Community Connectors Quarter 1 Report 2018-2019
Friday, 31 August 2018
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
Third Sector Leadership for Future Generations
WCVA Training
Third Sector Leadership for Future Generations
25, 26 September & 10 October 2018, Cardiff
Build upon your existing skills to become a more innovative and resilient leader
Third Sector Leadership for Future Generations
25, 26 September & 10 October 2018, Cardiff
Build upon your existing skills to become a more innovative and resilient leader
Understand & engage with 21st century volunteers
WCVA Training
Engaging with 21st century volunteers to make change happen
03 October 2018, Newport
24 October 2018, Rhyl
Engaging with 21st century volunteers to make change happen
03 October 2018, Newport
24 October 2018, Rhyl
Living with persistent pain in Wales guidance
Your views are requested on draft guidance to replace the Service Development and Commissioning Directive for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain 2008.
Consultation ends: 14 September
https://beta.gov.wales/living-persistent-pain-wales-guidance
Consultation ends: 14 September
https://beta.gov.wales/living-persistent-pain-wales-guidance
Tackling Isolation and Loneliness in the UK:
Improving Well Being and Social Inclusion at all Ages
Central London
Wednesday 24th October 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Central London
Wednesday 24th October 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
World Mental Health Day 2018 - Youth Mental Health - 10 October 2018
Say #HelloYellow for World Mental Health Day 2018!
This year’s theme is: youth and mental health in a changing world.
One thing we all know for sure: it’s good to talk about mental health!
Come along for a muffin and a chat with college counsellors, local groups, and the staff from
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisation’s Health & Wellbeing and Children & Young People’s teams.
Wear something YELLOW and spread the word: you can talk to someone if you’re struggling to cope.
Venues: North - Newtown college site
South - Brecon college site
Time: 9am - 1pm.
Colour theme: #HelloYellow in keeping with YoungMinds promotion of the day.
For more information contact: jackie.newey@pavo.org.uk
This year’s theme is: youth and mental health in a changing world.
One thing we all know for sure: it’s good to talk about mental health!
Come along for a muffin and a chat with college counsellors, local groups, and the staff from
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisation’s Health & Wellbeing and Children & Young People’s teams.
Wear something YELLOW and spread the word: you can talk to someone if you’re struggling to cope.
Venues: North - Newtown college site
South - Brecon college site
Time: 9am - 1pm.
Colour theme: #HelloYellow in keeping with YoungMinds promotion of the day.
For more information contact: jackie.newey@pavo.org.uk
Ethical Employment Code of Practice requirements Third Sector
Third Sector Service Provider Forum & Powys Social Value Forum
The Third Sector Service Provider Forum and the Social Value Forum is scheduled for Friday 14th September 2018.
There will be a workshop to explore the question "Is there untapped human resource in Newtown for care and support"? Dylan Owen, Head of Transformation, Powys County Council, will explain the context for this research. The Age Well Partnership has allocated £12k to support the Social Value Forum to lead on this research. Members of the SVF will decide how the funding and research will be carried out. This research has the potential to not only influence the way care and support is provided in Newtown/North Powys, but may also have wider implications. This will be the first collaborative action research of it's kind, using a Social Value Forum, involving voluntary groups and communities as action research partners.
Dr. Sue Hurrell, Value Wales (Welsh Government) will lead a session on Ethical Employment/Modern Slavery and the impact on service providers in the Voluntary Sector in Powys. The Sector is expected to sign up to the new Code of Practice. What does this mean for us in reality? This is also an opportunity to inform Welsh Government regarding the issues and/or impact on the Sector.
Phil Jones, Head of Commissioning (PCC), Carol Phillips, Head of Information Governance (PTHB), will speak about the practical implications of GDPR within contracts with the NHS/PTHB. This will be very useful for current providers of services to PTHB, but also for organisations who are interested in doing future business with PTHB and/or the NHS.
A mid-Powys venue is to be confirmed, depending on numbers. If you haven't yet done so, please click on the link below to register your intention to attend the Forum.
https://goo.gl/forms/Pi7XxSvbOK2YyHB43
More information & agenda will follow shortly.
The Third Sector Service Provider Forum and the Social Value Forum is scheduled for Friday 14th September 2018.
