HSCN event 2015 later this year

Due to reorganisation it has been decided to postpone the HSCN event from the 14th of May until later in the year. Look out for diary markers!

Promoting Resilience in Children - Questionnaire

This questionnaire is part of a process being taken forward through the Emotional and Mental Health subgroup of the CYP (Powys Children and Young People’s partnership). The information gathered will be used to identify what is currently happening in Powys to promote resilience in our children and young people, and help to identify what more we could be doing. Your help in completing this piece of work is greatly appreciated.

Please click on this link to access the form Form        

Please complete and submit this form by 17th April 2015

Welsh Ambulance Service News

March edition:

http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/HSC-Hub/March_infoburst_extra_news.pdf

Add To Your Life - the Health and Wellbeing Check for Over 50s

Add to Your Life summary update #42, dated 26^th March 2015 - follow on link below:
http://www.pavo.org.uk/fileadmin/Docs/Ginvolved/HSC-Hub/42._Add_To_Your_Life_Update_260315__1_.pdf

New Housing Act - Final Countdown!

There’s just one month to go until the introduction of the new Housing Act. Are you and your staff prepared for the changes that it will bring?

Do you understand the implications of the legislation for the services you provide? Shelter Cymru can help.  Their comprehensive training course will take you through everything you need to know and more.  Contact them to book your place. 

 For more information, contact their team on 01792 483020 or email lisah@sheltercymru.org.uk

Evans Report

Patient Group representatives are invited to attend a workshop
in St Asaph on 31 March 2015. The workshop is being organised by the Director of Quality Assurance at Betsi Cadwallader University Health Board.
For more information contact Vicky.Morris4@wales.nhs.uk or Denise.Hughes6@wales.nhs.uk
 

Alcohol Brief Intervention and Substance Misuse in Older People - Free training places

There are places available on the Alcohol Brief Intervention and Substance Misuse in Older People on the following dates:

27th May A&BI (am) 10.30am – 12.30pm and Substance Misuse (PM) 1.30pm – 4.30pm in Committee room B, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells

8th July Substance Misuse (am) 9.30am – 12.30pm and A&BI (PM) 1.30pm – 3.30pm in Committee Room, Neuadd Maldwyn, Welshpool

2nd September Alcohol & Brief Intervention only in the morning 10.30am – 12.30pm

18th November Substance Misuse (AM) 9.30am – 12.30pm and A&BI (PM) 1.30pm – 3.30pm in NPTC, Coleg Powys Newtown

Please book your places via email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or tel; 01597 827507

Smoking prevention and cessation with young people

15th April 2015 10.00am - 3.00pm St David's Hall, Cardiff, CF10 1SH

For more information visit: http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dc40c73deed6b814c75c7f4ea&id=ec6553904d&e=9644b93e15

To book contact Rachel Gray: rachel@ashwales.org.uk or 029 2049 0621.

Domestic Abuse Awareness - Free Places Offered

There are places available on the Domestic Abuse Awareness training on the following dates:

13th May, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon 9.30am – 12.30pm
2nd July, Conference Room, The Park Offices, Town Hall, Newtown 9.30am – 12.30pm
4th September, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 12.30pm
10th November, Committee Room, Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool 9.30am – 12.30pm

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

Aim:  The course will look at encouraging the reporting of domestic abuse, eliminating tolerance by raising public awareness.

Key Learning Outcomes:  ■ Understand the nature of Domestic Abuse  ■ Develop effective inter-agency communication  ■ Develop strong links to related organisations

Training from Shelter Cymru

Whether you want to brush up on current housing and homelessness law or get a head start on the latest developments in policy and practice,  Shelter Cymru have a wide and varied programme of training courses running through the year as well as ad-hoc policy briefings addressing current topics such as the new housing bill and forthcoming changes to regulation of the private rented sector.

In addition, they offer bespoke, in-house courses, a convenient and cost effective way of meeting the specific training needs of your staff. You can choose from any of their scheduled courses as a starting point and work with the training team to tailor the course to your requirements or they can develop a course for you from scratch.

For more information, contact our team on 01792 483072 or email mele@sheltercymru.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society Survey to Service Users

A survey was launched on 3rd March 2015 to find out about people’s experiences of receiving a dementia diagnosis in Wales. The survey is now available and they would like your help to reach as many people with dementia as possible.

