Powys County Council Home Support Project

I am delighted to forward to you the launch bulletin and supporting leaflets for the Home Support Services that have been developed or newly established as part of the Powys County Council Home Support Project.

Home Support aims to provide support and practical assistance an individual may need in their day-to-day life to stay living at home, safely and independently.

The Home Support pilots are based on an existing service operating in Rhayader, called Rhayader Home Support and have been set up in Llandrindod Wells to provide 24/7 cover for emergencies through community alarms (Careline) for those living in sheltered housing/receiving warden based services; in Llanidloes Town Centre and in the Knighton and Presteigne area.

You can find out more from the Senior Support Co-ordinators which are based in each of the service areas and from the attached bulletin and leaflets and our promotional video at:

https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/3541/Powys-Home-Support---Helping-you-to-live-life-your-way

Sue Hall

Commissioning Project Co-ordinator, Powys County Council

Powys County Council proposes to start charging Blue Badge holders to park

Powys County Council is proposing to reduce this concession.

Why? The service has to find savings of £100,000 this year.  This figure contributes to a wider savings target of £2m for the highways, transport and recycling service and a council wide savings target of £8.5m. 

We are keen to find out the views of blue badge holders, family members and other residents and organisations who wish to express a view on the proposal.   

We would welcome your views by Monday 2 July 2018.

http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/corporate/find-out-about-consultations-in-powys/blue-badge-consultation/

Memory Cafe - Machynlleth

CYFEILLION DEMENTIA DYFFRYN DYFI 

I bobl sy’n byw gyda dementia a’u gofalwyr yn Nyffryn Dyfi 

YMUNWCH Â NI CAFFI GOF am GÂN, PANED, CACEN A CHWMNI 

Y DDYDD MAWRTH CYNTA o bob mis 

Yn CLWB BOWLIO am 10yb – 11yb 

am ddim, mae cyfleusterau i’r anabl. 

DEMENTIA FRIENDS DYFI VALLEY 

For all in the Dyfi Valley. Carers welcome. 

JOIN US at our MEMORY CAFE for SONG, CUPPA, CAKE AND COMPANY 

The first TUESDAY of every month 

in the BOWLING CLUB 10-11 

FREE Disabled facilities 

Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â 

For more information: Sandra Ward 01686 688034 or 

Chris Yallop 01650 511207

NHS Future Fit Consultation launched

The NHS Future Fit consultation has launched (30 May 2018) and people across north Powys, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being asked their views on proposals for the future shape of hospital service over the border in Shrewsbury and Telford. Public consultation begins 30 May 2018 and ends on 4 September 2018.

https://www.nhsfuturefit.org/

WCVA Newsletter

Volunteers week kicks off this Friday 1 June - it's a great time for you to recognise, reward (and recruit!) your hardworking volunteers. Across the country there will be celebrations, award events, recruitment fayres and exhibitions taking place to promote all the amazing benefits of volunteering. We've got logos, certificates, posters and more available over at our website - remember to share your festivities with us on Facebook and Twitter! WCVA has updated its privacy notice in line with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can view the new privacy notice on our website to find out how your information will be used, who can access it, the legal bases on which your information is held and your rights in relation to this information. You'll be getting an email from WCVA over the next few weeks as we move your data onto our new robust database - and you may be asked to confirm your subscription preferences, so please keep an eye out! Thanks for reading, we'll see you again next week.

Volunteering Volunteers’ Week - 1-7 June 2018 Volunteers’ Week is upon us and what a great way to celebrate the fantastic contribution volunteers make across the UK. The new Volunteering Wales Platform - Help! Where do I start? Fiona Liddell, Volunteering Development Manager at WCVA, offers some tips on using the new Volunteering Wales website, which will be launched early in June.

WCVA general Top tips for nonprofits building digital services On the WCVA blog: Ellie Halle, Digital Fellowship and Communities Lead at CAST, outlines some tips for charities that are looking to develop their digital services.

Third sector general Creating new local Energy Community Cooperatives Learn how European funding is empowering communities in Wales through locally owned energy…

Funding Funding to support the development of small charities and social enterprises The Fore Trust has announced that the next funding round to support the development of small charities, social enterprises and community interest companies will open for registrations on the 23 July 2018 at 10 am. Grants to support children’s health and education The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is 24 July 2018.

Training and events Helping Nature Work For Your Community Events Could your community benefit more from the natural environment? Or do you have an environmental project that needs more funds and support? Then this event is for you! 19, 21, 22 June 2018 Webinar: National Development Framework Consultation Do you want to shape the National Development Framework in Wales? Find out about responding to the public consultation from our webinar 02.07.18 Webinar: A Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales Do you want to shape the Clean Air Zone Framework in Wales? Find out about responding to the public consultation from our webinar 08.06.18

Policy and politics Help shape the work of the Auditor General The Wales Audit Office has launched a survey, asking the public and public sector workers to have their say on the themes that the Auditor General should look at.

