Merthyr Council is leading on a tender on behalf of the other local authorities in Wales for a short piece of work to develop a cost benefit methodology for Team Around the Family. All 22 LA’s have contributed some funding towards this and Merthyr has asked whether each LA can advertise the Sell2Wales opportunity via their local networks .
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV223250
Friday, 17 November 2017
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Powys Carers Matter - 24 November 2017
10.30 -3.00 @ THE METROPOLE IN
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Carers have been having their say – find out what difference it is making
How Carers can shape Health and Social services in Powys now and in the future?
Brows stalls with different organisations who can support Carers – see what’s out there!
Updates on: Benefits Respite Carers Rights
Opportunities for Carers to influence more than ever
Carers have been having their say – find out what difference it is making
How Carers can shape Health and Social services in Powys now and in the future?
Brows stalls with different organisations who can support Carers – see what’s out there!
Updates on: Benefits Respite Carers Rights
Opportunities for Carers to influence more than ever
Lovely lunches, info, stalls
Transport can be provided / respite cover paid for
Small Christmas gift for Carers who come along
TO BOOK OR FIND OUT MORE CALL CREDU 01597 823800
Or book online www.carers-matter- 2017.eventbrite.co.uk
Social Care Wales -Ambassador event and recruitment campaign
Social Care Wales have some Care Ambassador events going on this month.
This will provide the ambassadors with an opportunity to meet the Social Care Wales team responsible for this work, meet other ambassadors and receive information about important areas of our work.
The link below, will direct you to a website which will give some more information;
https://socialcare.wales/events/interested-in-becoming-a-care-ambassador
This will provide the ambassadors with an opportunity to meet the Social Care Wales team responsible for this work, meet other ambassadors and receive information about important areas of our work.
The link below, will direct you to a website which will give some more information;
https://socialcare.wales/events/interested-in-becoming-a-care-ambassador
Public consultation - proposal for a Major Trauma Network for S & W Wales and S Powys commenced 13 Nov 2017
A public consultation on proposals to develop a major trauma network for South Wales (which includes South and West Wales and South Powys) is now underway.
The consultation period runs for twelve weeks from 9am on 13th November 2017 until 9am on 5th February 2018. During this time the proposals will be made available for the public to review at a series of local public meetings across the region.
In Powys this includes:
1000-1230 on Thursday 16 November 2017, Brecon Library
1000-1230 on Friday 5 January 2018, Ystradgynlais Library
1000-1230 on Tuesday 9 January 2018, Brecon Library
1000-1230 on Friday 12 January 2018, Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre
Major trauma refers to multiple or serious injuries that may result in disability or death. Injuries can include serious head injuries, multiple injuries caused by road traffic accidents, industrial accidents, falls, mass casualty events and knife and gunshot wounds. Whilst numbers of people suffering major trauma in the region are small, evidence shows that if you have a major trauma you have a better chance of survival, a better recovery and quality of life for the future, if you are treated within a major trauma network.
As part of the consultation period members of the public in the region are invited to submit their comments and opinions on the proposals.
The detailed proposals are contained in the public consultation document "A Major Trauma Network for South and West Wales and South Powys" which will be widely available across the region and available to anyone who requests a copy.
More information and the proposals for developing a major trauma network for the region can be downloaded from www.publichealthwales.org/majortraumaconsultation where there is also the opportunity to respond to the proposals.
There are some explanatory videos available at this link on the Public Health Wales website – please take the opportunity to view these.
The proposed major trauma network follows recommendations made by an Independent Clinical Panel which recommended:
§ A major trauma network for the region should be quickly developed
§ The adult and children's major trauma centre should be on the same site
§ The major trauma centre should be at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
§ Morriston Hospital should become a large trauma unit and should have a lead role in the major trauma network
§ A clear and realistic timetable for putting the trauma network in place should be set
Electronic copies of the full consultation document are available to download viawww.publichealthwales.org/majortraumaconsultation
The consultation period runs for twelve weeks from 9am on 13th November 2017 until 9am on 5th February 2018. During this time the proposals will be made available for the public to review at a series of local public meetings across the region.
