Thursday, 29 June 2017
Makaton Beginners Workshop
There are 2 places left on the Makaton Beginners 2 Day Workshop as follows:
31st & 1st August 2017 in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am – 4.30pm provided by Course Beetle.
Please book your places via email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Makaton Beginners Workshop - Makaton for Parents and Carers training is recommended for parents, family members, carers and workers who need to use Makaton at home and in their work
The Beginners' Workshop provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme.
Course topics include:
· Learning the signs and symbols for stages 1 – 4 and additional of the Core Vocabulary
· Hints and tips for effective signing
· How to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work
31st & 1st August 2017 in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 9.30am – 4.30pm provided by Course Beetle.
Please book your places via email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Makaton Beginners Workshop - Makaton for Parents and Carers training is recommended for parents, family members, carers and workers who need to use Makaton at home and in their work
The Beginners' Workshop provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme.
Course topics include:
· Learning the signs and symbols for stages 1 – 4 and additional of the Core Vocabulary
· Hints and tips for effective signing
· How to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work
Screening for Life Campaign
Get ready to support Screening for Life 2017
July is fast approaching, once again Screening Division, Public
Health Wales will be running its annual campaign Screening for
Life. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the NHS
screening programmes in Wales.
You can support the campaign by setting up screening events or carrying out screening activities in your community. We have developed a practical Screening for life guide to give you ideas and resources to raise awareness of screening, which is available at:www.screeningforlife.wales.nhs.uk
We also have a social media campaign on Facebook/Screening for Lifeand Twitter @PublicHealthW. Show your support by following the links, liking our page and sharing our posts.
For further information and support contact your local
Screening Engagement Team Hannah Lloyd Hannah.lloyd4@wales.nhs.uk
July is fast approaching, once again Screening Division, Public
Health Wales will be running its annual campaign Screening for
Life. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the NHS
screening programmes in Wales.
You can support the campaign by setting up screening events or carrying out screening activities in your community. We have developed a practical Screening for life guide to give you ideas and resources to raise awareness of screening, which is available at:www.screeningforlife.wales.nhs.uk
We also have a social media campaign on Facebook/Screening for Lifeand Twitter @PublicHealthW. Show your support by following the links, liking our page and sharing our posts.
For further information and support contact your local
Screening Engagement Team Hannah Lloyd Hannah.lloyd4@wales.nhs.uk
Dementia Friends - Sainsburys in Welshpool
Jeni Hall, Community Champion at Sainsburys Welshpool was approached to affiliate with Dementia Friendly Welshpool. Jeni and her then manager agreed to support DF Welshpool and pledged their actions. One of which was that Jeni would attend an induction day to become a DF Champion. Jeni did this and has since delivered DF sessions across the store to almost all of the staff. The store recently appointed a new manager who is supportive of dementia friendly activities.
The store have put on a display for dementia friends in-store and the staff are actively dementia friendly. Some weeks ago it was decided to start a slow shopping period on a Wednesday afternoon where modifications were made, such as all trollies removed from the aisles; no tannoy announcements made; all tills manned and all staff on duty on the shop floor were dementia friends.
To take advantage of this slower shopping experience, you don’t have to be living with or affected by dementia, it can be of benefit to anyone. Sessions are from 2-4 pm every Wednesday in the Sainsburys store in Welshpool.
The store have put on a display for dementia friends in-store and the staff are actively dementia friendly. Some weeks ago it was decided to start a slow shopping period on a Wednesday afternoon where modifications were made, such as all trollies removed from the aisles; no tannoy announcements made; all tills manned and all staff on duty on the shop floor were dementia friends.
To take advantage of this slower shopping experience, you don’t have to be living with or affected by dementia, it can be of benefit to anyone. Sessions are from 2-4 pm every Wednesday in the Sainsburys store in Welshpool.
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Vacancy at Ponthafren Association
Association Administrative Officer – Maternity cover position available at Ponthafren.
Please feel free to share to your networks or anyone who may be interested in this position.
This is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not reapply.
For more information please visit our website: www.ponthafren.org.uk or call: 01686 621586.
Please feel free to share to your networks or anyone who may be interested in this position.
This is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not reapply.
For more information please visit our website: www.ponthafren.org.uk or call: 01686 621586.
Monday, 26 June 2017
Wanted - Powys Regional Partnership Board National Third Sector Representative
Powys Regional Partnership Board National Third Sector Representative
Want to play a key part in making decisions about Health and Social Care Services in Powys?
Do you provide health and/or social care related services in Powys and have a national perspective?
If so, this might be for you.
The Powys Regional Partnership Board has been established by the new Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in Powys.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Carol Hay on 01597 822191 carol.hay@pavo.org.uk.
Closing Date 20 July 2017 – Peer Selection Process 15 August 2017
Person Spec for Third Sector Representative
Information for Board Representatives
Expression of Interest Form
Want to play a key part in making decisions about Health and Social Care Services in Powys?
Do you provide health and/or social care related services in Powys and have a national perspective?
If so, this might be for you.
The Powys Regional Partnership Board has been established by the new Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in Powys.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Carol Hay on 01597 822191 carol.hay@pavo.org.uk.
Closing Date 20 July 2017 – Peer Selection Process 15 August 2017
Person Spec for Third Sector Representative
Information for Board Representatives
Expression of Interest Form
Friday, 23 June 2017
Age Cymru Powys Independence
Age Cymru Powys are pleased to announce that this Summer they will become independent of Age Cymru.
“ The support that we’ve had since 2014 has been fantastic “said Gail Hamer, Chief Officer, “ and with the help we’ve had from Age Cymru we are able to be totally independent again. “ Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales and works closely with its brand partners. “ We have been able to offer additional support such as media, fundraising, and additional management support to help Age Cymru Powys though a period of transformation “ said Ian Thomas, Age Cymru CEO. “Our staff have worked closely with Gail and the team to ensure greater stability for the continuation and future development of services.
