Delivering Personalised, Compassionate and Effective Care
Central London
Thursday 7th March 2019
KEY SPEAKERS
Jutta Widlake
Co Chair
Association of Palliative Care
Andy Shaw
Head of Community Services
St Luke's Hospice Plymouth
Event Details Event Brochure Website Register to Attend
Friday, 30 November 2018
Powys 111 and OOH Stakeholder Bulletin
http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/1145/1811-111oohStakeholderBulletin-issue08-CYEN.pdf
Local NHS 111 publicity materials continue to be available from PTHB website at www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/111ooh, and publicity information and advice is also available from PTHB Engagement and Communication Team (powys.engagement@wales.nhs.uk)
Local NHS 111 publicity materials continue to be available from PTHB website at www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/111ooh, and publicity information and advice is also available from PTHB Engagement and Communication Team (powys.engagement@wales.nhs.uk)
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
WCVA Update - 26 November 2018
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Big Lottery Fund opens grant scheme to target poverty in rural areas
The Big Lottery Fund is opening a £4m scheme aimed at tackling poverty in rural areas, the funding for the grants is made possible by players of the National Lottery.
This is the second round of the programme which first launched in 2017. The programme is aimed at groups of organisations working in partnership to tackle the issues which matter most to people in rural communities living in poverty. The closing date is 1 October 2019 giving nearly a year to apply. The long lead in is to give applicants time to work closely with other organisations and with people suffering poverty in rural areas in order to plan their project. Projects will support communities with 10,000 people or less, mainly within Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire or Monmouthshire.
Rona Aldrich, Chair of the Big Lottery Fund’s Rural Poverty Committee explained:
“We are looking for innovative projects that address the needs people have identified within their own communities. They could be struggling to meet basic needs or to access services, or they perhaps don’t have reasonable living conditions or might be isolated from others. Rural communities are diverse and we hope that this programme will give people an incentive to get together and work in partnership with each other and local organisations to find solutions for common issues they identify.”
“Access is often a major issue for rural communities, so we could be looking at solutions which take account of transport, IT connectivity and green energy. We are looking forward to seeing what creative solutions communities propose for funding.”
Margaret Sutherland is Chief Officer of the South Denbighshire Community Partnership which successfully applied for Funding during the first round of the rural programme, she told us
“Rural Poverty is complicated. Our project is being delivered with Citizens Advice who work with local people for example on reducing debt. It’s also about fuel poverty – we are facilitating a community benefit organisation to help local people take advantage of a hydro project. There are also issues in relation to access to services, to give an example; the nearest hospital is 20 miles away, the Medical Centre serves a wide geographical area and public transport is limited, there is enormous demand for GP appointments in the time between when the bus drops people off and before it goes back. We have organised transport which gives people greater choice and alleviates some of the pressure caused by these peaks and troughs on the Medical Centre Services.
“Our consultation identified that alongside the issue of isolation; some people were only having a hot meal twice a week, naturally this will negatively impact on their health and wellbeing. The funding enables us to provide services and activities that address these real needs. Providing flexible transport solutions to access lunch clubs, social activities, medical appointments, excursions, meals on wheels and advice services enables isolated people to live independently whilst participating in community life.”
To find out more about how to apply for the new round of grants you can visit our website atwww.biglotteryfund.org.uk/ruralprogramme . If you live in a rural community and would like information about what is happening with the organisations funded last year please contact the Big Lottery Fund Wales enquiry line.
This is the second round of the programme which first launched in 2017. The programme is aimed at groups of organisations working in partnership to tackle the issues which matter most to people in rural communities living in poverty. The closing date is 1 October 2019 giving nearly a year to apply. The long lead in is to give applicants time to work closely with other organisations and with people suffering poverty in rural areas in order to plan their project. Projects will support communities with 10,000 people or less, mainly within Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire or Monmouthshire.
Rona Aldrich, Chair of the Big Lottery Fund’s Rural Poverty Committee explained:
“We are looking for innovative projects that address the needs people have identified within their own communities. They could be struggling to meet basic needs or to access services, or they perhaps don’t have reasonable living conditions or might be isolated from others. Rural communities are diverse and we hope that this programme will give people an incentive to get together and work in partnership with each other and local organisations to find solutions for common issues they identify.”
“Access is often a major issue for rural communities, so we could be looking at solutions which take account of transport, IT connectivity and green energy. We are looking forward to seeing what creative solutions communities propose for funding.”