Carers Week 2018 Programme

Carers Week 2018 Programme - BOOK NOW to get a place on these events via Eventbrite or contact the Credu Office on 01597 823800

Friday 8th June – County Hall, Llandrindod Wells. 2-4pm
Carers & County Councillors Connect, opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of Caring with Powys County Councillors. With afternoon tea.
www.credu-carers-council-connect.eventbrite.co.uk

Monday 11th June, Metropole, Llandrindod 10.00 to 2.30
FIVE THINGS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE including legal advice, information on residential care, ‘How to start a conversation about your wishes’, Future Care and Support, funeral wishes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-things-planning-for-the-future-llandrindod-110618-tickets-45684572787

Monday 11th June, Tesco, Ystradgynlais
CARERS AWARENESS in the lobby with carers
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

Tuesday 12th June, 10.00 – 1.00, Guildhall, Brecon
FIVE THINGS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE including legal advice, information on residential care, ‘How to start a conversation about your wishes’, Future Care and Support, funeral wishes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-things-planning-for-the-future-brecon-120618-tickets-45685682105

Tuesday 12th June 10.00 – 2.00 Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool
ACCESSING PUBLIC SERVICES WORKSHOP WELSHPOOL
Credu & All Wales Forum are co-hosting Cerebra's free workshop on using their Accessing Public Services Toolkit. The aim of the workshop is to support families who are encountering difficulties in relation to the provision of health, social care and education support services.
https://credu-awf-cerebra-toolkit-workshop-welshpool.eventbrite.co.uk

Wednesday 13th June 10.00- 1.00, Plas Dolerw, Newtown
FIVE THINGS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE including legal advice, information on residential care, ‘How to start a conversation about your wishes’, Future Care and Support, funeral wishes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-things-planning-for-the-future-newtown-130618-tickets-45685813498

Wednesday 13th June
TRECASTLE CARERS DAY OUT
Afternoon tea and treat, Trecastle.
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

AWARENESS RAISING Co-op Builth

Thursday 14th June 10.00 – 3.30 June, Metropole, Llandrindod
HOLISTIC THERAPIES DAY including massage, reflexology, Reiki with buffet lunch
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holistic-therapy-day-and-buffet-lunch-metropole-hotel-llandrindod-140618-tickets-45686180596

Thursday 14th June
COFFEE HOP, YSTRADYNLAIS visiting as many coffee shops as possible promoting Carer awareness.
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

Friday 15th June
BUSKAGYNLAIS Carer awareness raising at this popular event
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

Friday 15th June
Information Stand on Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells.

Saturday 16th June
Pop up Picnic – Celebrating Carers, Llandrindod Wells – find us near the lake!

DISPLAY OUTSIDE THE ARCHES, Rhayader

AWARENESS RAISING throughout Powys – Look out for stands at locations in Tesco, Llandrindod; Coed y Dinas, Welshpool; Co-op, Builth; Tesco, Ystradgynlais; Newtown.

Funding opportunity

The Big Give Christmas Challenge in 2018

http://www.pavo.org.uk/funding/funding-news/funding-news-article/article/the-big-give-christmas-challenge-in-2018.html

Implementation of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales)

The Welsh Government has published three consultations relating to Phase 3 of implementation of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.

The Act establishes a new system of regulation and inspection of social care that upholds the rights of Welsh citizens to dignified, safe and appropriate care and support.

We are consulting on improvements to the regulation of fostering services, adult placement services and, for the first time, of advocacy services in respect of children’s statutory advocacy.

For further details please see the webpages for each consultation:

· Fostering services
· Adult Placement services
· Advocacy services

The Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care has issued a written statement which is available at:

https://gov.wales/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2018/phase3/?skip=1&lang=en

In support of these consultations we are holding information events:

· Wrexham, Wednesday 20 June 2018
· Cardiff, Thursday 19 July 2018

To attend contact RISCAct2016@gov.wales by Friday 8 June (Wrexham event) or Friday 6 July (Cardiff event). Spaces are limited and subject to availability.

The consultations close on Thursday 16 August 2018. We look forward to hearing your views

Social Services and Integration Directorate, Welsh Government

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi tri ymgynghoriad yn ymwneud â Chyfnod 3 o roi Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 ar waith.

Mae'r Ddeddf yn sefydlu system newydd ar gyfer rheoleiddio ac arolygu gofal cymdeithasol sy'n amddiffyn hawliau dinasyddion Cymru i gael gofal a chymorth diogel, perthnasol, gydag urddas.

