(PIN) – Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services for Powys County Council

Prior Information Notice is currently advertised on Sell2Wales:

Prior Information Notice (PIN) – Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services for Powys County Council

Following consideration of a range of options for the future commissioning of Domiciliary Care Services for older and disabled adults, in conjunction with providers at a market engagement event in September 2017, it has been decided that a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is the Council’s preferred option subject to a successful pilot.

Interested providers will be invited to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to ascertain their eligibility to provide Domiciliary Care Services for Powys County Council. All qualifying providers will be added to a geographic or specialist DPS and invited to bid for Domiciliary Care provision opportunities.

The DPS will remain open so new providers can complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, along with any providers who wish to reapply following refusal due to not meeting eligibility criteria.

Further details including the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire will be provided when the Contract Notice is issued on Sell2Wales over the coming months.

The next stage will be to advertise the Contract Notice for the South (Radnorshire and Brecknockshire) of the County. If you wish to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (Approved Provider List) you will need to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire via Sell2Wales, we plan to arrange an event where somewhere from Business Wales will be available to support you to do this, if required. In the interim if your company is not already registered with Sell2Wales I would encourage you to do so at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

Rheolwr Comisiynu Strategol (Hyrwyddo Annibyniaeth) / Strategic Commissioning Manager (Promoting Independence)
Gwasanaethau Oedolion / Adult Services
Cyngor Sir Powys / Powys County Council

Learn techniques for managing conflict

WCVA Training -Skills and techniques for establishing boundaries and managing conflict
06 November 2018, Newport 

https://mailchi.mp/wcva/learn-techniques-for-managing-conflict-dewch-i-ddysgu-technegau-i-reoli-gwrthdaro?e=1926e35f2d

22 October- SMART Recovery Awareness Day - Addiction in the community

Presentation/mock SMART Meeting

We will be holding a SMART Recovery Awareness day on the 17th of October where you will gain insight into what SMART is, how it works and have an opportunity to attend a live mock meeting, gaining further knowledge and understanding of our program that is designed to support those struggling with any type of addictive behavior.

This day is open to all from professional, peers, family and friends – anyone who has seen and experienced the impact of addiction on our communities.

For more information contact Leigh Proctor leighp@smartrecovery.org.uk Tel 07795073416

Discover the power of choice!

Starting at –
10 – 10.15 am – Welcome and introduction
10.15 – 11 am – SMART Recovery presentation
11am – 11.30 – SMART Family and Friends/ Teen/Inside Out
11.30 - 12 - light brunch
12 - 1pm - SMART Recovery Meeting
The Venue - MRC Wales Ltd Oxford Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6A

Presteigne Youth Project Youth Work Leader.

Presteigne Youth Project, an entirely independent volunteer run Youth Club, has been operating since 2011. It opens once a week on Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm during term time. The members are mostly in their last year at Primary School, and first year in Secondary School.

A core concept of PYP has always been that there should be a professionally trained youth worker present at sessions to support our volunteer youth workers.

The applicant would have to have certified training as a youth worker, be experienced in working with young people, and be capable of managing of a small team of volunteers (3-4 individuals). The applicant could be a volunteer if they wished, or could be paid a wage for 4 hours work a week. 2 hrs at the actual youth club session on a Monday from 6 until 8pm, during term time, the remainder off site preparing and planning club activities.

Applicants interested should contact James Tennant-Eyles by email at jtennanteyles@gmail.com to arrange to meet for a discussion.

Age Friendly Culture Network - Cardiff 23 Oct 18

Ageing Well in Wales, along with partners Age Cymru, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, Gwanwyn and Arts Council Wales would like to invite you to their Networking and Learning event on the 23rd October at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

Join them for this free event to share skills, knowledge and good practice, and to find new partners to work with. This free event is an opportunity to learn from each other and to develop new ideas on how together we can make Wales a nation of age-friendly communities

To book a place, or for more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2PaTGE0 or contact us at ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com or on 02920 445 030.