In Powys this includes:
1000-1230 on Thursday 16 November 2017, Brecon Library
1000-1230 on Friday 5 January 2018, Ystradgynlais Library
1000-1230 on Tuesday 9 January 2018, Brecon Library
1000-1230 on Friday 12 January 2018, Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre
Major trauma refers to multiple or serious injuries that may result in disability or death. Injuries can include serious head injuries, multiple injuries caused by road traffic accidents, industrial accidents, falls, mass casualty events and knife and gunshot wounds. Whilst numbers of people suffering major trauma in the region are small, evidence shows that if you have a major trauma you have a better chance of survival, a better recovery and quality of life for the future, if you are treated within a major trauma network.
As part of the consultation period members of the public in the region are invited to submit their comments and opinions on the proposals.
The detailed proposals are contained in the public consultation document "A Major Trauma Network for South and West Wales and South Powys" which will be widely available across the region and available to anyone who requests a copy.
More information and the proposals for developing a major trauma network for the region can be downloaded from www.publichealthwales.org/majortraumaconsultation where there is also the opportunity to respond to the proposals.
There are some explanatory videos available at this link on the Public Health Wales website – please take the opportunity to view these.
The proposed major trauma network follows recommendations made by an Independent Clinical Panel which recommended:
§ A major trauma network for the region should be quickly developed
§ The adult and children's major trauma centre should be on the same site
§ The major trauma centre should be at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
§ Morriston Hospital should become a large trauma unit and should have a lead role in the major trauma network
§ A clear and realistic timetable for putting the trauma network in place should be set
Electronic copies of the full consultation document are available to download viawww.publichealthwales.org/majortraumaconsultation
Monday, 13 November 2017
New guidance for domiciliary care workers
Canllawiau newydd ar gyfer gweithwyr gofal cartref
Practice guidance for domiciliary care workers, a consultation
Social Care Wales has launched a 12 week consultation on new guidance for domiciliary care workers and we want your views.
They value your opinions and would encourage you to take part in the consultation. You can do this by visiting their consultation page: https://socialcare.wales/consultations/draft-practice-guidance-for-domiciliary-care-workers
They will consider your opinions and report back on the results of the consultation in Spring 2018.
Practice guidance for domiciliary care workers, a consultation
Social Care Wales has launched a 12 week consultation on new guidance for domiciliary care workers and we want your views.
They value your opinions and would encourage you to take part in the consultation. You can do this by visiting their consultation page: https://socialcare.wales/consultations/draft-practice-guidance-for-domiciliary-care-workers
They will consider your opinions and report back on the results of the consultation in Spring 2018.
Friday, 10 November 2017
Powys Trustee Network - Trusted Voices
Whether you are a Trustee of a Charity, the director of a not for profit company or Community Interest Company, or simply a management committee member of a non-incorporated community group, you will be aware of your responsibility for ensuring the good governance and sustainability of your organisation.
There is a plethora of sources of advice and guidance available to help steer you in the management of your organisation - so much so, that it can be difficult seeing the wood for the trees, let alone being able to absorb and assimilate the information available to the needs of your organisation. Though PAVO Development Officers can help here, by streamlining the process of finding information and helping to explain how it fits the context of your organisation, resources are limited and Powys is huge.
There are around 789 voluntary organisations in Powys, and over 4,000 people performing management functions. This suggests that there is a great deal of accumulated experience available in the county that could be used shared and exchanged. But in a county so large, the networking required to facilitate the exchange of that knowledge needs to embrace modern technology.
The Powys Trustee Network aim is to bring the voluntary sector in Powys together online.
The Membership Offer
Membership of the Network is free (as long as your organisation is a member of PAVO – also free!). Membership brings a number of benefits:
Exclusive access to an easy to use online forum that allows you to post questions and comments to members from across Powys – a network of Trusted Voices
A place on the forum to advertise your events to the Network.
Access to our Trusted Voices blog, which carries news and comment on subjects of interest to those performing a trustee role - and the opportunity to share your interesting articles and organisational news.
A regular E-bulletin - sent bi-monthly and synthesising Trusted Voices posts and other news, and linking to external articles.
A Trusted Voices You Tube clip – your opportunity to profile your organisation and tell others why you volunteer as a trustee, what you get out of it and sharing advice with other’s who may be interested in getting involved. A perfect tool for interesting potential new trustees in the work of your voluntary organisation.
Regular information on events and training offers available across the sector.
Half price introductory offer to ‘Being a Trustee’ training delivered by PAVO.
Take the Trusted Voices Pledge
In return, we simply seek two things:
Your active participation - Don’t just sit in the shadows, join in and share your experience.
Pledge your commitment to good governance - Do not let your organisation stagnate.