There will be a workshop to explore the question "Is there untapped human resource in Newtown for care and support"? Dylan Owen, Head of Transformation, Powys County Council, will explain the context for this research. The Age Well Partnership has allocated £12k to support the Social Value Forum to lead on this research. Members of the SVF will decide how the funding and research will be carried out. This research has the potential to not only influence the way care and support is provided in Newtown/North Powys, but may also have wider implications. This will be the first collaborative action research of it's kind, using a Social Value Forum, involving voluntary groups and communities as action research partners.
Dr. Sue Hurrell, Value Wales (Welsh Government) will lead a session on Ethical Employment/Modern Slavery and the impact on service providers in the Voluntary Sector in Powys. The Sector is expected to sign up to the new Code of Practice. What does this mean for us in reality? This is also an opportunity to inform Welsh Government regarding the issues and/or impact on the Sector.
Phil Jones, Head of Commissioning (PCC), Carol Phillips, Head of Information Governance (PTHB), will speak about the practical implications of GDPR within contracts with the NHS/PTHB. This will be very useful for current providers of services to PTHB, but also for organisations who are interested in doing future business with PTHB and/or the NHS.
A mid-Powys venue is to be confirmed, depending on numbers. If you haven't yet done so, please click on the link below to register your intention to attend the Forum.
https://goo.gl/forms/Pi7XxSvbOK2YyHB43
More information & agenda will follow shortly.
Monday, 20 August 2018
Elder Abuse: New special issue - free to read
A Special Issue in Elder Abuse, guest edited by Bridget Penhale and Dr Hannah Bows has been published in the British Journal of Social Work and is available to read online for free for the next couple of months! Please share widely, especially with practitioners who often can’t access these articles because of pay walls!
https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/issue
https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/issue
Live Well, Self Management Conference
Friday 16th November, Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. 10am – 1pm
To celebrate National Self Care Week 12th – 18th November 2018,
Powys Teaching Health Board are holding a Live Well, Self Management Event for the public.
We would be delighted if you would join us and provide:
· An interactive market place stand showcasing your service and what support and advice you can provide (an activity/take away from each stand would be really helpful)
· Support with recruitment to the event – ie: a commitment to signpost your patients to the event (flyer to follow)
During the event there will be 4 short 15 minute talks:
· Eat Well
· Stay Active
· Mindfulness
· The role of the Community Connectors
If you would like to book stand space, please contact;
Denise Vaughan, Macmillan Person Centred Care Manager
denise.vaughan@wales.nhs.uk 01874 712432
To celebrate National Self Care Week 12th – 18th November 2018,
Powys Teaching Health Board are holding a Live Well, Self Management Event for the public.
We would be delighted if you would join us and provide:
· An interactive market place stand showcasing your service and what support and advice you can provide (an activity/take away from each stand would be really helpful)
· Support with recruitment to the event – ie: a commitment to signpost your patients to the event (flyer to follow)
During the event there will be 4 short 15 minute talks:
· Eat Well
· Stay Active
· Mindfulness
· The role of the Community Connectors
If you would like to book stand space, please contact;
Denise Vaughan, Macmillan Person Centred Care Manager
denise.vaughan@wales.nhs.uk 01874 712432
Thursday, 16 August 2018
EYST Wales - Swansea & Wrexham
EYST Wales (Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales) is an award-winning and unique, beneficiary-led voluntary organisation supporting ethnic minority young people, individuals and communities across Wales. EYST have been appointed by Welsh Government as Lead Body for Race to deliver a 3 year All Wales BME Engagement Programme working across Wales.
This work will engage with BME communities and organisations across Wales, capturing their views and experiences in order to positively influence Welsh Government policies, and ensure equitable access to rights and entitlements.
The following job vacancies are now available, for which we are seeking to recruit experienced and committed staff members (These are fixed term posts until 31stMarch 2020):
Regional Coordinator for Swansea and West Wales (PT - 0.5 FTE) £21,000 per annum (pro-rata) based in Swansea
Regional Coordinator for Wrexham and North Wales - (PT - 0.5 FTE) £210,000 per annum (pro-rata) based in Wrexham
All job details are also here: eyst.org.uk/vacancies.<wbr />php
To apply please complete and return the application form to director@eyst.org.uk by 5pm Friday 14th September 2018
For an informal discussion about these posts please call Rocio Cifuentes on phone: 01792 466980/1.
