The training materials for culture change under the Social Services and Well-Being Act (Wales) 2014
on the Hub have been re-branded:
http://www.ccwales.org.uk/learning-resources-1/leadership-and-management/
Wednesday 29 June 2016
Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Mtg Postponed - 1 July
The next meeting of the Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Board meeting on 1st July 2016 has been cancelled due to a clash with a Team Wales event that all Chief Executives attend arranged for the same date. To compensate for this a written update report will be available on the website detailing the latest progress of the Collaborative’s work.
The next Collaborative Board meeting will be held on Monday 5th September 2016 at a venue to be confirmed.
The next Collaborative Board meeting will be held on Monday 5th September 2016 at a venue to be confirmed.
Powys tHB Research and Innovation Conference
10th November 2016
Hafod y Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
The theme is Inspiration and Innovation to Drive Patient Centred Care. It is open to all Powys tHB staff, GP practice staff, staff from other health boards and third sector staff. 120-150 attendees are expected.
The conference programme will be ready soon. If you would like to book a place or exhibition stand, please ccntact Bethan Davies, Medicines Management/R&D Admin Officer
Tel: 01874 712553/Ffon: 01874 712553(Mewnol 2553) Email/ebost: bethan.davies8@wales.nhs.uk
Hafod y Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
The theme is Inspiration and Innovation to Drive Patient Centred Care. It is open to all Powys tHB staff, GP practice staff, staff from other health boards and third sector staff. 120-150 attendees are expected.
The conference programme will be ready soon. If you would like to book a place or exhibition stand, please ccntact Bethan Davies, Medicines Management/R&D Admin Officer
Tel: 01874 712553/Ffon: 01874 712553(Mewnol 2553) Email/ebost: bethan.davies8@wales.nhs.uk
Monday 27 June 2016
Stroke Training
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 2016.
Powys County Council
Please see below a list of Commissioned and Individual Access stroke training courses for July 2016.
Powys County Council
5th July 2016-Landrindod - Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery
14th July 2016 – Brecon - Supporting Life After Stroke
22nd July 2016 - Powys -Supporting Life After Stroke
28th July 2016 – Powys - Supporting Life After Stroke
14th July 2016 – Brecon - Supporting Life After Stroke
22nd July 2016 - Powys -Supporting Life After Stroke
28th July 2016 – Powys - Supporting Life After Stroke
Web Based
Good Care Group - 18th July 2016 – Webinar - Level 2 in Stroke Awareness
Good Care Group - 25th July 2016 – Webinar - Level 2 in Stroke Awareness
Exclusive offer – buy two places get the third free on our Supporting Life After Stroke course approaching in London on 6th October!
NEW Training for Trainers – We are 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 our website.
Have you had a chance to watch our 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.
LlinosWyn.Parry@stroke.org.uk 01745 508525Good Care Group - 18th July 2016 – Webinar - Level 2 in Stroke Awareness
Good Care Group - 25th July 2016 – Webinar - Level 2 in Stroke Awareness
Exclusive offer – buy two places get the third free on our Supporting Life After Stroke course approaching in London on 6th October!
NEW Training for Trainers – We are 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 our website.
Have you had a chance to watch our 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.
Friday 24 June 2016
Social Care Wales: What should our improvement priorities be?
From Social Care Wales
Social Care Wales: What should our improvement priorities be?
Who are Social Care Wales?
From April 2017, the Care Council for Wales will be reconstituted as Social Care Wales and will gain a new function in leading and driving improvement across the whole of the social care sector. Welsh Government has asked SSIA to work with the Care Council for Wales and stakeholders across the social care sector to identify key initial priorities for improvement for Social Care Wales. Work has already been done to identify what the early priorities need to be. We are now looking to explore in greater detail how Social Care Wales will take a lead role in these areas, driving forward change and improvement.
There are a number of key principles underpinning Social Care Wales that need to be considered when looking at the kind of work we will be doing
o Improving wellbeing
o Outcome focussed
o Focussing on the evidence
o Supporting and challenging service providers and service commissioners
o Listening to the citizen
o Championing the social care sector
What do we want to know?
