Friday 30 May 2014

Friday 23 May 2014

The Health Foundation's Scaling Up Improvement programme:

The Health Foundation, an independent charity working to improve the quality of health care in the UK, has over £3 million available for up to seven project teams to take successful health care improvement interventions and deliver them at a larger scale.

As part of their new Scaling Up Improvement programme, they are looking for projects that aim to improve health care delivery and/or the way people manage their own health care. Projects need to show how ideas, interventions and approaches that have been tested and show to improve care at a small scale can be delivered at a larger scale.

The Health Foundation's Scaling Up Improvement programme:

· Is looking to fund projects at a care pathway, health board, clinical network, organisational, regional or national level;
· applications can come from any health or health and social care provider organisation in the UK where services are free at the point of delivery;
· teams should have a strong track record in change management, measurement and evaluation;
· due to the range of skills and experience required to deliver an improvement project of this scale, a number of organisations will need to work together in partnership;
· each project will receive up to £500,000 over two and a half years.

If you are interested in applying, please read the Call for applications on the website -www.health.org.uk/scalingup

The deadline for the first stage of the application process is 12 noon on 16 June 2014.

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan for Powys

Powys teaching Health Board are in the process of developing a Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan for Powys in line with the National Delivery Plan published by Welsh Government on 8th May 2014. The delivery plan has 7 themes:

1: Raising awareness of neurological conditions
2: Timely diagnosis of neurological conditions
3: Fast and effective care
4: Living with a neurological condition
5: Children and young people
6: Improving Information
7: Targeting research

The development of the plan is being coordinated by Michelle Price, Consultant Therapist for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation. Workshops have already been run for health board staff, service users, carers and third sector organisations. Further feedback and information would be welcomed from service users, carers and third sector organisations on what is already being done to support people with long term neurological conditions, what gaps in services there are and also what knowledge and skills are available in the community to support the implementation of this plan. The plan will be published in September 2014.

If you feel you are able to contribute to these discussions or have experiences that could help inform any service developments please get in contact with Michelle by e-mail at Michelle.price2@wales.nhs.uk or by telephone on 01686 617207.

Monday 19 May 2014

Thursday 15 May 2014

National Falls Awareness Week 16th - 22nd June 2014

Falls Awareness Week runs every year to promote the services and interventions that
can help reduce the risk of a fall, and encourage older people to get active in later life.
Events are held around the UK.
The National Falls Awareness week offers an opportunity for older people, relatives and carers to find out more about falls and take part in the local classes and services that can help to prevent them.

Refreshing the ASD Strategic Action Plan for Wales

You may be aware that the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas AM, has made a commitment to refresh the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan (ASD SAP) which was first published in 2008.  As the refreshed ASD SAP is nearing completion it is timely to provide an update on the work that has been undertaken and to say more about the forthcoming public consultation.For more information click here

Tuesday 13 May 2014

Two PAVO Job Vacancies

Third Sector Broker (South Powys)

28 Hours per week (to be worked across Monday to Friday)
Based in Llandrindod Wells
This fixed term appointment is funded until 31 March 2015.

Health & Social Care Facilitator (Third Sector Participation)
21 Hours per week
Based in Llandrindod Wells

The closing date for applications for both posts: 12 noon on Wednesday 4 June 2014
For more information visit PAVO website

Monday 12 May 2014

May is Scams Awareness Month

For top tips for dealing with scams and what to do if you have been scammed.
click here  or contact Powys Citizen's Advice Bureau on
0845 601 8421 Monday, Thursday & Friday 10am-3pm or
0844 477 2020 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

Friday 9 May 2014

Screening for Life Awarness Training Course

Your local Screening Engagement Team is pleased to offer a free, one-day 'Screening for Life' Awareness training course.

