Wednesday 29 July 2015

Third Sector and the Virtual Wards in Powys

The Virtual Ward is a GP led model which champions multi-agency working to care for people in their own home and prevent hospital admission. Older and frail patients, and those with complex care needs, can be referred onto the Virtual Ward and monitored more closely by a range of health and social care professionals including GP's, Nurses, Occupational therapists and Social Services. Voluntary Sector services are important in terms of supporting people within Virtual Wards and forming stronger links with GP surgeries.

The Virtual Ward model has been piloted in South Powys for nearly two years and was recently named overall winner of the NHS Wales Awards, as well as scooping the Improving Quality through Better Use of Resources Award. Due to this success, it is being rolled out now to GP surgeries in Mid and North Powys.

Currently, Powys Broker Service is representing the wider voluntary sector at each of these Virtual Ward meetings in the North as it develops. In Mid Powys, a few organisations share representation of the sector across the Virtual Wards and we hope that this format may be replicated in the North as developments progress.

Powys Broker Service also represents the voluntary sector within Powys People Direct which is a telephone hub for Social Services providing a single point of access for information, advice and referrals. The Broker Service works very closely with staff to ensure that, where needed, citizens have access to and knowledge of local community voluntary support services.

If you would like more information on the work of the Brokers or are interested in supporting their work at Virtual Wards, please contact Claire Powell or Anne Clark on 01597 828 649 or email broker@pavo.org.uk

Final Open Meeting Carers Commissioning Strategy

Diary Marker - An open meeting looking at how organisations can come together to respond to the upcoming tender.
Thursday 20 August 2015Cartrefi Cymru, Unit 27 Ddole Road Enterprise Park,  Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys  LD1 6DF

Please register your attandance on this online booking form.

Tuesday 28 July 2015

Powys People Direct

Powys People Direct is a single point of access for all enquiries for both adults and children’s services across the county.   
Access to the right service, at the right time, in the right place with the right outcome

Family Anonymous Meeting

For Relatives & Friends Concerned about the use of Drugs, Alcohol or Related Behavioural Problems

DOES SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT USE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL?

What do you do if you discover, or even just suspect, that someone you love is taking drugs? Do you confront them? Do you seek advice? If so, who from? Police? School? A priest? Your doctor? The neighbours?

Drug or alcohol abuse is a very frightening and isolating problem and it helps to talk to people who know what it feels like to be in this situation. There is help available and there is hope.

Families Anonymous (FA) is a fellowship of self-help groups for families and friends of drug and alcohol abusers. Based on the famous ‘Twelve Steps’ of Alcoholics Anonymous, about 50 groups meet weekly all over the country.

A local group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
7.30-9.30pm at Middletown Community Centre Middletown, Welshpool SY21 8EJ

For more info contact: Trinity 07977 708545

Meetings are entirely anonymous, only first names are ever used, and no dues or fees are payable.

For details of this or other meetings call Family Anonymous on 0845 1200 660 (lo-call) staffed from 1-4 weekdays. If outside these hours an ansaphone message will refer you to a helpline number that is staffed by volunteers every evening and weekend.

Friday 24 July 2015

Learning Disabilities - Respite Contract

"Sell2Wales" site highlighting Learning Disabilities Respite Contract (for Tender) by Powys County Council.
http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL093771

Free Respite For Carers

Group sessions with trained counsellors.

When you’re caring for someone with dementia, it can be all too easy to ignore your own needs and to forget that you matter too. It’s so much easier if you look after your own health and well-being and can talk to someone, who understands

A two-hour free group support session with trained counsellors will take place on

27th August 2015 (Thursday) Day Centre Forge Road, Machynlleth from 11am—1pm. 

13th August 2015 (Thursday) in The Community Room Y Bwthyn, Knighton  11am—1pm. 

To book a place and for more information please call Crossroads Care Mid & West Wales: 07837 188360 or send an e-mail to: Ingrid.bernathova@crossroadsmww.org.uk.

Free home-based respite care from Crossroads can be arranged for Carers who’d like to attend either of these sessions.

