gov.uk or the Community Safety email address at cspowys@mawwfire.gov.uk
Alternatively, a request can be made via the website – www.mawwfire.gov.uk and look under ‘Your Safety’ to ‘Request a Home Fire Safety Assessment’.
The Community Safety email address is a secure password protected Inbox. All requests should include the name and address inc post code of the person requiring the check and a telephone number to make an appointment. Also include the name of any person who may need to attend with us.
Any person living in Powys is entitled to a Home Fire Safety Check including partner agencies. In fact, it is easier to recommend the HFSC programme if you have had one yourself.
“Do Not Go Gentle: Gerontology and a Good Old Age”
The Centre for Innovative Ageing at Swansea University will be hosting the 2017 British Society of Gerontology (BSG) annual conference from the 5-7th July 2017. The conference is called “Do Not Go Gentle: Gerontology and a Good Old Age” with the theme being the “Art of Ageing”.
On the evening of the 6th they will be having a gala dinner for up to 350 guests and are looking to engage with older people groups and residential care homes to create centre pieces for the tables. These will reflect what the older people see, feel, and experience with regards to ageing, living in Wales & ageing in Wales.
This would take the form of a competition for 35 entries which would be judged on the night by Beti George. All entries would receive a thank you letter and a picture of their entry in situ, helping make this event very special. The winning team would receive the letter and pictures as well as a cut crystal glass from the Centre for Innovative Ageing as a token of our sincere thanks.
The centre pieces have to be received in Swansea by Friday 2nd June 2017. They should be no larger than 40cm x 40cm in diameter and 30cm in height. These dimensions account for a solid structure with additional height possible with single strands (where people can still see over / through them for example).
For more information contact Dr Paul Nash, Chair, BSG 2017 Conference Organising Committee
p.nash@swansea.ac.uk
On the evening of the 6th they will be having a gala dinner for up to 350 guests and are looking to engage with older people groups and residential care homes to create centre pieces for the tables. These will reflect what the older people see, feel, and experience with regards to ageing, living in Wales & ageing in Wales.
This would take the form of a competition for 35 entries which would be judged on the night by Beti George. All entries would receive a thank you letter and a picture of their entry in situ, helping make this event very special. The winning team would receive the letter and pictures as well as a cut crystal glass from the Centre for Innovative Ageing as a token of our sincere thanks.
The centre pieces have to be received in Swansea by Friday 2nd June 2017. They should be no larger than 40cm x 40cm in diameter and 30cm in height. These dimensions account for a solid structure with additional height possible with single strands (where people can still see over / through them for example).
For more information contact Dr Paul Nash, Chair, BSG 2017 Conference Organising Committee
p.nash@swansea.ac.uk
Tobacco control news: Help Me Quit brand launch
Forthcoming changes to NHS stop smoking services in Wales are 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.
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.
Powys Third Sector Awareness of NHS Smoking Cessation Service Awareness Survey
Can you spare 5 minutes to help improve the health and well-being of your service users?
Please click on the link below
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/questionnaire/1183
On behalf of PAVO and Public Health Wales, thank you for taking the time to complete this survey
Please click on the link below
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/questionnaire/1183
On behalf of PAVO and Public Health Wales, thank you for taking the time to complete this survey
Adult Protection Awareness including Financial Abuse Training
There are places available on the following dates for Adult Protection Awareness including Financial Abuse which has taken over from the Adult Protection Awareness Training. There is no charge for attendance at this training.
28th June 2017 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 9.30am – 12.30pm
28th June 2017 NPTC Campus, Newtown 1.30pm – 4.30pm
29th June 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 9.30am – 12.30pm
29th June 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
17th October 2017 Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 12.30pm
17th October 2017 Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells 1.30pm – 4.30pm
28th June 2017 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown 9.30am – 12.30pm
28th June 2017 NPTC Campus, Newtown 1.30pm – 4.30pm
29th June 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 9.30am – 12.30pm
29th June 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
17th October 2017 Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 12.30pm
17th October 2017 Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells 1.30pm – 4.30pm
2nd November 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 9.30am – 12.30pm
2nd November 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
24th January 2018 NPTC Campus, Newtown 9.30am – 12.30pm
2nd November 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
24th January 2018 NPTC Campus, Newtown 9.30am – 12.30pm
24th January 2018 NPTC Campus, Newtown 1.30pm – 4.30pm
25th January 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 12.30pm
25th January 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To enable participants to gain an understanding of adult abuse and neglect in both domestic and care settings; its nature, extent and impact, and possible causes. For participants to feel greater confidence to recognise signs of abuse and neglect and coercive and controlling behaviour and to raise concerns where needed. To have knowledge of staff responsibilities to raise concerns and an understanding of what happens once a concern is raised.