Margaret Sutherland is Chief Officer of the South Denbighshire Community Partnership which successfully applied for Funding during the first round of the rural programme, she told us
“Rural Poverty is complicated. Our project is being delivered with Citizens Advice who work with local people for example on reducing debt. It’s also about fuel poverty – we are facilitating a community benefit organisation to help local people take advantage of a hydro project. There are also issues in relation to access to services, to give an example; the nearest hospital is 20 miles away, the Medical Centre serves a wide geographical area and public transport is limited, there is enormous demand for GP appointments in the time between when the bus drops people off and before it goes back. We have organised transport which gives people greater choice and alleviates some of the pressure caused by these peaks and troughs on the Medical Centre Services.
“Our consultation identified that alongside the issue of isolation; some people were only having a hot meal twice a week, naturally this will negatively impact on their health and wellbeing. The funding enables us to provide services and activities that address these real needs. Providing flexible transport solutions to access lunch clubs, social activities, medical appointments, excursions, meals on wheels and advice services enables isolated people to live independently whilst participating in community life.”
To find out more about how to apply for the new round of grants you can visit our website atwww.biglotteryfund.org.uk/ruralprogramme . If you live in a rural community and would like information about what is happening with the organisations funded last year please contact the Big Lottery Fund Wales enquiry line.
Deliver great presentations
WCVA Training
Designing and delivering engaging presentations
29 January 2019, Carmarthen
Make your presentations matter – learn how to design and deliver dynamic presentations with ease.
Designing and delivering engaging presentations
29 January 2019, Carmarthen
Make your presentations matter – learn how to design and deliver dynamic presentations with ease.
A Message from Carers Wales
Fairer for Carers
Carers Allowance is the lowest benefit of its kind at £64.60 per week. It is the main benefit for people caring unpaid for family or friends. We want to see Carer’s Allowance significantly increased for all carers in the UK.
In Scotland, Carer’s Allowance is going up by £8.50 per week, to the same level as Jobseeker’s Allowance. In the short term we want Carer’s Allowance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be raised by at least £8.50, to match the changes being made in Scotland.
Carers UK is sending a letter on behalf of the 6.5 million carers in the UK to Secretary of State, Esther McVey, calling for Carer's Allowance to be raised to the level of Jobseeker's Allowance.
Please add your signature to this petition, Fairer for Carers you do not have to be a carer, just to care and it only takes a few minutes.
Carers Allowance is the lowest benefit of its kind at £64.60 per week. It is the main benefit for people caring unpaid for family or friends. We want to see Carer’s Allowance significantly increased for all carers in the UK.
In Scotland, Carer’s Allowance is going up by £8.50 per week, to the same level as Jobseeker’s Allowance. In the short term we want Carer’s Allowance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be raised by at least £8.50, to match the changes being made in Scotland.
Carers UK is sending a letter on behalf of the 6.5 million carers in the UK to Secretary of State, Esther McVey, calling for Carer's Allowance to be raised to the level of Jobseeker's Allowance.
Please add your signature to this petition, Fairer for Carers you do not have to be a carer, just to care and it only takes a few minutes.
The Future of the Troubled Families Programme:
Supporting Families with Multiple Disadvantages
Central London
Tuesday 12th February 2019
KEY SPEAKERS:
Nicky Adams
Programme Leader (Families and CPD)
Action on Addiction
Matt Serlin
Family Counsellor
Action on Addiction
Danielle Mcleod
Head of the One Front Door Project
SafeLives
Support for Village Hall/Community Centre Network Survey
From the responses received from a recent survey circulated to Village Hall and Community Centres it has been established that many Hall and Centre Committees are in favour of setting up a Village Hall/Community Centre Support network in Powys.
In order for PAVO to apply for funding to develop a Village Hall/Community Centre network we now require evidence of support from Hall and Centre Committees.
Can you take a couple of moments to answer the questions below.
Please click on this link to access the survey
Tim Davies, Syddog Datblygiad Cymunedd/Community Development Officer
In order for PAVO to apply for funding to develop a Village Hall/Community Centre network we now require evidence of support from Hall and Centre Committees.
Can you take a couple of moments to answer the questions below.
Please click on this link to access the survey
Tim Davies, Syddog Datblygiad Cymunedd/Community Development Officer
Live Music in Care Report
The independently evaluated results showed significant impacts for everyone involved, concluding that “carefully delivered music can provide significant benefits for older people, care staff and care settings, contributing to person-centred care”.