The meeting will discuss what emotional support needs Carers may have and will be followed by a series of 8-10 group sessions, tailored to those needs.

PAVO Training

For all these courses there is a discount for PAVO members. There is also a discount for multiple bookings.

Below are the links to book.      For IT courses: click here      For other courses: click here

Nest - July Bulletin

Important Changes to the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest Scheme

Monday 20 July 2015

The Powys Annual Tobacco Control Conference 2015 - new date!

On behalf of the Powys Public Health Team, The Powys Annual Tobacco Control Conference 2015 will now be held on 17th November 2015, 10am – 3pm.

Please note this has been re-scheduled from 28th July – please delete the 28th July from your calendar. Apologies for any inconvenience this may has caused you.

This will be held at Media Resource Centre in Llandrindod Wells (SatNav LD1 6AH)

This year’s conference brings together a collection of speakers and focus areas on:

-Illicit Tobacco
-E-cigarettes
-Smoke Free Environments
-Smoking and Young People

They would be delighted to have your attendance at this conference, but be sure to book your free place quickly, as there are only 60 delegate spaces for this Powys event. A full programme of events will be forwarded ahead of the event.

To book contact: PowysPHT.Admin@wales.nhs.uk

Life Story Work Dementia - Free places offered

More sessions have been arranged for the Life Story Work Dementia training as follows:

3rd September, 9.30am - 4.30pm in Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 6 Enterprise Park, Brecon
24th September, 9.30am – 4.30pm in NPTC Group, Coleg Powys, Newtown

Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Aim:  Life Story Work is a tool to enhance the care provided to older people, particularly those with dementia. The benefits for individuals, families/friends and for staff providing care include improving understanding of the individual, promoting relationships and facilitating delivery of person-centred care. However despite increased emphasis on using life story work to support care delivery, there are often difficulties in implementation.

Deaf Awareness Training - Free Places offered

There are places available on the Deaf Awareness training on the following dates:

2nd September, 9.30am – 4.30pm, NPTC Group, Coleg Powys Newtown 
17th November, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells 
24th February 2016, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon

 Aim:
Sessions focus on the common problems faced by deaf and hard of hearing people and how to address them. It includes effective communication techniques to use with people who have a hearing loss.

Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507


Legacy Fundraising Course

The Institute of Fundraising are holding a training session on LEGACY FUNDRAISING, with expert Dr Claire Routledge at the PAVO Offices in Llandrindod Wells on:
Wednesday 23rd September 2015         9.30 a.m. registration 10 a.m. -12.00 p.m.
Fee: £15 (Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising) / £20 (Non-Members) Dr Claire Routley

The session will begin by considering the latest academic research into why people leave legacies to charity, in order to understand what motivates your potential legacy supporters. We will then look at how these insights can be translated into practice as we work step-by-step through the process of developing a legacy strategy for your organisation, illustrated with best-practice examples from a number of not-for-profits.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK - LEGACYPOWYS

NHS Wales award winners revealed

Awards to celebrate good practice in the Welsh NHS have been handed out to winning teams and projects.

Overall winner - outstanding innovation in care - Powys Teaching Health Board

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-33535889

Conference - Adult learning in the Arts

1 October 2015, Novotel Hotel Cardiff

Conference - Arts Learning for Adults -Outline programme

A conference for adult educators, arts organisations, creative professionals, community workers and activists and anyone interested in the development of individuals, communities and the economy through the arts. We will explore the many benefits to individuals and communities of adult engagement with the arts and ask how can we work together to encourage successful engagement with valuable outcomes.

The conference fee is £100. An early bird booking fee of £90 is available if you book before 31st July.   To book your place at this event please return the attached booking form.

Alzheimer's Society - Memory Walk

Walk for a World without Dementia
Take part in the Park Bryn Bach Memory Walk in Tredegar on Sunday 6 September 2015 and join the fight against dementia. To find out how to take part, contact your local Community Fundraiser, Carolyn Holt, on 07568 116 330 or email carolyn.holt@alzheimers.org.uk

Interested in making your community Dementia Friendly?