Training Dates:
Thursday 22nd May, Breast Test Wales, 18, Cathedral Road, Cardiff
Friday 23rd May, The Alway Centre, Newport
Monday 2nd June, Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr Tydfil
Tuesday 3rd June, Bowel Screening Wales, Llantrisant
Wednesday 4th June, Anvil Court, Abertillery
Time: 9.30am - 2.45pm

For more information and to book click here

Acquired Hearing Disability Group

Wales Council for Deaf People are looking for people with experience of acquired hearing disability (Hard of Hearing) who might be interested in joining a support and activities group in the Llanidloes area, supporting each other and being involved in joint Social Activities.
If interested please contact Mrs Meryl A Roberts mail@wcdeaf.org.uk or telephone 01443 485687

Nominations are open for 2014 Powys Volunteer Centre Volunteer Awards

Powys Volunteer Centre is organising the 5th Volunteer of the Year Awards to honour exceptional volunteers in Powys.

“We all know incredible people — everyday heroes — who give of their time and talents to make our community a better place, many sports, leisure, social and community facilities are dependent on volunteers and without them, many crucial services in Powys would not exist” said Michele Muireasgha Head of Third Sector Development at PAVO

The awards evening will be September 11 at the Metropol Hotel in Llandrindod Wells and all shortlisted nominees will receive special recognition at the event and the winners will be presented with an award.

There is still time to nominate! If you know of someone who has given up his or her time to help others then why not nominate them for a Powys Volunteer of the Year Award?

There are five categories of awards this year: Volunteer up to the age of 25, Volunteer between the age of 25 – 59, Volunteer age 60 upwards, Group and Outstanding contribution.

For a nomination form you can contact PAVO on 01597 822191 or download from www.pavo.org.uk/volunteering/powys-volunteer-of-the-year.html.

The deadline for nominations is June 6.

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Public Health Bill White Paper // Smokefree Village // Filter the Future

ASH Wales are pleased to see the inclusion of a number of tobacco control measures in the Welsh Government’s White Paper such as a retail register for tobacco which will help combat the problem of tobacco sales to under-18s and further legislation covering smokefree open spaces, including hospital grounds.
The White Paper also proposes a ban on electronic cigarettes in enclosed public premises but while ASH Wales recognises the concerns that have emerged with their growing use, they can see no suggestion in the existing evidence base that would support including them in the existing smokefree legislation.
ASH Wales are keen to hear the views of partners and stakeholders on the issue of electronic cigarettes before the consultation ends on June 24th and will be holding an all-day meeting of the Wales Tobacco or Health Network on Thursday 5th June at the Tapestri Centre in Swansea to debate the issue. Please contact them if you would like to attend this event or join the Network.


Friday 2 May 2014

Healthy Friends Course

Clybiau Plant Cymru are currently delivering a Health Challenge Wales project, funded by Welsh Government, which follows on from a Big Lottery funded Way of Life Project.

The project aims to improve attitude, awareness and knowledge about living a healthier lifestyle. They deliver training to Childcare Workers and give the tools and resources to train some of the older children in their setting to deliver activities around healthy eating and physical activity to the younger children in the setting. As part of this particular project, they are also introducing activities around improving awareness about smoking and alcohol consumption.

Every childcare setting that attends a workshop is given a free activity resource pack, which contains 27 activity resource cards.          There is an event happening in Machynlleth in the Autumn.

Read more about the project on their website www.plgh.org

E:shelleyj@clybiauplantcymru.org       W:www.clybiauplantcymru.org

PAVO OUTREACH SURGERIES - MAY 2014

Do you need some funding support? Have you got an issue around governance? Would you like to discuss potential project ideas? Would your organisation like a health check?

Come along at meet with PAVO Development Officers on the following May 2014 dates:

Thursday 8th May 2014 at Llanfyllin 11am – 3pm      Library, Youth and Community centre

Wednesday 21st May 2014 at Rhayader 11am – 3pm      YMCA Building

We can help you cut your saturated fat and salt intake

British Heart Foundation

The 'Your Heart. Our Help' leaflet gives you or patients a quick reference guide to the most popular resources.  Ideal for events, clinic or to hand to a loved one.