The full report and a short 4-page summary can be downloaded from: www.livemusicincare.org.uk
The full report and a short 4-page summary can be downloaded from: www.livemusicincare.org.uk
Project Officer - Economic Resilience in the South Wales Valleys
Circa £30,000 p.a.
Wales’ most innovative and influential think-tank is looking for an outstanding policy professional. This is an exciting new role, developing a new approach to the economy and labour market in some of Wales’ most disadvantaged communities.
You’ll have an in-depth understanding of economic and labour market development, and an ability to develop innovative solutions.
You’ll have superb co-ordination skills, and be able to engage with and influence a wide spectrum of people and organisations.
For more information and an application form – no CVs - please visit https://www.bevanfoundation.org/news/2018/11/project-officer-valleys/
Closing Date: 4 p.m. 6th December 2018
Interview date: 17th December 2018
Wales’ most innovative and influential think-tank is looking for an outstanding policy professional. This is an exciting new role, developing a new approach to the economy and labour market in some of Wales’ most disadvantaged communities.
You’ll have an in-depth understanding of economic and labour market development, and an ability to develop innovative solutions.
You’ll have superb co-ordination skills, and be able to engage with and influence a wide spectrum of people and organisations.
For more information and an application form – no CVs - please visit https://www.bevanfoundation.org/news/2018/11/project-officer-valleys/
Closing Date: 4 p.m. 6th December 2018
Interview date: 17th December 2018
Microsoft UK proudly support the Disability Confident programme - 6th December
Microsoft in connection with the Department for Works and Pensions are holding a Disability Confident event on the 6th December, 09:30-15:00, Celtic Manor, Newport.
The link below provides further detail and the registration process.
https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x5382568abcd
If you require any assistance with the registration process for the event or would like more information on the Disability Confident Scheme please get in contact.
Dan Williams | Powys Employer & Partnership Manager | Department for Work and Pensions | Work Services Directorate | Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys SA9 1AB | Phone 01639 664608/Mobile 07741 836530 | www.dwp.gov.uk | daniel.williams1@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x5382568abcd
If you require any assistance with the registration process for the event or would like more information on the Disability Confident Scheme please get in contact.
Dan Williams | Powys Employer & Partnership Manager | Department for Work and Pensions | Work Services Directorate | Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys SA9 1AB | Phone 01639 664608/Mobile 07741 836530 | www.dwp.gov.uk | daniel.williams1@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Friday, 23 November 2018
Think Wise, Age Well Train the Trainer course
Considering the positive response received in relation to attendance and feedback from the Think Wise, Age Well TTT course, we are excited to announce that we will be holding one more 2-day TTT course on
29th and 30thJanuary 2019.
Media Resource Centre (MRC), Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6AH.
Day 1: 10-4:30pm Day 2: 10-2pm
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.
There are 12 spaces available, first come, first serve. Please reply to confirm your interest.
Jamie Bradbourne, Trainer
Normal opening hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Drink Wise, Age Well
Office Number: 01443 561980 Mobile Number: 07585 703131
jamie.bradbourne@drinkwiseagewell.org.uk
Do you come in to contact with older adults who are affected by substance misuse? Would you be interested in learning how to deliver specialist training in your local area? Through our FREE training, you will learn how to deliver informative courses and support local services on how to recognise, respond and refer older adults who are experiencing substance misuse problems. If you are interested in attending these tailored Train-theTrainer courses that will enable you to deliver training on substance misuse and older adults, you will need to have basic substance misuse awareness and training skills.
In Wales, the ageing population (over 50’s) is more pronounced than anywhere else in the UK and is forecast to increase to 41 per cent by 2020. It has also been identified that this age group are more likely to experience substance misuse problems than any other age group, placing greater demands on health and social care services. Drink Wise, Age Well report that 74 per cent of respondents (over 50’s) from their UK wide survey cannot correctly identify the recommended drink limits. The APoSM report on Substance Misuse in an Ageing Population identified that 87 per cent of people in Wales aged 65 plus report regularly taking prescribed medicines for a year or more. Learn how to recognise, respond and refer and help support those in your community who are affected by substance misuse.
29th and 30thJanuary 2019.
Media Resource Centre (MRC), Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6AH.
Day 1: 10-4:30pm Day 2: 10-2pm
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.
There are 12 spaces available, first come, first serve. Please reply to confirm your interest.