Rydym yn ymgynghori ar welliannau i’r ffordd y rheoleiddir gwasanaethau maethu, gwasanaethau lleoli oedolion ac, am y tro cyntaf, gwasanaethau eirioli mewn perthynas ag eiriolaeth statudol i blant.

I gael rhagor o fanylion gweler y tudalennau ar y we ar gyfer pob ymgynghoriad:

· Gwasanaethau Maethu
· Gwasanaethau Lleoli Oedolion
· Gwasanaethau Eirioli

Mae’r Gweinidog Plant, Pobl Hŷn a Gofal Cymdeithasol wedi cyhoeddi datganiad ysgrifenedig, sydd ar gael yn:

https://gov.wales/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2018/phase3/?skip=1&lang=cy

Rydym yn trefnu sesiynau gwybodaeth i gynorthwyo’r ymgynghoriadau:

· Wrecsam, dydd Gwener 20 Mehefin 2018
· Caerdydd, dydd Iau 19 Gorffennaf 2018

Er mwyn bod yn bresennol, cysylltwch â RISCAct2016@llyw.cymru erbyn dydd Gwener 8 Mehefin (digwyddiad Wrecsam) neu ddydd Gwener 6 Gorffennaf (digwyddiad Caerdydd). Mae nifer y lleoedd yn gyfyngedig ac yn dibynnu ar argaeledd.

Mae'r ymgynghoriadau yn dod i ben ddydd Iau 16 Awst 2018. Edrychwn ymlaen at glywed eich safbwyntiau.

A fyddech cystal â rhannu'r neges e-bost hon yn eich sefydliad a gyda’ch rhwydweithiau.

Diolch a chofion gorau,

Y Gyfarwyddiaeth Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol ac Integreiddio, Llywodraeth Cymru

Improving Mental Health & Well Being of those in Contact with the Criminal Justice System

Improving the Mental Health and Well Being of those in Contact with the Criminal Justice System
Central London
Thursday 27th September 2018
Event Details  Event Brochure  Website  Register to Attend

Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest News

https://dmtrk.net/2PYW-PNR8-E8D3EH129/cr.aspx

Nest has launched a new website as it moves into the next phase of the scheme. As part of the wider Welsh Government website (gov.wales), the new Nest website address (nest.gov.wales) underlines its status as a Welsh Government scheme and provides additional reassurance to customers applying for help and assistance under Nest.

The new Nest website offers advice and guidance on how to apply to the scheme and features a new and improved partner section offering a number of resources to help you promote Nest. In this section you can find downloadable leaflets, posters, factsheets, logos and graphics. You will also find some copy on Nest for your website and guidance on how to credit Nest in your communications.

We hope these resources will help you to continue to promote the Nest scheme and reach households in most need.

Community Connector (Brecon)

http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/pavo-job-vacancy-16.html

Review of Community and Town Council Sector in Wales

The Independent Review Panel has invited all Community and Town Councils, along with organisations, who have strong links within their communities, to open their doors to their community members of all ages, to enable them to come along and have their say regarding the review and the future of the community and town council sector in Wales.

These events will be taking place through May.

This would be a great opportunity for you to get involved and to meet a representative of your community or town council and for the younger members of the community to get involved.

To find out if there is an event happening near you please click on the ‘Pop-In’ information PDF. Here you will find a list of locations.

If there is one near you please pop along and complete a feedback form.

If there is not an event near you and you would like to give feedback, you can do so by completing one of the online surveys

• Public survey
• Youth Survey

Information pages regarding the Independent Review of Community and Town Councils click here

Influencing policy in Wales

WCVA Training - 4 July 2018, Wrexham

Develop the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques you need to advocate effectively

https://mailchi.mp/wcva/influencing-policy-in-wales-dylanwadu-polisi-yng-nghymru?e=1926e35f2d

Increasing Confidence in the NHS Complaints System:

Embedding a Continuous Cycle of Learning and Improvement
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Thursday 19th July 2018

Andrew Medlock
Assistant Director of Customer Experience
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Event Details  Event Brochure  Website  Register to Attend

People and Homes Conference 2018

https://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/people-and-homes-conference-2018-nkjunyrjjl?e=166efe63d9

Advanced notice of PIN - Counselling Service

This is advanced notice that Powys County Council will shortly be issuing a PIN on Sell2Wales for the School based and Online Counselling service.

A Meet the Buyer session is being organised for Friday 8th June, 9.30am - 11.30am at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells.

More information will follow as soon as it is available.

Challenging Behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Training

There are places available on the Challenging Behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorder training as follow:

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

27th June 2018 - Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon - 9.30am – 4.30pm

6th September 2018 - Committee Room, Neuadd Maldwyn, Welshpool - 9.30am – 4.30pm

22nd November 2018 - Com Room A, The Gwalia Llandrindod Wells - 9.30am – 4.30pm

17th January 2019 - NPTC Newtown - 9.30am – 4.30pm

Aim:  This course will enable participants to have an understanding of autistic spectrum disorder and the associated effects on individuals, including sensory and behavioural. It will look at the importance of recognising and understanding potential triggers to challenging behaviour and examine ways to reduce problems.