This work will engage with BME communities and organisations across Wales, capturing their views and experiences in order to positively influence Welsh Government policies, and ensure equitable access to rights and entitlements.
The following job vacancies are now available, for which we are seeking to recruit experienced and committed staff members (These are fixed term posts until 31stMarch 2020):
Regional Coordinator for Swansea and West Wales (PT - 0.5 FTE) £21,000 per annum (pro-rata) based in Swansea
Regional Coordinator for Wrexham and North Wales - (PT - 0.5 FTE) £210,000 per annum (pro-rata) based in Wrexham
All job details are also here: eyst.org.uk/vacancies.<wbr />php
To apply please complete and return the application form to director@eyst.org.uk by 5pm Friday 14th September 2018
For an informal discussion about these posts please call Rocio Cifuentes on phone: 01792 466980/1.
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Hafren Participatory Arts Commission Opportunity
Hafren, The Entertainment Venue, Newtown is offering an opportunity for five artists / arts organisations to work with local community groups on a participatory arts project this autumn / winter.
The deadline for the proposal submission is Friday 7th September 2018.
Details of the project and the commissions can be found on the website: Download Application Form here
The deadline for the proposal submission is Friday 7th September 2018.
Details of the project and the commissions can be found on the website: Download Application Form here
DIARY MARKER - PAVO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM - 13 NOVEMBER 2018
DIARY MARKER
PAVO 2018 Conference and AGM
13 November 2018 10am – 3.30pm
Cefn Lea Conference Centre, Newtown SY16 4AJ
We trust you will be able to be with us for our Annual Conference and General Meeting and that you will cascade this information through your organisation and via your networks.
The theme of the conference is
Resourceful Communities
The day will provide an opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders on the increasing emphasis being placed upon community and third sector development in various laws, strategies & plans, not least our own Area Plan & Well Being Plan for Powys.
In addition to various presentations & workshops, the day will conclude with a panel discussion.
There will also be a Third Sector ‘market place’ giving you opportunity to promote your organisation and to network with others
Invitations will follow in due course.
Nodyn dyddiadur
Cynhadledd a ChCB PAVO 2018
13 Tachwedd 2018, 10.00am - 3.30pm
Canolfan Gynhadledd Cefn Lea, Y Drenewydd SY16 4AJ
Hyderwn y byddwch gallu bod gyda ni ar gyfer ein Cynhadledd a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol ac y byddwch yn dosbarthu'r wybodaeth hon drwy eich sefydliad a thrwy eich rhwydweithiau.
Thema'r gynhadledd yw
Cymunedau Dyfeisgar
Bydd y diwrnod yn rhoi cyfle i ymgysylltu ag ystod eang o randdeiliaid ar y pwyslais cynyddol sy'n cael ei roi ar ddatblygiad y gymuned a'r trydydd sector mewn amrywiol gyfreithiau, strategaethau a chynlluniau, yn enwedig ein Cynllun Ardal a Lles Ardal ar gyfer Powys.
Yn ogystal â chyflwyniadau a gweithdai amrywiol, bydd y diwrnod yn dod i ben gyda thrafodaeth panel.
Hefyd bydd 'marchnad' y Trydydd Sector yn rhoi cyfle i chi hyrwyddo eich sefydliad a rhwydweithio ag eraill
Bydd gwahoddiadau yn dilyn maes o law.
Sidney Nolan Trust Job Vacancies
Marketing and Fundraising Manager
The Sidney Nolan Trust is a unique national and international arts organisation situated the outskirts of Presteigne in the Welsh Marches. It is based at The Rodd, a 245 acre organic farm and ancient woodland including a complex of historic buildings and gallery, which was originally purchased by Australian artist Sidney Nolan and is where he subsequently established the Trust to realise his long held ambition to create a rural centre of artistic excellence for artists and the public to experiment with and enjoy art. The Trust manages exhibitions of Sidney Nolan's work both in its gallery and nationally and internationally, alongside hosting artist residencies, camps and workshops together with its Learning Programme for young people, local schools and those who would not normally have the opportunity to engage with the arts.