“ The support that we’ve had since 2014 has been fantastic “said Gail Hamer, Chief Officer, “ and with the help we’ve had from Age Cymru we are able to be totally independent again. “ Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales and works closely with its brand partners. “ We have been able to offer additional support such as media, fundraising, and additional management support to help Age Cymru Powys though a period of transformation “ said Ian Thomas, Age Cymru CEO. “Our staff have worked closely with Gail and the team to ensure greater stability for the continuation and future development of services.
“Age Cymru Powys provides a range of services from information, advice and advocacy to toe nail cutting. For people who currently use, or intend to use the services in future there will be no change.
The team at Age Cymru Powys have worked particularly hard and it is their passion and commitment for older people
across the county that will lead to continued success and hopefully the development of new services to meet the needs of older people.
Follow ACP us on facebook and twitter, phone us on 01597 825908/ 01686 623707 or pop into our offices in Llandrindod Wells or Newtown.
EDITORS NOTE:
Additional information:
Notes to editors
Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales.
Age Cymru Powys is the independent local partner
We work to improve life for older people.
Age Cymru Powys delivers local services to People across Powys
Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436-2
Age Cymru Powys is funded by donations from the public, PCC , Welsh Government and trusts.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/powys/ https://www.facebook.com/agecymrupowys/
The team at Age Cymru Powys have worked particularly hard and it is their passion and commitment for older people
across the county that will lead to continued success and hopefully the development of new services to meet the needs of older people.
Follow ACP us on facebook and twitter, phone us on 01597 825908/ 01686 623707 or pop into our offices in Llandrindod Wells or Newtown.
EDITORS NOTE:
Additional information:
Notes to editors
Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales.
Age Cymru Powys is the independent local partner
We work to improve life for older people.
Age Cymru Powys delivers local services to People across Powys
Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436-2
Age Cymru Powys is funded by donations from the public, PCC , Welsh Government and trusts.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/powys/ https://www.facebook.com/agecymrupowys/
Citizens Advice Information - Money worries
Don't let
money
worries hold
you back
Talks can help if you are going through:
Divorce or separation, Bereavement, Pregnancy, Illness, Starting a new job, Loss of a job
Contact Citizens Advice Powys Tel: 01686 617667
Talks can help if you are going through:
Divorce or separation, Bereavement, Pregnancy, Illness, Starting a new job, Loss of a job
Contact Citizens Advice Powys Tel: 01686 617667
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 Com 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 Rd, 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 Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 9.30am – 12.30pm
2nd November 2017 Com 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
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 Com 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 Rd, 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 Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon 9.30am – 12.30pm
2nd November 2017 Com 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.
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.
NHS Future Fit - Looking at the Impact of Moving Consultant Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric Services from Telford to Shrewsbury
As you may know, NHS Future Fit is a major review of acute & community hospital services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. These hospitals are also the main providers of emergency & acute services - and consultant maternity, neonatal and paediatrics - for people in north east Powys.
One option put forward by this review is that the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital should in future be the main Emergency Centre for the area. Under this option, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital would also provide the women and children hospital services (i.e. moving from Telford to Shrewsbury). Any change of this nature would be subject to widespread consultation.
The NHS Future Fit review is therefore asking people across Mid Wales, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin for their views on "how much moving the women and children’s centre and services from The Princess Royal Hospital to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital would affect you." They are keen to hear from people who have used the Women and Children's Centre in Telford in the past two years.
People can share their views by:
- Completing a short online survey from NHS Future Fit by 30th June 2017 atwww.elesurvey.co.uk/f/614394/118c
- Visiting local Drop In Sessions:
- Welshpool Library - 9.30am to 12noon, Monday 26th June
- Newtown Library - 1pm to 4pm, Monday 26th June
- Letting Powys Teaching Health Board know if you would be interested in a telephone interview to share your experiences of "how much moving the women and children’s centre and services from The Princess Royal Hospital to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital would affect you." You can do this by emailing Powys Teaching Health Board atpowys.engagement@powys.nhs.uk
This information is intended for people in Powys for whom hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford are their main acute hospitals. For patients who live in England and who would like to contribute to this review please visit the NHS Future Fit website at http://nhsfuturefit.org/2-nhs-future-fit/147-women-s-and-children-s-services
Please encourage people who have used the Women and Children’s Services at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, in the last two years to complete the online survey, attend a drop in session or arrange a telephone interview with Powys Teaching Health Board before 30th June 2017.
One option put forward by this review is that the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital should in future be the main Emergency Centre for the area. Under this option, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital would also provide the women and children hospital services (i.e. moving from Telford to Shrewsbury). Any change of this nature would be subject to widespread consultation.
The NHS Future Fit review is therefore asking people across Mid Wales, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin for their views on "how much moving the women and children’s centre and services from The Princess Royal Hospital to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital would affect you." They are keen to hear from people who have used the Women and Children's Centre in Telford in the past two years.
People can share their views by:
- Completing a short online survey from NHS Future Fit by 30th June 2017 atwww.elesurvey.co.uk/f/614394/118c
- Visiting local Drop In Sessions:
- Welshpool Library - 9.30am to 12noon, Monday 26th June
- Newtown Library - 1pm to 4pm, Monday 26th June
- Letting Powys Teaching Health Board know if you would be interested in a telephone interview to share your experiences of "how much moving the women and children’s centre and services from The Princess Royal Hospital to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital would affect you." You can do this by emailing Powys Teaching Health Board atpowys.engagement@powys.nhs.uk
This information is intended for people in Powys for whom hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford are their main acute hospitals. For patients who live in England and who would like to contribute to this review please visit the NHS Future Fit website at http://nhsfuturefit.org/2-nhs-future-fit/147-women-s-and-children-s-services
Please encourage people who have used the Women and Children’s Services at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, in the last two years to complete the online survey, attend a drop in session or arrange a telephone interview with Powys Teaching Health Board before 30th June 2017.