Key Learning Outcomes - 

· Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions
· Knowledge of the Triad of Impairments
· Strategies to support an individual with an autistic spectrum disorder
· Understand behaviour in terms of communication and function
· Understand primary and secondary interventions
· Understand own role in contributing to a positive behaviour plan

Training Unit, Powys County Council

Challenging Behaviour in Dementia Training

There are places available on the Challenging Behaviour in Dementia training as follows;

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

26th June 2018  - Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA - 9.30am - 4.30pm

30th October 2018 - Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR
9.30am - 4.30pm

21st February 2019 - NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU -
9.30am - 4.30pm

Aim:  Our course aims to enable participants to explore in greater depth the nature and effects of dementia upon individuals. It will identify the principles behind person centred care, and will help participants to identify ways in which they can apply person centred care in the work place.

To identify and recognise the range of signs and symptoms of dementia

To identify the essential components of person centred care, and develop greater confidence and competence in delivering person centred care to clients with dementia

Key Learning Outcomes:  To consider various techniques for communicating successfully with people with dementia, including strategies for responding appropriately to delusions and hallucinations

To identify some of the challenging behaviours displayed by clients with dementia, and discuss effective solutions

To examine some of the reasons why clients with dementia may become malnourished, and examine various strategies to help improve their nutritional status

Training Unit, Powys County Council

Outreach Worker with Disability Powys

http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/current-vacancies/details/article/outreach-worker-with-disability-powys.html

Dementia Friendly Llandrindod Coffee Morning

Dementia Friendly Landod

invite you to a Coffee Morning

At Holy Trinity Church. Llandrindod Wells

On Friday 25th May from 10am - 12noon

with Kirsty Williams AM and Chris Davies MP

including a Cake Sale and a Raffle

‘A dementia-friendly community is a city, town or village where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported and confident they can contribute to community life.’

Mental Health Awareness Week - 14-20 May 018

Dyfed Powys Police

Schedule of Events

Monday 14th May 2018 - Mental Health Awareness Week BCU Event

The Powys event is being held at Llandrindod Combined Services Centre. The morning has presentations from PC Owen Griffiths and PS Brian Murphey from a personal perspective of managing their own stress, a presentation on TRIM and the Chaplaincy. The afternoon is being presented by Powys Teaching Health Board where they will facilitate a workshop about The Five Ways to Wellbeing, Time to Talk Wales.

Additional Community and Partnership Engagement

Newtown - New bench to be placed in the garden area at front of DN station sponsored by Dementia friends.

Welshpool – Stall with leaflets and Information at Tesco.

Llanidloes – Llangurrig Coffee morning.

Brecon - Visits to Christ College in Brecon, discussing Stress and mental wellbeing.

Crickhowell: Community meeting at Henderson Hall – information sharing re Mental Health.

Hay on Wye: Memory Café Cusop - information sharing re Mental Health.

Ystradgynlais - Surgery Abercrave HUB and attending Community Council meeting Ystradfellte.



Tuesday 15th May 2018

Newtown – Town centre leaflet distribution.

Welshpool – Town Centre with Mobile Police Station.

Llanfyllin - Visit to Mencap Centre.

Llanidloes - Maes Y Wennol Day Care Centre. Drop in.

Llandrindod Wells - Visit Hazels Mental Health Team and joint visits if appropriate (depending on patient’s wishes and current health.)

Ystradgynlais - Tesco Pop up Event.

Brecon: Talk at Youth Club re stress and mental wellbeing in young people.

Crickhowell: Schools Visits in the area talking about exam stress and mental wellbeing.

Hay on Wye: Visit to MIND Hay.


Wednesday 16th May 2018

Newtown - Morrison’s & Tesco’s leaflet distribution.

Welshpool - Visit Ponthafren Mental Health.

Llanidloes - High School Visit discussions and advice with students re Mental Health and stress.

Llandrindod Wells - NPT Police Display at PAVO organised networking event DL Pavilion. Aim is to Promote and advertise our involvement in supporting people with mental ill health.

Ystradgynlais - Welfare Hall Abercrave coffee morning, Healthy Living centre – Neuro Café Support and Autistic Youth club pop up event 19.00

Brecon : talk at Brecon High School re Exam stress and mental wellbeing in young people.

Crickhowell: Visit to Clarence hall – drop in centre.

Hay on Wye: Coffee Morning talk at Bronllys.