The Trust is about to embark on an extensive development project in which the Marketing and Fundraising Manager will play an invaluable role. They will devise, implement and manage the implementation of a cohesive marketing, communications and fundraising strategy across all the activity of the Sidney Nolan Trust.
Salary £27K - full-time (40 hours p.w.)
Deadline is 17:00 on Friday 7 September.
Full details of the post and how to apply can be downloaded from http://www.sidneynolantrust.org/about/vacancies
Office Coordinator
The Office Coordinator will manage and develop administrative systems and procedures, including basic finance and book-keeping, to ensure the smooth running of the Trust and all its activities; and be a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, callers and those attending activities and events. They will take a lead in developing the Volunteer Programme.
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Closing date: Friday 7 September
Full details of the post and how to apply can be downloaded from http://www.sidneynolantrust.org/about/vacancies
The Sidney Nolan Trust is a unique national and international arts organisation situated the outskirts of Presteigne in the Welsh Marches. It is based at The Rodd, a 245 acre organic farm and ancient woodland including a complex of historic buildings and gallery, which was originally purchased by Australian artist Sidney Nolan and is where he subsequently established the Trust to realise his long held ambition to create a rural centre of artistic excellence for artists and the public to experiment with and enjoy art. The Trust manages exhibitions of Sidney Nolan's work both in its gallery and nationally and internationally, alongside hosting artist residencies, camps and workshops together with its Learning Programme for young people, local schools and those who would not normally have the opportunity to engage with the arts.
The Trust is about to embark on an extensive development project in which the Marketing and Fundraising Manager will play an invaluable role. They will devise, implement and manage the implementation of a cohesive marketing, communications and fundraising strategy across all the activity of the Sidney Nolan Trust.
Salary £27K - full-time (40 hours p.w.)
Deadline is 17:00 on Friday 7 September.
Full details of the post and how to apply can be downloaded from http://www.sidneynolantrust.org/about/vacancies
Office Coordinator
The Office Coordinator will manage and develop administrative systems and procedures, including basic finance and book-keeping, to ensure the smooth running of the Trust and all its activities; and be a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, callers and those attending activities and events. They will take a lead in developing the Volunteer Programme.
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Closing date: Friday 7 September
Full details of the post and how to apply can be downloaded from http://www.sidneynolantrust.org/about/vacancies
Friday, 10 August 2018
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Welsh Government - Poll
The Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee are undertaking a poll for future inquiries and includes using the Arts to improve health and wellbeing.
You can vote online: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWLC2018
The deadline is 8th October. It takes c. 1 minute to complete.
You can vote online: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CWLC2018
The deadline is 8th October. It takes c. 1 minute to complete.
Brecon & District Mind -Community Well-Being Worker
Brecon and District Mind supports people in the community affected by mental health issues and emotional distress.
We are looking for an additional person to join our Community Well-Being Team, based at our Well-Being Centre in Brecon. You will be enthusiastic and well-motivated. You will have demonstrable experience of supporting people with Mental Health issues, be an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Post –Community Well-Being Worker
Hours – 16
Salary - £18,870 pro rata
Contract – Fixed term to March 2019 subject to further funding
Location – Brecon and outreach centres
Closing date for applications– Friday 24th August 2018
How to apply: - Telephone Michael Power or Val Walker 01874 611529
E-Mail info@breconmind.org.uk
Website www.breconmind.org.uk
We are looking for an additional person to join our Community Well-Being Team, based at our Well-Being Centre in Brecon. You will be enthusiastic and well-motivated. You will have demonstrable experience of supporting people with Mental Health issues, be an effective communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Post –Community Well-Being Worker
Hours – 16
Salary - £18,870 pro rata
Contract – Fixed term to March 2019 subject to further funding
Location – Brecon and outreach centres
Closing date for applications– Friday 24th August 2018
How to apply: - Telephone Michael Power or Val Walker 01874 611529
E-Mail info@breconmind.org.uk
Website www.breconmind.org.uk
Applications
and job descriptions are available on the website to download
MECC e-learning launch Monday 13 August 2018
The MECC website and Level 1 e-learning module are available to everyone online at www.mecc.wales
Campaign objectives
• To raise awareness of the MECC initiative, encourage people to join the MECC network and visit the MECC website www.mecc.wales
• Promote the availability of the MECC Level 1 e-learning course, encourage people to complete it and feel confident to apply what they have learned
• To encourage people to build opportunistic behaviour change conversations into their day-to-day interactions and support long-term attitudinal change where discussion of health behaviours is routine and non-judgemental.