Free Workshops looking at Restorative Engagement
The Restorative Approaches Family Engagement Project is a Welsh Government funded project run by Tros Gynnal Plant. Over the last two and a half years we have delivered free training in Restorative Engagement to Third Sector organisations across Wales. The project is running until the end of September and that they are available to deliver free “taster” workshops to Third Sector and statutory organisations until the end of the project.
Additionally they offer a course for parents, Restorative Parenting: Stronger Relationships, Stronger Families. If there are existing groups of parents they may be able to deliver this course, free of charge
If anyone is interested in receiving more information they can contact them at rafep@trosgynnalplant.org.uk
NHS Future Fit Integrated Impact Assessment Materials now live
You are encourage people to fill in the online survey at www.elesurvey.co.uk/f/614394/118c by 30 June 2017
For more news follow: http://nhsfuturefit.org/
Information and Guidance on Domestic Abuse: Safeguarding Older People in Wales
The guidance is featured on the Welsh Government website:
http://gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/communities/safety/domesticabuse/publications/safeguarding-older-people-in-wales/?lang=en
http://gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/communities/safety/domesticabuse/publications/safeguarding-older-people-in-wales/?lang=en
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Brexit Conference nr Hay-on-Wye
Mid and West Wales Regional AM, Eluned Morgan is hosting a conference in your Powys this Saturday to mark one year since the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU.
Brexit: One Year On, will be held at Gwernyfed School, outside Hay-on-Wye with speakers including Labour’s Shadow Minister for Exiting the EU, Sir Keir Starmer, Lord Kinnock and Lord John Kerr, author of Article 50.
Tickets are still available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BrexitHay17
Brexit: One Year On, will be held at Gwernyfed School, outside Hay-on-Wye with speakers including Labour’s Shadow Minister for Exiting the EU, Sir Keir Starmer, Lord Kinnock and Lord John Kerr, author of Article 50.
Tickets are still available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BrexitHay17
Monday, 19 June 2017
Parkinsons Awareness training
There are places available on the Parkinsons Awareness training as follows;
Thursday 3rd August 2017, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, NPTC Group, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Thursday 3rd August 2017, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, NPTC Group, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim - What is Parkinson’s? - This awareness raising day aims to help answer some of your questions around these areas. The day will also help you to gain an understanding of the impact on people’s lives and increase your confidence in working with people with Parkinson’s.
Key Learning Outcomes
■ Understand what is Parkinson’s
■ Knowledge of the effects and how they are diagnosed
■ Become familiar with symptoms & treatments
■ Understand the role of carers, advocates, family members, professionals etc
Key Learning Outcomes
■ Understand what is Parkinson’s
■ Knowledge of the effects and how they are diagnosed
■ Become familiar with symptoms & treatments
■ Understand the role of carers, advocates, family members, professionals etc
Mid Powys Mind New Wellbeing Centre
Guest Speakers in the Wellbeing Centre every Wednesday
21 June - Talk with Caroline about what other services you would like to hear in the WBC
28 June - Members Day
5 July - Food Tasting session with Jane Griffiths from Tesco
Opening hours and Workshops (Creative Writing, Photography/Computer Art, Drama Workshops and Drop-ins.
http://www.midpowysmind.org.uk/index.php?id=wellbeing-centre
21 June - Talk with Caroline about what other services you would like to hear in the WBC
28 June - Members Day
5 July - Food Tasting session with Jane Griffiths from Tesco
Opening hours and Workshops (Creative Writing, Photography/Computer Art, Drama Workshops and Drop-ins.
http://www.midpowysmind.org.uk/index.php?id=wellbeing-centre
Summer's coming at Powys Dance
With June well under way, we wanted to let you know what's been happening at Powys Dance and give you a taste of what's coming up this summer....
http://mailchi.mp/36cae2b9f7d9/summers-coming-at-powys-dance?e=8386420997
http://mailchi.mp/36cae2b9f7d9/summers-coming-at-powys-dance?e=8386420997
PAVO Training June & July 2017
Volunteer recruitment, selection and induction (2 days)
Budgets, Cashflow Forecasting and Management Accounts
Working together for Service Delivery
http://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/training.html
Budgets, Cashflow Forecasting and Management Accounts
Working together for Service Delivery
Safeguarding Older People from Domestic Abuse Seminar Events
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is holding a series of seminar events across Wales to support front-line staff working in the public and third sectors in safeguarding older people from domestic abuse.
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/adult_protection/safeguarding_seminars.aspx
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/adult_protection/safeguarding_seminars.aspx
Improve Your Health & Wellbeing - Free 6 week programme
A mix of group work, presentations and discussions
Next Programme starts: BRACKEN TRUST Llandrindod Wells
10.00am -12.30pm every Wednesday
28th June 2017—2nd August 2017
For more information or to book please contact
The Invest in Your Health Team, Powys Teaching Health Board
Email: invest.pow@wales.nhs.uk or 01874 712507
Next Programme starts: BRACKEN TRUST Llandrindod Wells
10.00am -12.30pm every Wednesday
28th June 2017—2nd August 2017
For more information or to book please contact
The Invest in Your Health Team, Powys Teaching Health Board
Email: invest.pow@wales.nhs.uk or 01874 712507
Shelter Cymru - A universal basic income for Wales?
Plus more discussion at this year's People & Homes Conference
http://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/universal-basic-income-for-wales-plus-more?e=166efe63d9
http://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/universal-basic-income-for-wales-plus-more?e=166efe63d9
Dementia Matters - Singing Group in Brecon
Singing along to music from different decades with a focus on using music to reminisce ....sing with others, remember and enjoy!