Key Learning Outcomes: To allow participants to explore their values in relation to adults with health and social care needs and their attitudes towards abuse.
To understand the importance of person centred, outcomes focused safeguarding work.
To ensure that staff involved in supporting people in the community and care settings across all sectors are aware of different types of financial abuse, including capacity; the groups most vulnerable to abuse; the range of people who might perpetrate such abuse; their responsibilities to act to prevent financial abuse and to report it where it is suspected.
25th January 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 12.30pm
25th January 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To enable participants to gain an understanding of adult abuse and neglect in both domestic and care settings; its nature, extent and impact, and possible causes. For participants to feel greater confidence to recognise signs of abuse and neglect and coercive and controlling behaviour and to raise concerns where needed. To have knowledge of staff responsibilities to raise concerns and an understanding of what happens once a concern is raised.
Key Learning Outcomes: To allow participants to explore their values in relation to adults with health and social care needs and their attitudes towards abuse.
To understand the importance of person centred, outcomes focused safeguarding work.
To ensure that staff involved in supporting people in the community and care settings across all sectors are aware of different types of financial abuse, including capacity; the groups most vulnerable to abuse; the range of people who might perpetrate such abuse; their responsibilities to act to prevent financial abuse and to report it where it is suspected.
NESTA - Innovate to Save- Funding programme
The £5million Innovate to Save programme will, through grant funding non-financial support and repayable loans, support public and third sector organisation to prototype, trial, scale and evaluate innovative projects. It is open to all Welsh public and third sector organisations from 17 February 2017.
There are three phases to the Innovate to Save programme:
· Pre-applicantion support
· Research and development
· Implementation
Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available.
Deadline: 23rd May 2017, 10am. For more information click here
There are three phases to the Innovate to Save programme:
· Pre-applicantion support
· Research and development
· Implementation
Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available.
Deadline: 23rd May 2017, 10am. For more information click here
New Moves for Nursing Collaborative Meeting - 25 July 2017
The next Nursing Collaborative meeting is scheduled for 25 July 2017 in PAVO Conference Room 10am-12.30pm.
Agenda - Agree Nursing Collaborative joins with Powys Teaching Health Board Community/District Nursing Forum...come along and discuss with the Assistant Director of Nursing, Katrina Rowlands, the proposed merger with Community/District Nursing
I would be glad if you could let me know if you will be attending (and also any apologies) ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk or 01597 822191
Agenda - Agree Nursing Collaborative joins with Powys Teaching Health Board Community/District Nursing Forum...come along and discuss with the Assistant Director of Nursing, Katrina Rowlands, the proposed merger with Community/District Nursing
I would be glad if you could let me know if you will be attending (and also any apologies) ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk or 01597 822191
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Celebrate Syrian Culture in Ystradgynlais
THURS APRIL 20TH 2017 AT 1PM-5PM, MINERS WELFARE HALL, YSTRADGYNLAIS
The Syrian Community are celebrating their Culture, they cordially invite you to attend this event that they will be holding in your honour. Go along, break bread with them and get to know them, your newest neighbours!
FREE ENTRY - A donation of £1 each will help pay towards the premises
Face Painting Booth Get your face painted for 50p
Henna Stand Get your hands designed with henna just for 50p
Entertainment & Syrian Food Try Syrian dishes from £1
For more info contact: 01792 466980
The Syrian Community are celebrating their Culture, they cordially invite you to attend this event that they will be holding in your honour. Go along, break bread with them and get to know them, your newest neighbours!
FREE ENTRY - A donation of £1 each will help pay towards the premises
Face Painting Booth Get your face painted for 50p
Henna Stand Get your hands designed with henna just for 50p
Entertainment & Syrian Food Try Syrian dishes from £1
For more info contact: 01792 466980
Alzheimer’s Activity & Peer Support Group New Venue
Tea, Chat & Activities at Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Brecon LD3 9AR
Each Tuesday 10.30am – 12 noon
Each Tuesday 10.30am – 12 noon
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
The Right Way: A Children's Rights Approach in Wales
From: Children's Commissioner for Wales - Sally Holland
Dear Colleague, Re: The Right Way: A Child’s Rights Approach We live in an era where public sector leaders in Wales are expected to stretch the public purse like never before. Finding new ways of dealing with increased demands and limited resource is a challenge I want to help overcome.