All network members signing up to this pledge will receive a discrete, Powys Trusted Voices Network lapel pin badge.
How to Register
To register for membership of the network fill in the form at: http://bit.ly/2ztPI2o
There is a plethora of sources of advice and guidance available to help steer you in the management of your organisation - so much so, that it can be difficult seeing the wood for the trees, let alone being able to absorb and assimilate the information available to the needs of your organisation. Though PAVO Development Officers can help here, by streamlining the process of finding information and helping to explain how it fits the context of your organisation, resources are limited and Powys is huge.
There are around 789 voluntary organisations in Powys, and over 4,000 people performing management functions. This suggests that there is a great deal of accumulated experience available in the county that could be used shared and exchanged. But in a county so large, the networking required to facilitate the exchange of that knowledge needs to embrace modern technology.
The Powys Trustee Network aim is to bring the voluntary sector in Powys together online.
The Membership Offer
Membership of the Network is free (as long as your organisation is a member of PAVO – also free!). Membership brings a number of benefits:
Exclusive access to an easy to use online forum that allows you to post questions and comments to members from across Powys – a network of Trusted Voices
A place on the forum to advertise your events to the Network.
Access to our Trusted Voices blog, which carries news and comment on subjects of interest to those performing a trustee role - and the opportunity to share your interesting articles and organisational news.
A regular E-bulletin - sent bi-monthly and synthesising Trusted Voices posts and other news, and linking to external articles.
A Trusted Voices You Tube clip – your opportunity to profile your organisation and tell others why you volunteer as a trustee, what you get out of it and sharing advice with other’s who may be interested in getting involved. A perfect tool for interesting potential new trustees in the work of your voluntary organisation.
Regular information on events and training offers available across the sector.
Half price introductory offer to ‘Being a Trustee’ training delivered by PAVO.
Take the Trusted Voices Pledge
In return, we simply seek two things:
Your active participation - Don’t just sit in the shadows, join in and share your experience.
Pledge your commitment to good governance - Do not let your organisation stagnate.
All network members signing up to this pledge will receive a discrete, Powys Trusted Voices Network lapel pin badge.
How to Register
To register for membership of the network fill in the form at: http://bit.ly/2ztPI2o
What's On - CelfoGwmpas
November 2017 Newsletter available - follow link to request a copy:
http://www.celfogwmpas.org/news/4588099649/All-new-monthly-newsletter-launched-today/11218934
http://www.celfogwmpas.org/news/4588099649/All-new-monthly-newsletter-launched-today/11218934
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
Gain basic knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
WCVA Training
28 November 2017, Rhyl
A basic safeguarding awareness programme for those working with children, young people & adults
28 November 2017, Rhyl
A basic safeguarding awareness programme for those working with children, young people & adults
Tuesday, 7 November 2017
Adult Learning - Improve your Skills
ENGLISH AND MATHS
www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Improve your skills
Small groups
Gain qualifications
Free tuition
For further information about Maths and English classes, please contact:
Samantha Crookes - Return to Learn sessions Ystradgynlais
Youth Centre (next to Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm).
Mondays 10am - 12pm in term time. Free.
Just call in or for more information call 01686 614454.
www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Improve your skills
Small groups
Gain qualifications
Free tuition
For further information about Maths and English classes, please contact:
Samantha Crookes - Return to Learn sessions Ystradgynlais
Youth Centre (next to Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm).
Mondays 10am - 12pm in term time. Free.
Just call in or for more information call 01686 614454.
HayDay Cafe event - 2 December
THE GOOD OLD DAYS' in Clyro Village Hall
Saturday 2 December 2017 at 4pm
Join their group of players for entertainment and a sing-song
Tickets £3 available from Londis - Hay on Wye, Clyro Garage, Trish Richardson 01497 821381
johnandtrishrichardson@btinternet.com
Saturday 2 December 2017 at 4pm
Join their group of players for entertainment and a sing-song
Tickets £3 available from Londis - Hay on Wye, Clyro Garage, Trish Richardson 01497 821381
johnandtrishrichardson@btinternet.com
Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service Roadshows 2017
Have Your Say on their Draft Corporate Plan 2018 - 2023
They are hosting a series of road shows and want to hear from you!
Find out about careers in the Fire Service
Free Fire Safety Advice
Enter their Service competition for chance to win an All New Fire HD & Tablet !!!
