WCVA’s free events happening across Wales - hear about new funding from the Active Inclusion (Youth) Fund.
Any organisations that can offer activities, qualifications or supported employment to young people who are not in employment, education or training, are invited to apply to WCVA’s Active Inclusion (Youth) Fund.
The fund is supported by the European Social Fund through Welsh Government, managed by WCVA and will operate in the West Wales and Valleys region. It is very similar to the Active Inclusion funds already open for over 25s, but this fund will focus on 16 - 24 year olds, particularly those young people who are furthest from the labour market and have multiple barriers to employment.
If your organisation is already an 'approved beneficiary' for the Active Inclusion Fund, it may also have been approved for the 16 – 24 age group and if so, will receive invitations to make grant applications as soon as they are published. If you are new to Active Inclusion, or European funding, WCVA is holding a series of events across Wales, which will introduce the fund, explain the online application process and offer support with networking and project planning. Applications for the over 25s are still open across Wales. Book your place now by contacting activeinclusion@wcva.org.uk
North Wales
31 May 2016 – 10am – 1pm – Wrexham
1 June 2016 – 10am – 1pm – Flintshire
2 June 2016 – 1pm – 4pm – Anglesey/Gwynedd
3 June 2016 – 10am – 1pm – Denbighshire/Conwy
Mid Wales
3 June 2016 - 12pm – 3pm – Ceredigion
8 June 2016 – 12pm – 3pm – Powys
South Wales
31 May 2016 12pm – 3pm - Carmarthenshire
31 May 2016 – 1pm – 4pm – Cardiff
1 June 2016 – 1pm – 4pm – RCT/Merthyr
2 June 2016 – 10am – 1pm – Caerphilly
3 June 2016 – 12pm – 3pm - Pembrokeshire
3 June 2016 – 10am – 1pm – Vale of Glamorgan
6 June 2016 – 10am – 1pm – Bridgend
7 June 2016 – 12pm – 3pm – Torfaen/Newport
8 June 2016 – 1pm – 4pm - Swansea/NPT
Friday 27 May 2016
Modern Slavery Awareness Raising Sessions
Modern Slavery Awareness Raising Sessions taking place in Builth Wells on Thursday 23rd of June between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
The sessions are suitable for any public facing staff who may come across potential victims of modern slavery.
Background Information:
http://gov.wales/topics/people-and-communities/communities/safety/anti-slavery/?lang=en
Outcomes Based Care Planning & Person Centred Active Support
There are places available on the Outcomes Based Care Planning & Person Centred Active Support training as follows:-
13th June, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.ukor telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To enable participants to have the knowledge and skills required to facilitate outcomes based person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
13th June, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.ukor telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To enable participants to have the knowledge and skills required to facilitate outcomes based person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
Falls Prevention in Older People Training
13th June in the Conference Room Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais 2.00pm – 3.30pm
16th June in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon 2.00pm – 3.30pm
17th November in Antur Gwy, Builth Wells 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.ukor telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To raise awareness of falls and the consequences of falls in older people. To discuss risk factors for falls and how this can be reduced.
16th June in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon 2.00pm – 3.30pm
17th November in Antur Gwy, Builth Wells 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.ukor telephone 01597 827507
Aim: To raise awareness of falls and the consequences of falls in older people. To discuss risk factors for falls and how this can be reduced.
Do you want to influence your local healthcare services?
The Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative was formed in response to local concerns about health and social care services across Mid Wales. They welcome everyone to go and join them for an informal, relaxed discussion about improving hospital, GP and community services in your local area.
Monday 13th June – Llanidloes Community Centre, Powys, SY18 6JH
Tuesday 21st June – Dyfi Hall, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0NR
Monday 27th June – Memorial Hall, Felinfach, Ceredigion, SA46 0ED
Monday 4th July – Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TA
Sessions at 2.00pm until 4.30pm and again at 6.00pm until 8.30pm
Refreshments will be avaialble. MWHC Community Engagement Events poster
Monday 13th June – Llanidloes Community Centre, Powys, SY18 6JH
Tuesday 21st June – Dyfi Hall, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0NR
Monday 27th June – Memorial Hall, Felinfach, Ceredigion, SA46 0ED
Monday 4th July – Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TA
Sessions at 2.00pm until 4.30pm and again at 6.00pm until 8.30pm
Refreshments will be avaialble. MWHC Community Engagement Events poster
Tuesday 24 May 2016
Business in the Community National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey
The Business in the Community National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey was launched on 16 May to local organisations.
https://g4-emea.yougov.com/vrdGl84RkyyPzx
https://g4-emea.yougov.com/vrdGl84RkyyPzx
Deaf Awareness - Free places
There are places available on the Deaf Awareness as follows:-
9th June 2016 in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 9.30am – 4.30pm
5th December 2016 in Committee Room, Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool SY21 7AS 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
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.
9th June 2016 in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 9.30am – 4.30pm
5th December 2016 in Committee Room, Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool SY21 7AS 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
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.
Carers’ Week Information Day - 10th June 2016
Carers’ Week Information Day
Friday 10th June 2016 at Coed-y-Dinas Garden Centre
Welshpool
10am—2pm
Celebrating the extraordinary contribution of ‘ordinary’ people looking after a family member or a friend who due to their age, physical or mental illness would not be able to cope on their own.
Replacement care may be arranged, for more information please contact Crossroads Mid & West Wales on: 01874 610346 .
Celebrating the extraordinary contribution of ‘ordinary’ people looking after a family member or a friend who due to their age, physical or mental illness would not be able to cope on their own.
Replacement care may be arranged, for more information please contact Crossroads Mid & West Wales on: 01874 610346 .
Monday 23 May 2016
Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery - 8 June Brecon
Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery Trianing - 8 June Brecon
NEW Training for Trainers – Offering individuals the opportunity to become stroke aware leads by enabling them to deliver 3 hour stroke awareness sessions. They also have the opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification during the course. For more information, have a read on their website.
Have you had a chance to watch their Stroke Care Management video yet? – They have been fortunate enough to work with Solihull Stroke Unit and help their ward staff gain Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.