This new guide is intended to bring to life the real, positive impact public services in Wales can have on delivering a Children’s Rights Approach – an approach that will have meaningful impact on how Wales responds to and safeguards the long term needs of its children.
As Wales’ children’s champion I aspire to a Wales where all children and young people have an equal chance to be the best they can be. But the reality in Wales is that too many children are living in poverty, many children do not have the opportunities to develop their talents and potential, too often children do not know they have rights, and despite being experts on their own lives, children are often excluded from decisions that affect them and are often powerless to hold to account decision-makers or those responsible for services.
This is why I have collaborated with the Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children and Young People to create this principled and practical framework that will enable more children and young people to be better involved in public services. This is a framework which will lead to better decision making, ensuring there’s a real focus on the particular needs of children whose voices can be lost or silenced, creating an environment where public services are accountable to all of its service users.
If you require additional information about any aspect of this guide, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
I want to see a Wales which recognises its children and young people as active citizens with an important contribution to make to their communities and the nation. I’ll look forward to working with you to realise this ambition.
With best wishes Sally Holland Children’s Commissioner for Wales
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Free carbon monoxide awareness workshop
The Gas Safe Charity is running a series of free half day workshops across the UK aimed at ANY organisation that deliver services in the homes of vulnerable people.
They are in Swansea on the 25th April and Cardiff on the 28th June.
Low levels of carbon monoxide have been linked to increased risk of falls and dementia. Front line staff and volunteers have a key preventative role but there is also a duty of care for employers. A range of organisations have attended past Think CO workshops and have now introduced carbon monoxide awareness into their induction and general training. There is usually only one place per organisation per workshop and each participant will receive a training pack, buffet lunch and a free CO detector for each organisation. To learn more and to get a booking form please click HERE
Monday, 10 April 2017
Being disabled in Britain: a journey less equal
Equality & Human Right Commissioner - April 2017 Newsletter
http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e8b4e22e779ea
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Launch of the 2016 Annual Quality Statement
Anfonwyd ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru / Sent on behalf of Welsh Government
Please see the 2016 Annual Quality Statement for the NHS in Wales and a link to the online version and a statement from Andrew Goodall .
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/?lang=en
Gweler wedi atodi y Datganiad Ansawdd Blynyddol 2016 ar gyfer y GIG yng Nghymru a linc i’r fersiwn ar –lein a datganiad gan Andrew Goodall.
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/?skip=1&lang=cy
Please see the 2016 Annual Quality Statement for the NHS in Wales and a link to the online version and a statement from Andrew Goodall .
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/?lang=en
Gweler wedi atodi y Datganiad Ansawdd Blynyddol 2016 ar gyfer y GIG yng Nghymru a linc i’r fersiwn ar –lein a datganiad gan Andrew Goodall.
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/?skip=1&lang=cy
Stand Up! for emotional health and well-being
New local partnership groups for Powys
Monday 24th April 2017 1.30 - 3.30 p.m.
Ystradgynlais MindRoomuman rights –website improving attitudes iety where people do not feel that they have to hide who they are or fee, The Wellbeing Centre,
61-66 Pen-y-Bryn, Ystradgynlais SA9 1JB
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
All are welcome to the first meeting of a new network of people interested in local mental health services. This is an opportunity to meet mental health professionals to have your say about the way mental health care is provided in Powys. Plus tea and cake!
The event will take place in the medium of English.
For more info & to register contact anne.woods@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191
Monday 24th April 2017 1.30 - 3.30 p.m.
Ystradgynlais MindRoomuman rights –website improving attitudes iety where people do not feel that they have to hide who they are or fee, The Wellbeing Centre,
61-66 Pen-y-Bryn, Ystradgynlais SA9 1JB
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
All are welcome to the first meeting of a new network of people interested in local mental health services. This is an opportunity to meet mental health professionals to have your say about the way mental health care is provided in Powys. Plus tea and cake!
The event will take place in the medium of English.
For more info & to register contact anne.woods@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191
PAVO Training May 2017
Being a Trustee - 10th May 2017
Planning and Writing Successful Fundraising Bids - 18th May 2017
Planning and Writing Successful Fundraising Bids - 18th May 2017
Friday, 7 April 2017
Thursday, 6 April 2017
New Health/Well-being pilot project in Welshpool
Dawns Powys/Powys Dance
DANCE FOR WELL-BEING at The Methodist Church Welshpool, SY21 7JP
FUN AND RELAXED MOVEMENT SESSION, GREAT FOR MIND AND BODY
DANCE FOR WELL-BEING at The Methodist Church Welshpool, SY21 7JP
FUN AND RELAXED MOVEMENT SESSION, GREAT FOR MIND AND BODY
An exciting six-week course in dance for all abilities, in partnership with Ponthafren.