There are three key areas where we will be focussing improvement. These are:
- Dementia
- Looked after children
- Domiciliary (Home) Care
We also want to know if there are any other priorities we should be focussing on.
Questions
What should Social Care Wales be doing to lead improvement in these areas?
What needs to improve so that the citizen has a greater voice in improvements in social care?
Are there any other areas that Social Care Wales should focus on in the first few years?
We are keen to have input directly from people who use services and their carers If anyone is holding any meetings or running any local support or engagement groups with people who use services and their carers over the next 2 weeks, could you please consider asking the questions above and on the attached sheet. The particular focus is on dementia, looked after children and domiciliary care but we’d also like to hear if there are other priorities that Social Care Wales needs to address.
Please send any responses to rebecca.cicero@wlga.org.uk by Tuesday 5 July 2016
Social Care Wales: What should our improvement priorities be?
Who are Social Care Wales?
From April 2017, the Care Council for Wales will be reconstituted as Social Care Wales and will gain a new function in leading and driving improvement across the whole of the social care sector. Welsh Government has asked SSIA to work with the Care Council for Wales and stakeholders across the social care sector to identify key initial priorities for improvement for Social Care Wales. Work has already been done to identify what the early priorities need to be. We are now looking to explore in greater detail how Social Care Wales will take a lead role in these areas, driving forward change and improvement.
There are a number of key principles underpinning Social Care Wales that need to be considered when looking at the kind of work we will be doing
o Improving wellbeing
o Outcome focussed
o Focussing on the evidence
o Supporting and challenging service providers and service commissioners
o Listening to the citizen
o Championing the social care sector
What do we want to know?
There are three key areas where we will be focussing improvement. These are:
- Dementia
- Looked after children
- Domiciliary (Home) Care
We also want to know if there are any other priorities we should be focussing on.
Questions
What should Social Care Wales be doing to lead improvement in these areas?
What needs to improve so that the citizen has a greater voice in improvements in social care?
Are there any other areas that Social Care Wales should focus on in the first few years?
We are keen to have input directly from people who use services and their carers If anyone is holding any meetings or running any local support or engagement groups with people who use services and their carers over the next 2 weeks, could you please consider asking the questions above and on the attached sheet. The particular focus is on dementia, looked after children and domiciliary care but we’d also like to hear if there are other priorities that Social Care Wales needs to address.
Please send any responses to rebecca.cicero@wlga.org.uk by Tuesday 5 July 2016
Terrence Higgins Trust new support Group - Llandrindod
Terrence Higgins Trust
New local Llandrindod Support Group is now available.
For more information contact: Steven.Evans-Jones@tht.org.uk
New local Llandrindod Support Group is now available.
For more information contact: Steven.Evans-Jones@tht.org.uk
Next Nursing Collaborative Meeting - 28 February 2017
Please Note the Meeting on 24 January 2017 has now been postponed to 28 February 2017 2pm in PAVO Conference Room
Meeting Dates:
28 February, 25 April 2017, 25 July 2017
For more information and notes from meetings visit:
http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html
Meeting Dates:
28 February, 25 April 2017, 25 July 2017
For more information and notes from meetings visit:
http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html
Next Powys Advocacy Network Meeting - 21 Sept 16
Forthcoming meetings 21 September and 14 December.
For more information and notes from previous meetings visit:
http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html
For more information and notes from previous meetings visit:
http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html
Adult Protection Abuse in Care Settings - Places available
There are places available on the Adult Protection Abuse in Care Settings training as follows:
5th July 2016, NPTC Campus Coleg Powys Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
13th October 2016, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
14th February 2017, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon9.30am – 4.30pm
Aim: Care settings include: Care homes, hospital wards, day services, domiciliary care, housing support, personal assistance and health care.
5th July 2016, NPTC Campus Coleg Powys Newtown 9.30am – 4.30pm
13th October 2016, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells 9.30am – 4.30pm
14th February 2017, Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon9.30am – 4.30pm
Aim: Care settings include: Care homes, hospital wards, day services, domiciliary care, housing support, personal assistance and health care.
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
DUST - Drug Use Screening Tool Training
There are places available on the DUST – Drug Use Screening Tool training as follows:-
8th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 12.30pm
Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: An Assessment tool to assist those working with young people to distinguish between use and misuse; and accurately assess the risk factors.