If you require any further information on the Stroke Training department and what they do, please get in touch. LlinosWyn.Parry@stroke.org.uk
Dols (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding) Awareness - Free places - no charge for attendance
There are places available on our Dols Awareness training as follows:
9th June in Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool SY21 7AS – 9.30am – 12.30pm
8th September in Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR – 9.30am – 12.30pm
5th December in The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA – 9.30am – 12.30pm
6th March 2017 in NPTC Coleg Powys Newtown SY16 4HU – 9.30am – 12.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.ukor telephone 01597 827507
Aim: This training course will equip participants with an awareness of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and how they fit with safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
9th June in Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool SY21 7AS – 9.30am – 12.30pm
8th September in Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR – 9.30am – 12.30pm
5th December in The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA – 9.30am – 12.30pm
6th March 2017 in NPTC Coleg Powys Newtown SY16 4HU – 9.30am – 12.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.ukor telephone 01597 827507
Aim: This training course will equip participants with an awareness of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and how they fit with safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
Friday 20 May 2016
Powys Advocacy Network - 24 May 2016
Powys Advocacy Network was launched with the aim of promoting closer collaboration across organisations whose primary purpose is the delivery of an advocacy service or who provide a range of services including advocacy. The Network meet on a quarterly basis across Powys. The Network is chaired and administered by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO).
If you are interest in attending please contact ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk
Nursing Collaborative Meeting - 17 June 2016
Held with third sector, private sector and health board colleagues exploring the needs to:
1. Overcome issues relating to nursing recruitment, share learning and/or possible processes
2. Share best practice, through rotation of staff, action learning sets, regular meetings
3. Share training as part of Nursing Revalidation, but also in general for updating/learning new skills. Explore synergies around eLearning packages. There are local nurses who have specific/advanced skills (some of whom are in the 3rd sector. Explore how these skills can be utilised/shared.
4. Explore closer collaboration between District Nurses/Practice Nurses with other nursing colleagues across Powys.
5. Explore the needs around clinical and peer supervision, whether this is within a group or 1:1. This links with sharing best practice but also underpins the principles within Nursing Revalidation.
Meeting 23 October 2015
Meeting 19 January 2016
Meeting 17 June in Llandrindod Wells
1. Overcome issues relating to nursing recruitment, share learning and/or possible processes
2. Share best practice, through rotation of staff, action learning sets, regular meetings
3. Share training as part of Nursing Revalidation, but also in general for updating/learning new skills. Explore synergies around eLearning packages. There are local nurses who have specific/advanced skills (some of whom are in the 3rd sector. Explore how these skills can be utilised/shared.
4. Explore closer collaboration between District Nurses/Practice Nurses with other nursing colleagues across Powys.
5. Explore the needs around clinical and peer supervision, whether this is within a group or 1:1. This links with sharing best practice but also underpins the principles within Nursing Revalidation.
Meeting 23 October 2015
Meeting 19 January 2016
Meeting 17 June in Llandrindod Wells
Contact ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk if you are interested in attending
Stroke Association Calendar of Events
North Wales - Spring 2016
for South and Mid Wales Spring 2016 contact 02920 524417
Powys Community Health Council’s schedule of meetings
Meetings of the Community Health Council are held in public and there is an item on the agenda for members of the public to raise questions about their local health services.
If you require any further information about the work of the Community Health Council please don’t hesitate to contact the CHC office on 01874 624206
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AGM & Full
Council
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22nd June
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10.30am - 3.00pm
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Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
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Full Council
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21st Sept
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Tba
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21St Dec
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15th Mar 17
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Executive Committee
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24th May
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10.30am - 2.00pm
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Performance Clothing, Llandrindod Wells
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26th July
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Mid Wales Fire, Llandrindod Wells
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27th Sept
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22nd Nov
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Montgomeryshire Local Committee
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1st August
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10.30am - 2.30pm
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Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown
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Radnorshire & Brecknock Local Committee
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14th June
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10.30am - 2.30pm
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Knighton & District Community Centre
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30th August
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Hay on Wye - Venue TBA
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1st Nov
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Ystradgynlais - Venue TBA
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Thursday 19 May 2016
Open Day - Ashfield Community Enterprise - 18 June
Ashfield Community Enterprise is holding an Open Day on Saturday 18 June 11am-4pm. Go along and take your friends and family to join in the fun and find out about Ashfield. There will be plants for sale on the day, and you could book an allotment space or regular veg box too!WWW.ASHFIELDCE.ORG.UK / 01597 829689
Welfare Reforms Phase II and Universal Credit
1st July, 11th July, 19th July & 26th July 2016
Contact: 01597 827330 * pwbotu@powys.gov.uk
Contact: 01597 827330 * pwbotu@powys.gov.uk
Wednesday 18 May 2016
Enabling Children's and Young People's Rights
“Enabling Children’s and Young People’s Rights”
Training on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Welsh Government supported half day training session. Sector Specific:
May–July for Education, Child Care and Social Care
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) are providing Welsh Government supported training to enable those who work with children and young people to have the knowledge and understanding required to ensure that the principals of the UNCRC are integrated into their practices.
The training will be participatory and reflective; it will engage a range of resources including multimedia to encourage debate and discussion around the principles of the UNCRC and how they can be embedded into practice to enable children and young people to access their rights.
To book : Click here to book your place or go to
http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/uncrc/booking-form/
Or Contact : E-mail: s.hewes@uwtsd.ac.uk Phone:01267 676864
Training on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Welsh Government supported half day training session. Sector Specific:
May–July for Education, Child Care and Social Care
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) are providing Welsh Government supported training to enable those who work with children and young people to have the knowledge and understanding required to ensure that the principals of the UNCRC are integrated into their practices.
The training will be participatory and reflective; it will engage a range of resources including multimedia to encourage debate and discussion around the principles of the UNCRC and how they can be embedded into practice to enable children and young people to access their rights.
To book : Click here to book your place or go to
http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/uncrc/booking-form/
Or Contact : E-mail: s.hewes@uwtsd.ac.uk Phone:01267 676864
Stroke Modular Training - Free access no charge for attendance
There are places available on 3 day Stroke Modular training as follows: Times on all sessions are 10.00am – 4.00pm. Full details below. Please book your places via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Brecon Area:
Day 1 – 8th June in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon.
Day 2 – 14th July in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog
Day 3 – 6th September in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog
Newtown Area:
Day 1 – 23rd June in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys Newtown
Day 2 – 22nd July in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Newtown
Day 3 – 13th October in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Newtown
Llandrindod Area:
Day 1 – 5th July in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Day 2 – 28th July in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Day 3 – 5th October in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Aim:
Module 1 - Day 1 – Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery
Module 2 - Day 2 – Supporting Life After Stroke
Module 3 - Day 3 – Stroke Prevention and Holistic Management
The modular training covers the fundamentals of what a stroke is and how you can support the recovery of the stroke survivors. The course covers the detail of the National Stroke Strategy and how you can promote life after stroke through prevention, recovery, rehabilitation and support to end of life care.