If you have any special requirements due to sensory impairment, mobility issues, disability or for any other reasons, please let us know.

They welcome contributions in Welsh. If you would like to take part in any workshops or interactive sessions in Welsh, please let them know.

Patient or Carer Member on the Living With & Beyond Cancer Programme Board for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin & Powys

Macmillan Cancer Support are working with the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust and our GP partners in primary care and the local council to improve services for people living with and beyond cancer over the next 3 years. We are setting up a Programme Board for our partners which will include a patient or carer member.

We are looking for an interested and enthusiastic patient or carer member to join us on our new Programme Board to assist us in improving and developing Living With and Beyond Cancer Services in hospital and increasingly in community settings.

You do not need to have any formal qualifications to apply for this role and no medical or clinical knowledge is required. We would love to hear from you if:
You have been treated for cancer, or have cared for someone who has received treatment for cancer, within the past 5 years. If you are a carer, this must be in a personal and unpaid capacity, rather than as a professional.

Or
You are a member of a voluntary and community sector service supporting people affected by cancer.

The commitment is to prepare for and attend 6 meetings a year which will take place in Shrewsbury and Telford. The overall commitment is expected to be about 4 hours a month with meetings lasting around an hour and a half and you will also need time for background reading and preparation in advance of each meeting. Full training and support will be given to enable you to participate fully our meetings and to develop good working relationships with other Board members.

This is an unpaid role but reimbursement to cover travelling costs will be paid. If you are interested in applying for this role please contact Edith Macalister, Programme Lead Project Manager or Leah Morgan, Project Manager for an informal chat, a description of the role and an application form: Tel 01743 492424 or email e.macalister@nhs.net

We expect to receive a number of applications for this role and informal interviews will be held to choose the most suitable person. We really hope you will be interested in this vital role and look forward to hearing from you.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st October 2018.

Parent Carer Event on 3rd October

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parent-carers-your-chance-to-speak-with-and-influence-service-leads-tickets-49429881105

Carer Awareness training - Social Care

There are places available on the Carer Awareness training – Social Care which is run by Credu as follows:

9th October in NPTC Campus, Theatre Hafren, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU 10.00am – 1.00pm

11th October in Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 6, Enterprise Park, Brecon LD3 8BT 10.00am – 1.00pm

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

Aim:  To raise awareness and appreciation of carers’ roles and their relationship to statutory services within the Social Services and Wellbeing Act.

Outcomes:  By the end of this training session participants will be;

· Aware of their responsibilities to carers
· Understand the complexities of the carer situation
· Be aware of the impact on carers of the caring situation and resulting limitations to individual lives
· Understand the difficulties carers face in getting heard when discussion is around the person they care for

Structure of the training session;

1. Awareness of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act with regard to carers
2. The benefits of outcome conversations
3. Workshop – Carer’s Needs Assessment and Care Assessment with case studies
4. Introduction to the Accessing Public Services Toolkit
5. Carers’ Champions Pack
6. Summary

Learning Disability Awareness - Adults

There are places available on the Learning Disability Awareness Adults provided by Cartrefi Cymru as follows:

3rd October 2018 - Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon    9.30am - 4.30pm

28th February 2019 - NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 4HU
9.30am - 4.30pm

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

Aim:  This course will help participants to understand a values-based approach which embraces the four key principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion to ensure that people with learning disabilities are supported to live as valued members of their communities.

Become more aware of our own attitudes and values towards difference, disability, institutionalisation and inclusion

Key Learning Outcomes:
To have an understanding of historical and current attitudes towards Learning Disability
To have an understanding of why socially valued roles are important
To have an understanding of the principles at the heart of a quality service
To have an understanding of the real issues people face in regard to choice, participation, respect, relationships and compliance

Induction Social Care training

There are places available on the 2 day Induction Social Care training as follows:

4th & 5th October 2018 - Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon  9.30am - 4.30pm

30th & 31st January 2019 - Cm Rm A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am - 4.30pm

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

Aim:  To ensure that social care workers recognize they are engaged in a sector that is covered by a professional Code of Practice and they understand their responsibilities. This training links to the Care Council for Wales and refers to all 7 of the Social Care Induction Framework Learning Outcomes, which supports a common understanding to induction in social care in Wales.