Jamie Bradbourne, Trainer
Normal opening hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Drink Wise, Age Well
jamie.bradbourne@drinkwiseagewell.org.uk
Do you come in to contact with older adults who are affected by substance misuse? Would you be interested in learning how to deliver specialist training in your local area? Through our FREE training, you will learn how to deliver informative courses and support local services on how to recognise, respond and refer older adults who are experiencing substance misuse problems. If you are interested in attending these tailored Train-theTrainer courses that will enable you to deliver training on substance misuse and older adults, you will need to have basic substance misuse awareness and training skills.
In Wales, the ageing population (over 50’s) is more pronounced than anywhere else in the UK and is forecast to increase to 41 per cent by 2020. It has also been identified that this age group are more likely to experience substance misuse problems than any other age group, placing greater demands on health and social care services. Drink Wise, Age Well report that 74 per cent of respondents (over 50’s) from their UK wide survey cannot correctly identify the recommended drink limits. The APoSM report on Substance Misuse in an Ageing Population identified that 87 per cent of people in Wales aged 65 plus report regularly taking prescribed medicines for a year or more. Learn how to recognise, respond and refer and help support those in your community who are affected by substance misuse.
WCVA Update - 19 November 2018
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Important changes at the Open University in Wales
Partnerships team will be restructuring and as soon as the full complement of staff are in post there will be: a Senior Partnerships Manager and 3 regionally based Partnerships Co-ordinators, covering South West Wales, North Wales and South East Wales. This is a really positive move and they hope it will ensure that they can be more engaged and in a better position to develop strong partnerships on a local and regional level, as well as on a national level.
After ten great years at the OU in Wales, Gayle Hudson will be leaving at the end of the year to set up her own coaching and consultancy business.
She’ll be leaving briefing notes and contact lists for her new colleagues when they come into post. Meanwhile, after December, if you have any partnership related queries, please contact Wales-Partnerships@open.ac.uk or Lynnette.Thomas@open.ac.uk OU in Wales Deputy Director.
Gayle says "It’s been a real privilege to work in partnership with such great organisations and dedicated people over the years. Together we’ve helped to create pathways and opportunities for people to engage and progress with their learning and in many cases change their lives as a result. Thank you for helping to make this happen.
Please keep in touch, you can find me on Linked in. Best regards and keep up the good work!"
Gayle Hudson | Widening Access Manager, 18 Custom House St, Cardiff CF10 1AP
Tel: 01691 671648 / 07500 974 332
After ten great years at the OU in Wales, Gayle Hudson will be leaving at the end of the year to set up her own coaching and consultancy business.
She’ll be leaving briefing notes and contact lists for her new colleagues when they come into post. Meanwhile, after December, if you have any partnership related queries, please contact Wales-Partnerships@open.ac.uk or Lynnette.Thomas@open.ac.uk OU in Wales Deputy Director.
Gayle says "It’s been a real privilege to work in partnership with such great organisations and dedicated people over the years. Together we’ve helped to create pathways and opportunities for people to engage and progress with their learning and in many cases change their lives as a result. Thank you for helping to make this happen.
Please keep in touch, you can find me on Linked in. Best regards and keep up the good work!"
Gayle Hudson | Widening Access Manager, 18 Custom House St, Cardiff CF10 1AP
Tel: 01691 671648 / 07500 974 332
Monday, 19 November 2018
Cymraeg Gwaith / Work Welsh
Do you want to improve your Welsh language skills so you feel more confident using Welsh with the people you care for and support?
Social Care Wales has partnered with the National Centre for Learning Welsh on Work Welsh.
This is a national programme to help more social care workers learn Welsh, so you can communicate more comfortably and effectively with the people you care for, in their language of choice.
As part of this work, you can:
Test your speaking, reading, writing and listening abilities in Welsh with an online tool
Sign up to online courses
Take part in face-to-face training all over Wales
For more information, visit : learnwelsh.cymru/work-welsh/ intensive-welsh-courses/ or email liz.kingjones@socialcare.wales D
Friday, 16 November 2018
Evidence Matter Webinar
Evidence Matters Webinar
5 December 2018, 14:00 - 15:00
What is evidence, and why does it matter for your organisation?
WCVA Training
5 December 2018, 14:00 - 15:00
What is evidence, and why does it matter for your organisation?
WCVA Training
Improving Retention of Care Workers
Friday 23rd November 2018
Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 3.30pm
Social Care Wales have commissioned Skills for Care to facilitate a regional workshop focused on improving the retention of care workers.