Campaign objectives
• To raise awareness of the MECC initiative, encourage people to join the MECC network and visit the MECC website www.mecc.wales
• Promote the availability of the MECC Level 1 e-learning course, encourage people to complete it and feel confident to apply what they have learned
• To encourage people to build opportunistic behaviour change conversations into their day-to-day interactions and support long-term attitudinal change where discussion of health behaviours is routine and non-judgemental.
Safeguarding Awareness Guide
Social Care Wales and WCVA announce updated version of safeguarding awareness guide, for training those who work with children and vulnerable adults. https://socialcare.wales/learning-and-development/safeguarding?record-language-choice=en-cy#section-25841-anchor
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
United Welsh - Social Prescribing Impact Report
A report from United Welsh on the first two years of our Social Prescribing service within Cardiff and Vale LHB.
The service was recommissioned in April 2018 for a further 2 years (+1).
Reinforcing Child Protection Online
Minimising Risk, Boosting Digital Resilience
Grange Wellington Hotel, London
Tuesday 4th September 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
http://www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/II04-PPE?ss=em&tg=1a
Grange Wellington Hotel, London
Tuesday 4th September 2018
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
http://www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/II04-PPE?ss=em&tg=1a
Powys Future Fit NHS Engagement and Consultation Programme
https://www.nhsfuturefit.org/get-involved
15 August - Cabin Lane Church, Cabin Lane, Oswestry on 15 August
21 August - Newtown/Y Drenewydd on 21 August
22 August - Herbert Arms - Kerry, Powys 6pm-8pm drop-in
30 August- The Royal Oak Hotel, The Cross, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7DG
Get in touch and find out more:
You can contact the Future Fit Programme Team via the following methods.
Email: nhsfuturefit@nhs.net
Twitter: @NHSFutureFit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhsff
Telephone: 0300 300 0900(24 hour answering service checked once per day to take your requests for the consultation documents to be sent to you by post)
Freepost: FREEPOST NHS FF CONSULTATION
8 August - The Church Barn, Church Lane, Bishops Castle SY9 5AF
15 August - Cabin Lane Church, Cabin Lane, Oswestry on 15 August
21 August - Newtown/Y Drenewydd on 21 August
22 August - Herbert Arms - Kerry, Powys 6pm-8pm drop-in
30 August- The Royal Oak Hotel, The Cross, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7DG
Get in touch and find out more:
You can contact the Future Fit Programme Team via the following methods.
Email: nhsfuturefit@nhs.net
Twitter: @NHSFutureFit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhsff
Telephone: 0300 300 0900(24 hour answering service checked once per day to take your requests for the consultation documents to be sent to you by post)
Freepost: FREEPOST NHS FF CONSULTATION
Trainee opportunities with new Pathways to Farming project
Growing opportunities in Pathways to Farming
Mid-Wales based community organisation Mach Maethlon have launched a new project: Pathways to Farming – Llwybrau at Ffermio. The 2 ½ year project, funded by LEADER Arwain, aims to support new horticulture food producers and create stronger local food economies.
One main aspect of the project is to provide access to land and training for people who want to get into food production and contribute to the local food economy. “We are looking for people who are interested in commercial food production. The project can provide ‘micro farm’ sites in Macynlleth and Newtown for trainee growers to learn on, we can also support people with their own land and existing growers who want to increase production. So, if anyone is interested in training in horticultural food production, please get in touch!” explains Project Coordinator Jodie Griffith.
The project has already developed exciting partnerships. In Machynlleth the Centre for Alternative Technology have offered land, project support and shared vision, while in Newtown the project has partnered with community growing organisation Cultivate to share their community garden and their vision for a more resilient food system.
Jodie goes on to say; “We are looking to connect with people interested in training as a horticultural food producer, as well as businesses interested to access high quality produce grown in the Machynlleth and Newtown areas.”
For more info on the project and how to get involved, contact: jodie@machmaethlon.org, 01654 704 994.