Understand the principles and values of care to ensure individuals are treated with dignity & respect.

Key Learning Outcomes:  

Understand your role and responsibilities as outlined in the Code of Practice
The principles of health and safety in the workplace
Understand the principles of safeguarding and protection
Recognise and understand the importance of all forms of communication and how to promote good communication
Understand the importance of continuing professional development (CPD

Latest Children Services Improvement & Assurance Board Bulletin

Children’s Services Improvements

Improvement & Assurance Board Bulletin - Edition 5

Dementia Support Worker - Talgarth

The Alzheimers Society are looking for an exceptional individual to join their Dementia Support team. You will provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers across South Powys, helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them more in control of their lives. Within this role it is essential that you build relationships with a wide and diverse range of local contacts including, but not limited to, GPs, mental health services, carers support services and other community based organisations. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

As a Dementia Support Worker you will organise and facilitate a regular Peer Support Group for carers aimed to inform, educate, and support those affected by dementia.

More information: ttps://alzheimers.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/1754

Gain an insight into the Co-op Foundation’s funding programmes

WCVA Training: Webinar with the Co-op Foundation25 September 2018, 11:00-12:00

https://mailchi.mp/wcva/gain-an-insight-into-the-co-op-foundations-funding-programmes-cyfle-i-ddysgu-mwy-am-raglenni-cyllido-sefydliad-co-op?e=1926e35f2d

Update on Hywel Dda "Our Big NHS Change" consultation

Communities in mid and west Wales have made their voices heard as part of a 12-week consultation into the future of NHS health and care services.

Hywel Dda University Health Board has received an independent consultation report, detailing the extent and scope of views received during the consultation. The Health Board provided many different opportunities for people to voice their views, from completing formal questionnaires and writing in to attending events and face-to-face meeting, as well as debate on social media. The report provides the views of those who chose to respond and highlights some key issues for Board members to consider as part of their decision making.

The Health Board has chosen to publish that report before it is formally received by the Health Board at an extraordinary meeting, due to be held and webcast from Carmarthenshire County Council Chambers on Wednesday 26 September 2018, where a future service model will be discussed.

Download a copy of the full Press Release here - Communities’ voice on health and care

The full analysis report is available from their website at www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/hddchange

PAVO Training coming up

As you might have noticed PAVO has a new website. The training page is still under construction but over the next month all the exciting courses that we have designed as a result of your feedback will be on the website ready to book.

There’s a lot going on to support your organisation.  We hope there’s lots to get you learning!
Look out for our new podcast channel in October

Social Media Training - 26th September and 24th October

We've all heard how valuable social media can be for raising the profile of your organisation but taking the plunge can be overwhelming, from knowing your hashtag etiquette to building a network that provides real value for your organisation, don’t worry—our quick starter will get you from scratch to social media savvy. We're running 2 sessions in September and October to take you through from start up to advanced. We'll be running an advanced session in December for those of you who have taken part in the first 2 or want to take your social media to the next level.

First Session

Quick Start to Social Media -  Wednesday, 26th September

10.00 am – 12.30 pm (PAVO, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells) or

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm (Plas Dolerw, Newtown)


Second Session

#Moving On - Wednesday, 24th October

10.00 am – 12.30 pm (PAVO, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells or

2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Plas Dolerw, Newtown)

Book on both Quick Start and #Moving On for £15 or individually for £10 each PAVO members/£40 and £25 individually non PAVO members.

To book online please click here

Working with Outcomes - Thursday, 4th October, 2018

10.00 am - 1.00 pm

PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells

Cost: £15 for members £30 for non members

As more and more funders move to an ‘outcomes’ based model for their funding this introductory session will help you plan, develop and manage an outcomes based approach to your work. The workshop will help your organisation will help you demonstrate your impact and ‘make the case’ for your work more effectively.