On Mondays 2.15 - 3.45pm
12 June, 10 July, 14 August, 11 September 2017
At Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington Terrace, Brecon LD3 9AR
For more details contact Sian Bourton, St John's Family Centre, Pendre Close, Brecon LD3 8AE
Tel: 01874 611723 siandmip@gmail.com
On Mondays 2.15 - 3.45pm
12 June, 10 July, 14 August, 11 September 2017
At Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington Terrace, Brecon LD3 9AR
For more details contact Sian Bourton, St John's Family Centre, Pendre Close, Brecon LD3 8AE
Tel: 01874 611723 siandmip@gmail.com
Creating Age-Friendly Communities - 14 July - Welshpool
Friday 14th July 2017 - 11:30am – 4:30pm
Free event – Welshpool Corn Exchange, Welshpool Town Hall, Broad Street, Welshpool SY21 7JQ
Aim: To find out how you can help make where you live and work more age-friendly by:
• Understanding what we mean by the term age-friendly.
• Getting advice and guidance on how to bring people together to create positive change.
• Learning about some of the great initiatives already happening in and around Cardiff.
• Finding new partners to work with, and resources to help you in your work.
• Finding out how you can get involved, and what support is available.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in helping to make where they live or work a more supportive environment for people of all ages. Please note that lunch will not be provided, but you are invited to bring your own lunch with you. The session from 11:30-12:30 is an optional Dementia Friends awareness session.
To reserve a space, please visit http://bit.ly/2qo9tGK or contact us on 02920 445 030 / ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com
For more information on Age Friendly Communities, please go to www.ageingwellinwales.com/agefriendly
Free event – Welshpool Corn Exchange, Welshpool Town Hall, Broad Street, Welshpool SY21 7JQ
Aim: To find out how you can help make where you live and work more age-friendly by:
• Understanding what we mean by the term age-friendly.
• Getting advice and guidance on how to bring people together to create positive change.
• Learning about some of the great initiatives already happening in and around Cardiff.
• Finding new partners to work with, and resources to help you in your work.
• Finding out how you can get involved, and what support is available.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in helping to make where they live or work a more supportive environment for people of all ages. Please note that lunch will not be provided, but you are invited to bring your own lunch with you. The session from 11:30-12:30 is an optional Dementia Friends awareness session.
To reserve a space, please visit http://bit.ly/2qo9tGK or contact us on 02920 445 030 / ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com
For more information on Age Friendly Communities, please go to www.ageingwellinwales.com/agefriendly
Apply for free support: Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index
Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index are looking for small and medium sized enterprises in Wales who are committed to promoting and support mental health in their organisation to be involved in Mind’s 2017/18 Workplace Wellbeing Index.
Funding from the Welsh Government is allowing them the opportunity to offer a limited number of free spaces in the Index for one year. The Index has been designed to celebrate the good work employers are doing to promote and support positive mental health, and to provide key recommendations on the specific areas where there is room to improve.
For further information click here
Funding from the Welsh Government is allowing them the opportunity to offer a limited number of free spaces in the Index for one year. The Index has been designed to celebrate the good work employers are doing to promote and support positive mental health, and to provide key recommendations on the specific areas where there is room to improve.
For further information click here
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact them: index@mind.org.uk
The deadline is midday on 14 July 2017.
The deadline is midday on 14 July 2017.
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
POSTPONED: Dementia event in Brecon, 23rd June
A number have been in touch to let Older People Wales know that they;re unable to attend the event we they are running with Dementia Matters in Powys in Brecon on the 23rd June.
In order to make sure that as many people as possible can be involved, they have made the decision to postpone the event, and reschedule for later this year.
They apologies for the short notice of this. They’ll be sending out information to everyone who has booked places separately, but please share this information with any colleagues or friends who were planning on attending. They’ll share details of the rescheduled event with everyone shortly.
POSTPONED Event: What next for Dementia Friendly Communities in Powys?
In order to make sure that as many people as possible can be involved, they have made the decision to postpone the event, and reschedule for later this year.
They apologies for the short notice of this. They’ll be sending out information to everyone who has booked places separately, but please share this information with any colleagues or friends who were planning on attending. They’ll share details of the rescheduled event with everyone shortly.
POSTPONED Event: What next for Dementia Friendly Communities in Powys?
Friday 23rd June 2017 10:00am – 4:30pm
Free event - Elim Church Centre Canal Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 7HL
Aims To build on some of the amazing work already taking place throughout Powys.
• meet and learn from others working to make their communities more Dementia Friendly
• bring together community groups and voluntary initiatives with key public sector organisations and professionals
• reflect on what has worked, and determine how we can improve things going forward • share good practice and sources of information
• explore ways of working together in the future
• identify key areas for future partnership work
Who is it for? Anyone interested in helping to make where they live or work a more supportive environment for people living with dementia and their carers. They welcome contributions in Welsh
To reserve a space, please visit http://bit.ly/2qiNnGx or contact 02920 445 030 / ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com
For more information on Dementia Friendly Communities, please go to www.ageingwellinwales.com/dementia
Monday, 12 June 2017
At the End of The Day - "Dying Matters"
by Freda Lacey
“Dying Matters”. This subject was the focus of an entire week this past May. In Welsh, “Byw Nawr”, (Live Now).During this week, I felt drawn to actively take some action on my own Living Now and Dying Matters.
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), along with a number of health care agencies, particularly hospice care agencies, which includes Third Sector, (ie: The Bracken Trust), held various events during the week. The aim was to encourage people to speak openly about death and dying, discuss what advance planning is, and also how to cope with dying, death and bereavement.
Several weeks ago now, PAVO’s Health and Social Care Team held a joint “engagement” session, with PTHB colleagues, the Third Sector and other agencies, exploring cancer and end of life or palliative care. We discussed a number of topics but one of the key themes which emerged was in relation to “Advance Care Planning” which includes “Statement of Wishes and Preferences”, “Advance Decisions” and “Lasting Power of Attorney”. However, the above care planning implies that someone is in health care and/or on a patient pathway of some sort.