The training modules that comprise of days 1, 2 & 3 have been developed and mapped against the QCF framework. Attendance of all three courses will contribute towards credits for the QCF Level 2.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Module 1 - Stroke Fundamentals & Recovery
■ Stroke Fundamentals – what a stroke is, what causes it and the range of effects
■ Recovery and Reablement
■ Swallowing Post Stroke
■ Supporting Communication post stroke
■ The Psychological Impact of Stroke on the person, family and friends
Module 2 - Supporting Life After Stroke
■ Stroke Care Pathway
■ Sensory Impairment
■ Physical Needs and Effects Of Stroke On Daily Living
■ Family Relationships
■ Cognitive Effects
Module 3 - Stroke Prevention & Holistic Management
■ Stroke Prevention
■ Stroke and End of Life Care
■ Advocacy Skills
■ Holistic Assessment
■ Goal Setting
Course Provider: Stroke Association
Brecon Area:
Day 1 – 8th June in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon.
Day 2 – 14th July in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog
Day 3 – 6th September in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog
Newtown Area:
Day 1 – 23rd June in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys Newtown
Day 2 – 22nd July in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Newtown
Day 3 – 13th October in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Newtown
Llandrindod Area:
Day 1 – 5th July in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Day 2 – 28th July in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Day 3 – 5th October in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Aim:
Module 1 - Day 1 – Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery
Module 2 - Day 2 – Supporting Life After Stroke
Module 3 - Day 3 – Stroke Prevention and Holistic Management
The modular training covers the fundamentals of what a stroke is and how you can support the recovery of the stroke survivors. The course covers the detail of the National Stroke Strategy and how you can promote life after stroke through prevention, recovery, rehabilitation and support to end of life care.
The training modules that comprise of days 1, 2 & 3 have been developed and mapped against the QCF framework. Attendance of all three courses will contribute towards credits for the QCF Level 2.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Module 1 - Stroke Fundamentals & Recovery
■ Stroke Fundamentals – what a stroke is, what causes it and the range of effects
■ Recovery and Reablement
■ Swallowing Post Stroke
■ Supporting Communication post stroke
■ The Psychological Impact of Stroke on the person, family and friends
Module 2 - Supporting Life After Stroke
■ Stroke Care Pathway
■ Sensory Impairment
■ Physical Needs and Effects Of Stroke On Daily Living
■ Family Relationships
■ Cognitive Effects
Module 3 - Stroke Prevention & Holistic Management
■ Stroke Prevention
■ Stroke and End of Life Care
■ Advocacy Skills
■ Holistic Assessment
■ Goal Setting
Course Provider: Stroke Association
Equality in Film and Television project and opportunities
Diverse Cymru are working with and on behalf of the Welsh Government’s Creative Industries Sector Team to deliver a pioneering project, Diversity in Film and TV, to explore the barriers that may prevent people from diverse backgrounds becoming involved in the sector.
They are working with professionals in the creative industries to explore positive solutions to ensure that anyone with drive and talent has a fair chance to work successfully within a growing industry that represent the true diversity of Wales. They are currently identifying people from diverse backgrounds with the skills relevant to the creative sector and also promoting upcoming film and TV opportunities.
Working with film and TV companies, they are suggesting practical and affordable solutions aimed at diversifying their workforce – for example by identifying funding support for training and placement opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.
They are also working with Wales Screen to ensure that opportunities within the creative industries are made available to everyone. They are especially interested in encouraging disabled people and people from BME communities to take advantage of these opportunities; the first step is to sign up and register your interests, skills and experience this is the portal to live job opportunities within this field. There currently are many opportunities for camera operators, caterers, hair dressers, make-up artists, carpenters, painters, animal trainers, runners, sound people and so on, the industry in Wales is having problems finding enough people to fill these roles.
If you (or your service users) are trying to break into the industry and believe you have been discriminated against or that additional barriers stopped you pursuing this career, please get in touch with them! They would like to add your story to their research to ensure that this does not happen in the future and that opportunities are equal for all.
You can start by taking a few minutes to complete our feedback form that will enable them to collect information on the type of support that you may need to get gainful employment in the creative industries, or, if you are an employer, the type of support that you might need to be fully inclusive in your work force.
For more information about the overall project, please CLICK here.
For more information, please contact directly Michael Flynn. Email michael.flynn@diverse.cymru
They are working with professionals in the creative industries to explore positive solutions to ensure that anyone with drive and talent has a fair chance to work successfully within a growing industry that represent the true diversity of Wales. They are currently identifying people from diverse backgrounds with the skills relevant to the creative sector and also promoting upcoming film and TV opportunities.
Working with film and TV companies, they are suggesting practical and affordable solutions aimed at diversifying their workforce – for example by identifying funding support for training and placement opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.
They are also working with Wales Screen to ensure that opportunities within the creative industries are made available to everyone. They are especially interested in encouraging disabled people and people from BME communities to take advantage of these opportunities; the first step is to sign up and register your interests, skills and experience this is the portal to live job opportunities within this field. There currently are many opportunities for camera operators, caterers, hair dressers, make-up artists, carpenters, painters, animal trainers, runners, sound people and so on, the industry in Wales is having problems finding enough people to fill these roles.
If you (or your service users) are trying to break into the industry and believe you have been discriminated against or that additional barriers stopped you pursuing this career, please get in touch with them! They would like to add your story to their research to ensure that this does not happen in the future and that opportunities are equal for all.
You can start by taking a few minutes to complete our feedback form that will enable them to collect information on the type of support that you may need to get gainful employment in the creative industries, or, if you are an employer, the type of support that you might need to be fully inclusive in your work force.
For more information about the overall project, please CLICK here.
For more information, please contact directly Michael Flynn. Email michael.flynn@diverse.cymru
Registered Managers Forum 2016
The Registered Managers Forums will be running a little differently this year; following the forums last autumn, they asked opinion on the structure and location of future forums. As a result, each forum will include a short general update on what’s new from the Care Council followed by an interactive session that focuses on an aspect of the new social care legislation in Wales. The remainder of the event will be dedicated to a practice exchange workshop.
The forums are now being run across 8 geographical areas and a number of registered managers have volunteered to work with the Care Council and the SCIP coordinators to plan and run the events. The volunteer managers have played a key role in identifying topics for practice exchange and local needs. This means that each forum has slightly different running times and will be considering different themes in the practice exchange sessions.