To introduce the Powys Young Persons Substance Misuse Service (YPSMS) to Staff
Introduce the Drug Use Screening Tool (DUST)
Give training on using the tool; when and how
Understand and recognise substance use, risk and protective factors
Making a referral to YPSMS
Support available to you
Key Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to:
Recognise substance use risk and protective factors
Use the DUST tool to help them decide how to approach the young persons substance use.
Recognise tools they can use to support a young person.
Make a referral to the YPSMS.
Identify other avenues of support.
Course Provider: CAIS Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service
8th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 9.30am – 12.30pm
Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim: An Assessment tool to assist those working with young people to distinguish between use and misuse; and accurately assess the risk factors.
To introduce the Powys Young Persons Substance Misuse Service (YPSMS) to Staff
Introduce the Drug Use Screening Tool (DUST)
Give training on using the tool; when and how
Understand and recognise substance use, risk and protective factors
Making a referral to YPSMS
Support available to you
Key Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to:
Recognise substance use risk and protective factors
Use the DUST tool to help them decide how to approach the young persons substance use.
Recognise tools they can use to support a young person.
Make a referral to the YPSMS.
Identify other avenues of support.
Course Provider: CAIS Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service
NPS - Legal Highs or New Psychoactive Substances training
There are places available on the NPS Legal Highs or New Psychoactive Substances training as follows:
8th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwlia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim:
To understand what a “Legal High” or New Psychoactive substance is.
To identify where NPS come from.
To understand where people buy NPS.
To recognise some of the effects of NPS.
To be aware of treatment and harm reduction advice
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the training participants will be able to:
Understand the Historical background of NPS
Identify the role of the Internet and Trends
Recognise some New Psychoactive Substances
Identify Treatment and Harm Reduction Advice
Recognise the situation in Powys
8th July 2016, Committee Room A, The Gwlia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Please book via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507
Aim:
To understand what a “Legal High” or New Psychoactive substance is.
To identify where NPS come from.
To understand where people buy NPS.
To recognise some of the effects of NPS.
To be aware of treatment and harm reduction advice
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the training participants will be able to:
Understand the Historical background of NPS
Identify the role of the Internet and Trends
Recognise some New Psychoactive Substances
Identify Treatment and Harm Reduction Advice
Recognise the situation in Powys
Tuesday 21 June 2016
Welsh Rural Network Funding Roadshow Postponed
The Wales Rural Network Funding Roadshow scheduled for Hafod a Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells on 28th June 2016 has been postponed. Wales Rural Network hope to rearrange this event and will let you know the new date once available.
If you wish to Learn about the opportunities available to your business, community, farm or other enterprise through Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Plan 2014 -2020 and other sources please visit the:
Wales Rural Network
Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
If you wish to Learn about the opportunities available to your business, community, farm or other enterprise through Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Plan 2014 -2020 and other sources please visit the:
Wales Rural Network
Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
Your Chance to Meet the future Generations Commissioner
Your Chance to Meet the future Generations Commissioner and give your views on the well-being of future generations
Mid Wales: 2.00 – 4.00, 20 July, PAVO Offices, Llandrindod Wells
Mid Wales: 2.00 – 4.00, 20 July, PAVO Offices, Llandrindod Wells
For more information regarding other venues and how to book visit:
Gardening for Disabled Trust
A charity that provides grants for people to have their gardens adapted if they are disabled.
http://gardeningfordisabledtrust.org.uk/
http://gardeningfordisabledtrust.org.uk/
Monday 20 June 2016
Friday 17 June 2016
Free Training Day - Want to Know More About Cancer & Cancer Care?
Wednesday 28 September 2016 9.30am-4.00pm
Community Health, Care Home or Home Care Worker?
The day is aimed at health care assistants, support workers and paid carers and is free of charge.
The training will be provided by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Signs & Symptoms, Cancer Screening, Long Terms Effect of Cancer, Communicating With Cancer Patients or Their Carers.
Places are limited so please book early.
Contact helen.brackentrust@gmail.com or tel 01597 823646
Community Health, Care Home or Home Care Worker?