Drop in at one of the following venues:
7 November - Llanelli Fire Station 9am-12
7 November - Havorfordwest Fire Station 2pm-5pm
10 November - Llandrindod Wells Fire Sation 11am-2pm
13 November - Morriston Fire Station 9am-12
13 November - Port Talbot Fire Station 2pm-5pm
17 November - Aberystwyth Fire Station 11am-2pm
www.mawwfire.gov.uk
They are hosting a series of road shows and want to hear from you!
Find out about careers in the Fire Service
Free Fire Safety Advice
Enter their Service competition for chance to win an All New Fire HD & Tablet !!!
Drop in at one of the following venues:
7 November - Llanelli Fire Station 9am-12
7 November - Havorfordwest Fire Station 2pm-5pm
10 November - Llandrindod Wells Fire Sation 11am-2pm
13 November - Morriston Fire Station 9am-12
13 November - Port Talbot Fire Station 2pm-5pm
17 November - Aberystwyth Fire Station 11am-2pm
www.mawwfire.gov.uk
NHS Public Appointments in Wales
Anfonwyd ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru / Sent on behalf of Welsh Government
Independent Member (Local Authority) - Public Health Wales NHS Trust - 16th November
Public Health Wales is the national public health organisation in Wales. It has an all-Wales remit, occupies a number of premises across Wales and has a policy of taking public meetings out into the communities it serves. The successful candidate will therefore be required to travel to all parts of Wales, although a significant number of meetings and Board related events will be held at the Headquarters in Cardiff. Some overnight stays will be required.
Independent Member (Trade Union) - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - 13th November
Board meetings held monthly normally at various locations across the UHB. The UHB also has various committees, the meetings which meet either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly.
Independent Member - Public Health Wales NHS Trust – 16th November
Public Health Wales is the national public health organisation in Wales. It has an all-Wales remit, occupies a number of premises across Wales and has a policy of taking public meetings out into the communities it serves. The successful candidate will therefore be required to travel to all parts of Wales, although a significant number of meetings and Board related events will be held at the Headquarters in Cardiff. Some overnight stays will be required.
Website can be viewed here: www.wales.gov.uk/publicappointments
Independent Member (Local Authority) - Public Health Wales NHS Trust - 16th November
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yw'r sefydliad cenedlaethol ar gyfer iechyd y cyhoedd yng Nghymru. Mae'n gweithio ar hyd a lled Cymru gyfan ac mae ganddo bolisi o gynnal cyfarfodydd cyhoeddus yn y cymunedau y mae'n eu gwasanaethu. Felly, bydd yn ofynnol i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus deithio i bob rhan o Gymru. Er hynny, bydd nifer sylweddol o gyfarfodydd a digwyddiadau sy'n ymwneud â'r Bwrdd yn cael eu cynnal yn y Pencadlys yng Nghaerdydd. Efallai y bydd angen aros dros nos fel rhan o'r swydd.
Independent Member (Trade Union) - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - 13th November
Fel arfer, cynhelir cyfarfodydd y bwrdd bob mis mewn gwahanol leoliadau ar draws ardal y Bwrdd Iechyd. Hefyd mae gan y Bwrdd Iechyd amryw o bwyllgorau sy'n cyfarfod naill ai unwaith y mis, ddwywaith y mis, neu'n chwarterol.
Independent Member - Public Health Wales NHS Trust – 16th November
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yw'r sefydliad cenedlaethol ar gyfer iechyd y cyhoedd yng Nghymru. Mae'n gweithio ar hyd a lled Cymru gyfan ac mae ganddo bolisi o gynnal cyfarfodydd cyhoeddus yn y cymunedau y mae'n eu gwasanaethu.Felly, bydd yn ofynnol i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus deithio i bob rhan o Gymru. Er hynny, bydd nifer sylweddol o gyfarfodydd a digwyddiadau sy'n ymwneud â'r Bwrdd yn cael eu cynnal yn y Pencadlys yng Nghaerdydd. Efallai y bydd angen aros dros nos fel rhan o'r swydd.
Byddwn yn ddiolchgar pe gallech ei dosbarthu mor eang â phosib.
Gallwch weld ein gwefan yma: www.llyw.cymru./penodiadaucyhoeddus
Independent Member (Local Authority) - Public Health Wales NHS Trust - 16th November
Public Health Wales is the national public health organisation in Wales. It has an all-Wales remit, occupies a number of premises across Wales and has a policy of taking public meetings out into the communities it serves. The successful candidate will therefore be required to travel to all parts of Wales, although a significant number of meetings and Board related events will be held at the Headquarters in Cardiff. Some overnight stays will be required.