11 MAY - 15 JUNE, EVERY THURSDAY 2 - 3PM
Drop-in rate £4 (£3.50*) or book the whole course online and receive a 15% discount! * All Ponthafren members are eligible for a concessionary rate
For more information contact hello@dawnspowysdance.org or call 01597 824 370
11 MAY - 15 JUNE, EVERY THURSDAY 2 - 3PM
Drop-in rate £4 (£3.50*) or book the whole course online and receive a 15% discount! * All Ponthafren members are eligible for a concessionary rate
For more information contact hello@dawnspowysdance.org or call 01597 824 370
ASIST suicide intervention training
Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th April 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue CRIC centre, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN
Cost £100 per person for the two day course to include handbook, refreshments and accreditation.
Assist suicide intervention background: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.
What is ASIST 11? Since its creation in 1983, ASIST has undergone numerous updates to reflect the latest research and feedback from the suicide prevention community. ASIST 11 became the current version of ASIST in June 2013. While older versions of ASIST still provide proven life-saving skills, ASIST 11 features several significant upgrades. For those trained in ASIST 10 or an earlier version, signing up for an ASIST 11 training is recommended. In the meantime, here is a quick overview of some of the differences, and a guide to how those trained in ASIST 10 or earlier versions can work with those trained in ASIST 11:
Working with ASIST 11-trained caregivers - ASIST 11 is fundamentally the same as any version of ASIST, and remains true to ASIST principles. If you need to work or consult with people who have taken ASIST 11, expect them to:
be open, honest and direct about suicide,
exercise care in expressing their own values about suicide,
do whatever they can to respect a person at risk’s decision-making rights,
appreciate the importance of letting the person at risk talk about suicide,
appreciate that some part of a person at risk wants to live,
value collaboration with the person at risk,
consider things that might threaten the person at risk’s safety,
develop a plan that fits the immediate safety needs of the person at risk, and,
make sure that the person at risk understands the plan and is committed to carrying it out
If you require any further information please email Matthew Sowerby on the info@breconmind.org.uk
Venue CRIC centre, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN
Cost £100 per person for the two day course to include handbook, refreshments and accreditation.
Assist suicide intervention background: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.
What is ASIST 11? Since its creation in 1983, ASIST has undergone numerous updates to reflect the latest research and feedback from the suicide prevention community. ASIST 11 became the current version of ASIST in June 2013. While older versions of ASIST still provide proven life-saving skills, ASIST 11 features several significant upgrades. For those trained in ASIST 10 or an earlier version, signing up for an ASIST 11 training is recommended. In the meantime, here is a quick overview of some of the differences, and a guide to how those trained in ASIST 10 or earlier versions can work with those trained in ASIST 11:
Working with ASIST 11-trained caregivers - ASIST 11 is fundamentally the same as any version of ASIST, and remains true to ASIST principles. If you need to work or consult with people who have taken ASIST 11, expect them to:
be open, honest and direct about suicide,
exercise care in expressing their own values about suicide,
do whatever they can to respect a person at risk’s decision-making rights,
appreciate the importance of letting the person at risk talk about suicide,
appreciate that some part of a person at risk wants to live,
value collaboration with the person at risk,
consider things that might threaten the person at risk’s safety,
develop a plan that fits the immediate safety needs of the person at risk, and,
make sure that the person at risk understands the plan and is committed to carrying it out
If you require any further information please email Matthew Sowerby on the info@breconmind.org.uk
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Newsletter: Spring 2017
Find out more about the Commissioner’s work over the past few months, read the latest edition of our newsletter here:
English: http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/Publications/pub-story/17-03-30/Spring_2017_Newsletter.aspx
Welsh: http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/wl/Publications/pub-story/17-03-30/Spring_2017_Newsletter.aspx
English: http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/Publications/pub-story/17-03-30/Spring_2017_Newsletter.aspx
Welsh: http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/wl/Publications/pub-story/17-03-30/Spring_2017_Newsletter.aspx
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Social Care Workforce Training
This Powys County Council organised training is free to staff and volunteers of third sector organisations working in the social care field.)
The Social Care Training brochure has now been updated and is available online, please click on the link below to access: The dates run from April 2017 to March 2018.