The day is aimed at health care assistants, support workers and paid carers and is free of charge.
The training will be provided by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Signs & Symptoms, Cancer Screening, Long Terms Effect of Cancer, Communicating With Cancer Patients or Their Carers.
Places are limited so please book early.
Contact helen.brackentrust@gmail.com or tel 01597 823646
Thursday 16 June 2016
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Carers Wales: Track the Act
A new online survey – please see the information below
When the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 came into force on 6 April 2016, it brought with it important new rights for carers in Wales.
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Tackling Ageism and Raising Awareness Traning
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is providing a free training course, entitled Tackling Ageism and Raising Awareness, exploring the unconscious prejudices that society may hold and the ways in which this affects the design and delivery of services for older people.
If you would like to attend one of these training sessions, Please click here to apply.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you would like to attend one of these training sessions, Please click here to apply.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Carers Information and Support Programme - CrISP - 29 June
Alzheimer’s Society Gwent & South Powys will be running a Carers Information and Support Programme starting on Wednesday 29th June 2016.
Known as CrISP, the initial course consists of four weekly sessions aimed at carers, friends or family of people in the early to middle stages of dementia.
Places are limited to a maximum of 12 people and a minimum of 6 .
Venue: The Subud Centre, Canal Bank, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HH. 4 Weekly Sessions
Held on Wednesdays from 1.00pm till 3.00pm
Session 1 - 29th June- week 1 UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA
Session 2 - 6th July - week 2 LEGAL ISSUES AND MONEY MATTERS
Session 3 - 13th July - week 3 PROVIDING SUPPORT AND CARE
Session 4 - 20th July - week 4 COPING DAY TO DAY
For further information or to book a place please contact: michelle.morgan@alzheimers.org.uk Dementia Support Worker, Tel: 01495 356 755 or Mobile: 07841 347216
For further information or to book a place please contact: michelle.morgan@alzheimers.org.uk Dementia Support Worker, Tel: 01495 356 755 or Mobile: 07841 347216
or Gloria on 07738 853 478
NHS Wales Awards: How 'Virtual Wards' are improving care for elderly patients
The creation of ‘virtual wards’ in Powys is helping at risk and frail elderly patients to receive better care and remain at home, avoiding admission to hospital.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/nhs-wales-awards-how-virtual-9355757
Older People’s Access to, and Experience of GP Services in Wales.
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales regarding a questionnaire on older people’s access to, and experience of GP services in Wales.
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/reviews/gp/questionnaire.aspx
http://www.olderpeoplewales.com/en/reviews/gp/questionnaire.aspx
Learning Opportunities with Community Development Cymru
In the context of community engagement and development, Community Development Cymru is offering full one day training sessions which provide opportunities to explore ideas, good practice and personal experience through interactive group work and discussion. The sessions encourage participants to reflect on current thinking and practice and to learn from the valuable experience of others. The sessions are relevant to all those working, or planning to work in community settings. These could be voluntary or statutory organisations. Managers and paid staff. Community groups, community activists, community leaders, representatives and volunteers.
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Content – What is community development? What is it trying to achieve and why? The values and principles which underpin community development. Utilising frameworks of good practice. What is community empowerment? Community development and change. Are you doing it?!
INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (CDNOS) Content – What is the CDNOS? How is it relevant to community empowerment and change? How might it be relevant to your work? How can organisations make use of the CDNOS as a tool for improving practice and community involvement?
ASSET BASED APPROACHES…BUILDING COMMUNITIES FROM THE INSIDE OUT Content - How asset based approaches differ from traditional models of community development. Asset based values and principles. Defining and understanding “assets”. Asset based methods of engaging communities. Examples of asset based approaches. Advantages and disadvantages.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT Content - Why work with communities? From consultation to participation - knowing the difference. Valuing community expertise. Methods and approaches to community engagement. Equal partnerships and creating agendas for change. Community empowerment – What`s needed?
If you’re interested in finding out more please contact Emma Smart on 01686 627377 or Email: emma@cdcymru.org
Monday 13 June 2016
MWHC Palliative & End of Life Care Scoping Exercise April to August 2016
Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Palliative and End of Life Care Scoping Exercise
April to August 2016
The Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) Innovation Sub-Group of the Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative (MWHC) is undertaking a short-term scoping exercise.