Independent Member (Trade Union) - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - 13th November
Board meetings held monthly normally at various locations across the UHB. The UHB also has various committees, the meetings which meet either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly.
Independent Member - Public Health Wales NHS Trust – 16th November
Public Health Wales is the national public health organisation in Wales. It has an all-Wales remit, occupies a number of premises across Wales and has a policy of taking public meetings out into the communities it serves. The successful candidate will therefore be required to travel to all parts of Wales, although a significant number of meetings and Board related events will be held at the Headquarters in Cardiff. Some overnight stays will be required.
Website can be viewed here: www.wales.gov.uk/publicappointments
Independent Member (Local Authority) - Public Health Wales NHS Trust - 16th November
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yw'r sefydliad cenedlaethol ar gyfer iechyd y cyhoedd yng Nghymru. Mae'n gweithio ar hyd a lled Cymru gyfan ac mae ganddo bolisi o gynnal cyfarfodydd cyhoeddus yn y cymunedau y mae'n eu gwasanaethu. Felly, bydd yn ofynnol i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus deithio i bob rhan o Gymru. Er hynny, bydd nifer sylweddol o gyfarfodydd a digwyddiadau sy'n ymwneud â'r Bwrdd yn cael eu cynnal yn y Pencadlys yng Nghaerdydd. Efallai y bydd angen aros dros nos fel rhan o'r swydd.
Independent Member (Trade Union) - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - 13th November
Fel arfer, cynhelir cyfarfodydd y bwrdd bob mis mewn gwahanol leoliadau ar draws ardal y Bwrdd Iechyd. Hefyd mae gan y Bwrdd Iechyd amryw o bwyllgorau sy'n cyfarfod naill ai unwaith y mis, ddwywaith y mis, neu'n chwarterol.
Independent Member - Public Health Wales NHS Trust – 16th November
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yw'r sefydliad cenedlaethol ar gyfer iechyd y cyhoedd yng Nghymru. Mae'n gweithio ar hyd a lled Cymru gyfan ac mae ganddo bolisi o gynnal cyfarfodydd cyhoeddus yn y cymunedau y mae'n eu gwasanaethu.Felly, bydd yn ofynnol i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus deithio i bob rhan o Gymru. Er hynny, bydd nifer sylweddol o gyfarfodydd a digwyddiadau sy'n ymwneud â'r Bwrdd yn cael eu cynnal yn y Pencadlys yng Nghaerdydd. Efallai y bydd angen aros dros nos fel rhan o'r swydd.
Byddwn yn ddiolchgar pe gallech ei dosbarthu mor eang â phosib.
Gallwch weld ein gwefan yma: www.llyw.cymru./penodiadaucyhoeddus
Monday, 6 November 2017
Music To Lift the Spirits
English Symphony Orchestra/English String Orchestra
Thursday 16 November 2017 at 11.30 am
MUSIC TO LIFT THE SPIRIT
The ESO Wind Quartet
in concert at Dementia Matters, Powys
Flute Catherine Handley
Oboe Graeme Adams
Clarinet Julia Holmes
Bassoon Rosemary Cow
Elgar Chanson de Matin
JS Bach Air from Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major
Trad Greensleeves
Vivaldi Allegro non molto from Concerto in G minor
Mozart Divertimento No.3 - 1st movement
Richard Rodney Bennett Travel Notes 2:
In an air-balloon; Car-chase
Traditional Danny Boy
Arden-Taylor Bach Goes to Sea
Sousa Liberty Bell
Arlen Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Traditional Mexican Hat Dance
Kern Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Cole Porter Anything Goes
Haydn Wood Roses of Picardy
The ESO ‘MUSIC TO LIFT THE SPIRIT’ DVD
features all three ESO Ensembles in concert at Croome Court
for sale @ £10.00 plus p&p.