You can book places via email to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or complete the online booking form or telephone 01597 827507.
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/training/training-learning-development/social-care-workforce-training/
The Social Care Training brochure has now been updated and is available online, please click on the link below to access: The dates run from April 2017 to March 2018.
You can book places via email to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or complete the online booking form or telephone 01597 827507.
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/training/training-learning-development/social-care-workforce-training/
Volunteering Opportunity - Get Creative Weekend
There is an opportunity to be involved in the Get Creative weekend. It is an interactive project for a living art installation on Pen Y Fan!
Important information regarding changes to LPA/EPA fees
Lasting Power of Attorney/Enduring power of attorney
The Office of the Public Guardian has circulated the below information in regards to the reduction of the LPA/EPA fees. There is also a link below to the easy guide to LPA which was jointly published by the Older People’s Commissioner and the Public Guardian, which you might find useful on a personal or professional basis.
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/Libraries/Publications_E/LPA_Final_Eng.sflb.ashx
The Office of the Public Guardian has circulated the below information in regards to the reduction of the LPA/EPA fees. There is also a link below to the easy guide to LPA which was jointly published by the Older People’s Commissioner and the Public Guardian, which you might find useful on a personal or professional basis.
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/Libraries/Publications_E/LPA_Final_Eng.sflb.ashx
CAB 'Clients experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Financial Capability Toolkit'
Steve Bartley, Safeguarding and Access to Justice Programme Lead, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales attended a Citizens Advice Bureau conference. One of the presentations, delivered by CAB, related to the launch of their recent document: ‘Clients experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Financial Capability Toolkit’
The document contains 231 pages but there is lots of useful information contained within the toolkit.
The document contains 231 pages but there is lots of useful information contained within the toolkit.
DFC North and Mid Powys spring Newsletter
Celebration of some of the great work going on in North and Mid Powys interesting, informative and inspiring.
The newsletter is intended for everyone and they very much welcome stories and pictures to make up the next one, which is planned to go out in Summer.
Please contact Karen.Rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk if you’d like to know more about any of the stories features, or would like her to pay a visit to you and your community to continue the already fantastic work going on in Powys.
Here’s to a wonderful Dementia Friendly Spring time.
http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/Dementia/DFC_Newsletter2_North_and_Mid_Powys.pdf
The newsletter is intended for everyone and they very much welcome stories and pictures to make up the next one, which is planned to go out in Summer.
Please contact Karen.Rodenburg@alzheimers.org.uk if you’d like to know more about any of the stories features, or would like her to pay a visit to you and your community to continue the already fantastic work going on in Powys.
Here’s to a wonderful Dementia Friendly Spring time.
http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/Dementia/DFC_Newsletter2_North_and_Mid_Powys.pdf
Monday, 3 April 2017
Have your say - Community Hubs in Powys
Credu (formerly known as Powys Carers Service) has been supporting Carers across Powys since 2003, and currently work with 3,000 Carers across the county.
We can all be Carers at various times in our lives, so it makes a lot of sense for us to do what we can to help each other.
At Credu (www.credu.cymru) they believe that being a committed carer leaves far too many people exhausted, unnecessarily isolated, and without sufficient opportunities for essential recreation and self-expression. They are determined to address this but know this can only be achieved in association with Carers and their communities.
In July 2016 Credu opened their very first charity shop and community hub in Machynlleth. They are now planning to develop additional hub(s) or community enterprises(s) in or near to every key settlement where their staff are based and local carers and their friends and neighbours will find a hospitable place to meet, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, offer support and share experiences. They'd like to see neighbours within their local communities engaging and helping each other.
Your input is key as part of their research and development and they value any feedback and suggestions as to how they could make this happen in your area.
Please go to the survey by clicking HERE
We can all be Carers at various times in our lives, so it makes a lot of sense for us to do what we can to help each other.
At Credu (www.credu.cymru) they believe that being a committed carer leaves far too many people exhausted, unnecessarily isolated, and without sufficient opportunities for essential recreation and self-expression. They are determined to address this but know this can only be achieved in association with Carers and their communities.
In July 2016 Credu opened their very first charity shop and community hub in Machynlleth. They are now planning to develop additional hub(s) or community enterprises(s) in or near to every key settlement where their staff are based and local carers and their friends and neighbours will find a hospitable place to meet, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, offer support and share experiences. They'd like to see neighbours within their local communities engaging and helping each other.
Your input is key as part of their research and development and they value any feedback and suggestions as to how they could make this happen in your area.
Please go to the survey by clicking HERE
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