Powys County Council Home Support Project

I am delighted to forward to you the launch bulletin and supporting leaflets for the Home Support Services that have been developed or newly established as part of the Powys County Council Home Support Project.

Home Support aims to provide support and practical assistance an individual may need in their day-to-day life to stay living at home, safely and independently.

The Home Support pilots are based on an existing service operating in Rhayader, called Rhayader Home Support and have been set up in Llandrindod Wells to provide 24/7 cover for emergencies through community alarms (Careline) for those living in sheltered housing/receiving warden based services; in Llanidloes Town Centre and in the Knighton and Presteigne area.

You can find out more from the Senior Support Co-ordinators which are based in each of the service areas and from the attached bulletin and leaflets and our promotional video at:

https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/3541/Powys-Home-Support---Helping-you-to-live-life-your-way

Sue Hall

Commissioning Project Co-ordinator, Powys County Council

Powys County Council proposes to start charging Blue Badge holders to park

Powys County Council is proposing to reduce this concession.

Why? The service has to find savings of £100,000 this year.  This figure contributes to a wider savings target of £2m for the highways, transport and recycling service and a council wide savings target of £8.5m. 

We are keen to find out the views of blue badge holders, family members and other residents and organisations who wish to express a view on the proposal.   

We would welcome your views by Monday 2 July 2018.

http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/corporate/find-out-about-consultations-in-powys/blue-badge-consultation/

Memory Cafe - Machynlleth

CYFEILLION DEMENTIA DYFFRYN DYFI 

I bobl sy’n byw gyda dementia a’u gofalwyr yn Nyffryn Dyfi 

YMUNWCH Â NI CAFFI GOF am GÂN, PANED, CACEN A CHWMNI 

Y DDYDD MAWRTH CYNTA o bob mis 

Yn CLWB BOWLIO am 10yb – 11yb 

am ddim, mae cyfleusterau i’r anabl. 

DEMENTIA FRIENDS DYFI VALLEY 

For all in the Dyfi Valley. Carers welcome. 

JOIN US at our MEMORY CAFE for SONG, CUPPA, CAKE AND COMPANY 

The first TUESDAY of every month 

in the BOWLING CLUB 10-11 

FREE Disabled facilities 

Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â 

For more information: Sandra Ward 01686 688034 or 

Chris Yallop 01650 511207

NHS Future Fit Consultation launched

The NHS Future Fit consultation has launched (30 May 2018) and people across north Powys, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being asked their views on proposals for the future shape of hospital service over the border in Shrewsbury and Telford. Public consultation begins 30 May 2018 and ends on 4 September 2018.

https://www.nhsfuturefit.org/

WCVA Newsletter

Volunteers week kicks off this Friday 1 June - it's a great time for you to recognise, reward (and recruit!) your hardworking volunteers. Across the country there will be celebrations, award events, recruitment fayres and exhibitions taking place to promote all the amazing benefits of volunteering. We've got logos, certificates, posters and more available over at our website - remember to share your festivities with us on Facebook and Twitter! WCVA has updated its privacy notice in line with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can view the new privacy notice on our website to find out how your information will be used, who can access it, the legal bases on which your information is held and your rights in relation to this information. You'll be getting an email from WCVA over the next few weeks as we move your data onto our new robust database - and you may be asked to confirm your subscription preferences, so please keep an eye out! Thanks for reading, we'll see you again next week.

Volunteering Volunteers’ Week - 1-7 June 2018 Volunteers’ Week is upon us and what a great way to celebrate the fantastic contribution volunteers make across the UK. The new Volunteering Wales Platform - Help! Where do I start? Fiona Liddell, Volunteering Development Manager at WCVA, offers some tips on using the new Volunteering Wales website, which will be launched early in June.

WCVA general Top tips for nonprofits building digital services On the WCVA blog: Ellie Halle, Digital Fellowship and Communities Lead at CAST, outlines some tips for charities that are looking to develop their digital services.