contact Mary Stevens e: carehomeconcerts@eso.co.uk/www.eso.co.uk03
Thursday 16 November 2017 at 11.30 am
MUSIC TO LIFT THE SPIRIT
The ESO Wind Quartet
in concert at Dementia Matters, Powys
Flute Catherine Handley
Oboe Graeme Adams
Clarinet Julia Holmes
Bassoon Rosemary Cow
Elgar Chanson de Matin
JS Bach Air from Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major
Trad Greensleeves
Vivaldi Allegro non molto from Concerto in G minor
Mozart Divertimento No.3 - 1st movement
Richard Rodney Bennett Travel Notes 2:
In an air-balloon; Car-chase
Traditional Danny Boy
Arden-Taylor Bach Goes to Sea
Sousa Liberty Bell
Arlen Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Traditional Mexican Hat Dance
Kern Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Cole Porter Anything Goes
Haydn Wood Roses of Picardy
The ESO ‘MUSIC TO LIFT THE SPIRIT’ DVD
features all three ESO Ensembles in concert at Croome Court
for sale @ £10.00 plus p&p.
contact Mary Stevens e: carehomeconcerts@eso.co.uk/www.eso.co.uk03
Brecon Meeting Centre Open Day - 16 November
Hosted by Dementia Matters in Powys
at To Kensington Church Hall
On Thursday November 16th - 10.30am for 10.45am until 2pm
Drinks, food, MUSIC from ESO - Brass Quartet
Display and information about what happens at The Meeting Centre
RSVP – Sian on 01874 611723 or sian@dementiamatterspowys.org.uk
Citizens Advice Powys AGM
Find out more about who they are:
"Working with others to improve access to advice"
Including speakers from Credu (Powys Carers), Newtown Town Council, Video fottage from Martin Lewis Money Savings Expert and client's own experience of the advice process.
1pm on Tuesday 21 November 2017
Ladywell House, Newtown Telephone: 01686 628963
All Welcome
"Working with others to improve access to advice"
Including speakers from Credu (Powys Carers), Newtown Town Council, Video fottage from Martin Lewis Money Savings Expert and client's own experience of the advice process.
1pm on Tuesday 21 November 2017
Ladywell House, Newtown Telephone: 01686 628963
All Welcome
Friday, 3 November 2017
Embolden: Spirit of D/deaf & Disabled Women
Anfonwyd ar ran Anabledd Cymru / on behalf of Disability Wales
Get Involved!
Disability Wales are inviting disabled and non-disabled women in Wales to attend our upcoming workshops. They will be a chance to discuss how you feel you are represented within society, create campaigns ideas and key messages aimed to challenge stereotypes and improve the aspirations and confidence of disabled women.
Workshop dates / locations:
· Wednesday 6th December, The Sbectrwm Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff
· Friday 8th December, Glyndwr University, Wrexham
· Wednesday 10th January 2018 young disabled people’s workshop, Picton Centre, Haverford West
Spaces are limited, reserve your place online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/disability-wales-14041738910
The workshops will start at 10:00 am and finish at 4:30 pm Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
For more information and to book your place contact:
Disability Wales on 029 20887325 or email info@disabilitywales.org
Embolden is sponsored by Spirit of 2012 and The Fawcett Society
Get Involved!
Disability Wales are inviting disabled and non-disabled women in Wales to attend our upcoming workshops. They will be a chance to discuss how you feel you are represented within society, create campaigns ideas and key messages aimed to challenge stereotypes and improve the aspirations and confidence of disabled women.
Workshop dates / locations:
· Wednesday 6th December, The Sbectrwm Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff
· Friday 8th December, Glyndwr University, Wrexham
· Wednesday 10th January 2018 young disabled people’s workshop, Picton Centre, Haverford West
Spaces are limited, reserve your place online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/disability-wales-14041738910
The workshops will start at 10:00 am and finish at 4:30 pm Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
For more information and to book your place contact:
Disability Wales on 029 20887325 or email info@disabilitywales.org
Embolden is sponsored by Spirit of 2012 and The Fawcett Society
Co-production Network for Wales are recruiting
http://mailchi.mp/1bfd88e1488c/co-production-wales-990025?e=0bd989d81b
Older People's Commissioner's Casebook
One of the ways in which I discharge my statutory functions as Commissioner is through the provision of direct assistance and support to older people. Every week, I am contacted by older people, as well as those who care for and care about them, and provide a range of direct support and assistance through my Casework Team.
I am publishing this casebook in order to highlight the key messages arising from my casework and to demonstrate the impact of the work of my Casework Team on the lives of older people in Wales. In addition to using the issues that arise through my casework to guide and shape my own work as Commissioner, I also raise these issues with public bodies in order to help to inform and shape their current and future practice.
Alongside my wider work as Commissioner, I will continue to use my casework to stand up and speak out for older people across Wales and ensure that our public services empower and support them so they can live fulfilled, independent lives.