The aim of the project is to:
· Better understand current palliative and end of life care service provision for people in Mid Wales
· Identify gaps in service provision and barriers to access and how they might be addressed in order to improve the experience of patients, carers and their families.
The scope is NHS, Third Sector, Local Authority and Private Sector and the intention is that the project is both strategic and practical and will be of direct benefit to stakeholders in Mid-Wales.
They are keen that the scoping exercise benefits from a wide range of perspectives - patients, carers, volunteers, professionals. If you are interested in finding out more or contributing to this exercise please contact Catherine Smith, Senior Project Manager, phone: 0779 934264 , email: catherine.smith7@wales.nhs.uk
April to August 2016
The Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) Innovation Sub-Group of the Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative (MWHC) is undertaking a short-term scoping exercise.
The aim of the project is to:
· Better understand current palliative and end of life care service provision for people in Mid Wales
· Identify gaps in service provision and barriers to access and how they might be addressed in order to improve the experience of patients, carers and their families.
The scope is NHS, Third Sector, Local Authority and Private Sector and the intention is that the project is both strategic and practical and will be of direct benefit to stakeholders in Mid-Wales.
They are keen that the scoping exercise benefits from a wide range of perspectives - patients, carers, volunteers, professionals. If you are interested in finding out more or contributing to this exercise please contact Catherine Smith, Senior Project Manager, phone: 0779 934264 , email: catherine.smith7@wales.nhs.uk
Friday 10 June 2016
CHC SURVEY: Putting Things Right Leaflet
The Community Health Council (CHC) is continuously striving to improve the patient’s experience of NHS services in Wales. As part of this, the ‘Putting Things Right’ leaflet is being reviewed. This leaflet provides advice to the public on how they can raise a concern/complaint about care or treatment provided by NHS Wales. A copy of the leaflet is attached for information.
A short online survey aims to seek feedback from the public on whether the leaflet is easy to understand and if it could be improved.
The feedback received from the public will be used to improve the leaflet. The new leaflet will be available on all NHS Wales Health Board and Trust websites, as well as other organisations such as the Community Health Council and Welsh Government. You may be interested to know that, when this leaflet is finalised, it will be available in Welsh and other languages as well as large print and Braille, BSL and Audio version. An Easy Read version and children’s leaflet will also be developed.
This survey will run from 01.06.2016 – 31.08.2016
The survey is available online by clicking on the link below:
How to raise a concern or complaint about the NHS in Wales: online Survey
A short online survey aims to seek feedback from the public on whether the leaflet is easy to understand and if it could be improved.
The feedback received from the public will be used to improve the leaflet. The new leaflet will be available on all NHS Wales Health Board and Trust websites, as well as other organisations such as the Community Health Council and Welsh Government. You may be interested to know that, when this leaflet is finalised, it will be available in Welsh and other languages as well as large print and Braille, BSL and Audio version. An Easy Read version and children’s leaflet will also be developed.
This survey will run from 01.06.2016 – 31.08.2016
The survey is available online by clicking on the link below:
How to raise a concern or complaint about the NHS in Wales: online Survey
MWHCC Public Engagement Events
The forthcoming dates/venues for the Mid Wales Healthcare Collaborative Board Public Engagement Events are as follows.
They are particularly looking for a Welsh speaker to represent and help facilitate at the Felin Fach event on the 27th of June.
Dates/Venues:
13th June 1.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Llanidloes Community Centre, Ty Coch Barn, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6JH
21st June 1.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Neuadd Dyfi, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 ONR
27th June 1.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Felinfach Memorial Hall, Felinfach,Ceredigion, SA48 7PG (Welsh speaker if possible)
4th July 1.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys
Contact: Christine.Townley@wales.nhs.uk
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
They are particularly looking for a Welsh speaker to represent and help facilitate at the Felin Fach event on the 27th of June.