Thursday 17th May 2018


Mental Health Awareness Week BCU Event


HQ, FCC & Carmarthenshire Drop-In Event: –

· Therapy dogs will be attending both am and pm from Pets as Therapy ( Carole Vaughan and a Mr Jerzy Bilski)

· Moon Therapy who offer a number of different things from reflexology, sports massage, Indian head massage and energy balancing (Keri sewell Thomas)

· The Nurture centre Carmarthen who offer family Yoga. Touch therapies, Rolfing and Body balancing ( Christine Davies)

· I have a literature from Call4backup a peer support charity as I am a champion for them

· I will also be bringing literature from the Mental health triage team.


Newtown – Presentation from Recovery Practitioner of Small Steps (Young people)

Welshpool - Phoenix House mental Health.

Llanidloes – Visit Leg Club and then Tea @Three.

Llandrindod Wells - Team meeting during which we’ll discuss the Force policies and support for staff/officers suffering from stress related issues. Debrief Op Sable (DK murder) as all the staff has been involved to varying degrees.

Ystradgynlais - MIND pop up event.

Brecon: Visit and talk to Brecon Leg Club inc mental health wellbeing talk.

Hay on Wye: Visit and talk at MIND Talgarth.



Friday 18th May 2018



Ceredigion events will be held at the Coleg Ceredigion campus. During the day there will be presentations from PC Manon and PS Brian Murphy who have kindly offered to share their personal experiences of managing stress.

Complimentary taster sessions of massage and reflexology will be provided by Augustus Therapies. Stalls will be provided by ‘Mind Cymru’ and ‘Time To Change Wales’ offering advice.


Newtown - Morrison’s & Tesco’s leaflet distribution.

Welshpool - Dementia information session at Town Hall.

Llanfyllin - Community Surgery/ Awareness at the Library.

Llanidloes - Coffee Morning information sharing and local PAVO community Connector

Presteigne / Knighton - Visiting our MAVIS supported mentally unwell subjects.

Rhayader - Visiting our MAVIS supported mentally unwell subjects.

Brecon: Community engagement at Brecon Market giving information about mental wellbeing.

Hay on Wye: Home visits with known vulnerable persons in the Hay section discussing mental wellbeing and health.

Saturday 19th May 2018

Builth Wells – Royal Welsh Spring Fair - Tent at Spring Fair will include information on mental ill health and promoting the Force involvement.

Ystradgynlais - Tesco Pop up event and visit to St Cynogs church service.

Brecon: Surgeries at the Coop and Morrisons in Brecon talking about Mental health.


Sunday 20th May 2018

Builth Wells – Royal Welsh Spring Fair - Tent at Spring Fair will include information on mental ill health and promoting the Force involvement.

Brecon: Visits and talk at Brecon MIND.

Crickhowell: Maes y Ffynnon nursing home visit and talk

NHS Future Fit Public Consultation

http://nhsfuturefit.org/our-news/157-public-consultation-into-changes-to-hospital-services-set-to-launch

Financial policies

WCVA Training

14 June 2018, Cardiff

What are the effects of recent legislation on your financial policies?

The Future of Gambling in the UK

Promoting Social Responsibility, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups and Responding to Emerging Challenges
Grange Wellington Hotel, London
Wednesday 23rd May 2018

KEY SPEAKERS:

Tracey Crouch MP
Minister for Sport and Civil Society

Dr Mark Griffiths
Distinguished Professor of Behavioural Addiction
Nottingham Trent University

Ronnie Cowan MP
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

George Kidd
Chief Executive Officer
The Senet Group

Dr Jonathan Parke
Director
Sophro

Frankie Graham
Founder & CEO
Betknowmore UK

Marc Etches
Chief Executive
GambleAware

Professor Gerda Reith
School of Social and Political Science
University of Glasgow

Raian Ali, PhD
Department of Computing and Informatics
Bournemouth University


Event Details  Event Brochure  Website  Register to Attend

Credu Vacancy

Part-time vacancy to support Adult Carers in Newtown & Montgomery areas of Powys.

Information can be found on their website www.credu.cymru/about/jobs

Extended deadline for applications is 12noon on 29th May 2018

New Digital Resources for Help Me Quit

It’s been over 1 year since the launch of Help Me Quit!!

They have recently produced some new videos explaining the offer of support to potential quitters as well as the importance for GPs and professionals to ask about smoking status and referring smokers for NHS expert support. The files are rather large, but they happy to send them through to you via 'We Transfer' if needed, please just email.

For ease, all the new and existing videos for Help Me Quit are now available on the Public Health Wales Video Channel via Vimeo. Vimeo allows you to link videos into presentations or embed onto online content such as websites, e-briefings and social media. Please utilise locally and share amongst your colleagues, networks and stakeholders. Don’t forget theyalso have other digital and print resources that can be shared and ordered, just email helpmequit@wales.nhs.uk for more information or to order more.