Who’s it for - This is an introductory session for those with little or no experience of evaluation or for those who wish.

Outcomes for your organisation
· Understand the benefits of using an outcomes approach and how it relates to your organisation
· Be able to describe your organisation and the results and difference your work makes
· Understand what monitoring and evaluation system will be best for your organisation

Please book your place online here

Powys Strategic Plans - 11th October, 2018 (1 hour)

This webinar will give you an overview of the most significant multi-agency plans in Powys, including:

· the main strategic priorities for developing public services in Powys
· which plans are most important to local community groups and voluntary organisations and why
· how these plans might affect what your organisation does and how it does them

Strategic plans covered include 'Towards 2040' (Powys' Wellbeing Plan) and Powys' Health and Care Strategy/Area Plan but also their links with other important plans in Powys. To register your place please follow the link here


Governing Your Organisation - Tuesday, 23rd October 2018 (full day)

PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells

Cost: £20 (PAVO members), £40 (non PAVO members), £60 (All other/individuals)

Aims: To enable participants to understand good governance and the systems by which organisations are run

Content: Governance is the systems and processes which ensure the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability of your organisation – it is crucial for the effective management of any third sector organisation. On this course you will explore the principles of good governance, consider how your organisation measures up to them, and explore the systems and the codes of practice you need to put in place to demonstrate you are a good and effective voluntary organisation.

Learning outcomes:  By the end of the session, participants will:

· explore the concept and principles of governance
· understand the purpose and uses of your ‘governing instrument’ (your constitution or rules)
· understand the difference between governance and management
· have considered the Trustee’s relationship with paid staff including the Chief Officer
· explore the importance of Nolan principles and Trustee codes of conduct
· understand the roles of Sub-committees and executive committees
· understand the role of AGMs and other membership meetings
· have an overview of good practice in trustee recruitment

Who this course is for - Trustees, potential trustees and staff working with them. To book onto this course please click here

If you’d like to discuss any of these courses, or your organisation’s training needs, email Suzy our Learning and Development Officer suzy.west@pavo.org.uk

Got a problem, or want to improve the way your organisation does things?

PAVO are holding a series of 'Mentor Meet & Mingle' events, where trustees throughout Powys have an opportunity to speak with mentors on a range of topics and follow up with further appointments where required.

The first event will take place on Wednesday 3rd October (evening) in the PAVO offices at Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells.

Mentors will be available for one-to-one chats covering a range of issues such as:-
Business planning,
Policy & development,
Problem solving,
Monitoring & evaluation,
Fundraising and funding,
Good governance,
Marketing and social media,
GDPR.

The evening will run in two sessions, allowing more trustees to be accommodated. The first will run from 6pm, the second from 7.30pm. There will be a coffee break at 7.15pm -7.30pm which all are welcome to attend, allowing time for networking with each other.

Further events are being arranged at the PAVO AGM on Tuesday 13th November at Cefn Lea Conference Centre, Dolfor, near Newtown (two workshops), and in Brecon in January (date to be confirmed).

If you would like to attend the event on 3rd October, please click HERE, giving your contact details and preferred time slot. Places are limited to about 8 per slot, so please book asap.

This is a free event! Book now and take advantage!

Meet The Funder November Events

Find out more about funding from Millenium Stadium Trust, localgiving and CFIW at these PAVO events.



This November PAVO are providing an opportunity find out about funding opportunities from Millenium Stadium Trust, localgiving & the Community Foundation in Wales. There will also be a short video presentation from Grow Wild Wales. On 6th November in Newtown and Llandrindod Wells an officer from each funder will give a short presentation about what they are looking for, who can apply and how best to do so. There will also be an opportunity to speak both with PAVO and with the funding officers towards the end of the event.