I’m not sure about anyone else, but I don’t usually think about my death or the death of people I care about. It seems to me a topic shrouded in fear, perhaps just thinking about it may propel it to happen sooner than I’m ready? I wonder if there is a type of stigma, perhaps unspoken, associated with death? Mostly I reckon it’s about how someone dies. Generally when we hear of someone’s death, we almost always ask, how? Do we then go on to judge what is a good death or a bad death? In what way might this influence our thinking (or not) about our own death experience?
I’ve been reflecting on how we can be affected by someone’s death by suicide, how this can have a lasting effect on us, or if someone dies from alcohol consumption, or cancer brought on by smoking, or dying of a drug overdose. What does this leave us with? Does it leave us with an unexpressed fear in relation to ourselves?
In my family, and whilst living in Powys, I have experienced my fair share of bereavement; my Mum dying when I was turning 12, two of my first cousins who have both died from suicide in recent years in really difficult circumstances, two of my closest uncles who both died from complications due to alcohol dependency, a beloved neighbour who died due to complications of pneumonia. All of them died in ways that could be seen as having had a “bad” dying experience. There is a saying that it is not death we fear, but dying. So, is it the process of dying that matters most to us?
By contrast, I have experienced the death of a very beloved aunt, a surrogate mother. She lived to a good age of 86. She had been in and out of hospital for some time and we all knew she was getting frailer, but when she died at home, on December 18th 2015, we were shocked, but grateful for the “how”. She died in her own bed, waiting for a cup of tea that her husband, diagnosed with Alzheimers and 92, was making for her.
In Ireland, we have a tradition of “waking” our dead and I find this tradition comforting, normalising and healing. For my aunt, we sat around with her, in her open coffin, in the house for a few days before her burial. Friends, neighbours and relatives came to see her, we spoke of her and told stories. We patted her head as we walked past, held her hand, and waved incense around her. We talked with her as if she was listening to us. We ate with her nearby, certainly drank to her (she loved a glass of whiskey), my uncle, her children and grandchildren slept in the living room with her, she was not left alone. For my uncle, this was particularly comforting and allowed us all to grieve, talk about and celebrate her together. It was normalising.
What made the process of her death go so smoothly was our advanced planning, although clearly we didn’t plan when she was to die! Several years ago, we planned a writing their “Will” weekend together where all the family spent time, with much food and drink, planning what they wanted, when they died. Did they wish to die at home, what about resuscitation, where did they want to be buried, music, poems, readings, who did what, even who was to get which of their belongings. They dictated what should happen and we wrote it down. Everyone had a say and “their” say was final. As a result of this pre-planning, which was good fun with much laughter, the process of my aunt’s death was smooth and without drama, well apart from a kerfuffle at the church door when as daughters in the family, we carried her coffin into the church and there was a lively discussion about who was shortest and therefore needed to be in front!
I’ve been reflecting on how we spend a great deal of time in “birth” planning, we have our birth plans, we have our mid wives sorted out, we choose how and where we will give birth, we check out the birthing centre and we may choose this over a home birth. Midwifery services give us a choice of having a home birth. We avoid having babies in hospital unless it’s absolutely necessary. How often do we avoid dying in hospital? This too surely is a choice? How are health and social services looking at this, how are people informed about their choice and opportunity to jointly plan for this? It is positive that health and social services are planning for this. The Palliative Care Project Board in Powys, chaired by Alan Lawrie, Director for Primary and Community Care within the PTHB, is helping bring this agenda together. Within some local hospitals, there is a plan to create “palliative care suites”, which will offer people more choice.
Birth and death fuel the cycle of life. I find it interesting that we spend a great deal of time anticipating, looking forward to, planning, speaking about, anticipating with joy a birth, but we avoid so often this process in relation to death. Could this be looked at with anticipation, after all it’s the one thing we cannot avoid, it’s going to happen whether we like it or not? Who do I want with me, holding my hand? Where do I want to die? I can’t predict how, but neither can we in a birthing experience, we can only plan and aim for the best experience, exactly as we would wish. What would our “gas and air” be in relation to dying?
In a recent Befriending Network meeting we spoke about the concept of doulas (or midwifery for dying) and having people, perhaps people trained as dying partners or supporters, sitting with people who are dying, supporting family members. Having sat with a great uncle, who was moving in and out of life having turned 92 in recent years, it was an amazing experience to sit and hold his hand for some hours, just being totally present with him.
The meaning of “palliative” is to relieve suffering and we tend to equate this with end of life. But surely “palliative care” means offering this at any time in life, not just when we are dying? Alan Lawrie recently said that “health and care services only have one chance to get it right at the end of life”. He goes on to say we need to encourage people to speak more openly and plan for end of life care.
As I was thinking about dying, by coincidence (and in my opinion, there is no such thing), I came across a TED talk by BJ Miller which has profoundly moved me on death and end of life care. It is well worth the 20 minutes to reflect on this man’s heart stirring message.
Dying matters, it brings us closer to a full life experience and to living now. So, how are you planning one of the most important things you’ll ever experience in life, your dying experience? What really matters to you, in life, and equally of importance, in death?
I can’t finish this without quoting Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, heroes of mine, from their book Good Omens. “Don’t think of it as dying, said Death. Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush”. Now that truly is anticipation!
Friday, 9 June 2017
Life Story Dementia Training
There are places available on the Life Story Dementia Training as follows:
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
18th July 2017 - Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR
5th October 2017 - NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Aim: Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation.
Key Learning Outcomes:
What is Life Story Work?
A range of life story tools are considered
Tips offered for gathering life story information
The importance of leadership, facilitation and developing positive cultures, to ensure implementation
Understand the importance of the continuous use of the individuals life story
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
18th July 2017 - Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR
5th October 2017 - NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
Aim: Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation.