To book a place on the forum that best suits your geographical preference please let them know. A full programme for the day will be sent to you nearer the date. Please note, these events are only open to managers registered with the Care Council and you will need your registration number to apply to attend, a confirmation email will be sent to you if you are allocated a place. There is no charge for attendance but as places are limited, They would ask you to let them know if for any reason you cannot attend so that your place can either be cancelled and not incur costs or offered to someone on the reserve list. A light lunch will be provided at each forum.
19th May – Aberavon Beach Hotel, Port Talbot 9:00am – 13.15pm
7th June – Ffos Las Racecourse, Carmarthen – 10:00am – 15:00pm
9th June – Feel Good Factory, Mountain Ash 9:30am-14:30pm
15th June – Springfield Hotel, Holywell – 10:00am-15:00pm
15th June – Elephant and Castle, Newtown – 10:00am – 15:00pm
16th June – Green Meadow Golf Club, Cwmbran – 9:30am-14:30pm
22nd June – Ty Menai, Bangor – 10:00am-15:00pm
23rd June – Care Council for Wales Office, Cardiff – 9:30am-14:30pm
Email/Ebost: MGalvin@Carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Fully funded Mental Health First Aid training
There are currently spaces available on the Welsh Government approved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Please note, the courses are two days and both days are compulsory. The course dates are as follows:
Monday the 6th June and Wednesday the 15th of June 2016 - Newtown, Powys
Saturday the 11th June and Sunday the 12th of June 2016 – Llandrindod Wells
Saturday the 18th June and Sunday the 19th of June 2016 – Cardiff
Friday the 8th July and Monday the 11th of July 2016–Monmouth
Thursday the 14th July and Friday the 15th July - 2016Newtown
Monday the 18th July and Tuesday the 19th July - 2016Welshpool
Wednesday the 20th July and Wednesday the 27th of July 2016- Bridgend
Saturday the 23rd of July and Sunday the 24th July 2016 - Merthyr Tydfil
Monday 25th of July and Tuesday 26th of July 2016- Vale of Glamorgan
Monday the 1st August and Tuesday the 2nd of August 2016 - Neath Port Talbot
Wednesday the 3rd August and Wednesday the 10th August 2016 - Torfaen
Saturday the 6th August and Sunday the 7th of August 2016 – Newport
Saturday the 13th August and Sunday the 14th August 2016 -Wrexham
Monday the 15th August and Tuesday the 16th August 2016-Llandudno
For more information please visit www.mhfawales.org.uk or to book, email mhfa@newpathways.org.uk.
Monday the 6th June and Wednesday the 15th of June 2016 - Newtown, Powys
Saturday the 11th June and Sunday the 12th of June 2016 – Llandrindod Wells
Saturday the 18th June and Sunday the 19th of June 2016 – Cardiff
Friday the 8th July and Monday the 11th of July 2016–Monmouth
Thursday the 14th July and Friday the 15th July - 2016Newtown
Monday the 18th July and Tuesday the 19th July - 2016Welshpool
Wednesday the 20th July and Wednesday the 27th of July 2016- Bridgend
Saturday the 23rd of July and Sunday the 24th July 2016 - Merthyr Tydfil
Monday 25th of July and Tuesday 26th of July 2016- Vale of Glamorgan
Monday the 1st August and Tuesday the 2nd of August 2016 - Neath Port Talbot
Wednesday the 3rd August and Wednesday the 10th August 2016 - Torfaen
Saturday the 6th August and Sunday the 7th of August 2016 – Newport
Saturday the 13th August and Sunday the 14th August 2016 -Wrexham
Monday the 15th August and Tuesday the 16th August 2016-Llandudno
For more information please visit www.mhfawales.org.uk or to book, email mhfa@newpathways.org.uk.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The EU referendum and the third sector in Wales
WCVA has published a briefing paper, which sets out:
Charity Commission regulatory guidance for charities that may be considering public involvement in the debate leading up to the referendum;
· WCVA's position and role; and information about the European Union (EU) referendum.
WCVA will post information about key developments, and will seek to reflect a diverse range of views, through the EU Referendum pages of our website. If you would like to share your organisation's position, please e-mail policy@wcva.org.uk and keep an eye on their website for up-dates. You can also read their blog on the EU referendum.
Refferendwm yr UE a'r trydydd sector yng Nghymru
WCVA wedi cyhoeddi papur briffio, sy'n nodi:
· canllaw rheoleiddiol i elusennau sydd efallai'n ystyried trafodaeth gyhoeddus yn y cyfnod sy'n arwain at y refferendwm;
· safbwynt a rôl WCVA; a gwybodaeth ynglŷn â refferendwm yr Undeb Ewropeaidd (UE).
Bydd WCVA yn cyhoeddi gwybodaeth ynglŷn â datblygiadau allweddol, gan geisio adlewyrchu ystod eang o safbwyntiau, drwy'r dudalen ar ein gwefan ynglŷn â Refferendwm yr UE. Os hoffech rannu safbwynt eich mudiad, ebostiwch policy@wcva.org.uk a chadw llygad ar y wefan am ddiwed. Gallwch hefyd ddarllen ein blogar refferendwm yr UE.
Charity Commission regulatory guidance for charities that may be considering public involvement in the debate leading up to the referendum;
· WCVA's position and role; and information about the European Union (EU) referendum.
WCVA will post information about key developments, and will seek to reflect a diverse range of views, through the EU Referendum pages of our website. If you would like to share your organisation's position, please e-mail policy@wcva.org.uk and keep an eye on their website for up-dates. You can also read their blog on the EU referendum.
Refferendwm yr UE a'r trydydd sector yng Nghymru
WCVA wedi cyhoeddi papur briffio, sy'n nodi:
· canllaw rheoleiddiol i elusennau sydd efallai'n ystyried trafodaeth gyhoeddus yn y cyfnod sy'n arwain at y refferendwm;
· safbwynt a rôl WCVA; a gwybodaeth ynglŷn â refferendwm yr Undeb Ewropeaidd (UE).
Bydd WCVA yn cyhoeddi gwybodaeth ynglŷn â datblygiadau allweddol, gan geisio adlewyrchu ystod eang o safbwyntiau, drwy'r dudalen ar ein gwefan ynglŷn â Refferendwm yr UE. Os hoffech rannu safbwynt eich mudiad, ebostiwch policy@wcva.org.uk a chadw llygad ar y wefan am ddiwed. Gallwch hefyd ddarllen ein blogar refferendwm yr UE.