Sarah Rochira
Older People's Commissioner for Wales
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/assistance/casebook.aspx
I am publishing this casebook in order to highlight the key messages arising from my casework and to demonstrate the impact of the work of my Casework Team on the lives of older people in Wales. In addition to using the issues that arise through my casework to guide and shape my own work as Commissioner, I also raise these issues with public bodies in order to help to inform and shape their current and future practice.
Alongside my wider work as Commissioner, I will continue to use my casework to stand up and speak out for older people across Wales and ensure that our public services empower and support them so they can live fulfilled, independent lives.
Sarah Rochira
Older People's Commissioner for Wales
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/assistance/casebook.aspx
Tobacco Control & Pharmacy Leads Help Me Quit update Oct 2017
Quit book for all NHS stop smoking services
With the launch of Help Me Quit, a quit book available in a range of formats is being developed which will be used by all NHS stop smoking services across Wales. A single quit book will bring consistency in the promotion of Help Me Quit services through logo and colours, and also contain the most effective behavioural change techniques and key messages related to quitting smoking.
A task and finish group has been set up, with representation from all Help Me Quit service providers, to jointly develop a single quit book. As well as a review of the evidence on which behavioural change techniques are most effective in written resources, staff from all Help Me Quit service providers were asked to give their views on current resources and what they would like to see included in the new quit book. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire. Your views are essential to helping with the development of content. We are now at the stage of gaining feedback on the draft quit book from smokers who are currently using NHS stop smoking services.
In addition, interviews will be taking place with service users with the aim to develop an understanding of the language they use to describe NHS stop smoking services and ensure that this is reflected in Help Me Quit materials. It is anticipated that this will be completed by the end of November with the quit book being available from December 2017.
For more information please contact Helen Sullivan: Helen.Sullivan@wales.nhs.uk.
Resources
NHS Shared Services will be distributing Help Me Quit cards and card holders over the forthcoming weeks. The Help Me Quit card holders and cards will be sent directly to the primary care lists held by NHS Shared Services which covers General Practices, Pharmacies, Optometrists and Dentists.
Digital resources include but are not limited to: logo (with and without number), digital poster (portrait and landscape), individual icons for services, and interactive icons for choice, location and money saving. There is translated standard text and messages that can be used freely for updating web-content or newsletters.
If you require any Help Me Quit resources digitally to share amongst colleagues or to update your local web-pages/ newsletters etc please email helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk.
Network launch event
The Help Me Quit (HMQ) training and workforce development network is being established for all providers of NHS stop smoking services in Wales. The aim of the network will be to ‘support workforce development and improve the outcomes for smokers’. This will be done by:
1. Identifying training needs and providing opportunities for meeting these needs
2. Providing regular communication on HMQ system developments
3. Providing an online community for NHS smoking cessation providers to network and exchange ideas
4. Providing guidance, advice, information and mutual support for NHS smoking cessation providers and
5. Facilitating collaborative working across NHS smoking cessation service providers
The launch event on the 11th December 2017 will give delegates the opportunity to meet colleagues from other stop smoking service providers (community pharmacies, hospital services and Stop Smoking Wales) and contribute to the future direction of the network. We will also be launching the HMQ single quit book and Louise Ross (Stop Smoking Services Manager, Leicester City, England) will be holding a workshop on electronic cigarettes.
Automatic maternity referrals to Help Me Quit
Following the successful implementation of an automatic referral route into Help Me Quit in ABM UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board is now following suit. This automatic referral route uses the information about smoking in the women’s smoking in Myrddin to create a referral directly to HMQ which ensures timely referrals into NHS stop smoking services. The project is looking to take 4-6 weeks to implement as it is in the last stages with Information Governance and NWIS. This route should offer a seamless referral process ensuring that pregnant smokers are offered expert support. Importantly, it meets NICE Guidance that indicates that all health professionals should offer brief advice and a referral to a stop smoking service to all pregnant smokers. It will also ensure accurate referral data is collected from maternity services for monitoring and identifying service improvements. .
If you have any questions on this project please contact SSW Senior Advisor Stephanie Hill : Stephanie.hill@wales.nhs.uk or Cheryl Richards Public Health Practitioner (Health Improvement Division) Cheryl.richards@wales.nhs.uk
Join them on Twitter: @Helpafiistopio | @HelpMeQuitWales
Like the page on Facebook: @helpmequitwales
Please send any comments, suggestions or ideas for content to helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk, the generic mailbox for Help Me Quit, Public Health Wales.
