The future share of thoracic services in South Wales Drop In Sessions

Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) is looking at the future shape of thoracic surgery services in South Wales. This includes deciding whether both Morriston Hospital in Swansea and University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff should continue to provide two separate thoracic surgical services, or whether one of those hospitals should provide a larger, combined service for the whole of South Wales.

Representatives from Powys Teaching Health Board are holding drop-in sessions during November: Crickhowell - Friday 10th November 10am - 12.30pm Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre 

Brecon -Thursday 16th November 10am - 12.30pm Brecon Library Closing on 29 November 2017.

They are undertaking a period of engagement with stakeholders between 18 October 2017 and 29 November 2017. 

You are welcome to share your views direct with WHSSC using the details on their website. We would also encourage Powys stakeholders to share your views with  at powys.engagement@wales.nhs.uk so that these can inform Powys own response on behalf of patients, communities and wider stakeholders.

WHSSC is engaging directly with third sector organisations working with people with chest and lung conditions (e.g. British Lung Foundation).

How to Age Well. A guide to planning for a better later life

http://www.ageingwellinwales.com/Libraries/Documents/How-to-Age-Well-eng.pdf

Working in Partnership to Tackle Alcohol Dependency and Abuse: Harm Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

http://www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/HK22-PPE1?ss=em&tg=1a

Safeguarding in Sport (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)

Powys (Safeguarding) Local Operational Group - 13th November 2017 - 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

http://safeguardingboard.wales/safeguarding-in-sport-taking-responsibility-taking-action/

Click here to book your place! 

Homelessness law in Wales - an essential introduction

http://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/shelter-cymru-training-november-december?e=166efe63d9

Adult Protection Preventing Abuse & Neglect in Care Settings

We have had a few cancellations so now have places available on the Adult Protection Preventing Abuse & Neglect in Care Settings provided by Bond Solon as follows:-

Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333

Aim:  Care settings include: Care homes, hospital wards, day services, domiciliary care, housing support, personal assistance and health care.

Participants will use case studies and their own experience to consider their role as managers and senior workers within health and social care services to promote factors that prevent abuse within care settings and to be able to recognise when those are not present.

The course will cover the importance of person centred care, dignity and respect in the prevention of abuse. Participants will explore their own role in creating and maintaining cultures where abuse and neglect are prevented and people have choice and control in in how their health and social care support is delivered.

31st October 2017 Com Room A, The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells  9.30am - 4.30pm

Key Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course participants will have:

· An understanding of factors that prevent abuse and neglect within services and how these can be developed
· An understanding of how person centred care contributes to safeguarding
· An understanding of how to promote an open and creative work place
· Develop a personal action plan to promote change in their work place

The course will provide information about risk and protective factors within care settings and give information about tools and sources of support that can help assess and develop organisational cultures.

Free webinars to support your mental health practice

https://padlet.com/Librarycat/WMHD_2017_MHFE_Webinars

[Co-production Network for Wales] Third Sector Awards Cymru 2017 are now open!

For Charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises - Nominations now open!

Countless third sector groups all across Wales do inspirational things every day.

If you know a group that deserves recognition for their achievements, nominate them for the Third Sector Awards Cymru 2017 and give them their moment in the spotlight: http://bit.ly/2zxve8O

Supporting People with High Communication & Sensory Needs

There are places available on the Supporting People with High Communication & Sensory Needs provided by Progression Training as follows:

Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333

Aim:  To understand the skills, knowledge and awareness required to ensure that people with profound needs receive the best quality of service to meet their individual needs.

27th November 2017  Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon   9.30am - 4.30pm
28th November 2017  NPTC Group, Newtown   9.30am – 4.30pm

Key Learning Outcomes:
· Understanding the discrimination that people with profound needs experience
· Understand some of the causes of these conditions and the impact it has of their abilities
· Breaking down barriers to enable inclusion
· Developed your supporting skills to enable engagement and interaction
· Being creative with the practice and the environment to meet individual needs

Stay Well in Wales Survey

The survey is about your views, as residents of Wales aged 16 years and over, on what contributes to physical and mental ill health and what you think would help prevent such illness. your answers will help inform how we improve health and well-being in Wales. The survey takes about 10 minutes and all information that you provide will be anonymous and confidential.

http://www.staywellinwales.com/

LOCKED OUT - Young people's access to housing

Shelter Cymru Training

http://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/shelter-cymru-locked-out-seminar?e=166efe63d9

Ystrad event for Trustees Week

Community Outreach Day

PAVO invites all local organisations and individuals

Wednesday 15 November 2017      10am - 3pm

Ystradgynlais Welfare Hall          Tea/coffee provided.