Key Learning Outcomes:
What is Life Story Work?
A range of life story tools are considered
Tips offered for gathering life story information
The importance of leadership, facilitation and developing positive cultures, to ensure implementation
Understand the importance of the continuous use of the individuals life story
Mental Health Grant - Call for expressions of interest for 2018-21 Section 64
Funding is available for third sector organisations to run projects across Wales.
This will be a bidding round for funding to be made available from 2018-21. Grant assistance will be provided to successful voluntary organisations delivering mental health projects on an all Wales basis which support Together for Mental Health outcomes including the priorities associated with its delivery plan for 2016-19
Please submit expressions of interest no later than 6pm on Friday 30 June 2017
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/?lang=en
Galwad am ddatganiadau o ddiddordeb grant Iechyd Meddwl Adran 64 ar gyfer 2018-21
Mae arian ar gael ar gyfer sefydliadau’r trydydd sector i redeg prosiectau ar draws Cymru.
Bydd hon yn rownd i gynnig am arian fydd ar gael o 2018-21. Bydd cymorth grant yn cael ei ddarparu i fudiadau gwirfoddol llwyddiannus sy’n cyflwyno prosiectau ar sail Cymru gyfan sy'n cefnogi canlyniadau Law yn Llaw at Iechyd Meddwl, gan gynnwys blaenoriaethau yn gysylltiedig gyda’i Gynllun Cyflawni: 2016-19.
Mae angen cyflwyno eich datganiad o ddiddordeb erbyn 6pm, Dydd Gwener, 30 Mehefin 2017
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/?skip=1&lang=cy
This will be a bidding round for funding to be made available from 2018-21. Grant assistance will be provided to successful voluntary organisations delivering mental health projects on an all Wales basis which support Together for Mental Health outcomes including the priorities associated with its delivery plan for 2016-19
Please submit expressions of interest no later than 6pm on Friday 30 June 2017
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/?lang=en
Galwad am ddatganiadau o ddiddordeb grant Iechyd Meddwl Adran 64 ar gyfer 2018-21
Mae arian ar gael ar gyfer sefydliadau’r trydydd sector i redeg prosiectau ar draws Cymru.
Bydd hon yn rownd i gynnig am arian fydd ar gael o 2018-21. Bydd cymorth grant yn cael ei ddarparu i fudiadau gwirfoddol llwyddiannus sy’n cyflwyno prosiectau ar sail Cymru gyfan sy'n cefnogi canlyniadau Law yn Llaw at Iechyd Meddwl, gan gynnwys blaenoriaethau yn gysylltiedig gyda’i Gynllun Cyflawni: 2016-19.
Mae angen cyflwyno eich datganiad o ddiddordeb erbyn 6pm, Dydd Gwener, 30 Mehefin 2017
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/?skip=1&lang=cy
Mens Sheds Cymru 2017 Consultations
A consultation is being carried out with potential clients and professionals for the Men’s Sheds Cymru Project.
This project helps men who are lonely, isolated or just have time on their hands to set-up up a Men’s Shed – a community space for men where they can pursue activities, get involved with local projects or just drop in and see what’s happening in the local area.
This new project will have a focus on men who we haven’t yet reached, men in communities without a voice, highly urbanised or very rural communities – anywhere where there could be barriers to engagement, but where a social inclusion initiative would really be of benefit.
We would really appreciate your feedback.
A consultation for professionals and organisations - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/65B9WHC
A consultation for individual men - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6TVW73B
This project helps men who are lonely, isolated or just have time on their hands to set-up up a Men’s Shed – a community space for men where they can pursue activities, get involved with local projects or just drop in and see what’s happening in the local area.
This new project will have a focus on men who we haven’t yet reached, men in communities without a voice, highly urbanised or very rural communities – anywhere where there could be barriers to engagement, but where a social inclusion initiative would really be of benefit.
We would really appreciate your feedback.
A consultation for professionals and organisations - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/65B9WHC
A consultation for individual men - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6TVW73B
DoLS Legal Update Refresher
There are places available on the DoLS Legal Update Annual Refresher training as follows which will be provided by Bond Solon:
14th July 2017 Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon
19th October 2017 NPTC Newtown
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To refresh and update those who may be doing or receiving assessments prepared under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - including such case-law as has emerged by the time of the course.
Key Learning Outcomes
How should we now define a Deprivation of Liberty?
How does this impact on 'informal' patients under the MHA and the role of AMHPs and Tribunals?
Also how do we authorise a DOL for someone in their own home or in supported living?
This course will leave you feeling confident in how the law should be applied.
14th July 2017 Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon
19th October 2017 NPTC Newtown
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To refresh and update those who may be doing or receiving assessments prepared under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - including such case-law as has emerged by the time of the course.
Key Learning Outcomes
How should we now define a Deprivation of Liberty?
How does this impact on 'informal' patients under the MHA and the role of AMHPs and Tribunals?
Also how do we authorise a DOL for someone in their own home or in supported living?
This course will leave you feeling confident in how the law should be applied.
Mental Capacity Act & Best Interest Training
There are places available on the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest training (9.30am-4.30pm)as follows:
13th July 2017 Com Room A, The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells
1st November 2017 – Fully Booked NPTC Newtown
12th December 2017 NPTC Newtown
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or Telephone 01597 827507
Aim: This training is relevant to all staff that may need to make decisions in relation to adults who do not fully have the capacity to make those decisions for themselves. This includes people with dementia, those with learning disabilities and those who may have impaired functions for example as a result of a stroke or brain injury.
Understand the basic principles of the Act
Undertake mental capacity assessments in relation to high risk, complex or safeguarding situations. Explain the diagnostic test as well as functional test. How the Mental Capacity Assessments should be carried out, with relevant case studies and practical examples. What recording is needed to evidence the functional test of capacity?