Dates/Venues:
13th June 1.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Llanidloes Community Centre, Ty Coch Barn, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6JH
21st June 1.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Neuadd Dyfi, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 ONR
27th June 1.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Felinfach Memorial Hall, Felinfach,Ceredigion, SA48 7PG (Welsh speaker if possible)
4th July 1.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Life Story Work Dementia training
There are places available on the Life Story Work Dementia training as follows:-
23rd June, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27, Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@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.
23rd June, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27, Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please book your places via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@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.
Dementia: Reduce your risk in 6 steps
We know that people with dementia have a significantly increased risk of falling. This should be of interest to a wide range of people from middle age upwards.
It looks into the 5 Ways to Wellbeing promoting the Welsh Government’s “ 6 steps to reduce your risk of dementia “ across Powys is part of Pledge 2 of the Powys Dementia Plan 2016-2019
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/866/24983_Wales%20Dementia%20Week%20A5%20leaflet%20%28WEB%29.pdf
It looks into the 5 Ways to Wellbeing promoting the Welsh Government’s “ 6 steps to reduce your risk of dementia “ across Powys is part of Pledge 2 of the Powys Dementia Plan 2016-2019
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/866/24983_Wales%20Dementia%20Week%20A5%20leaflet%20%28WEB%29.pdf
New materials on Social Services & Well-Being (Wales) Act
Remember to visit the Care Council for Wales Hub for all information and resources on the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act – New materials have recently been uploaded!
http://www.ccwales.org.uk/getting-in-on-the-act-hub/
http://www.cgcymru.org.uk/hyb-deall-y-ddeddf/?force=2
http://www.ccwales.org.uk/getting-in-on-the-act-hub/
http://www.cgcymru.org.uk/hyb-deall-y-ddeddf/?force=2
Application for Grant Funding under Big Energy Saving Network 2016/17
DECC is currently inviting applications for grant funding under the Big Energy Saving Network programme 2016/17 from eligible third sector organisations and community groups across Great Britain.
The revised guidance and application form has been updated and is available now at :https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/big-energy-saving-network-grant-offer-fund
This year’s £1.7m programme is jointly funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and National Energy Action (NEA). The deadline for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 10 July 2016.
If you have any questions about the application process, please in the first instance contact the Department of Energy and Climate Change atbesn@decc.gsi.gov.uk using BESN 2016/17 Query in the subject line of your email.
The revised guidance and application form has been updated and is available now at :https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/big-energy-saving-network-grant-offer-fund
This year’s £1.7m programme is jointly funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and National Energy Action (NEA). The deadline for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 10 July 2016.
If you have any questions about the application process, please in the first instance contact the Department of Energy and Climate Change atbesn@decc.gsi.gov.uk using BESN 2016/17 Query in the subject line of your email.
Carers Information and Support Programme - CrISP
CriSP are pleased to confirm that Alzheimer’s Society Gwent & South Powys will be running a Carers Information and Support Programme starting on Wednesday 15th June 2016.
Known as CrISP, the initial course consists of four weekly sessions aimed at carers, friends or family of people in the early to middle stages of dementia.
Places are limited to a maximum of 12 people
Venue: The Subud Centre, Canal Bank, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HH.
4 Weekly Sessions Held on Wednesdays from 1.00pm till 3.00pm
Session - week 1 UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA
Session - week 2 LEGAL ISSUES AND MONEY MATTERS
Session - week 3 PROVIDING SUPPORT AND CARE
Session - week 4 COPING DAY TO DAY
What Carers say about CrISP
I now know the importance of looking after myself
Being with other people and sharing their experiences is so helpful
It puts things into Perspective
All you need to know in one place
For further information or to book a place please contact Dementia Support Worker: michelle.morgan@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 01495 356 755 or Mobile: 07841 347216.
Known as CrISP, the initial course consists of four weekly sessions aimed at carers, friends or family of people in the early to middle stages of dementia.
Places are limited to a maximum of 12 people
Venue: The Subud Centre, Canal Bank, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HH.
4 Weekly Sessions Held on Wednesdays from 1.00pm till 3.00pm
Session - week 1 UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA
Session - week 2 LEGAL ISSUES AND MONEY MATTERS
Session - week 3 PROVIDING SUPPORT AND CARE
Session - week 4 COPING DAY TO DAY
What Carers say about CrISP
I now know the importance of looking after myself
Being with other people and sharing their experiences is so helpful
It puts things into Perspective
All you need to know in one place
For further information or to book a place please contact Dementia Support Worker: michelle.morgan@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 01495 356 755 or Mobile: 07841 347216.