The events are free and refreshments will be provided.
You can SIGN UP FOR FREE and find out more by clicking here:

Plas Dolerw Newtown – 6th November AM

PAVO Offices, Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells – 6th November PM

If you would like to attend but are concerned about transport or accessibility please contact PAVO on 01597 822191
https://www.pavo.org.uk/news/article/news/november-funding-events.html?no_cache=1&cHash=0977ada035193b9867573b6fc57fd976

Welsh Speaking EO Work Coach

https://swyddle.com/job/swyddog-gweithredol-gweithrediadaur-adran-gwaith-a-phensiynau-anogwr-gwaith-syn-siarad-cymraeg/?lang=en

World MH Day with the Colleges

Free Cake, Free Advice

Free Information Picture Booth with Emoji's selfies

Brewery @ Brecon Beacons College Wednesday 10 October 2018 9am-1pm

Refectory @ Newtown College Wednesday 10. October 2018 9am-1pm

PAVO & NPTC Group of Colleges

Improve your balance & reduce your risk of falls

People are participating in a strength and balance exercise programme which has been shown to help reduce their risk of falling as well as helping them with day-to-day activities.

Powys Teaching Health Board has a network of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists and Doctors working together with older people to reduce the risk of falls and fractures.

Let your GP or District Nurse know if you have a fall or feel you would benefit from the Falls Prevention Service and ask for a falls prevention assessment.

Find out more at www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/falls-services

Powys 111 and OOH Stakeholder Bulletin - September 2018

Issue 6 Headlines:
 NHS 111 Wales will be in place across the whole of Powys from 3 October 2018.
 This means that from Wednesday 3 October, NHS Direct Wales and the Shropdoc GP Out of Hours Service (or ABMU GP Out of Hours Service in the Ystradgynlais area) will share one easy to remember number … 111.
 111 is free to call and will help you find the right health advice, support and treatment when it is urgent but not life threatening.

This bulletin is at http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/111ooh (EN) and http://www.biapowys.cymru.nhs.uk/111aio (CY).

Autism & Aspergers Awareness

There are places available on the Autism & Aspergers Awareness training as follows:

28th September 2018 - Com Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog - 1.30pm - 4.30pm

13th March 2019 - NPTC Newtown - 9.30am - 12.30pm

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

Aim:  To raise awareness of Autism and Aspergers Syndrome by focussing on the variety of issues that an individual on the Autistic Spectrum may face as well as looking at effective ways to support them in different settings.

Key Learning Outcomes
· Understand the main characteristics of the Autistic Spectrum
· Understand how Aspergers fits into the Autistic Spectrum and the particular issues people with Aspergers may face
· Knowledge of the Triad of Impairments
· Understand how sensory issues can impact on individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
· Know how to develop sensory profiles for individuals
· Be aware of strategies to support an individual on the Autistic Spectrum

Universal Credit Level 1 - E-Learning course is now available

This course will provide an overview of Universal Credit, who it will affect and where those people can get assistance and advice.

Please access this course via the e-learning portal - https://learning.wales.nhs.uk. This e-learning course can be found on the Powys page and is called “Universal Credit Level 1”.

Details of how to access e-learning are available on Intranet page 7950.

Universal Credit is rolling out in Powys from 10/10/2018. And replaces 6 main benefits


· Child Tax Credit

· Housing Benefit

· Income Support

· Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

· Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

· Working Tax Credit


Income and Awards / Incwm a Gwobrau    Business Services / Gwasanaethau Busnes
Resources Directorate / Cyfarwyddiaeth Adnoddau    Powys County Council / Cyngor Sir Powys
benefits@powys.gov.uk

Emotional Abuse & Neglect (Adults) Training

Aim:  Identify neglect & emotional Abuse in vulnerable Adults

Key Learning Outcomes:  Understand the social issues around emotional abuse & neglect

Wednesday 19th September      9.30am – 4.30pm      Media Resource Centre Llandrindod Wells