Dementia Supportive Communities - A FREE event where you will find out how to get started and learn from other communities.

Wednesday 12 August 1:30pm until 4:30pm at The Riverside Suite, Newport Centre, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1UH.
Wednesday 23 September 1:30pm until 4:30pm at The Halliwell Centre, University Of Wales Trinity St David Carmarthen Campus, College Road, Carmarthen SA31 3EP

They are currently planning events for Powys and North Wales that will take place in the autumn.
To book places contact:  ageingwell@olderpeoplewales.com
For more information contact the Ageing Well in Wales team on 02920 445 030.

Tuesday 14 July 2015

Older People's Commissioner for Wales Visit - 6 & 7 August

Iwan Williams the Local Government and Wellbeing Lead for the Older People's Commissioner for Wales will be travelling through Powys on his way to the Eisteddfod on 6th and 7th August and would like to visit some voluntary sector activities/clubs on his way to Meifod.

We will be collating a list of all of the activities happening in Powys on these dates for him to choose from. They are looking for opportunities to visit an older people's activity / club and meet the people taking part in these. So if your arts and craft group / luncheon club / befriending group etc are due to meet on these dates, please complete this form.

This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the fantastic work of the voluntary and community sector in Powys.

Monday 13 July 2015

HSCN event 8 July

This particular event provided an opportunity to question Commissioners on procurement and commissioning strategies for Powys, to hear updates from the Welsh Government about new procurement regulations and how that would impact locally, to find out more how Primary Care services are interacting with the voluntary sector, and the key aims and objectives of Powys teaching Health Board, specifically in relation to working with the sector.

Commissioner seeks great ideas to keep road users safe

Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon has launched a scheme to save lives across Dyfed-Powys.  He wants to hear from organisations with great ideas on keeping road users safe across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

The best proposals will get a share of £300,000 to develop and run their schemes.

Mr Salmon said: “Too many people die or are seriously hurt on our roads; I want to change that.
“My Roads to Safety scheme will see innovative and exciting new road safety projects improve the lives of our communities and their road users.”

The fund will improve the safety of road users in Dyfed-Powys and reduce the number of road casualties across our communities. The Commissioner will make grants to public sector, police force, private sector, voluntary or community organisations and encourages organisations to work together.

A separate smaller budget of £35,000 is earmarked to look at specific research between academic institutions and partners, with a focus around emerging trends affecting road safety.
Mr Salmon aims to support projects that show a demonstration of innovation in building the research evidence base and applying it through knowledge exchange across all levels of road safety.

Applicants can apply for funding from today [June 18] until September 8. More information here or alternatively contact Jess Williams in my office on 01267 226440.

The Dyfed-Powys Independent (I) Advisory (A) Group (G) is recruiting!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for independent individuals to apply to become members of the Dyfed-Powys IAG. They are looking for membership of the IAG to be broadly representative of the diverse communities that they serve in terms of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

The Dyfed-Powys Independent Advisory Group (IAG) provides the valuable role of critical friend to the Police Service and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). It is a forum where independent advisors can give independent advice about specific issues identified by the Police and the OPCC.

The role of the IAG is not one of scrutiny, but provides a safeguard against disadvantaging any section of our communities through a lack of understanding, ignorance or mistaken belief.

They are looking for individuals who are independent of the Police and willing to contribute time, energy and commitment to attend regular meetings; people who are committed to making a difference to the way that policing services are delivered.

If you know somebody who may be interest in becoming a member of the IAG then please direct them to the Dyfed-Powys Police website at the following link http://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/equality-and-diversity/independent-advisory-group-iag/ 

Welsh Government (WG) Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Parent/Carer Consultation Event 16th July 2015

Event: ASD Parent/Carers Consultation Event
Date & Time of Event: Thursday, 16th July 2015 from 10.30 – 12.30
Venue: 5 Ways, New Life Church, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5ES

The Welsh Government has had a great response to recent surveys which you may have completed (www.asdinfowales.co.uk/survey). Some parents/carers are keen to tell them more about their experiences and WG are keen to listen. WG have therefore arranged a number of focus groups in Wales for parents/carers of children and adults with ASD, one of which is to be hosted in Powys.