 It will inform a report that will be launched at the Alzheimer's Society’s Wales National Conference in October 2015. This will be a key time for putting dementia on the agenda in the run up to the Welsh Assembly elections in 2016.  A strong response rate will help ensure dementia remains a high priority at forthcoming elections, in manifestos, for civil servants and for local health and care leaders.

Information about the project and copies of the survey are available in English at www.alzheimers.org.uk/diagnosisWales and in Welsh at www.alzheimers.org.uk/diagnosisCymru.

If you have any questions about the project, please contact Alice Southern, Policy Officer on 029 2047 5580 or alice.southern@alzheimers.org.uk.

PAVO Job Vacancy Senior Officer Health & Social Care

For further information visit PAVO website

PAVO Job Vacancy Participation Worker Mental Health

For further information visit PAVO website

Latest Bulletin - Physical Disability and Sensory Loss Engagement Forum

To view the latest bulletin from the Health and Adult Social Care Integrated Leadership Board click here

Provider consultation for Joint Learning Disability Commissioning Strategy

Health & Adult Social Care Leadership Board are pleased to invite you to a consultation event regarding :     

Joint Commissioning strategy: adults with learning disabilities in Powys 2015-2020

They would be very pleased if you could join them for the event for providers on

15^th April 2015   PAVO office, Llandrindod Wells 1-4pm.

 A maximum of 2 spaces will be initially allocated per provider.  

To book contact:  deborah.webster@powys.gov.uk     01597 826446

Powys Provider Forum: Friday 20th March 2015

Social Care Provider Forum - Facilitated by 

Powys County Council Commissioning and Contracts Unit in MRC, Llandrindod Wells  10am-1pm

Assistive Technology Strategy - Chris Evans
Trading Standards - Lisa Woods
Commissioning Unit Update
Service Monitoring Workshops –facilitated by Commissioning Unit Strategic Managers
Future Dates & Close (18 June 2015)

To register attendance please contact Tel: 01597 82 6802 email: pccu@powys.gov.uk

Stand space available - Rural Regeneration Conference

There is still some stand space available at the Rural Regeneration Conference - Building Sustainable Rural Communities taking place on Thursday 19 March in Newtown, Powys

If you wish to book a space please contact jonathan.bevan@regenwales.org or tel: 07881 106905

New service for people affected by HIV and/or viral hepatitis in Powys

The Community Liaison and Participation Project is a Big Lottery Fund initiative set up by Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru. They work with people living with HIV and/or viral hepatitis to draw up their own individual life plan and offer support towards achieving personal goals. They aim to reduce social isolation by increasing participation with services in local communities across Powys and beyond.

They offer support and advice on:

• Accessing peer support
• Participating in voluntary work
• Returning to education or employment
• Re-training
• Managing health concerns
• Accessing counselling
• Keeping fit and healthy
• Accessing other services

They also provide training on issues relating to HIV and Hepatitis to partner organisations. Their aim is to facilitate the participation of people living with HIV and / or Hepatitis in their local communities by increasing understanding and reducing stigma across Powys.

The project works in parallel with sister project, HIV and Hepatitis Action Wales.

For further information please contact: Gareth Owen, Support Service Co-ordinator
gareth.owen@tht.org.uk      Mobile: 07436 109121      Head Office: 029 2066 6465

Attempted Patient Scam

Please see below a link to information on an attempted patient scamIf any patients have been contacted in this manner, the advice is to report the incident to the Police immediately.      http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/899/news/36557

Do You Need Some Funding Support?

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 for an informal chat to see how we can support you on:

Thursday 19th March 2015     PAVO offices, Llandrindod Wells     10 – 3pm

To make an appointment please contact PAVO on 01597 822191 to book a place.

Partnership Development Manager for Nest vacancy

Partnership Development Manager for Nest covering Mid and South Wales. You can view the job description from this link:

http://www.jobswales.co.uk/job/3866860/partnership-development-manager/#apply-form

for more information contact sarah.evans@est.org.uk

Powys Mental Health Information Service March 2015 ebulletin

http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=335616070debf6b60a1997493&id=a62a5f6c0b&e=c3ea0b1db8

Lower Your Risk of Stroke Campaign

“Lower Your Risk of Stroke” campaign currently running across WalesOne of the agreements made with Welsh Government was The Stroke Association would hold nine health events across the seven health boards in Wales.

The event being held in Powys is taking place on Friday 13th of March.