The key outcomes and objectives for the workshops are:
· understand what values based recruitment and retention is and how to apply it to your organisation
· understand how to develop values based recruitment and retention practices to attract and retain the right people
understand what workplace culture is and the importance of leading and developing a positive workplace culture to embed organisational values
understand the factors that support workforce retention and what practical changes could be implemented
The target audience should be individuals who are able to influence change in their workplace or organisation. This might include senior managers, registered managers, managers of services or human resources managers.’
Further details can be found on attachment above.
Should you be interested in attending place contact the Training Unit by calling 01597 827330 or emailing pwbotu@powys.gov.uk
Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 3.30pm
Social Care Wales have commissioned Skills for Care to facilitate a regional workshop focused on improving the retention of care workers.
The key outcomes and objectives for the workshops are:
· understand what values based recruitment and retention is and how to apply it to your organisation
· understand how to develop values based recruitment and retention practices to attract and retain the right people
understand what workplace culture is and the importance of leading and developing a positive workplace culture to embed organisational values
understand the factors that support workforce retention and what practical changes could be implemented
The target audience should be individuals who are able to influence change in their workplace or organisation. This might include senior managers, registered managers, managers of services or human resources managers.’
Further details can be found on attachment above.
Should you be interested in attending place contact the Training Unit by calling 01597 827330 or emailing pwbotu@powys.gov.uk
BAME Routes Into Public Life
A mentoring initiative for ethnic minority people to Impact decisions that affect their communities- Applications open now!
EYST Wales, Routes to Public Life – Mentoring Scheme - February to July 2019
Would you like to get more involved in public life and have an impact on the decisions that are made that affect you and your communities?
As part of the All Wales BAME (Black, Asian and ethnic minority) Engagement Programme, EYST Wales is offering a scheme for ethnic minority/BAME people to develop political skills and increase their impact public life. The scheme, which will run from February to July 2019, will include:
1-1 mentoring with highly influential people;
Bespoke training sessions at Welsh Government locations;
A trip to UK Houses of Parliament;
Optional opportunity to help organise or contribute to EYST’s annual conference observing the UN Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
More than 25 influential “high-flyers” have already agreed to be mentors, including Vaughn Gething (AM, Cabinet Minister for Health & Social Care); Sheila Hendrickson-Brown (Chief Executive, Cardiff Third Sector Council); Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna (Cardiff University Business School); Ian Lucas (MP) and Tonia Antoniazzi (MP) to name a few.
EYST Wales invites applications from BAME people who have a clear interest in politics and/or public life and a commitment to their own and other’s development. We aim to match mentees with mentors who have similar interests and come from the same geographic area.
To apply, please take a few moments to complete this survey by 15th December: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/equaloppspubliclife/
For questions, please contact Ginger Wiegand at ginger@eyst.org.uk or phone/text: 07903 074718.
EYST Wales, Routes to Public Life – Mentoring Scheme - February to July 2019
Would you like to get more involved in public life and have an impact on the decisions that are made that affect you and your communities?
As part of the All Wales BAME (Black, Asian and ethnic minority) Engagement Programme, EYST Wales is offering a scheme for ethnic minority/BAME people to develop political skills and increase their impact public life. The scheme, which will run from February to July 2019, will include:
1-1 mentoring with highly influential people;
Bespoke training sessions at Welsh Government locations;
A trip to UK Houses of Parliament;
Optional opportunity to help organise or contribute to EYST’s annual conference observing the UN Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
More than 25 influential “high-flyers” have already agreed to be mentors, including Vaughn Gething (AM, Cabinet Minister for Health & Social Care); Sheila Hendrickson-Brown (Chief Executive, Cardiff Third Sector Council); Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna (Cardiff University Business School); Ian Lucas (MP) and Tonia Antoniazzi (MP) to name a few.
EYST Wales invites applications from BAME people who have a clear interest in politics and/or public life and a commitment to their own and other’s development. We aim to match mentees with mentors who have similar interests and come from the same geographic area.
To apply, please take a few moments to complete this survey by 15th December: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/equaloppspubliclife/
For questions, please contact Ginger Wiegand at ginger@eyst.org.uk or phone/text: 07903 074718.
All Age Network on Sexual Health Wellbeing in Powys
Come along and meet colleagues working in all sectors in Powys and discuss the Sexual Wellbeing agenda in Powys. Health Colleagues met recently to discuss this,but now this is an opportunity for the Third Sector to really engage with their experience and to shape the future offer to citizens in Powys.