Tuesday 17 May 2016
Still Time to Nominate Your Volunteers!
Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards honours exceptional volunteers in Powys. The volunteer awards reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made.
If you know of someone who has given up his or her time to help others then why not NOMINATE them for aPowys Volunteer of the Year Award?
We are looking for exceptional volunteers who have volunteered over and above what should be expected from them.
Any application must reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made, perhaps they have overcome hardship to take on voluntary work.
There are two categories of awards:
Individuals of any age
Groups - two or more individuals forming a group that carry out a task, activity or project. This can either be a) a purely voluntary run group or b)a group of volunteers within an organisation with paid staff. For organisations with paid staff the nomination has to be for the group of volunteers, rather than the organisation.
There will also be an additional Outstanding Contribution award, selected from the nominations from the other categories.
For a nomination form or more information, contact PAVO on: 01597 822191 or
e-mail info@pavo.org.uk The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday 3rd June 2016.
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend a Bafta style event in Builth Wells on Thursday 6 th October 2016.
If you know of someone who has given up his or her time to help others then why not NOMINATE them for aPowys Volunteer of the Year Award?
We are looking for exceptional volunteers who have volunteered over and above what should be expected from them.
Any application must reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made, perhaps they have overcome hardship to take on voluntary work.
There are two categories of awards:
Individuals of any age
Groups - two or more individuals forming a group that carry out a task, activity or project. This can either be a) a purely voluntary run group or b)a group of volunteers within an organisation with paid staff. For organisations with paid staff the nomination has to be for the group of volunteers, rather than the organisation.
There will also be an additional Outstanding Contribution award, selected from the nominations from the other categories.
For a nomination form or more information, contact PAVO on: 01597 822191 or
e-mail info@pavo.org.uk The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday 3rd June 2016.
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend a Bafta style event in Builth Wells on Thursday 6 th October 2016.
Help & Information Day - Bronllys Day Hospital - 14 June
Bronllys Day Hospital and Llewelyn Ward - Talk to us ...... HELP and INFORMATION DAY !!!
Tuesday 14th JUNE 2016 11am – 3-30pm
Powys Carers, Royal Voluntary Service – Good Neighbours, Dementia Friends, CAB Energy Advice service, Powys Befrienders, Red Cross Home from Hospital scheme’, Powys Care & Repair,
Community Police - ‘Stay Safe’, PAVO ‘info engine’, Age UK
See the future? – “Bronllys Wellbeing Park" Tel: 01874 712482 for more detail
Tuesday 14th JUNE 2016 11am – 3-30pm
Powys Carers, Royal Voluntary Service – Good Neighbours, Dementia Friends, CAB Energy Advice service, Powys Befrienders, Red Cross Home from Hospital scheme’, Powys Care & Repair,
Community Police - ‘Stay Safe’, PAVO ‘info engine’, Age UK
See the future? – “Bronllys Wellbeing Park" Tel: 01874 712482 for more detail
Monday 16 May 2016
Open Day at Ponthafren Centre, Welshpool - 25 June
A fun open day for all members of the public. For you to go and see what Ponthafren is all about.
Saturday 25th June. 
11am – 3pm.
BBQ, Homemade Cake Sales, Handmade Craft Sales, Caricaturist , Raffle , Displays of Activities, Volunteering Opportunities, Membership Information, Fundraising, Singing Group, Stocks, Face Painting, Possibly some animals!!! And much more…
For more information contact Zoe, Michelle or Fraser on 01938 552770
“Promoting positive mental health for everyone in the community.”
42A Broad Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7RR. Registered Charity No: 1035326
Asset Based Approaches - “Building Communities from the Inside Out”
Assessing and building the strengths of individuals and the assets of a community opens the door to new ways of thinking about and improving the well -being of communities. For too long we have concentrated on the deficits and problems within communities, and it’s time for a different approach. Also there is increasing acknowledgement amongst practitioners at practice, policy and funding levels of the benefits of asset based approaches in supporting projects, programmes and initiatives in a more effective way. Assessing assets alongside needs will give a better understanding of communities and help build resilience, increase participation, engagement and involvement and develop better ways of providing services and sustainable initiatives.
CDC is providing learning opportunities on asset based approaches to individuals, communities, and organisations across the sectors.
If you are interested in this training, please contact emma@cdcymru.org in the first instance. If you wish to discuss further they can arrange for the trainers to contact you directly for an informal discussion. www.cdcymru.org
CDC is providing learning opportunities on asset based approaches to individuals, communities, and organisations across the sectors.
If you are interested in this training, please contact emma@cdcymru.org in the first instance. If you wish to discuss further they can arrange for the trainers to contact you directly for an informal discussion. www.cdcymru.org
Fifth Assembly: the Future, 19 May, Marriott Hotel, Cardiff
Thursday 19th May at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff.
This event will look at the forthcoming challenges facing Wales and devolution after the Welsh Assembly election, and hearing from speakers such as Jocelyn Davies the former Deputy Housing Minister, Sophie Howe the Future Generations Commissioner, and others.
It will start looking at how the third sector can meet the main policy changes planned by the lead party – namely, local authority restructure, and further devolution.
If you are interested in booking onto the event, please book here:http://www.cymorthcymru.org.
Friday 13 May 2016
Powys Volunteer of the Year 2016 Get Nominating!
Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards honours exceptional volunteers in Powys. The volunteer awards reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made.
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?
We are looking for exceptional volunteers who have volunteered over and above what should be expected from them.
Any application must reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made, perhaps they have overcome hardship to take on voluntary work.
Can we ask you all to please PROMOTE the awards at any events you are holding and in your offices, especially if you are doing anything with your networks and partnerships.
There are two categories of awards:
Individuals of any age
Groups - two or more individuals forming a group that carry out a task, activity or project. This can either be a) a purely voluntary run group or b)a group of volunteers within an organisation with paid staff. For organisations with paid staff the nomination has to be for the group of volunteers, rather than the organisation.
There will also be an additional Outstanding Contribution award, selected from the nominations from the other categories.
For a nomination form or more information, contact PAVO on: 01597 822191 or e-mail info@pavo.org.uk
The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday 3rd June 2016.
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend a Bafta style event in Builth Wells on Thursday 6 th October 2016.
We look forward to receiving the nominations!
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?
We are looking for exceptional volunteers who have volunteered over and above what should be expected from them.