The individual links for the new videos are:

TV Advert #2 (new- currently being broadcast)
English: https://vimeo.com/269140580
Welsh: https://vimeo.com/269141284

Client Facing Video
English: https://vimeo.com/269142014
Welsh: https://vimeo.com/269143099


GP Video
English with Welsh subtitles: https://vimeo.com/260013109
English: https://vimeo.com/260012159


Health Care Professional Video:
English : https://vimeo.com/269143823
Welsh : https://vimeo.com/269144422

You can find all the Help Me Quit videos on Public Health Wales Vimeo Account, a direct link to the collection is here: https://vimeo.com/channels/1258193

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact them directly.

Laura Rich
Ymarferydd Iechyd Cyhoeddus, Is-adran Gwella Iechyd, Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru, 2 Capital Quarter, Stryd Tyndall, Caerdydd, CF10 4BZ
Public Health Practitioner, Health Improvement Division, Public Health Wales, 2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff CF10 4BZ

Ffôn/Tel: 029 2010 4680    ymudol/Mobile: 07891 494201    Ebost/Email: laura.rich@wales.nhs.uk

Carers struggling to cope, warns older people's commissioner

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-44054988?ns_campaign=wales_politics&ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=wales

Forums for registered social care managers

Annual forums for registered social care managers are being held. They are an excellent opportunity for you to:

· hear about the latest developments in social care – qualifications, induction framework and values-based recruitment

· network and share information and ideas

· discuss current issues and feed into the development of future work, including practice guidance.

These are your forums – your opportunity to learn, keep up-to-date with new developments, share practice and connect with others. They can also contribute to your post-registration training and learning. They provide this opportunity to support you in your role as registered managers.

Last year, 325 registered managers attended the forums and these are comments from two of them:

“Brilliant day – well worth attending – current topics and excellent speakers”

“Excellent, creative discussions. Very positive views about how we can achieve a different type of training”

Booking your place

The seven forums are taking place across Wales between 13 and 28 June. To book your place, choose the forum you’d like to attend below.

13 June, Western Bay Forum at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea

14 June, West Wales Forum at Nantyffin, Llandissilio, Clynderwen

20 June, Cardiff and Vale Forum, Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys

20 June, Powys Forum, Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod

21 June, Gwent Forum, Holiday Inn, Newport

27 June, North Wales Forum, The Optic Centre, St.Asaph

28 June, Cwm Taf Forum, Heritage Park Hotel, Trehafod

If you would like more information, please email liz.kingjones@socialcare.wales

Citizens Advice Powys "Post Office Mystery Shopper"

Citizens Advice Powys uses mystery shoppers to improve access to post offices in Wales

Citizens Advice’s mystery shopping exercise of post offices in Wales has revealed accessibility concerns in over 1 in 5 (21%) of the 122 post offices visited by the charity.

After Citizens Advice Powys intervened, the following improvements have been agreed:

· Restricted access
· Disabled parking
· Temporary closures
· Privacy
· Level Access
· Bill payment procedure

Across Wales, Citizens Advice found restricted access in almost 1 in 5 (17%) locations, with cases of retail stock and fixed displays restricting the movement around the premises. Of the 6 post offices that are required to provide disabled access parking, 3 did not have dedicated disabled bays in place. The charity also found level access concerns in 6% of locations which included instances of steps, uneven thresholds or no ramps available.

Citizens Advice presented these accessibility concerns to Post Office Limited and as a result, they have committed to improving 100% of the post office locations in question. This includes ensuring disabled parking bays are put in place. Obstacles causing restricted access have already been removed in 20 branches and Post Office Limited is working with operators on lack of level access in 7 branches.

Citizens Advice is the statutory consumer watchdog for postal services in Wales and England. Since 2012, 484 post offices around Wales have been modernised or moved into new premises such as convenience stores, newsagents and pharmacies.

These changes have part of the Network Transformation Programme, a £1 billion programme of work designed both to help maintain the sustainability of the post office network by moving post offices into existing retail premises and retain or improve access for vulnerable consumers.

Chief Officer Stuart Chadbourne said: “We help many people in Powys who rely on postal services to sort their bills, benefits or stay in touch with friends and family. Post offices need to be accessible to everyone so we are proud to have improved access, particularly for older and disabled people, in post offices in Wales.”