Code of Professional Practice information for service users and carers
As part of Care Council for Wales recent campaign to raise awareness of the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care amongst the public, titled 'Our Code is not a Secret', the Care Council have produced a leaflet outlining what people receiving support can expect from social care workers in Wales. The leaflet also gives guidance on what to do if people feel the standard of care they receive does not meet what is set out in the Code.
They aim to distribute the leaflet to service users, their families and carers across Wales to ensure they have access to this information. Is this something you would be interested in helping us with?
They aim to distribute the leaflet to service users, their families and carers across Wales to ensure they have access to this information. Is this something you would be interested in helping us with?
Further information is also available on their website at
Wales Rural Network Funding Roadshows 2016
Tax Help for Older People
Offering free, independent and expert help and advice for older people (60+) on lower incomes (less than £20k) who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice.
In Powys, they can provide telephone-based tax advice but don't have the volunteer advisors to offer home visits. However, they will refer people who need a home visits to HMRC's Enhanced Support Team and they can do home visits.
http://www.taxvol.org.uk/
In Powys, they can provide telephone-based tax advice but don't have the volunteer advisors to offer home visits. However, they will refer people who need a home visits to HMRC's Enhanced Support Team and they can do home visits.
http://www.taxvol.org.uk/
Thursday 9 June 2016
Consultation - The Meadows Medical Practice - Clun & Knighton
PRIMARY CARE IN CRISIS - Primary Care services across the country are currently under extreme pressure with unprecedented demand on services at a time of financial constraint. The Meadows, feel they have reached a crossroads in their service provision and unfortunately are having to consider how they can continue to deliver safe and relaible medical care going forward to their communitites in the Clun Valley and Knighton.
They are currently undertaking a 1 month consultation period to gather views and comments from all interested parties about the issues we face and how best to address them. This ends on 6 July 2016. To that end they have prepared a Consultation Document outlining our concerns
They will be holding an open public meeting to air these issues on Tuesday 21 June 2016 at Knighton Community Centre 7-8pm. All are welcome.
http://www.themeadowsmedicalpractice.co.uk/
They are currently undertaking a 1 month consultation period to gather views and comments from all interested parties about the issues we face and how best to address them. This ends on 6 July 2016. To that end they have prepared a Consultation Document outlining our concerns
They will be holding an open public meeting to air these issues on Tuesday 21 June 2016 at Knighton Community Centre 7-8pm. All are welcome.
http://www.themeadowsmedicalpractice.co.uk/
Tuesday 7 June 2016
Dementia Friends Champions Induction - NEWTOWN
Session held by Alzheimer's Society
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBTrainingDetails?id=a052000000Q5ZzqAAF#.V1Z-86_2bcs
https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBTrainingDetails?id=a052000000Q5ZzqAAF#.V1Z-86_2bcs
Monday 6 June 2016
A Carer’s Information programme CriSP
A Carer’s Information programme CriSP has been arranged to run in South Powys in June through to July. There will also be programmes scheduled to run through July and August and hopefully September and October. Topics covered include:
· Dementia Awareness
· Financial and Legal affairs
· Day to day support and care
· Looking after yourself (carers)
Dates: Wednesday 15th,22nd,29th June and 6th July.
Venue; The Subud centre, Canal Bank, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HH.
Time/ Equipment; Facilitation will be from 1-3pm.
Referrals: All referrals to be sent to Gloria.williams@alzheimers.org.uk or michelle.morgan@alzheimers.org.uk or you can contact the office on 01495 221532
· Dementia Awareness
· Financial and Legal affairs
· Day to day support and care
· Looking after yourself (carers)
Dates: Wednesday 15th,22nd,29th June and 6th July.
Venue; The Subud centre, Canal Bank, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HH.
Time/ Equipment; Facilitation will be from 1-3pm.