With the launch of Help Me Quit, a quit book available in a range of formats is being developed which will be used by all NHS stop smoking services across Wales. A single quit book will bring consistency in the promotion of Help Me Quit services through logo and colours, and also contain the most effective behavioural change techniques and key messages related to quitting smoking.
A task and finish group has been set up, with representation from all Help Me Quit service providers, to jointly develop a single quit book. As well as a review of the evidence on which behavioural change techniques are most effective in written resources, staff from all Help Me Quit service providers were asked to give their views on current resources and what they would like to see included in the new quit book. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire. Your views are essential to helping with the development of content. We are now at the stage of gaining feedback on the draft quit book from smokers who are currently using NHS stop smoking services.
In addition, interviews will be taking place with service users with the aim to develop an understanding of the language they use to describe NHS stop smoking services and ensure that this is reflected in Help Me Quit materials. It is anticipated that this will be completed by the end of November with the quit book being available from December 2017.
For more information please contact Helen Sullivan: Helen.Sullivan@wales.nhs.uk.
Resources
NHS Shared Services will be distributing Help Me Quit cards and card holders over the forthcoming weeks. The Help Me Quit card holders and cards will be sent directly to the primary care lists held by NHS Shared Services which covers General Practices, Pharmacies, Optometrists and Dentists.
Digital resources include but are not limited to: logo (with and without number), digital poster (portrait and landscape), individual icons for services, and interactive icons for choice, location and money saving. There is translated standard text and messages that can be used freely for updating web-content or newsletters.
If you require any Help Me Quit resources digitally to share amongst colleagues or to update your local web-pages/ newsletters etc please email helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk.
Network launch event
The Help Me Quit (HMQ) training and workforce development network is being established for all providers of NHS stop smoking services in Wales. The aim of the network will be to ‘support workforce development and improve the outcomes for smokers’. This will be done by:
1. Identifying training needs and providing opportunities for meeting these needs
2. Providing regular communication on HMQ system developments
3. Providing an online community for NHS smoking cessation providers to network and exchange ideas
4. Providing guidance, advice, information and mutual support for NHS smoking cessation providers and
5. Facilitating collaborative working across NHS smoking cessation service providers
The launch event on the 11th December 2017 will give delegates the opportunity to meet colleagues from other stop smoking service providers (community pharmacies, hospital services and Stop Smoking Wales) and contribute to the future direction of the network. We will also be launching the HMQ single quit book and Louise Ross (Stop Smoking Services Manager, Leicester City, England) will be holding a workshop on electronic cigarettes.
Automatic maternity referrals to Help Me Quit
Following the successful implementation of an automatic referral route into Help Me Quit in ABM UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board is now following suit. This automatic referral route uses the information about smoking in the women’s smoking in Myrddin to create a referral directly to HMQ which ensures timely referrals into NHS stop smoking services. The project is looking to take 4-6 weeks to implement as it is in the last stages with Information Governance and NWIS. This route should offer a seamless referral process ensuring that pregnant smokers are offered expert support. Importantly, it meets NICE Guidance that indicates that all health professionals should offer brief advice and a referral to a stop smoking service to all pregnant smokers. It will also ensure accurate referral data is collected from maternity services for monitoring and identifying service improvements. .
If you have any questions on this project please contact SSW Senior Advisor Stephanie Hill : Stephanie.hill@wales.nhs.uk or Cheryl Richards Public Health Practitioner (Health Improvement Division) Cheryl.richards@wales.nhs.uk
Join them on Twitter: @Helpafiistopio | @HelpMeQuitWales
Like the page on Facebook: @helpmequitwales
Please send any comments, suggestions or ideas for content to helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk, the generic mailbox for Help Me Quit, Public Health Wales.
Trustee Week Events - 13th - 17th November
Below is a booking form for the events we are running in Trustees Week.
Please click on the link below to choose the event(s) you would like to attend.
All the events are free except for the chairing skills training.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13tKnxb6CQ4a43cL3lsQNRyL76lh3e4zZrZrsEFrK5sQ/edit
Please click on the link below to choose the event(s) you would like to attend.
All the events are free except for the chairing skills training.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13tKnxb6CQ4a43cL3lsQNRyL76lh3e4zZrZrsEFrK5sQ/edit
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