They have arranged to have a stand at the Neurological Conditions - Information & Advice Drop-In day at The Monty Club in Newtown, SY16 2LU which is running from 11am – 4pm.

Stroke Association staff will be providing free blood pressure tests as well as advice and information around the Lower Your Risk of Stroke campaign, alongside members of the medical team and professionals from other organisations.

Should you have any questions regarding these events or the campaign itself please call 02920 524400 or email Lucy.Thomas@stroke.org.uk

The Wales We Want - Free Training

Free introductory training session for Third Sector Organisations
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill builds upon the Government of Wales Act and the sustainable development scheme One Wales One Planet. It has the potential to affect the way that public bodies interact with the voluntary sector.

http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=981f960ac676c2d3e8901559e&id=a807988b8e&e=1926e35f2d

LOCAL VOICES NEEDED FOR HEALTH WATCHDOG

Do you have an interest in your local NHS? Do you want to improve local health services in your area? Do you have 3-5 days free per month to become a volunteer? If you answered YES to the above questions, then become a volunteer of the Community Health Councils (CHC) in Powys. See more

Tackling Overheating in Homes

Whether you’re a designer, developer, housing manager or social and health care professional, this breakfast seminar will provide you with an opportunity to hear how summertime overheating needs to be tackled in homes.

http://cewales.newsweaver.co.uk/1y15cn600o71hbk5er1vty?email=true&a=11&p=48431896

Reforming local government: power to the people

Wednesday 11 March 2015 at the Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells

On 3 February 2015 the Minister for Public Services, Leighton Andrews AM, published a White Paper which set out the Welsh Government's ambitious plans for the future of Local Government in Wales.

The White Paper contains Welsh Government's proposals for local democracy, including the roles of elected members and senior officers, community governance and community councils, as well as scrutiny and audit. The White Paper also looks to the third sector in a number of areas, including as a source of community activists who could contribute to local democracy, and as partners in community governance and supporting greater connections with communities.

This free half-day event organised by WCVA will provide delegates with opportunities:
to hear from Welsh Government about their intentions for Local Government
to raise views directly with Welsh Government
to consider the implications of the White Paper for the third sector in Wales
to help shape WCVA and the CVCs' response on behalf of the third sector

To find out more about the event or to book a place see: http://www.wcva.org.uk/training-and-events/events/reforming-local-government?seq.lang=en-GB or contact WCVA on: 0800 2888 329 or help@wcva.org.uk

Exclusive Tariffs - Cyd Cymru/Wales Together

News from:  Sustainable Development Unit - Uned Datblygu Cynaliadwy, Cardiff Council - Cyngor Caerdydd

"As we approach the switching period starting on Monday, we wanted to let you know that Cyd Cymru / Wales Together and our partner energyhelpline have secured an exclusive Dual Fuel (Gas and Electricity) Tariffs that can save an average UK home a whopping £429 a year.

We have also secured a range of other exclusive energy tariffs for electric only, economy 7 customer, Pre-payment meters and more. So there is something for everyone! What’s better is we show you how these amazing tariffs compare to everything else in the market, so you can be sure you are getting the best deal for you.

Switching is simple but you can only get these exclusive tariffs by registering for Cyd Cymru / Wales Together. Registration has been extended into the switching period.

You can be part of this collective energy switch, by clicking ‘register here' or by calling the contact centre before Sunday 22nd March. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. It would be helpful if you have a recent energy bill to hand (gas, electricity or both) to help answer some of the questions.

As we are now in the official switching period we can only offer telephone assistance for registration and switching in English as we will be utilising the phone lines of our official switching provider Energyhelpline who only operate in English. You can still register in Welsh online if you prefer. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause."

FREE Public Health Wales workshop - Improve flu uptake in Third Sector

Public Health Wales - FREE TRAINING SESSION - Monday 23 March 2015    10am-3.30pm

Motivational Interviewing

Public Health Wales recognises the Third Sector as a doorway to communities in Wales.  
They's like to support the Third Sector to improve flu awareness in their local communities.
Encourage your staff, volunteers to come along and learn how to better engage communities in the drive to beat flu.

Build motivation with transferable skills – facilitate positive health gains and social change for your service users followed by Workshops on

Improving Flu Awareness in the community

The Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells  LD1 6AH

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-health-wales-free-motivational-interviewing-and-engagement-event-tickets-15889622288

For further information contact: Amanda Reid reidamanda.j@gmail.com