What is the capacity of the third sector?

Please help PAVO to map this by completing the below questionnaire.  

The mapping survey  is important particularly in relation to the changing eligibility criteria for Social Care. Expectations are being placed upon the sector to support people who will no longer be eligible for social care. In particular, the strategy refers to third sector befriending services, information services and advocacy services.

This will help to highlight any additional resources or help your organisation and/or service will need in order to provide the sustainable, safe and reliable support that is needed.

To complete the Questionnaire please click HERE           Closing date 27th February 2015

An Introduction to Tendering Training

PAVO Training - Wednesday 18th February 2015-  (10am-4pm)

Venue: Oriel Davies Gallery, the Park, Newtown, Powys SY16 2NZ

The course will:
Improve understanding of the differences between grants and contracts
Increase knowledge in the area of tendering
Provide guidance about the tendering process
Explore the potential of joint working when considering public service delivery. 

£20 - PAVO members        £40 - 3rd Sector, non PAVO members        £60 - Non 3rd Sector

lunch isn't provided for the training

To book: click here

Digital stories - Glan Irfon

A series of digital stories have been developed to highlight health and social care centre, Glan Irfon.

The film’s aim is to promote the council, health board and voluntary sector’s collaborative and integrated work to improve the health and wellbeing of  citizens to support their independence, and to be able to do the things that matter and have the very best quality of life.

The films have been designed to show local residents in the Builth and Llanwrtyd Wells area along with the Powys health and social care community the benefits of receiving care close to their home and community from the perspective of two patients who have stayed at the centre.

Granville and Kathleen’s story is not unfamiliar to anyone who has had time to recover and recuperate at the centre, and the stories give anyone who is due to visit the centre a real life insight into what it looks and feels like prior to staying.

The stories also provide a professional perspective from the multi-disciplinary team that includes district nurses, social services and BUPA.

The stories can be viewed at http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/adult-social-care/integrating-health-and-social-care/glan-irfon-bringing-health-and-social-care-together/

A reminder to book your place on the Shared Power Training on April 23rd 2015

PAVO is committed to supporting and improving 3rd sector representation. As part of this work we are offering training in:

Shared Power in Planning and Reviewing Services

Target audience: 3rd Sector organisations , PAVO staff working with 3rd sector representatives and 3rd sector Organisations

Date: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Cost: Free: Cancellation policy applies.
Time: 10am – 4pm (lunch not provided)
Venue: PAVO, Llandrindod Wells
Trainer: Mandy Williams, Participation Cymru

Aim of the day: To train trainers to deliver a package that builds confidence, knowledge and skills for 3rd sector representatives to effectively participate in the planning and reviewing of services with public bodies.

BOOK HERE 

(The training planned for 29 January 2015 was postponed and will now take place at PAVO Llandrindod Wells on 23 April 2015 instead)

Alzheimer’s Society Tea, Chat and Activities in Brecon

Do you live with Dementia?
· Are you, your friend or a relative affected by Dementia?
· Would you like to meet other people in a similar position, have a chat and try out some activities designed especially for people with dementia and their carers?
· Would you like to have access to useful information about dementia and dementia services in the area?

If you answered YES to one or more of the above then this is for you:

A Group will run every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12 noon from Tuesday 17th February to Tuesday 31st March 2015 at Ty Croeso, St David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon LD3 7BP

For more information please contact Jean Nowell on 01874 712083

Migraine Insight - Information & Advisory Event in Cardiff - 28th March

Migraine Action, the national advisory and support charity for adults and children affected by migraine, is coming to Cardiff to host an event for those with the condition and to help their friends and family learn more.

Saturday 28th March 2015 9.30am-1.00pm Holiday Inn Cardiff City Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1XD. 

Booking Essential:   £7 members, £12 non members (Early bird discount before 7th March 2015! £5 members, £10 non members) 

For more information please visit www.migraine.org.uk or call 08456 011 033

Budget 2015/16 - Have your say

This is very short notice as responses need to be back by 2 February.2015

In September and October of 2014 the Council held a series of budget and community delivery events for Powys people to have a say on how to address the severe financial challenges facing the council over this coming year (2015/2016) and the rest of the decade

The Council now want to hear your views on some of the key proposals before setting its budget. The proposals set out aim to make savings of £11.6m.

To respond please click on the following link
http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=53884&lang=en.