Contact melissa.townsend@pavo.org.uk or jacquie.brown@pavo.org.uk      01597 822191

Effective Facilitation Skills (accredited by Agored Cymru)

15-16 November & 6 December 2017, Llandrindod Wells

http://mailchi.mp/wcva/facilitation-skills-training?e=1926e35f2d

Expert class Advocacy under the Act

Last chance to get a place on this excellent FREE course - https://socialcare.wales/hub/events

Disability Awareness training

There are still places available on the Disability Awareness training by Children in Wales as follows:

Please book your places via Trent self-service or email to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333

Aim:

• To explore and challenge the personal beliefs and attitudes that creates barriers for disabled children and young people’s inclusion in society and how these can be overcome.
• To understand the legislative framework for providing inclusive services
• To explore how models of disability affect practice
• The power of language and terminology in relation to disabled children
• Social Model vs Medical/expert Model of disability
• Rights based approaches to inclusion of disabled children – giving children a voice

9th November 2017  Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA  9.30am - 4.30pm

8th March 2018 NPTC Campus, Theatr Hafren, Newtown, SY16 4HU   9.30am - 4.30pm


Key Learning Outcomes:

• Discussing and debunking the myths of including disabled children into mainstream activities
• Duties under the Equality Act 2010
• Overcoming barriers - understanding and promoting reasonable adjustments
• Working in partnership with parents
• To consider ways mainstream activities can be adapted to include disabled children
• Looking at features of inclusive settings 
• Child development from 0 - 25 and the impact of disability / long terms conditions on the child and young person

Is your organisation’s data protection up to scratch?

http://mailchi.mp/wcva/preparing-you-for-gdpr-free-webinar-desktopdata-eich-paratoi-at-y-gdpr-gweminar-am-ddim-databwrddgwaith-796729?e=1926e35f2d

Third Sector Support Wales Events

The second round of TSSW engagement events will be held in November/ December linking with Trustees Week on the theme of governance.

The events will take place on the following dates and locations:

· 14 November 2017 (9.30- 12.30pm), Baglan Community Church, Bridgend- hosted by BAVO
· 16 November 2017 (9.30am-12.30pm), Colwyn Bay Cricket Club, Colwyn Bay, Conwy- hosted by CVSC
· 8 December 2017 (9.30am-12.30pm), Crundale Community Hall, Crundale, Pembrokeshire- hosted by PAVS

The TSSW website has also been up-dated with publicity material and will feature the presentations and a short post-event report.

PAVO Conference & AGM - 29 November 2017

Wednesday 29th November 2017 10.00– 3.30pm

“Future of Volunteering in Powys”

Cefn Lea Conference Centre, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys SY16 4AJ

For more information or to book visit:  http://www.pavo.org.uk/about-pavo/pavo-agm-2017.html

Trustees Week - Mystery Board Game - 13 November

Will you be able to keep the organisation on the rails?

Monday 13 November 2017 at Newtown College 10am - 1pm

Find out if you could use your skills to help develop an organisation in your area.

Deal with scenarios that affect organisations and learn new skills.

To book:  http://bit.ly/2xBGmEg   or email melissa.townsend@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191

Powys Mental Health eBulletin - Oct 2017

http://mailchi.mp/851aefe24f5c/m6j3wqvlqg-1811925?e=c3ea0b1db8

Bronllys Well Being Park Job Vacancy - Project Development Officer

more details can be found at 

http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/bronllys-wellbeing-park-clt-ltd-job-vacancy.html

WCVA - Learning opportunities October edition

http://mailchi.mp/wcva/learning-october-2017?e=1926e35f2d

ASH Wales October Newsletter

Wales' Renewed Tobacco Control Plan | First Welsh University | Young People's Project Reaches 1,100

Trustees Week - Mystery Board Game - 13 November

Will you be able to keep the organisation on the rails?

Monday 13 November 2017 at Newtown College 10am - 1pm

Find out if you could use your skills to help develop an organisation in your area.

Deal with scenarios that affect organisations and learn new skills.

To book your place: email melissa.townsend@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822191

ASH Wales - Wales' Renewed Tobacco Control Plan | First Welsh University | Young People's Project Reaches 1,100

http://mailchi.mp/22a5c38972d5/ash-wales-monthly-newsletter-1398713?e=9644b93e15

How do you establish a successful network?

WCVA Training - Setting up a network - 21 November 2017, Cardiff

Using our Network Toolkit to help you set up a new, or refresh an existing network

Taking Care of yourself with Spina Bifida and Hydrocpehalus

8 November 2017 – Canolfan Gorseinnon Centre, Swansea, SA4 4QN

An information day for:
· Adults, parents and carers of children and young people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
· Health Professionals

Through workshops, speakers and demonstrations, it will aim to:
· help better understand continence issues,
· demonstrate treatments and solutions and the importance of good bowel and bladder management
· explain the cognitive effects of Spina Bifida/Hydrocephalus
· explore the importance of mental wellbeing using techniques such as mindfulness

Additionally they will be displaying highlights from the first exhibition of its kind in Europe, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus: Their Heritage including; the early history, developments in support and treatment, and changing attitudes towards these complex conditions over the decades.

Free parking, along with lunch and refreshments will be provided.

To reserve your place Phone/ text: 07894 394322; 07789616460 or follow the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shine-cymru-taking-care-of-yourself-with-spina-bifida-and-hydrocephalus-tickets-38038123050

Services Fit for the Future - Consultation Response

PAVO Response to Welsh Government ’Services Fit for the Future’ Consultation – September 2017

Shelter Cymru Training - October 2018

http://sheltercymru.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-events/courses/browse-courses/

Charity financial management - managing costs and budgets

Learn how to cost your services and increase the likelihood of gaining funding

Beat Flu campaign launches on Monday 2 October

“Vaccination is the best way to protect against influenza” Message from experts as national flu vaccination campaign launches in Wales

North Powys - Temporary Changes to SaTH Neurology

The temporary suspension of Neurology services to new referrals at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will be extended for a further three to six months.

https://www.sath.nhs.uk/news/temporary-suspension-neurology-services-new-referrals-extended/

An update from Credu Connecting Carers

http://mailchi.mp/df53c9e9f33f/credu?e=c43dea3908