Referrals: All referrals to be sent to Gloria.williams@alzheimers.org.uk or michelle.morgan@alzheimers.org.uk or you can contact the office on 01495 221532
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate kerry.phelps@alzheimers.org.uk or joanne.boyer@alzheimers.org.uk
Carers Week in Powys
Activities at Marlow, South Crescent, Llandrindod
Carers – to book a session call 01597 823 800
Drop in and talk to Powys Carers Service, find out more about Carers, caring and the support available.
Monday 6th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
1 – 3pm First Aid for Carers with British Red Cross
Tuesday 7th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
11am – 3pm Pamper massages: Head, neck , shoulder and hand massages
11am – 3pm Arts Session: Encaustic painting with Wax.
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
5 – 7pm Head , neck, shoulder and hand massage with British Red Cross.
Wednesday 8th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
11.30am – 12.15pm Yoga Taster session with Charlotte
12.30 – 1.00pm Stress Buster session with Mid Powys Mind
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
Thursday 9th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
11am – 1pm Focus on mental health for Carers and cared for with Neuro Voice Powys , Hafal and PAVO .
2pm – 4pm Men’s Shed Llandrindod come and chat
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
Friday 10th June
Carers – to book a session call 01597 823 800
Drop in and talk to Powys Carers Service, find out more about Carers, caring and the support available.
Monday 6th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
1 – 3pm First Aid for Carers with British Red Cross
Tuesday 7th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
11am – 3pm Pamper massages: Head, neck , shoulder and hand massages
11am – 3pm Arts Session: Encaustic painting with Wax.
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
5 – 7pm Head , neck, shoulder and hand massage with British Red Cross.
Wednesday 8th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
11.30am – 12.15pm Yoga Taster session with Charlotte
12.30 – 1.00pm Stress Buster session with Mid Powys Mind
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
Thursday 9th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
11am – 1pm Focus on mental health for Carers and cared for with Neuro Voice Powys , Hafal and PAVO .
2pm – 4pm Men’s Shed Llandrindod come and chat
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
Friday 10th June
10am – 12pm Drop In Morning Coffee, cake and chat
10am – 12 noon: Pamper- Manicures with Kate.
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
10am – 12 noon: Pamper- Manicures with Kate.
1pm – 3pm Drop In Tea, cakes and chat
Wednesday 1 June 2016
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 please consider becoming
a volunteer of the Community Health Councils (CHC) in Wales.
CHCs represent the independent voice of patients and the public who use the
health service in Wales.
They play an important role in influencing the way services are planned and delivered, to ensure the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Wales. CHC members are local volunteers who act as the eyes and ears of patients and the public, listening to their concerns and working with the health service to improve the quality of patient care. They are looking for enthusiastic volunteers from communities across Wales to join us for this important service. They welcome: all ages, ethnic backgrounds, genders, people with disabilities and all religious affiliations. The most important requirement is a genuine interest in improving health services for your community. Some key skills which would be useful include: an interest in local health issues, being able to work in a team and with a diverse range of people plus good communication skills. Successful candidates will be given full training and support to enable them to carry out their role and any ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as travel will be reimbursed.
Closing date for applications is June 13th 2016 and interviews will take place on w/c July 4th 2016.
For further information about CHCs or to lodge an expression of interest please contact the Board of CHCs on: 02920235558 or enquiries@waleschc.org.uk or visit the website http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/899/page/71611
.
They play an important role in influencing the way services are planned and delivered, to ensure the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Wales. CHC members are local volunteers who act as the eyes and ears of patients and the public, listening to their concerns and working with the health service to improve the quality of patient care. They are looking for enthusiastic volunteers from communities across Wales to join us for this important service. They welcome: all ages, ethnic backgrounds, genders, people with disabilities and all religious affiliations. The most important requirement is a genuine interest in improving health services for your community. Some key skills which would be useful include: an interest in local health issues, being able to work in a team and with a diverse range of people plus good communication skills. Successful candidates will be given full training and support to enable them to carry out their role and any ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as travel will be reimbursed.
Closing date for applications is June 13th 2016 and interviews will take place on w/c July 4th 2016.
For further information about CHCs or to lodge an expression of interest please contact the Board of CHCs on: 02920235558 or enquiries@waleschc.org.uk or visit the website http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/899/page/71611
.
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