Any application must reflect the positive difference the volunteer nominated has made to the wider community or individuals and groups within that community. Explaining the exceptional commitment they have made, perhaps they have overcome hardship to take on voluntary work.
Can we ask you all to please PROMOTE the awards at any events you are holding and in your offices, especially if you are doing anything with your networks and partnerships.
There are two categories of awards:
Individuals of any age
Groups - two or more individuals forming a group that carry out a task, activity or project. This can either be a) a purely voluntary run group or b)a group of volunteers within an organisation with paid staff. For organisations with paid staff the nomination has to be for the group of volunteers, rather than the organisation.
There will also be an additional Outstanding Contribution award, selected from the nominations from the other categories.
For a nomination form or more information, contact PAVO on: 01597 822191 or e-mail info@pavo.org.uk
The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday 3rd June 2016.
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend a Bafta style event in Builth Wells on Thursday 6 th October 2016.
We look forward to receiving the nominations!
Help to show the huge range of Volunteers in Powys
Volunteering in Powys
Please help us by completing this short 7 question survey
PAVO, working with the multi agency Volunteering Project Board aims to survey organisations who work with volunteers with a view to ascertain information about current and future volunteering projects.
Together we can show the huge range of volunteers in Powys!
Please click HERE to answer this short 7 question survey in English or for the Welsh version click HERE
Please help us by completing this short 7 question survey
PAVO, working with the multi agency Volunteering Project Board aims to survey organisations who work with volunteers with a view to ascertain information about current and future volunteering projects.
Together we can show the huge range of volunteers in Powys!
Please click HERE to answer this short 7 question survey in English or for the Welsh version click HERE
Thursday 12 May 2016
Mental Capacity Act & Best Interest - Free places
There are places available on the MCA & BI training as follows:
27th May 2016, NPTC Coleg Powys Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
13th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
9th September 2016, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or tel 01597 827507
27th May 2016, NPTC Coleg Powys Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
13th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
9th September 2016, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or tel 01597 827507
Aim:This training is relevant to all staff that may need to make decisions in relation to adults who do not fully have the capacity to make those decisions for themselves. This includes people with dementia, those with learning disabilities and those who may have impaired functions for example as a result of a stroke or brain injury.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Free places
There are places available on the 2 day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) course
7th & 8th June in the MRC Wales, Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: ASIST aims to improve the methods used by all health, social care and emergency services professionals to support people at risk of suicide.
7th & 8th June in the MRC Wales, Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: ASIST aims to improve the methods used by all health, social care and emergency services professionals to support people at risk of suicide.
Llandrindod SOUP - 12 June
Those of you who have been to a SOUP party before will know what a great way it is for local organisations and individuals to pitch for funds.
The next Llandrindod SOUP is on 12th June at The Big Lunch / Queen’s 90th Birthday Street Party. Please spread the word and encourage folk to apply to pitch at SOUP (applications close 31st May so hurry).
You can download an application form, which is easy peezy to fill in, from their Facebook page. A one in four chance of winning the 'door takings' - that's pretty good odds! There's also a little film to tell people how to apply https://youtu.be/
AND they have some more really EXCITING news! To celebrate the fact that in June Llandrindod SOUP will have been going for a whole year, they have created a book! Yes an actual book of recipes from the SOUP winners, the SOUPer team and from the audience. Now if you came to SOUP and created a pretend SOUP can label, just maybe it has made it into the SOUP book which is available in local shops for ONLY £3! There is a flyer attached for you to share too so tell everyone to rush out and get their copy now!
Spread the word, who do you know that might apply to pitch at SOUP? Who would love to own a little piece of Llandrindod magic in the shape of a SOUP recipe book?
Wednesday 11 May 2016
Free legal advice for Carers - 20 May
Free legal consultation for Carers
Free 30-minutes legal consultation available for Carers (people looking after a relative or a friend who due to their disability or age would not be able to cope without their support).
Where: COWSHACC Oldford Lane, Welshpool
When: Friday 20th May 2016 between 10:30am and 4pm
For more information and to make a booking please contact Crossroads Care Mid & West Wales on:
07837 188360 or by e-mail: Ingrid.bernathova@crossroadsmww.org.uk
Booking essential.
If you need replacement care arranged to be able to make the appointment with the solicitor, contact in advance: 01874 610346
Living with Diabetes Day
29th June 2016 at Cefn Lea Conference Centre, Dolfor, Newtown, SY16 4AJ, 9:30-4:30
Presentations, workshops and a question and answer session which will be facilitated by Diabetes UK staff and local healthcare professionals. There will also be tables available to provide information and displays about different services / initiatives which support people with diabetes in Powys.
Contact Michael.Griffiths5@wales.nhs.uk
Presentations, workshops and a question and answer session which will be facilitated by Diabetes UK staff and local healthcare professionals. There will also be tables available to provide information and displays about different services / initiatives which support people with diabetes in Powys.
Contact Michael.Griffiths5@wales.nhs.uk
Tuesday 10 May 2016
Stroke Association Training
NEW Training for Trainers – now offering individuals the opportunity to become stroke aware leads by enabling them to deliver 3 hour stroke awareness sessions. They also have the opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification during the course. For more information, have a read on their website.
Have you had a chance to watch their Stroke Care Management video yet? – They have been fortunate enough to work with Solihull Stroke Unit and help their ward staff gain Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.
Individual access courses are open to anyone who wants to learn more about stroke. Individual learners may book places by visiting their website or by calling 01527 903911. If you would like to book your place, please email stroketraining@stroke.org.uk.
They also offer distance learning qualifications for individual learners who would like to gain a qualification in stroke. This course is distance learning mixing individual working time with support and guidance from one of our stroke trainers. For more information on this course please click here.
If you require any further information on the Stroke Training department and what we do, please get in touch.
Have you had a chance to watch their Stroke Care Management video yet? – They have been fortunate enough to work with Solihull Stroke Unit and help their ward staff gain Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.
Individual access courses are open to anyone who wants to learn more about stroke. Individual learners may book places by visiting their website or by calling 01527 903911. If you would like to book your place, please email stroketraining@stroke.org.uk.
They also offer distance learning qualifications for individual learners who would like to gain a qualification in stroke. This course is distance learning mixing individual working time with support and guidance from one of our stroke trainers. For more information on this course please click here.
If you require any further information on the Stroke Training department and what we do, please get in touch.
Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing - Hay Festival
Hay Literary Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Monday 30th May 1 – 3.30 pm
Join in a continuing conversation about how to help children grow into resilient adults. Professional speakers from the locality will pool their knowledge with your experiences. Interactive and informative workshop facilitated by Saci Lloyd, Young Adult Author (The Carbon Diaries) and Family Mediator Claire Jackson, from Wye Valley Mediation.
Wye Valley Mediation aspire to be a rural centre of excellence for conflict resolution. A Community Interest Company and work on a not for profit basis. Their purpose is to provide mediation for families and schools. You can see more about the work that they do on www.wyevalleymediation.co.uk.
Other Hay Festival Training and Workshops
Offering Peer Mediation Training for schools and volunteers on the 26/27th May and a KiVa Workshop with Dr. Sue Evans, Consultant Child Psychologist, Powys Teaching Health Board on the 1st June.
Contact Claire Jackson on 01432 806222 or claire@wyevalleymediation.co.uk if you would like to take part.
Join in a continuing conversation about how to help children grow into resilient adults. Professional speakers from the locality will pool their knowledge with your experiences. Interactive and informative workshop facilitated by Saci Lloyd, Young Adult Author (The Carbon Diaries) and Family Mediator Claire Jackson, from Wye Valley Mediation.
Wye Valley Mediation aspire to be a rural centre of excellence for conflict resolution. A Community Interest Company and work on a not for profit basis. Their purpose is to provide mediation for families and schools. You can see more about the work that they do on www.wyevalleymediation.co.uk.
Other Hay Festival Training and Workshops
Offering Peer Mediation Training for schools and volunteers on the 26/27th May and a KiVa Workshop with Dr. Sue Evans, Consultant Child Psychologist, Powys Teaching Health Board on the 1st June.
Contact Claire Jackson on 01432 806222 or claire@wyevalleymediation.co.uk if you would like to take part.
Older People's Commissioner Invitation
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales invites you to join her for the launch of her Impact and Reach Report 2015-16. Come and meet the Commissioner for Wales to find out about the work she has been doing to improve the lives of older people across Wales and her priorities for the future.
Thursday 9 June, 2-4pm Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Aberhonddu\Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW Tea/coffee and cakes will be provided
To book a place, email elizabeth.carr@olderpeoplewales.com
To book a place, email elizabeth.carr@olderpeoplewales.com
Dydd Iau 9 Mehefin 2-4yp Darperir te/coffi a chacennau
Cultural Diversity in Care Management - No Charge
Places available on the Cultural Diversity in Care Management course as follows:
12th May 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places now via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
12th May 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places now via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Free Training - Adult Protection
Adult Protection – Working with Adults at Risk of Domestic Abuse and Other Abuse in the Community
25th May 2016, NPTC Campus Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
2nd June 2016, Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
9th August 2016, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
29th September 2016, NPTC Campus Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
5th October 2016, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Brecon 9.30am – 4.30pm
31st January 2017, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
Aim: For participants to be able to work confidently with adults at risk of Domestic abuse i.e. abuse from partners, relatives and household members; to feel confident to “Ask and Act” and work with people to create effective safety plans. The course will explore the complexities of issues of capacity and consent within the context of coercive control and best practice in person centred safeguarding work The course will cover the use of risk assessment tools such as DASH-RiC and SERAF and when information about an adult at risk must be shared regardless of the views of the person at risk. It will include awareness of harassment and hate crime and the mechanisms for reporting these crimes.
The course is for practitioners from all partner agencies who may work directly with adults at risk. The course will explore the role of partner agencies and the importance of working together in adult protection work. The course will work with case examples and draw on participant’s experience of working with adults at risk.
Participants will leave the course with knowledge of some of the remedies available to adults at risk including when an application for an “Adult Protection and Support Order” should be considered. They will understand the interface between MARAC and adult protection procedures. They will have a good knowledge of how the adult protection process can be used to enable adults at risk to achieve the outcomes they want to live safer lives and to make best interest decisions to achieve safety for those who do not have capacity to do this themselves.
Key Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course participants will:
■ Understand the dynamics of abuse within domestic settings
■ Understand the role of other agencies in adult protection work and some of the remedies available to support people to live safer lives
■ Understand the importance of person centred Safeguarding work
■ Understand the impact of coercive control on a person’s mental capacity to make decisions about how to stay safe
■ Be confident to “Ask and Act”
■ Have a knowledge of Harassment and Hate Crime
■ Have a knowledge of risk assessment tools and when to use them
■ Be able to work with a person to make Safety Plans
■ Be familiar with the Wales Interim Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse particularly in relation to their professional role
■ Have an awareness of the legislative framework affecting choice, capacity and decision making with vulnerable adults
■ Have a greater understanding of autonomy and risk in decision making in relation to vulnerable adults
Training Unit, Powys County Council 01597 827507
Friday 6 May 2016
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Alicia Roberts is raising as much awareness about Ovarian Cancer in Wales as she can and to hopefully recruit a number “Voices” volunteers who either have / had ovarian cancer or are close family or friend of someone with Ovarian cancer to help raise awareness and tell their story.
If you are interested in an awareness talk or you are aware of any events you think would be useful please contact Alicia.
If you would like any of information leaflets or posters please let her know or follow the link where you can request them on the Ovarian Cancer Action website http://ovarian.org.uk/what-we-want/raising-awareness-of-ovarian-cancer/order-awareness-materials
Ovarian cancer is currently the UK’s most deadly gynaceological disease, with over 7,000 cases diagnosed every year. Every two hours a woman in the UK dies from ovarian cancer and the survival rate is lowest in Wales. Early detection can help prolong life and this is why awareness of symptoms is so important.
Alicia Roberts | Wales Regional Officer | alicia@ovarian.org.uk
If you are interested in an awareness talk or you are aware of any events you think would be useful please contact Alicia.
If you would like any of information leaflets or posters please let her know or follow the link where you can request them on the Ovarian Cancer Action website http://ovarian.org.uk/what-we-want/raising-awareness-of-ovarian-cancer/order-awareness-materials
Ovarian cancer is currently the UK’s most deadly gynaceological disease, with over 7,000 cases diagnosed every year. Every two hours a woman in the UK dies from ovarian cancer and the survival rate is lowest in Wales. Early detection can help prolong life and this is why awareness of symptoms is so important.
Alicia Roberts | Wales Regional Officer | alicia@ovarian.org.uk
Dementia Supportive Communities - the North Powys Network event
Write up from the event held on 28 April 2016
http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/dementia-supportive-communities-event.html
Secondary School Review – Mid and South Powys
Powys County Council is currently consulting on the way that secondary school education is being delivered in Mid (Llandrindod and Builth Wells High Schools) and South Powys (Brecon and Gwernyfed High Schools).
