The
Ministerial statement from Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Social
Services gives an overview of legislative developments regarding
Safeguarding and Adult Protection in Wales,
including the development of a single National Board;the configuration
of Safeguarding Boards and the principle of mergeing adults and
children boards. A copy of the Forum’s report can be found at:
Welsh Government is seeking comments and views on this draft neurological
conditions delivery plan.
The plan sets out our vision for the population of Wales and
what this means for services for people with neurological conditions. Asking for views from:
• the
public
• people
with neurological conditions
• the third
sector,
• the NHS
and its partner organisations 30/10/2013 31/01/2014
Age Cymru is once again working with Arriva Trains Wales to help ensure that all members get access to their latest offers. With Arriva Club 55, older people can travel throughout wales with low cost fares and live a more active and social lifestyle. For more information contact Arriva Trains Wales at www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/55
If you or your members have views on
residential care, Sarah Rochira ,Older People’s Commissioner for Wales would like to hear them, whatever their situation -
whether they are living in a care home now, have family members and / or
friends living in a care home, or simply have
thoughts about their future. Sarah has designed a survey for these
purposes that can be completed on her website at
www.olderpeoplewales.com.
Alternatively, she can post questionnaires directly to you for you to
pass on to older people in your group or area. The response is freepost.
The questionnaire can also be completed over
the telephone.
Sell2Wales
- Interactive Workshop Sell2Wales is the national procurement website for Wales. It is used by
the public and private sector to advertise contract opportunities for Welsh
businesses.
eProcurement
Workshop - eProcurement is about using electronic and online systems to find out about
contract opportunities and to submit tenders. This workshop will help
businesses understand what eProcurement is and why it is being used.
Machynlleth 13 November 2013 Cardigan 15 November 2013
Business Wales is a dedicated service that provides businesses with
information, guidance and support directly, and from the private, public and
third sector.The service can be
accessed by phone, online and through a network of eleven one stop shops
located around Wales. For more information call 03000 6 03000.
In late 2012/ early 2013 a project that was
jointly undertaken by Public Health Wales, Powys Health Board and Hywel
Dda Health Board, exploring the pharmaceutical needs of people living
in rural areas. The project has been completed. The final summary
report can be viewed on PAVO website - Policy & Partnerships Key Documents or click on the below link.