To book: via the online booking form or email. ruth.midleton@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822 191
Lucy Taylor
To book: via the online booking form or email. ruth.midleton@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822 191
Lucy Taylor
Uwch Swyddog – Plant, Pobl Ifanc a Theuluoedd/Senior Officer - Children, Young People & Families
Social Dining Clubs Funding available to local groups.
The project started in 2016 with the aim of increasing the number of opportunities for older people to come together for a meal and company and is supported by the Asda Foundation. The project will build on all the at Royal Voluntary Service to support older people who are lonely and isolated and seeks to establish 56 new social dining clubs across the UK. Clubs can meet any time of the day, any day of the week and in any location; so they can offer breakfasts, brunches, lunches, tea or dinner from Monday to Sunday in venues such as church and community halls or commercial venues. They are local to both older people and volunteers and might offer other activities besides the meal which keep people talking and building friendships.
Funding can be used to help us reach more people, either increasing the number of current number of people you currently support or setting up a new activity on an additional day. So long as it involves food, the Social Dining Clubs funding can support
· Start-up costs
· extra rental charges,
· recruitment and training of volunteers,
· transport charges
· activities costs
· equipment
The guidelines give further details of the aims of the grant and what you need to do to apply. The project can work with you to make sure the new venture is safe and legal and involves older people in the planning and on-going development.
You may be thinking that your club doesn’t currently offer a meal but if you know that some members struggle with cooking or food come and talk to us about how to create new food options.
If you want to know more about the Social Dining Clubs Project please get in touch with the project manager for social dining clubs on 07500 993 038 or
Funding can be used to help us reach more people, either increasing the number of current number of people you currently support or setting up a new activity on an additional day. So long as it involves food, the Social Dining Clubs funding can support
· Start-up costs
· extra rental charges,
· recruitment and training of volunteers,
· transport charges
· activities costs
· equipment
The guidelines give further details of the aims of the grant and what you need to do to apply. The project can work with you to make sure the new venture is safe and legal and involves older people in the planning and on-going development.
You may be thinking that your club doesn’t currently offer a meal but if you know that some members struggle with cooking or food come and talk to us about how to create new food options.
If you want to know more about the Social Dining Clubs Project please get in touch with the project manager for social dining clubs on 07500 993 038 or
EU Settlement Scheme Pilot - Home Office webinars for HR and Communications Leads
I expect many of you will have already heard about the Home Office plans to pilot their settled status scheme systems with UK health and social care staff ahead of the systems becoming fully operational and open to all from 30 March 2019. We understand that the pilot will run from 29 November until 21 December this year and so it will be a relatively brief window of opportunity for applications from staff. I have been given your names as communication leads for your respective organisations and would be very grateful for your help in cascading details of the pilot to the EU Nationals working for, or contracting with, the health and social care sector in Wales. Background details to the scheme and pilot are as follows:
The EU Settlement Scheme - The EU Settlement Scheme is the process for resident EU citizens and their family members to apply for UK immigration status, and therefore continue to live, work and study in the UK after the end of the planned implementation period on 31 December 2020. Those applying to the scheme will need to complete a short and simple online application form to:
(1) prove their identity;
(2) show that they live in the UK; and
(3) declare any criminal convictions.
The Pilot - As is now standard for the launch of new services in government, the Home Office is carrying out a series of pilot phases ahead of the public launch to test the scheme, system and processes. The second phase starts in November and runs until 21 December this year. This phase covers employees in the higher education and health and social care sectors.
For further information on the EU Settlement Scheme please visit GOV.UK .
Carl Eley, EU Transition, Health and Social Services Group, Welsh Government
Tel: 03000256842
The EU Settlement Scheme - The EU Settlement Scheme is the process for resident EU citizens and their family members to apply for UK immigration status, and therefore continue to live, work and study in the UK after the end of the planned implementation period on 31 December 2020. Those applying to the scheme will need to complete a short and simple online application form to:
(1) prove their identity;
(2) show that they live in the UK; and
(3) declare any criminal convictions.
The Pilot - As is now standard for the launch of new services in government, the Home Office is carrying out a series of pilot phases ahead of the public launch to test the scheme, system and processes. The second phase starts in November and runs until 21 December this year. This phase covers employees in the higher education and health and social care sectors.
For further information on the EU Settlement Scheme please visit GOV.UK .
Carl Eley, EU Transition, Health and Social Services Group, Welsh Government
Tel: 03000256842
Monday, 12 November 2018
WCVA Update - 12 November 2018
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