As you may be aware it is time for the annual review of the training needs for staff. The deadline for completion and submission to the Workforce Development Unit is Friday 24th October 2014
Please can you complete the attached TNA paperwork and send completed TNA's electronically to pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or hard copies to the address at the bottom of the paperwork. It is hoped that the forms are self-explanatory and simple to follow and should not take up too much of your time, however if you do require any assistance in completing then please do not hesitate to contact them.
The information will be used to help us inform and develop the training and development programme for 2015 – 2016 and SCWDP Strategic Plan. The data collected will be reviewed at the Powys Strategic Planning Workshop for Training being held on the 11th November 2014 further information on this workshop can be found at the bottom of the TNA.
The Workforce Development Unit - Training - Helen Williams, Senior Training Administrator Uwch Gweinyddydd Hyfforddiant tel / ffon: 01597 827332 * e-mail/e-bost: helen.williams2@powys.gov.uk
Monday, 13 October 2014
Who Dares Disturb The Universe? Saturday October 25th Events all day!
Ignite your curiosity with this fusion of theatre, art and science, exploring the world that shapes us, how we shape it and what the future might hold.
The 25th of October marks the culmination of Drawn to Stars’ unique art residency with Wyeside; exploring the beauty and fragility of the planet we call “home”. There will be a wondrous kaleidoscope of film, theatre, sculpture, photography, interactive installations, guest speakers and the combined voices of the young and old who live in this community.
Saturday 25th October 2014 Events all day!
The 25th of October marks the culmination of Drawn to Stars’ unique art residency with Wyeside; exploring the beauty and fragility of the planet we call “home”. There will be a wondrous kaleidoscope of film, theatre, sculpture, photography, interactive installations, guest speakers and the combined voices of the young and old who live in this community.
Saturday 25th October 2014 Events all day!
Friday, 10 October 2014
Carers Information and Support Programme
The Alzheimers Society Brecon are pleased to confirm that they will be
running a Carers’ Information and Support Programme starting on November 10th
2014.
Known as CrISP, the initial course consists of four weekly sessions
aimed at carers, friends or family of people in the early to middle stages of
dementia.
Places are limited to a maximum of 12 persons. However they do have a waiting
list if the course is oversubscribed.
Venue: - Brecon MIND, Ty Croeso, St. David’s House, 48 Free Street,
Brecon, Powys LD3 7BP
4 Weekly Sessions every subsequent Monday 10.30am to 1pm:-
Session 1 UNDERSTANDING
DEMENTIA
Session 2 LEGAL ISSUES AND
MONEY MATTERS
Session 3 PROVIDING SUPPORT AND
CARE
Session 4 COPING DAY TO DAY
There will be an opportunity to meet for a further session on the
following week at a venue to be decided on by the group.
For Further Information or to book a place please contact our Brecon
office or email:
jean.nowell@alzheimers.org.uk.
Brecon Office, Suite D, Unit 4, Talgarth Business & Enterprise
Park, Talgarth LD3 0PQ
T 01874 712083
Powys Carers Service Job Advert
Serving unpaid Carers of
all ages in Powys, Conwy, Denbighshire
& Wrexham
Chief
Executive Officer 37.5
hrs, £35,000
Further details and
application
Closing date: 9am Thursday
30th October 2014
01597 823 800 or email amanda@powyscarers.org.uk
Beyond Barriers Report
Please follow the link for the completed Beyond Barriers report. This is the outcome of a piece of work commissioned by Welsh Government in 2012 and carried out by Barnardo’s Cymru and Action for Children –Gweithredu dros Blant.
Its purpose has been to research some of the challenges that exist between public funders and third sector children’s services providers in order to identify barriers, to highlight best practice and to recommend policy and practice solutions.
The report has now been agreed by Welsh Government who are happy for it to be disseminated as widely as possible to stakeholders in Wales .
Based on the evidence of our research and wide agreement from those consulted, recommendations for new models and processes have been made and the greater challenge now becomes to ensure that these can be taken forward into constructive actions which can be of value.
To this end the research team would very much appreciate hearing your comments and views of the content and recommendations in the report and particularly if you have suggestions or are willing to become involved in the development of new practice solutions.
A hard copy of the report will be made available and can be supplied on request.