The consultation documentation is available on Powys County Council’s website at www.powys.gov.uk/haveyoursay.
Third Sector Organisations representing people with a ‘protected characteristic’ in line with the Equality Act 2010 to discuss the education proposals are invited to attend a consultation workshop on Monday 16th May 2016 at 10.30 am at Cartrefi Cymru, 27 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF
For more information visit PAVO Website
The consultation documentation is available on Powys County Council’s website at www.powys.gov.uk/haveyoursay.
Third Sector Organisations representing people with a ‘protected characteristic’ in line with the Equality Act 2010 to discuss the education proposals are invited to attend a consultation workshop on Monday 16th May 2016 at 10.30 am at Cartrefi Cymru, 27 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF
For more information visit PAVO Website
Powys Regional Partnership Board
Powys Regional Partnership Board, working together with the people of Powys
The way in which the council delivers care and support for adults, families, children and carers is changing.
On April 6, 2016 the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act came into force. Whilst it is called the ‘The Social Services and Wellbeing Act’ it affects a wide range of services that the council and its partners operate. For example, under wellbeing, health and leisure services are equally as important in achieving the right outcomes for citizens as our health and social services.
For more information visit PAVO website
The way in which the council delivers care and support for adults, families, children and carers is changing.
On April 6, 2016 the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act came into force. Whilst it is called the ‘The Social Services and Wellbeing Act’ it affects a wide range of services that the council and its partners operate. For example, under wellbeing, health and leisure services are equally as important in achieving the right outcomes for citizens as our health and social services.
For more information visit PAVO website
Wanted - Board & Committee Members
Have you got what it takes to join our Board of Trustees or Finance Committee?
Girlguiding Cymru are seeking a new Volunteer Trustee to serve on the Board of Trustees and a volunteer committee member to join our Business, Finance, Treasury & Audit Committee to assist with the strategic direction of Guiding across Wales.
As a Trustee/Committee Member you will help to achieve our strategic vision and ensuring good governance, you will ideally also have skills and experience in at least one of the following areas:
· Company Management
· Finance and Accounting
· Property Management including listed buildings
· Human Resources
· Information Technology
The Board and committee will meet a minimum of three times a year with Board meetings taking place at weekends and the finance committee meeting during the week. These are voluntary roles with reasonable travel expenses being payable.
Please send a letter of interest detailing your experience and how you think that you can make a difference to our organisation toRachael.Clutton-Haines@girlguiding.org.uk by 18th May 2016.
Girlguiding Cymru are seeking a new Volunteer Trustee to serve on the Board of Trustees and a volunteer committee member to join our Business, Finance, Treasury & Audit Committee to assist with the strategic direction of Guiding across Wales.
As a Trustee/Committee Member you will help to achieve our strategic vision and ensuring good governance, you will ideally also have skills and experience in at least one of the following areas:
· Company Management
· Finance and Accounting
· Property Management including listed buildings
· Human Resources
· Information Technology
The Board and committee will meet a minimum of three times a year with Board meetings taking place at weekends and the finance committee meeting during the week. These are voluntary roles with reasonable travel expenses being payable.
Please send a letter of interest detailing your experience and how you think that you can make a difference to our organisation toRachael.Clutton-Haines@girlguiding.org.uk by 18th May 2016.
Shaping Mental Health Services in Powys
Good Moaning Powys -An opportunity to get involved in shaping Mental Health Services in Powys
Volunteers’ Week – the Big Celebration/Wythnos Gwirfoddolwyr – y Dathliad Mawr
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of volunteers that takes place every year in June. Up and down the country there will be parties, award events and outings, recruitment fayres and exhibitions taking place, to recruit, reward and recognise volunteers.
This year the week has been extended in order to mark celebrations associated with the Queen’s 90th birthday. The Queen has been patron to more than 600 charities and organisations and so the Week has been extended to a fortnight to encompass a Patrons lunch on 12th June. Local communities are encouraged to participate by holding their own street party or event, and to use this opportunity to support their local communities through fundraising or volunteering.
A bilingual logo specifically for use this year, can be downloaded from the WCVA website.
Certificates are freely available online for organisations to use as a way thanking volunteers for their continued interest and involvement.
In Wales this extended Volunteers’ Week will see the annual ceremony for the Volunteer of the Year Awards and some regional conversations organised through WCVA’s Volunteering Spirit Wales project, about the involvement of volunteers at public events.
If you would like us to publicise what you are doing for Volunteers; Week, please contact Nicola Nicholls nnicholls@wcva.org.uk
This year the week has been extended in order to mark celebrations associated with the Queen’s 90th birthday. The Queen has been patron to more than 600 charities and organisations and so the Week has been extended to a fortnight to encompass a Patrons lunch on 12th June. Local communities are encouraged to participate by holding their own street party or event, and to use this opportunity to support their local communities through fundraising or volunteering.
A bilingual logo specifically for use this year, can be downloaded from the WCVA website.
Certificates are freely available online for organisations to use as a way thanking volunteers for their continued interest and involvement.
In Wales this extended Volunteers’ Week will see the annual ceremony for the Volunteer of the Year Awards and some regional conversations organised through WCVA’s Volunteering Spirit Wales project, about the involvement of volunteers at public events.
If you would like us to publicise what you are doing for Volunteers; Week, please contact Nicola Nicholls nnicholls@wcva.org.uk
Information booklets on falls prevention
Get Up and Go is a publication aimed at older people at risk of falls. It was produced in conjunction with Public Health Wales. Anyone can download a copy from the link below or printed copies can be ordered from 0845 606 4050
http://www.csp.org.uk/publications/get-go-guide-staying-steady
http://www.csp.org.uk/publications/get-go-guide-staying-steady
From PAVO: Training information
We wish to put together a mailing list for PAVO training.
If you are interested in hearing about what upcoming courses we have and other information about our training please click here.
Please note you will still continue to receive the monthly PAVO member ebriefing.
If you have any questions regarding our current PAVO training courses, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Please click here to view our Training Brochure.
We look forward to hearing form you soon.
If you are interested in hearing about what upcoming courses we have and other information about our training please click here.
Please note you will still continue to receive the monthly PAVO member ebriefing.
If you have any questions regarding our current PAVO training courses, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Please click here to view our Training Brochure.
We look forward to hearing form you soon.
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