Third sector general Creating new local Energy Community Cooperatives Learn how European funding is empowering communities in Wales through locally owned energy…

Funding Funding to support the development of small charities and social enterprises The Fore Trust has announced that the next funding round to support the development of small charities, social enterprises and community interest companies will open for registrations on the 23 July 2018 at 10 am. Grants to support children’s health and education The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is 24 July 2018.

Training and events Helping Nature Work For Your Community Events Could your community benefit more from the natural environment? Or do you have an environmental project that needs more funds and support? Then this event is for you! 19, 21, 22 June 2018 Webinar: National Development Framework Consultation Do you want to shape the National Development Framework in Wales? Find out about responding to the public consultation from our webinar 02.07.18 Webinar: A Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales Do you want to shape the Clean Air Zone Framework in Wales? Find out about responding to the public consultation from our webinar 08.06.18

Policy and politics Help shape the work of the Auditor General The Wales Audit Office has launched a survey, asking the public and public sector workers to have their say on the themes that the Auditor General should look at.

Carers Week 2018 Programme

Carers Week 2018 Programme - BOOK NOW to get a place on these events via Eventbrite or contact the Credu Office on 01597 823800

Friday 8th June – County Hall, Llandrindod Wells. 2-4pm
Carers & County Councillors Connect, opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of Caring with Powys County Councillors. With afternoon tea.
www.credu-carers-council-connect.eventbrite.co.uk

Monday 11th June, Metropole, Llandrindod 10.00 to 2.30
FIVE THINGS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE including legal advice, information on residential care, ‘How to start a conversation about your wishes’, Future Care and Support, funeral wishes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-things-planning-for-the-future-llandrindod-110618-tickets-45684572787

Monday 11th June, Tesco, Ystradgynlais
CARERS AWARENESS in the lobby with carers
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

Tuesday 12th June, 10.00 – 1.00, Guildhall, Brecon
FIVE THINGS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE including legal advice, information on residential care, ‘How to start a conversation about your wishes’, Future Care and Support, funeral wishes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-things-planning-for-the-future-brecon-120618-tickets-45685682105

Tuesday 12th June 10.00 – 2.00 Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool
ACCESSING PUBLIC SERVICES WORKSHOP WELSHPOOL
Credu & All Wales Forum are co-hosting Cerebra's free workshop on using their Accessing Public Services Toolkit. The aim of the workshop is to support families who are encountering difficulties in relation to the provision of health, social care and education support services.
https://credu-awf-cerebra-toolkit-workshop-welshpool.eventbrite.co.uk

Wednesday 13th June 10.00- 1.00, Plas Dolerw, Newtown
FIVE THINGS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE including legal advice, information on residential care, ‘How to start a conversation about your wishes’, Future Care and Support, funeral wishes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/five-things-planning-for-the-future-newtown-130618-tickets-45685813498

Wednesday 13th June
TRECASTLE CARERS DAY OUT
Afternoon tea and treat, Trecastle.
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

AWARENESS RAISING Co-op Builth

Thursday 14th June 10.00 – 3.30 June, Metropole, Llandrindod
HOLISTIC THERAPIES DAY including massage, reflexology, Reiki with buffet lunch
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holistic-therapy-day-and-buffet-lunch-metropole-hotel-llandrindod-140618-tickets-45686180596

Thursday 14th June
COFFEE HOP, YSTRADYNLAIS visiting as many coffee shops as possible promoting Carer awareness.
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

Friday 15th June
BUSKAGYNLAIS Carer awareness raising at this popular event
Contact Theresa on 07773 324128

Friday 15th June
Information Stand on Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells.

Saturday 16th June
Pop up Picnic – Celebrating Carers, Llandrindod Wells – find us near the lake!

DISPLAY OUTSIDE THE ARCHES, Rhayader

AWARENESS RAISING throughout Powys – Look out for stands at locations in Tesco, Llandrindod; Coed y Dinas, Welshpool; Co-op, Builth; Tesco, Ystradgynlais; Newtown.

Funding opportunity

The Big Give Christmas Challenge in 2018

http://www.pavo.org.uk/funding/funding-news/funding-news-article/article/the-big-give-christmas-challenge-in-2018.html