Below is the newsletter from the Older People’s Commission for Wales, with updates of the Commission’s work over the last few months.
Winter Newsletter 2014
Friday, 9 January 2015
ASD Information & Training Day - 25th Feb 2015
The Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Information / Training Day will be taking place on the 25th February 2015, 9am-4pm in TheElephant & Castle Hotel, Broad St, Newtown, Powys SY16 2BQ
For more information click here
Open consultation on NHS travel cost scheme
Consultation on how possible changes to the healthcare travel costs scheme can help eligible patients access health services.
Start of consultation 25.11.14 end of consultation 24.11.15
To find out more and respond follow the link to the consultation http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/travel/?lang=en
Start of consultation 25.11.14 end of consultation 24.11.15
To find out more and respond follow the link to the consultation http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/travel/?lang=en
Monday, 5 January 2015
Physical Disability and Sensory Loss Engagement Forum (PDSL)
PDSL is a user led engagement forum, facilitated by Adult Social Services. It receives reports from a range of agencies. Currently there is no pathway for reporting to a strategic board.
PAVO attends representing the 3rd sector, raising issues on their behalf and providing feedback via this HSCN blog. Minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2014 can be viewed on PAVO website
PAVO attends representing the 3rd sector, raising issues on their behalf and providing feedback via this HSCN blog. Minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2014 can be viewed on PAVO website
Free Blood Borne Viruses & HIV Level 1 Training
As part of the Blood Borne Viral (BBV) Hepatitis Action Plan for Wales, Public Health Wales have re-developed the following BBV level 1 training session. The training is free and is suitable for all professionals, volunteers, peer mentors, and service user advocates working with individuals with or at risk of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV transmission.
Training will take place in January and February throughout Wales (see dates and locations) there are plenty of spaces still available.
For further information visit http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=09e5d4f19e804d9c7a2356e7d&id=2075ed9aa9&e=a550527264
or contact NewLink at: 02920 529002.
Training will take place in January and February throughout Wales (see dates and locations) there are plenty of spaces still available.
For further information visit http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=09e5d4f19e804d9c7a2356e7d&id=2075ed9aa9&e=a550527264
or contact NewLink at: 02920 529002.
Are you thinking about taking on Land or Premises as an asset transfer?
Many community groups and Town and Community Councils in Powys are currently considering whether to take up the opportunity to take over responsibility for running properties from Powys County Council, or are currently already in negotiations to do this.
PAVO is holding two free events to provide you with information and access to support that will assist your organisation with its decision making and planning. These events will be of use to representatives of any community organisation or Town or Community Council that is currently involved in, or considering, asset transfers.
Thursday 22 January 2015, 10.00am-3.00pm at Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon
Tuesday 27 January 2015, 10.00am-3.00pm at the Monty Club, Newtown
On both sessions there will be: Information about a new funding opportunity from the Big Lottery to support asset transfer projects. A presentation on some legal issues to consider when looking at taking on premises or land as an asset transfer, with the opportunity for questions and answers with a legal professional. The opportunity to meet other local organisations considering asset transfers and to share your experiences
Both events will run from 10.00am-2.00pm, with 2.00pm-3.00pm being available for general networking by everyone attending. A light lunch will be provided.
If your organisation would like to book places for representatives to attend either of these events, please contact Melissa Townsend PAVO on 01597 822191 or melissa.townsend@pavo.org.uk or book online at: Asset Transfer meetings
PAVO is holding two free events to provide you with information and access to support that will assist your organisation with its decision making and planning. These events will be of use to representatives of any community organisation or Town or Community Council that is currently involved in, or considering, asset transfers.
Thursday 22 January 2015, 10.00am-3.00pm at Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon
Tuesday 27 January 2015, 10.00am-3.00pm at the Monty Club, Newtown
On both sessions there will be: Information about a new funding opportunity from the Big Lottery to support asset transfer projects. A presentation on some legal issues to consider when looking at taking on premises or land as an asset transfer, with the opportunity for questions and answers with a legal professional. The opportunity to meet other local organisations considering asset transfers and to share your experiences
Both events will run from 10.00am-2.00pm, with 2.00pm-3.00pm being available for general networking by everyone attending. A light lunch will be provided.
If your organisation would like to book places for representatives to attend either of these events, please contact Melissa Townsend PAVO on 01597 822191 or melissa.townsend@pavo.org.uk or book online at: Asset Transfer meetings
CHC Meeting held in public on 3rd December 2014
Community Health Councils – CHCs are independent statutory organisations which represent the interests of patients and the Public in the National Health Service in Powys. CHC’s :
The minutes for the CHC meeting can be found at http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/905/home
The meeting was held with an opportunity for the public to engage in a question and answer session at the end. During the public Q&A session concerns were raised over lack of information for and consultation with carers. Also information was sought from the CHC on how GP practice’s targets are agreed and set.
The next meeting of Brecknock and Radnor Community Health Council will be held on
TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2015. There will be a question and answer session at the end of our council meeting for members of the public to raise any concerns they have about health provision in south Powys.
For further information follow this link: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/905/home
- provide help and advice if you have problems with or complaints about NHS service
- ensure that your views and needs influence the policies and plans put in place by health providers in your area
- monitor the quality of NHS services from your point of view
- give you information about access to the NHS
The minutes for the CHC meeting can be found at http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/905/home
The meeting was held with an opportunity for the public to engage in a question and answer session at the end. During the public Q&A session concerns were raised over lack of information for and consultation with carers. Also information was sought from the CHC on how GP practice’s targets are agreed and set.
The next meeting of Brecknock and Radnor Community Health Council will be held on
TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2015. There will be a question and answer session at the end of our council meeting for members of the public to raise any concerns they have about health provision in south Powys.
For further information follow this link: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/905/home
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