Key Learning Outcomes:
Balance risks and rights where unwise decisions risk of harm due to vulnerability may be being made – Discuss inherent jurisdiction, Court of Protection
Learn who is the “decision maker”?
Be familiar with the concept of “best interest”, including Best Interest Assessment Checklist, values, beliefs, etc. culture - who to involve.
Learn about the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), Court of Protection, Office of Public Guardian, safeguarding and Dols Team
Substituted Decision making - Lasting Power of Attorney , financial LPA, health and welfare LPA, Advance Directive, Court appointed deputies, Court of protection – one off decisions
13th July 2017 Com Room A, The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells
1st November 2017 – Fully Booked NPTC Newtown
12th December 2017 NPTC Newtown
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or Telephone 01597 827507
Aim: This training is relevant to all staff that may need to make decisions in relation to adults who do not fully have the capacity to make those decisions for themselves. This includes people with dementia, those with learning disabilities and those who may have impaired functions for example as a result of a stroke or brain injury.
Understand the basic principles of the Act
Undertake mental capacity assessments in relation to high risk, complex or safeguarding situations. Explain the diagnostic test as well as functional test. How the Mental Capacity Assessments should be carried out, with relevant case studies and practical examples. What recording is needed to evidence the functional test of capacity?
Key Learning Outcomes:
Balance risks and rights where unwise decisions risk of harm due to vulnerability may be being made – Discuss inherent jurisdiction, Court of Protection
Learn who is the “decision maker”?
Be familiar with the concept of “best interest”, including Best Interest Assessment Checklist, values, beliefs, etc. culture - who to involve.
Learn about the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), Court of Protection, Office of Public Guardian, safeguarding and Dols Team
Substituted Decision making - Lasting Power of Attorney , financial LPA, health and welfare LPA, Advance Directive, Court appointed deputies, Court of protection – one off decisions
Bereavement & Loss (Social Care) Training
There are places available on the Bereavement & Loss training (9.30am-4.30pm)as follows:
10th July 2017 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
19th Sept 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR
15th Feb 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: This workshop aims to provide the participants with an opportunity to explore both theoretical and practical issues involved in working with individuals approaching the end of their lives and in supporting their families.
Key Learning Outcomes
Understand personal feelings about death and dying and how such feelings may influence the delivery of care
Recognise approaches to communicating with clients and relatives as death is approaching
Awareness of the concept of a ‘good death’ and how their care may contribute to this
An overview of current theoretical concepts of grief
Demonstrate new skills in caring for those approaching death, showing how their practice can facilitate a ‘good death’ and be able to understand how relatives may respond when grieving
10th July 2017 NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
19th Sept 2017 Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR
15th Feb 2018 Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: This workshop aims to provide the participants with an opportunity to explore both theoretical and practical issues involved in working with individuals approaching the end of their lives and in supporting their families.
Key Learning Outcomes
Understand personal feelings about death and dying and how such feelings may influence the delivery of care Recognise approaches to communicating with clients and relatives as death is approaching Awareness of the concept of a ‘good death’ and how their care may contribute to this An overview of current theoretical concepts of grief Demonstrate new skills in caring for those approaching death, showing how their practice can facilitate a ‘good death’ and be able to understand how relatives may respond when grievingWhat next for Dementia Friendly Communities in Powys?
Friday 23rd June 2017 10:00am – 4:30pm
Free event - Elim Church Centre Canal Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 7HL
Aims To build on some of the amazing work already taking place throughout Powys.
• meet and learn from others working to make their communities more Dementia Friendly
• bring together community groups and voluntary initiatives with key public sector organisations and professionals
• reflect on what has worked, and determine how we can improve things going forward • share good practice and sources of information
• explore ways of working together in the future • identify key areas for future partnership work
Who is it for? Anyone interested in helping to make where they live or work a more supportive environment for people living with dementia and their carers. Contributions in Welsh welcomed.
To reserve a space, please visit http://bit.ly/2qiNnGx or contact us on 02920 445 030 / ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com
For more information on Dementia Friendly Communities, please go to www.ageingwellinwales.com/dementia
Powys CHC - AGM & Full Council Meeting - 13th June 2017
POWYS COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL’s Full Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th June 2017 in Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells. LD1 5DY
at 10.00 am followed by the AGM at 2.00 pm
** 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.
at 10.00 am followed by the AGM at 2.00 pm
** 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.
ALNET (Wales) Bill - General Principles Agreed
The National Assembly for Wales has debated and agreed the general principles of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill. This significant milestone brings the Stage 1 scrutiny process to a close and means the Bill now moves on to Stage 2 of the legislative process.
WThey would like to thank you for your continued support and engagement.
You can follow the progress of and find information about the Bill, including the Assembly Committees Stage 1 reports, on the Assembly’s website at:
http://senedd.assembly.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16496.
You can also watch the General Principles debate on the National Assembly’s Senedd TV page at http://www.senedd.tv/.
Heddiw, trafododd a chytunodd Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru ar egwyddorion cyffredinol Bil Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol a'r Tribiwnlys Addysg (Cymru). Mae’r garreg filltir bwysig hon yn dod â phroses graffu Cyfnod 1 i ben ac yn golygu y bydd y Bil yn awr yn symud ymlaen i gam 2 o'r broses ddeddfu.
Hoffwn ddiolch i chi am eich cymorth parhaus a’ch cyfraniad.
Gallwch ddilyn hynt y Bil a dod o hyd i wybodaeth amdano, yn cynnwys adroddiadau Cyfnod 1 Pwyllgorau’r Cynulliad, ar wefan y Cynulliad sef http://www.senedd.cynulliad.cymru/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16496.
Gallwch hefyd wylio'r ddadl am yr Egwyddorion Cyffredinol ar y ddolen yma http://www.senedd.tv/#.
WThey would like to thank you for your continued support and engagement.