If you need advice please contact Citizens Advice Powys on 0345 601 8421 

Mon, Tues 7 Thurs 9am to 3pm

Three PAVO Job Vacancies

Thriving Third Sector Officer

Senior Officer Internal Services

Learning & Development Officer

Powys Dementia Network event Spring 2018 held in Newtown

Morning - Part 1

https://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2018/05/powys-dementia-network-event-spring.html

Afternoon - Part 2

https://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2018/05/dementia-action-week-2018.html

A higher level of engagement

Shared power in public services
6-7 June & 3 July 2018, Cardiff

Exploring coproduction / the shared power model – a higher level of engagement

Powys Mental Health team: staying in touch!

https://mailchi.mp/11a8650c40f9/m6j3wqvlqg-2158173?e=c3ea0b1db8

Applications for the 2018 Energy Impact Awards

Apply before 8 June!

http://r.newsletter.nea.org.uk/yi4qb80udu1vf.html

New financial support for part-time study

Helping you to help your adult learners

The Welsh Government has introduced a new financial support package for part-time learners in Wales. From September, support will be provided to new adult part-time learners in the same way as younger full time learners. Grants and loans will be provided by Student Finance Wales to help with the cost of living, so learners can concentrate on their studies and not worry about finances.

This is a great opportunity for adult learners in Wales to get back into or progress their learning.
There’s a non-means-tested grant of up to £750 per year
There are further generous grants of up to £3750 for students based on their household income.
Tuition fee loans are also still available to help pay course fees

As Wales’ largest provider of part-time undergraduate study, we know a lot about the many and varied barriers people may have to studying part-time. We know that part-time students are more debt averse than younger full-time counterparts – many have mortgages, receive benefits, have existing debts and commitments, or are supporting their own children through university. Plus there are other issues like lack of confidence, little previous study or qualifications, support in taking that first step to university that many of our students face.

If you work with adult learners, come along to one of our workshops to find out more.

Mon 14th May 2-3pm Newtown Library
Book here

Tues 15th May 2-3pm The Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil
Book here

Wed 16th May 10:30-11:30am The Open University in Wales, Cardiff
Book here

Thurs 17th May 2-3pm Wrexham Library
Book here

Fri 18th May 2-3pm Llanelli Library
Book here

*Places are limited, please book early.

If you are unable to attend one of the above workshops, you can find additional information and useful links on the OU website here

University Certificate Step Up to Management

Social Care Wales and the University of South Wales have worked together to develop a new ‘Step Up to Management’ programme. This course has been piloted and feedback from participants has been positive.

The course is aimed at staff in the following areas:
Adult residential care
Residential child care
Domiciliary care
Supported living
Day services

This course will become a pre-requisite for the new Level 5 leadership and management qualifications when the new suite of qualifications are rolled out in September 2019.

Further information about the qualification and the application form can be found at the link below:

https://socialcare.wales/learning-and-development/step-up-to-management

Applications for this course need to be sent directly to Social Care Wales and not to Powys County Council. 

Applications need to be submitted via e-mail by 18th May 2018 and sent to:stepup@socialcare.wales

Tea & Chat Group - Brecon - Alzheimers Society

Support for people affected by dementia

Join them every Tuesday 10.30am -12.00pm

at Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington Terrace, Brecon, LD3 9AY

For further information please contact: Michelle James 07703 471 646 Enid Edwards 07715 804 661

http://dementiamatterspowys.org.uk/index.php/dementia-friendly-communities/dementia-friendly-communities-powys/brecon

Belonging/Perthyn begins! - Dementia Awareness Play

Belonging, our dementia awareness play has launched with 12 sold out shows in Cardiff and received a brilliant response from audiences so far.

Now they need your help to ensure audiences around Wales get to see one of the most powerful and inspiring performances about dementia and the impact on families and health and social care professionals.

Spread the word to families affected by dementia, anyone who supports someone living with dementia, colleagues, community leaders and theatre goers.

Where Belonging/Perthyn tours next:


Torch Theatre, Milford Haven: 10-12 May torchtheatre.co.uk/relive-theatre-presents-belonging/

Theatr Clwyd, Mold: 16-19 May theatrclwyd.com/en/whats-on/belonging/

Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea: 23-25 May taliesinartscentre.co.uk/en/performances.php?id=57704

The Borough, Abergavenny: 6th June boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk/events/belonging/

Audience reaction so far

http://www.re-live.org.uk/belonging/

Communication, Marketing & Influencing Skills

Participation Cymru Training
These courses are suitable for learners with different levels of communication experience; they aim to help you market your services effectively, gain influencing skills, and write high quality content for your website and other online channels.

https://mailchi.mp/wcva/communication-marketing-influencing-skills-cyfathrebu-farchnata-a-sgiliau-dylanwadu?e=1926e35f2d#Eng

Hywel Dda Consultation - "Our Big NHS Change"

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/1144/page/95631

On Thursday, 19 April 2018, Hywel Dda University Health Board announced plans to change NHS services in West Wales. A period of public consultation on the plans is underway, from Thursday 19 April until Thursday 12 July 2018. 