Wenda Hatherley, Beyond Barriers Researcher, Action for Children –gweithredu dros blant Wenda.Hatherley@actionforchildren.org.uk
Its purpose has been to research some of the challenges that exist between public funders and third sector children’s services providers in order to identify barriers, to highlight best practice and to recommend policy and practice solutions.
The report has now been agreed by Welsh Government who are happy for it to be disseminated as widely as possible to stakeholders in Wales .
Based on the evidence of our research and wide agreement from those consulted, recommendations for new models and processes have been made and the greater challenge now becomes to ensure that these can be taken forward into constructive actions which can be of value.
To this end the research team would very much appreciate hearing your comments and views of the content and recommendations in the report and particularly if you have suggestions or are willing to become involved in the development of new practice solutions.
A hard copy of the report will be made available and can be supplied on request.
Wenda Hatherley, Beyond Barriers Researcher, Action for Children –gweithredu dros blant Wenda.Hatherley@actionforchildren.org.uk
Be a "Flu Buster"
- pregnant women
- children aged two, three and four years and those in year 7 at School
- adults aged 65 or older
- people with a long term medical condition
- carers
- people living in a residential or nursing home
Organisations will be given £250: for representatives to attend a “Flu Buster” training session
to cascade “Flu Buster” messages to colleagues in your organisation and to provide feedback on the dissemination of key “Flu Buster” messages to contacts in the community.
Training sessions will be held on:
21 October 3-5pm - Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road, , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AH
28 October 2-4pm - The Barn at Brynich, Brynich, Brecon LD3 7SH
31 October 9.30-11.30am - Maldwyn Leisure Centre, Plantation Lane, Newtown SY16 1LH
If you are interested in participating in the “Flu Buster” initiative, please contact PowysPHT.Admin@wales.nhs.uk or 01874 712738 to reserve a place. Further information on the scheme is available from Sumina.azam@wales.nhs.uk
First Hear to Meet Group in Powys
Hear to Meet announces the launch of a new Hear to Meet hard of hearing social group for people with hearing aged 50plus. This will be their first Hear to Meet group in Powys and they hope there will be more to follow in other areas.
Hear to Meet aims to provide social opportunities via Hear to Meet social groups across Wales. They currently have over 20 such groups spread across Wales with plans to more than double that amount.
The first meeting in Builth Wells is on Tuesday 21st October from 10.30 to 12.30 at The Old TIC (see flyer for full details). They hope to run the group monthly and recruit volunteers to help us run it. The first meeting is to gauge interest and to find out what people want from such a group. They will introduce their project to people with hearing loss and show how other groups have benefitted from them and the range of activities that are possible.
See the simple flyer plus generic posters aimed at recruiting volunteers and attracting beneficiaries . Feel free to print off and distribute or email to others who might be interested. They are happy to send hard copies in the post too.
If you would like more information about the project let them know.
If you can help us promote the event in any way they would be very grateful for all assistance. Ffon/Phone: 18002 02920 33 33 78 (use 18002 prefix at all times please)
E-bost/Email: martin.griffiths@hearingloss.org.uk Testun/SMS Texts: 077 8686 1748
www.hearingloss.org.uk
Hear to Meet aims to provide social opportunities via Hear to Meet social groups across Wales. They currently have over 20 such groups spread across Wales with plans to more than double that amount.
The first meeting in Builth Wells is on Tuesday 21st October from 10.30 to 12.30 at The Old TIC (see flyer for full details). They hope to run the group monthly and recruit volunteers to help us run it. The first meeting is to gauge interest and to find out what people want from such a group. They will introduce their project to people with hearing loss and show how other groups have benefitted from them and the range of activities that are possible.
See the simple flyer plus generic posters aimed at recruiting volunteers and attracting beneficiaries . Feel free to print off and distribute or email to others who might be interested. They are happy to send hard copies in the post too.
If you would like more information about the project let them know.
If you can help us promote the event in any way they would be very grateful for all assistance. Ffon/Phone: 18002 02920 33 33 78 (use 18002 prefix at all times please)
E-bost/Email: martin.griffiths@hearingloss.org.uk Testun/SMS Texts: 077 8686 1748
www.hearingloss.org.uk
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