Learning Disabilities and Autism: A Research Conference for the General Public

You are invited to a free afternoon event which will showcase some of the variety of research taking place in learning disability and autism in north Wales.  The event is open to anyone with an interest in the research – parents, teachers support workers, other professionals and researchers.  The programme is interesting and varied and there’s likely to be something for everyone. 

http://www.ldancymru.org.uk/talksprog.php.en?menu=2&catid=6923&subid=12490 for more information.

National Obesity Awareness Week : 13-19 January 2014

One key to living a healthier lifestyle is not to make too many changes at the same time. Achieving one change in your lifestyle is a huge success and will make a difference.

Please see below link to the Health Challenge Wales resources
http://www.healthchallengewales.org/the-small-steps-to-a-healthier-you

Alcohol Brief Intervention training

Please see dates below for Alcohol Brief Intervention training and book your place through Nicola Gordon - Nicola.Gordon@wales.nhs.uk

10 am - 12 noon 13th January  (South Powys - venue TBC)
2.30 – 4.30        16th January  (Mid Powys -    venue TBC)
10 – 12 noon      16th January  (North Powys - venue TBC)

· Understand the problem of alcohol in Wales
· Indentify hazardous and harmful drinkers
· Offer evidence based support to drinkers
· Influence behaviour change
· Be more confident in tackling this difficult topic
· Make a positive impact upon health in Wales

Carers & Their Rights Training - 13th May 2014

Powys Carers Service are excited to again host an event with Prof Luke Clements as he drafted some of the current Carers Rights Laws (Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995 and the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004).

Tuesday 13th May 2014 in Llandrindod Wells

The event’s content is not likely to be in a child-friendly format so they don’t think the event will be suitable for Young Carers aged under 16.

You can express your interest in the event by registering here (or by email info@powyscarers.org.uk or phone 01597 823800).

Support from Powys Local Public Health Team

for Third Sector Organisations in Powys
Powys Local Public Health Team provides a range of activities and training programmes that may be of relevance to your organisation, staff,  volunteers,  members  or simply to the community in which you live and work.  
The information below summarises activities are planned for the next few months and where you can get further information  Powys_Local_Public_health_team_agenda.pdf

Shelter Cymru Hsouing Advice Surgeries in South Powys

Changes from 6 January 2014
Brecon Housing Advice Surgery HAS NOW MOVED LOCATION TO:
Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm at The foyer (Gwalia Care & Support) Cwrt Afon, 15-16 Castle Street, Brecon LD3 9BU.  Tel 01874 624722 for an appointment.
Llandrindod Wells Housing Advice Surgery
Alternate Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.30pm at The Gwalia Care & Support (Gwynfa) Offices, Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LA.  Tel:  01874 624722 for an appointment.
Ystradgynlais Housing Advice Surgery
Alternate Wednesdasy 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Powys Citizens Advice Bureau, The Welfare Hall, Ystradgylais SA9 1JJ.  Tel:  01874 624722 for an appointment.
If you have a client who has a housing problem call Brecon 01874 624722 to make an appointment or call the single line number 0845 075 5005.

Scope Job Opportunity

Service Manager - Information and Support, Wales - for more information visit: http://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/work-us/jobs/service-manager-information-and-support-wales-0