Mid-Wales based community organisation Mach Maethlon have launched a new project: Pathways to Farming – Llwybrau at Ffermio. The 2 ½ year project, funded by LEADER Arwain, aims to support new horticulture food producers and create stronger local food economies.
One main aspect of the project is to provide access to land and training for people who want to get into food production and contribute to the local food economy. “We are looking for people who are interested in commercial food production. The project can provide ‘micro farm’ sites in Macynlleth and Newtown for trainee growers to learn on, we can also support people with their own land and existing growers who want to increase production. So, if anyone is interested in training in horticultural food production, please get in touch!” explains Project Coordinator Jodie Griffith.
The project has already developed exciting partnerships. In Machynlleth the Centre for Alternative Technology have offered land, project support and shared vision, while in Newtown the project has partnered with community growing organisation Cultivate to share their community garden and their vision for a more resilient food system.
Jodie goes on to say; “We are looking to connect with people interested in training as a horticultural food producer, as well as businesses interested to access high quality produce grown in the Machynlleth and Newtown areas.”
For more info on the project and how to get involved, contact: jodie@machmaethlon.org, 01654 704 994.
Safeguarding Fora (Adults) - Feb 2019
(Agenda to TBC)
Tuesday 5th February 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm Brecon Castle Hotel
Thursday 14th February 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm Scout Hut Welshpool
Thursday 21st February 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
To book your place please use Trent self-service if you are a council employee, or contact the Training Department:
pwbotu@powys.gov.uk 01597 827330
Tuesday 5th February 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm Brecon Castle Hotel
Thursday 14th February 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm Scout Hut Welshpool
Thursday 21st February 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells
To book your place please use Trent self-service if you are a council employee, or contact the Training Department:
pwbotu@powys.gov.uk 01597 827330
Embed the infoengine widget to your website
The new, infoengine widget is now live on the infoengine site. This means that it is possible to embed a live infoengine search & results function on websites i.e. not just a link to the infoengine site.
This is a major step forward to enable agencies & groups to make infoengine available to their clients, user, beneficiaries etc. in a much more meaningful way.
Please go to the infoengine home page [https://en.infoengine.cymru] & click on 'Get the Widget'. There are clear instructions there as to how to embed the widget into any site
Please see below links illustrating how the infoengine widget is already being embedded in websites - one of the examples is Powys County Council.
https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/1536/Practical-Help-with-daily-living
http://www.powysmentalhealth.org.uk/services-directory.html
The feedback being received is that the process of embedding has been easy & straightforward.
This is a major step forward to enable agencies & groups to make infoengine available to their clients, user, beneficiaries etc. in a much more meaningful way.
Please go to the infoengine home page [https://en.infoengine.cymru] & click on 'Get the Widget'. There are clear instructions there as to how to embed the widget into any site
Please see below links illustrating how the infoengine widget is already being embedded in websites - one of the examples is Powys County Council.
https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/1536/Practical-Help-with-daily-living
http://www.powysmentalhealth.org.uk/services-directory.html
The feedback being received is that the process of embedding has been easy & straightforward.
A policy framework for unscheduled care:
Anfonwyd ar ran Llwyodraeth Cymru/ Sent on behalf of Welsh Government
The development of a policy framework for unscheduled care: when something unexpected happens (working title).
This work, which is sponsored by the Cabinet Secretary, will seek to co-produce medium term ambitions for unscheduled care services to be delivered consistently across Wales by HBs and Trusts and partners, in line with the ‘quality statements’ action in the “Healthier Wales” plan.
The intention is to use the framework to describe the key attributes of a high performing unscheduled care system for NHS Wales’ organisations and partners to aspire, to the benefit of staff as well as patient experience and outcomes when citizens have an “unexpected need for advice, care or treatment”.
They have a two phase engagement plan in place, the first phase will focus on listening to key stakeholders including citizens, staff and professional bodies; and the second phase will involve informal consultation on a draft framework.
To this end, they need your help! It would be really helpful to them if you were willing to support the engagement process by sharing the following guide and feedback templates and / or the survey monkey links.