The changes in the proposals will affect patients in areas of Powys who use services provided by Hywel Dda Health Board, this is your opportunity to get involved. If you know anybody who might be affected by these changes or would like to share your views during this consultation then please fill out the Questionnaire

Details of the proposals can be seen on the websites below:

https://bit.ly/2HRCVes
https://bit.ly/2F90P2b

Flyer
Leaflet (Spring 2018)
Poster for North West Powys events
Poster for HDUHB events
Consultation document

A Night At The Museum - Knighton

Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 6pm-8pm

A chance to see the museum's dementia-friendly exhibition and to hear about how Knighton hopes to be a MAKATON-friendly town

....plus music at KNIGHTON FINE ART & refreshments at TOWER HOUSE GALLERY

Makaton Awareness Session - Knighton

KINDA -
Dementia Awareness Week 2018

You are invited to join a
MAKATON AWARENESS SESSION

From 2.30pm to 4.00pm
23 May 2018
Knighton Methodist Church
Victoria Road, Knighton, Powys LD1 1BD

They are limited to 18 places so please book early by contacting
Julia on 01547 529530 or galleryknighton.thg@gmail.com

Powys Welfare Rights Advisors Network - reply requested by 31/5/18

Does your organisation provide residents of Powys with information or advice about getting on line, welfare benefits, personal budgeting or dealing with debt?

If so, your advisors may be interested in joining a Powys Welfare Rights Advisors Network.

The purpose of the network will be to

· Share the latest information about legislative changes.
· Share training resources.
· Share knowledge.
· Share good practice.
· Map our services and develop partnership working.
· Any other issues that the group wishes to include.

First meeting is planned for

· Date: Thursday 12th July 2018
· Start time: 10:00
· Finish time: 12:30

· Venue: Wye Conference Room, Antur Gwy, Park Road, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3BA.

Can advisors please contact David Preece by e mail, by no later than 31/5/18, if they

· Wish to attend the meeting on 12th July 2018; or
· Are unable to attend the meeting but wish to receive updates by e mail.

David Preece, Senior Awards Officer / Uwch Swyddog Dyfarniadau
Business Services / Gwasanaethau Busnes
Resources Directorate / Cyfarwyddiaeth Adnoddau
Powys County Council

Powys People Plus Personal Assistant Vacancies

If you are interested in applying or want more information to any of the vacancies please email ilspapowys@peopleplus.co.uk quoting the reference number (beginning POW-) and they will send the full job description and an application form.

http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/HSC-Hub/Blog_attachments/Powys_Newsletter_May_2018.pdf

North & Mid Powys Newsletter - Dementia Friendly Communities

North and Mid Powys newsletter. Some great projects are highlighted, as well as a few details about Dementia Action Week, coming up later this month and an exciting announcement about the success of one Dementia Friendly Community!

http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/Dementia/DFC_Newsletter5_North_and_Mid_Powys.pdf

Disability Wales & Embolden Workshops

Disability Wales would like to invite members to take part in the Embolden workshops. They are inviting disabled and non-disabled women in Wales to attend their upcoming workshops. There 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 430 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.

How does legislation impact your financial policies?

WCVA Training

Financial policies
14 June 2018, Cardiff

What are the effects of recent legislation on your financial policies?

Three PAVO Vacancies

Thriving Third Sector Officer

Learning & Development Officer

Senior Officer Internal Services

Dying Matters In Wales - 18 May 2018

FRIDAY 18TH MAY at 1.30pm
Presentation by Chris Bates from St Bernard Support: ‘Financial Wellbeing’

You can also:

Talk to Powys teaching health board palliative care specialist nurses and Bracken Trust nurses to find out what support is available locally

Macmillan welfare rights officer Scott Powell will be providing benefits advice & Age Cymru will provide information on a variety of topics

Learn how you can make your care wishes known to family, friends and professionals Access Information on all aspects of burial , cremation, funeral arrangements, choosing funeral music, flowers and much more…………………

Drop in to find out more OR call 01597 823646 for more information












The Bracken Trust Cancer Support Centre



Cefnllys Lane

Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LJ

Brecon Food Bank Concert- 25 May 2018

Brecon Foodbank are holding a concert on Friday May 25th at 7.30 at Plough Chapel, Lion Street, Brecon.

It will feature the Talgarth Male Choir and two young soloists from the Cathedral choir.

The tickets will be £7.50 each including refreshments.

info@brecon.foodbank.org.uk

Dementia Friends Sessions - Newtown & Welshpool

8 May 2018 in Newtown

15 May 2018 in Welshpool

5 June 2018 in Newtown

Dementia Champions Induction in Machynlleth

https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBTraining?refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dementiafriends.org.uk%2FWEBArticle%3Fpage%3Dwhat-is-a-champion#.WuHKqPh97cs