To book your place please contact the Training Department:

pwbotu@powys.gov.uk      01597 827330

ASH Wales Cymru Newsletter

Wales Bucks Trend as Smoking Cessation Uptake Improves
ASH Wales Welcomes MPs' Calls for E-cigarettes to be Embraced as a Cessation Tool
ASH Wales teams with Wales Online to Raise Awareness of Smoking in Pregnancy
Europe: Smokers are starting younger
Quit-smoking helpline number on India cigarette packs
Want to find out more about our key campaigns?

https://mailchi.mp/8c43571ea354/august-newsletter-weve-got-a-new-look-1497425?e=9644b93e15

Disability and ethnicity pay gaps | Grenfell: the right to life | Assistance Dog Day

http://communication.equalityhumanrights.com/interface/external_view_email.php?AY821492479753242313341538208

Smoking ban consultation update

Powys Patients Council responds to Smoke-free Premises consultation

https://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.com/2018/08/powys-patients-council-responds-to.html

Shelter training courses in Swansea & Cardiff

Improving housing conditions – tenants’ rights to repair:

https://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/upcoming-training-courses-in-swansea-and-cardiff?e=166efe63d9

Self Harm Research

Amanda Marchant is research assistant at Swansea University. She is currently running a study looking to learn more about self-harm with hope of approving the support available. It has been estimated that around half of young people who self-harm do not receive help from anyone. They want this to change. To do this they need to hear from people with lived experience. From this they hope to influence things like government spending and service provision. They want to make sure that help if available for everyone who needs it.

The study can be completed online at www.share-uk.co.uk and everything is completely anonymous.

Would you be able to help them raise awareness of this study? This could be through sharing of information on social media/websites, sharing of material at any groups/events or any other way you feel you could help. They are also looking for centres to act as data collectors using a pen and paper version of the study for people who may not have access to the internet or for anyone who does not want to take part online. The more people they can reach the greater the impact of this research will be

www.share-uk.co.uk

Amanda Marchant (Msc), Research Assistant, 3rd Floor ILS2 Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP      01792606986

REMINDER: About NHS Future Fit consultation- ends 11 September

NHS Future Fit aims to agree the future shape of safe and sustainable hospital services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – working with communities and partners across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales who rely on these services.

These proposals affect Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospital Telford, which are the main acute hospitals for many residents of Montgomeryshire and north east Radnorshire.

About NHS Future Fit consultation

Public consultation began on 30 May and ends on 11 September.

During the 15-week consultation, there has been a programme of public exhibition event and pop-up events. Public meetings and events are being publicised on the consultation website at www.nhsfuturefit.org and we are also sharing information through our social media channels.

More details of the NHS Future Fit proposals

The proposals involve one hospital becoming an Emergency Care site and the other a Planned Care site. The Clinical Commissioning Groups believe this is the right approach because:

· Having a dedicated Emergency Care site would allow specialist doctors to treat the most serious cases in one place, which is proven to be safer, provide better results for patients and reduce the amount of time people have to stay in hospital.

· Having a separate Planned Care site would mean patients would wait less time for their appointments and beds would be protected for planned operations, meaning that it is highly unlikely operations will be cancelled due to emergency admissions.

In addition, both hospitals will have an Urgent Care Centre that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This means that almost 80% of patients would continue to go to the same hospital as they do now for emergency and urgent care. At both hospitals, patients would also be able to access outpatient appointments, tests and midwife-led services.

The formal public consultation asks for people’s views on two options:

• Option 1: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital becomes an Emergency Care site and the Princess Royal Hospital becomes a Planned Care site (Clinical Commissioning Groups have said this is their preferred option)

• Option 2: The Princess Royal Hospital becomes an Emergency Care site and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital becomes a Planned Care site

Under either option, both hospitals would have an Urgent Care Centre that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

More information is available from the NHS Future Fit website at www.nhsfuturefit.org

Ordering BeatFlu Campaign Resources

The ordering process for free BeatFlu campaign resources for the 2018/19 season has been improved.

If your organisation require posters, leaflets and stickers for the next flu season then please visithttp://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/94322#!/Ffliw-Flu/c/27499171/offset=0&sort=normal

The resources will be updated regularly throughout the season.