English: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SL9FPRB
Welsh: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QQQWWND
Further information contact: Aled Brown, Head of Emergency Care Policy and Performance
Delivery & Performance Division / Is-Adran Cyflawni a Pherfformiad
Health and Social Services Group / Y Grŵp Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Welsh Government/Llwyodraeth Cymru
Ffon - Tel: 03000 258306 E-bost - E-mail: aled.brown@wales.gsi.gov.uk
The development of a policy framework for unscheduled care: when something unexpected happens (working title).
This work, which is sponsored by the Cabinet Secretary, will seek to co-produce medium term ambitions for unscheduled care services to be delivered consistently across Wales by HBs and Trusts and partners, in line with the ‘quality statements’ action in the “Healthier Wales” plan.
The intention is to use the framework to describe the key attributes of a high performing unscheduled care system for NHS Wales’ organisations and partners to aspire, to the benefit of staff as well as patient experience and outcomes when citizens have an “unexpected need for advice, care or treatment”.
They have a two phase engagement plan in place, the first phase will focus on listening to key stakeholders including citizens, staff and professional bodies; and the second phase will involve informal consultation on a draft framework.
To this end, they need your help! It would be really helpful to them if you were willing to support the engagement process by sharing the following guide and feedback templates and / or the survey monkey links.
English: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SL9FPRB
Welsh: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QQQWWND
Further information contact: Aled Brown, Head of Emergency Care Policy and Performance
Delivery & Performance Division / Is-Adran Cyflawni a Pherfformiad
Health and Social Services Group / Y Grŵp Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Welsh Government/Llwyodraeth Cymru
Ffon - Tel: 03000 258306 E-bost - E-mail: aled.brown@wales.gsi.gov.uk
NHS Breast Screening Information
Breast Test Wales is returning to Llandrindod Wells. Women will be invited to attend for breast screening at Hotel Metropole from end of August until middle of October, 2018.
Women aged between 50 – 70 who are registered at the following surgeries will be sent an invitation in the post. Women over the age of 70 can telephone Breast Test Wales on: 029 2039 7222.
Llandrindod Wells Medical Centre and Rhayader Medical Centre
To find out more about the NHS screening programmes and for links to our accessible information, please visit our website:www.screeningforlife.wales.nhs.uk
The Screening Engagement Team are available to deliver screening talks/training, support events and supply free screening resources. Please get in touch if we can help in anyway or complete the attached information request form to order screening resources.
Women aged between 50 – 70 who are registered at the following surgeries will be sent an invitation in the post. Women over the age of 70 can telephone Breast Test Wales on: 029 2039 7222.
Llandrindod Wells Medical Centre and Rhayader Medical Centre
To find out more about the NHS screening programmes and for links to our accessible information, please visit our website:www.screeningforlife.wales.nhs.uk
The Screening Engagement Team are available to deliver screening talks/training, support events and supply free screening resources. Please get in touch if we can help in anyway or complete the attached information request form to order screening resources.
Monday, 6 August 2018
Free Living with Sight Loss Information Courses in September & October
Have you or a family member been diagnosed with sight loss? Would you like to meet others and learn more about what services may be helpful?
If so, come along to one of RNIB’s Living with Sight Loss Courses in Powys
North Powys
Welshpool Scout Headquarters and Community Centre Oldford Lane SY21 7TE
10.30am - 3.30pm Wednesday 26 September & 3 October 2018
South Powys
The Guildhall Brecon, LD3 7AL
10.30am - 3.30pm Wednesday 24 & 31 October 2018
Courses will be held every 6 months or so in each Powys locality area
Keira Brooks, the Confidence Building Coordinator from RNIB Cymru, will be facilitating the courses which will be relaxed and informal. The courses are for people who have been affected by sight loss or know someone who has been, to come and learn more about what support and services are available in the area.
Information will be provided on a number of areas including;
· Welfare rights
· Daily living
· Transport and mobility
· Assistive Technology
· Eye health
· Wellbeing
· Leisure, hobbies, interests
There will be speakers from national and local organisations providing information on their services and plenty of time to share experiences or just listen to others.
Tea and coffee will be provided and you are more than welcome to bring a family member or friend with you.
The course is free and booking is essential.
Please contact Keira Brooks directly on 07864 954150 for more information or leave a message with your details on RNIBs Living with Sight Loss central line on 0300 123 3933.