The groups will cover 2 areas:
1) Experiences of diagnostic assessment
2) Access to service provision for individuals with an ASD

They are seeking to find out about peoples experiences and ideas about what would help.

The groups are limited to 20 places, so they ask that only one parent/carer/partner represent each individual who has been diagnosed with an ASD.

We would like to invite parent/carers in Powys to attend the event below. Places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Please telephone 01874712607 or email powys.asd@wales.nhs.uk to confirm your place.

Public Health Bill / Smokefree School Gates / A Big Thank You

ASh Wales Cymru
http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=ba970b0b59&e=9644b93e15

Nest Bulletin - July 2015

Important Changes to the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest Scheme
http://dmtrk.com/2PYW-16M2-E8D3EH129/cr.aspx

Recruitment of Members of the Board of Natural Resources Wales

Members, Natural Resources Wales

The Welsh Government is seeking at least five Members for the Board of Natural Resources Wales.

A message is available on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn which you may also wish to share with your followers.

Remuneration - £350 per day plus reasonable expenses – 36 days per year

The closing date for applications is 22 July 2015.

For further details and to apply go to www.gov.wales/publicappointments or for queries contact the Shared Service Helpdesk on 029 2082 5454 or emailSharedServiceHelpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Powys Mental Health Information Service July 2015 ebulletin

http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=335616070debf6b60a1997493&id=35fb2b4f09&e=c3ea0b1db8

Monday 6 July 2015

Notes & Actions from 30 June – Tendering of Carers Services Powys

 Relevant documents can be found onPAVO’s website

DIARY MARKER – As requested we are scheduling a meeting with the Commissioner and the Sector for 23 July at 1.30 in PAVO Conference room. If you have any specific questions, not already raised, please let Freda know by Monday 13 July so she can raise these with the Commissioner when she meets with her on 14 July.


Notes_from_30_June_15_Wkshp_-_Tendering_of_Carers_Services.pdf

Carers_Commissioning_Strategy.pdf

Carers_Strategy_Accountability_Framework__1_.pdf

Market_Position_Statement_300415_v4.pdf

Notes_from_Sector_Engagement_re_Carers_Commissioning_Strategy_11Jun15.pdf.pdf

Some_Feedback_Comments_from_3rd_Sector__-_Carers_Commissioners_Strategy.pdf

Domiciliary_Care_Review_-_Shaping_Commissioning_Dec14.pdf

Support Vital Signs Wales and be in with a chance of winning £1,000 for your charitable organisation

http://dmtrk.com/1X27-3H0Q4-FBE7JAW689/cr.aspx

South Wales Cancer Network Patient Conference 30th September 2015 - Registration Open

Registration for the South Wales Cancer Network Patient Conference is now open. If you would like to attend then please return the completed registration form  to Sheila James Sheila.james2@wales.nhs.uk ) by September 18th . Spaces are limited so please book early.

If you are unable to attend once you have registered please could you let them know so they can offer the place to someone else.

Sunday 5 July 2015

Brecon Food Bank Newsletter July 2015

Two upcoming events first ever newsletter.

A fundraising duck race in Talybont-on-Usk on July 25th and their AGM which will be held on July 14th.

To view the Brecon Food Bank Newsletter click here.

Recruitment for Chair of Board of CHCs and Independent Members for Board of CHCs

Vacancies of Chair of the Board of CHCs in Wales and two Independent Members for the Board of CHCs.

Recruitment for these vacancies is through the Office of Public Appointments at Welsh Government.