You can follow the progress of and find information about the Bill, including the Assembly Committees Stage 1 reports, on the Assembly’s website at:
http://senedd.assembly.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16496.
You can also watch the General Principles debate on the National Assembly’s Senedd TV page at http://www.senedd.tv/.
Heddiw, trafododd a chytunodd Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru ar egwyddorion cyffredinol Bil Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol a'r Tribiwnlys Addysg (Cymru). Mae’r garreg filltir bwysig hon yn dod â phroses graffu Cyfnod 1 i ben ac yn golygu y bydd y Bil yn awr yn symud ymlaen i gam 2 o'r broses ddeddfu.
Hoffwn ddiolch i chi am eich cymorth parhaus a’ch cyfraniad.
Gallwch ddilyn hynt y Bil a dod o hyd i wybodaeth amdano, yn cynnwys adroddiadau Cyfnod 1 Pwyllgorau’r Cynulliad, ar wefan y Cynulliad sef http://www.senedd.cynulliad.cymru/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=16496.
Gallwch hefyd wylio'r ddadl am yr Egwyddorion Cyffredinol ar y ddolen yma http://www.senedd.tv/#.
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
PAVO Health & Social Care Annual Summary Report
PAVO's Health and Social Care team have produced an Annual Summary Report of our activities and statistics for 2016-2017.
Included is an update on our activities, including data/information relating to our blog/ebulletin posts, our engagement work, both with the Voluntary and Statutory Sector and with individuals and members of the public, our Community Health and Well-being Team's activities over last year in summary, our commissioning relating activities, networks we have facilitated and direction of travel.
Please get in touch if you have any questions relating to the content: ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk
Monday, 5 June 2017
Carers - Know Your Rights - Machynlleth
An event to inspire creative opportunities for you!
FREE EVENT WEDNESDAY 5th JULY 1.30pm Care Centre Forge Road Machynlleth SY20 8EQ
Supporting carers and explaining the new duties within the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act
They will provide information around your rights and entitlements under the Social Services and Well Being Act and discuss how it empowers you as carers.
2-3 hours of your time well spent!
For more information, please contact Grace at The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities grace@allwalesforum.org.uk 02920 811 120 Funded by the Welsh Government.
You Are at the Heart of the New Act - Get the Act together to Deliver for You !
FREE EVENT WEDNESDAY 5th JULY 1.30pm Care Centre Forge Road Machynlleth SY20 8EQ
Supporting carers and explaining the new duties within the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act
They will provide information around your rights and entitlements under the Social Services and Well Being Act and discuss how it empowers you as carers.
2-3 hours of your time well spent!
For more information, please contact Grace at The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities grace@allwalesforum.org.uk 02920 811 120 Funded by the Welsh Government.
You Are at the Heart of the New Act - Get the Act together to Deliver for You !
Friday, 2 June 2017
Adult Mental Health NHS Management Arrangements
Transfer of NHS Management Arrangements for Mental Health Services between Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board
On 1 December 2015 the management responsibility for some existing mental health services provided with Powys, transferred back to Powys Teaching Health Board (PtHB)
This transfer included services managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Powys area) and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board (Ystradgynlais area).
The final element of the transfer - South Powys Services from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to PtHB will take place on 1 June 2017.
There will be no change to client pathways. Any queries concerning Mental Health Services contact joy.garfitt@wales.nhs.uk 01874 712417
On 1 December 2015 the management responsibility for some existing mental health services provided with Powys, transferred back to Powys Teaching Health Board (PtHB)
This transfer included services managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Powys area) and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board (Ystradgynlais area).
The final element of the transfer - South Powys Services from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to PtHB will take place on 1 June 2017.
There will be no change to client pathways. Any queries concerning Mental Health Services contact joy.garfitt@wales.nhs.uk 01874 712417
Fully Funded Mental Health Training - Newtown and Wrexham
Big Lottery funding has been received for delivery of 2 day mental health course (SURE for Mental Health), for free. The SURE course has been ratified by Mental Health professionals.
They assess the eligibility for the free course on a person to person basis, but the general eligibility is for those who do not have access to Mental Health training through a training budget. For example, those who are part of a third sector organisation or community group, or an individual that personally wants to access a Mental Health course but does not have the funds. If a larger company would like to send one or two people onto one of our pre-planned dates, they will also accommodate, but if you would like in-house training for your company, you would not be eligible for the free, Big Lottery funded course.
The dates currently for courses are as follows:
Monday 5th - Tuesday 6th June – Newtown
Tuesday 27th – Wednesday 28th June - Wrexham
If you would like to attend one of these courses, please email SureforMH@newpathways.org.uk.
If these dates are not suitable, but you would like to register your interest for this course, please let them know and you will be added to their new waiting list and they will update you with further training dates across Wales.
They can also deliver training specifically for organisations and groups (if you meet the criteria above) as long as you have between 8-16 people that they can train. They can offer a one day 'Bitesize' training for those who cannot commit to 2 days.
They assess the eligibility for the free course on a person to person basis, but the general eligibility is for those who do not have access to Mental Health training through a training budget. For example, those who are part of a third sector organisation or community group, or an individual that personally wants to access a Mental Health course but does not have the funds. If a larger company would like to send one or two people onto one of our pre-planned dates, they will also accommodate, but if you would like in-house training for your company, you would not be eligible for the free, Big Lottery funded course.
The dates currently for courses are as follows:
Monday 5th - Tuesday 6th June – Newtown
Tuesday 27th – Wednesday 28th June - Wrexham
If you would like to attend one of these courses, please email SureforMH@newpathways.org.uk.
If these dates are not suitable, but you would like to register your interest for this course, please let them know and you will be added to their new waiting list and they will update you with further training dates across Wales.
They can also deliver training specifically for organisations and groups (if you meet the criteria above) as long as you have between 8-16 people that they can train. They can offer a one day 'Bitesize' training for those who cannot commit to 2 days.
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