If you would like to get involved with the courses or would like to know where else in Powys these courses will be held please do not hesitate to contact Keira.
Symudol / mobile: 07864 954150 E-bost / email: keira.brooks@rnib.org.uk
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
Project 360° Veterans' Questionnaire - Age Cymru
Your views matter - Help shape support for older veterans
Project 360° is talking with older veterans across Wales to understand what they need to improve the quality of their lives, and what barriers they may currently face to access the services they need. Agey Cymru would love you to be involved.
Your views will help shape the support provided for older veterans through the project partners and also help us understand how to help improve the lives of older veterans across Wales.
If you have been a member of the UK armed services, reservists, or seen active service in the merchant navy for one day or more, and are aged 65 or over we would really appreciate it if you could complete their questionnaire below.
They also want to hear from anyone who looks after / care for someone who is an older veteran.
Answer their questionnaire
They can also come out to speak to you, or your local group or organisation to talk further about the project and gather your views. Please get in contact to book a visit.
Email the team Call 029 2043 1555
For more information contact: Steve.Boswell@agecymru.org.uk Project 360° Age Alliance Wales Partnership Officer(North Wales) 07932 989680 or Gail Hamer Gail.Hamer@acpowys.org.uk
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/project360veterans
Project 360° is talking with older veterans across Wales to understand what they need to improve the quality of their lives, and what barriers they may currently face to access the services they need. Agey Cymru would love you to be involved.
Your views will help shape the support provided for older veterans through the project partners and also help us understand how to help improve the lives of older veterans across Wales.
If you have been a member of the UK armed services, reservists, or seen active service in the merchant navy for one day or more, and are aged 65 or over we would really appreciate it if you could complete their questionnaire below.
They also want to hear from anyone who looks after / care for someone who is an older veteran.
Answer their questionnaire
They can also come out to speak to you, or your local group or organisation to talk further about the project and gather your views. Please get in contact to book a visit.
Email the team Call 029 2043 1555
For more information contact: Steve.Boswell@agecymru.org.uk Project 360° Age Alliance Wales Partnership Officer(North Wales) 07932 989680 or Gail Hamer Gail.Hamer@acpowys.org.uk
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/project360veterans
Order Your Flu Materials for 2018/19
Flu can be a very serious illness. In healthy people it is unpleasant but usually short-lived. But some people can develop major complications, and every year people die as a result of flu.
The seasonal flu vaccine is the single most effective step to protect against flu. Last winter saw high levels of flu. More people than ever before chose to have a flu vaccine, and the NHS in Wales aims to build on this to improve uptake across all eligible groups.
As in previous years, free flu vaccine will be available from GP Practices and participating pharmacies for people in “at risk” groups. This include children (from age 2 to school year 6), people aged 65 years and over, people with a serious medical condition (such as diabetes, chronic respiratory disease), pregnancy women, people living in care homes or long term care facilities, and carers.
Free posters and leaflets to promote the seasonal flu vaccine are available from Public Health Wales and can be ordered online at http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/94322/ (please note that you may experience difficulties if accessing this site using Internet Explorer, but advice is provided on the page to help you change your browser settings).
All third sector organisations are encouraged to order materials to promote the campaign with your communities and networks.
Look out for more information about the 2018/19 seasonal flu campaign and how you can get involved in future bulletins
The seasonal flu vaccine is the single most effective step to protect against flu. Last winter saw high levels of flu. More people than ever before chose to have a flu vaccine, and the NHS in Wales aims to build on this to improve uptake across all eligible groups.
As in previous years, free flu vaccine will be available from GP Practices and participating pharmacies for people in “at risk” groups. This include children (from age 2 to school year 6), people aged 65 years and over, people with a serious medical condition (such as diabetes, chronic respiratory disease), pregnancy women, people living in care homes or long term care facilities, and carers.
Free posters and leaflets to promote the seasonal flu vaccine are available from Public Health Wales and can be ordered online at http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/94322/ (please note that you may experience difficulties if accessing this site using Internet Explorer, but advice is provided on the page to help you change your browser settings).
All third sector organisations are encouraged to order materials to promote the campaign with your communities and networks.
Look out for more information about the 2018/19 seasonal flu campaign and how you can get involved in future bulletins
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