Further information on the roles and details on how to apply can be found on the links below:

Chair –
https://cymru-wales.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-2/xf-5864e0c87ea9/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/1018-Chair-Board-of-Community-Health-Councils-in-Wales/en-GB

https://cymru-wales.tal.net/vx/lang-cy/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-2/xf-5864e0c87ea9/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/1018-Chair-Board-of-Community-Health-Councils-in-Wales/en-GB

Independent Members –

https://cymru-wales.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-2/xf-5864e0c87ea9/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/1019-Independent-Members-Board-of-Community-Health-Councils-in-Wales/en-GB

https://cymru-wales.tal.net/vx/lang-cy/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-2/xf-5864e0c87ea9/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/8/opp/1019-Independent-Members-Board-of-Community-Health-Councils-in-Wales/en-GB

It’s also on the Cabinet Office website :

http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/chair-board-community-health-councils-wales-copy/

http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/independent-members-board-community-health-councils-wales-2/

ASH Wales - Youth Work Professionals - Need Your Help

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=f67c6e1989&e=9644b93e15

Add To Your Life - the Health and Wellbeing Check for Over 50s - 24th June 2015 Summary update

Add to Your Life summary update #45, dated 24th June 2015, view here.

Friday 3 July 2015

HSCN Event 8 July 2015 - Why You Should Attend this Event

  • Question Commissioners about Procurement and Commissioning strategies for Powys 
  • Hear from Welsh Government on new Procurement Regulations and what this means locally 
  • Hear about what's happening with Primary Care and engagement with Voluntary Sector 
  • What are the key aims and objectives for the Powys teaching Health Board and how this will affect the Voluntary Sector 
  • Opportunity to network with key decision makers locally and ask specific questions 
Please register your attendance here by completing the online booking form

As you will see from the attached Agenda the event will focus on the two main matters below, with ample opportunity to engage directly with Senior Commissioners.
Powys teaching Health Board's Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP) & implications for third sector
Powys County Council & Powys teaching Health Board's new approaches to commissioning & procurement.

Stroke Training courses approaching in July 2015

The Stroke Training department deliver training to external organisations in order to drive up stroke care standards.

Please see below a list of Commissioned and Individual Access stroke training courses for July 2015.

Powys County Council    21st July 2015    Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery
Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way Brecon LD3 7HR


The individual access courses are open to anyone who wants to learn more about stroke. Individual learners may book places by visiting our website or by calling 01527 903911. If you would like to book your place, please emailstroketraining@stroke.org.uk.

They are also now offering distance learning qualifications for individual learners who would like to gain a qualification in stroke. This course has a blended learning approach mixing individual working time with support and guidance from one of our stroke trainers. For more information on this course please click here.

The Powys Annual Tobacco Control Conference 2015

The Powys Public Health Team - 28th July 2015, 10am - 3pm

at Media Resource Centre in Llandrindod Wells.

This year's conference brings together a collection of speakers and focus areas on:

-Illicit Tobacco; E-cigarettes; Smoke Free Environments; Smoking and Young People.

They would be delighted to have your attendance at this conference, but be sure to book your free place quickly, as there are only 60 delegate spaces for this Powys event. Please contact by the 10th July 2015 to guarantee your place.

A full programme of events will be forwarded once your registration form has been received. To Book your free place please contact tel:01874 712738PowysPHT.Admin@wales.nhs.uk

Thursday 2 July 2015

Stroke Training Team Update: New Distance Learning Qualification

A new level 2 QCF stroke qualification available to health and social care professionals delivered via Distance learning.

Watch a short video about the course – click here to view

They want as many stroke professionals and people interested in stroke to do this qualification as possible, so Please help them by advertising this to any of your contacts who may be interested in learning more about stroke.

For more information about the course - click here
Any questions please call 01527 903911 or email stroketraining@stroke.org.uk

Snapshot of Mid Powys Mind

“Mid Powys Mind is going out to local organisations and local community groups to give a snapshot of their latest services and developments. If you would like to hear about what they offer, they would be more than happy to come along to a staff meeting or when convenient. They would also welcome any feedback you have on their services and any suggestions you have for improvements or joint working opportunities. If you would like to find out more please give Máire a call on 01597 824411 or email admin@midpowysmind.org.uk.   Visit their website   http://www.midpowysmind.org.uk/