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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Bickerton as the new Chief Executive Officer for the organisation. Her appointment comes as the organisation prepares to bid farewell to Sue Leonard, who will be retiring at the end of August after over 20 years of service, 16 of those as Chief Officer.

Jess joins PAVS having worked for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for 25 years. Her role has seen her work around the globe with involvement in aid programmes, supporting international crises, and organising major events such as the Coronation.

Since moving to Pembrokeshire five years ago, she has been keen to bring her skills and experience to her local community. Jess says “the opportunity to lead PAVS – with its strong reputation and track record of making a difference to the voluntary sector, communities, and individuals – was too compelling. I will be stepping into some big shoes though!”.

Sue Leonard, current Chief Officer notes “PAVS is a great organisation and one that I have been proud to lead over the past 16 years. I can’t quite believe that I have reached retirement age and that the time has come to hand over to someone new.  I am confident that Jess brings an excellent skills set to the PAVS team alongside a genuine commitment to the County.  I know the Association will be in safe hands for the future.”

“With Sue’s retirement we knew we would have big shoes to fill, and tasked ourselves with finding a new inspirational leader to support the great work PAVS carries out,” says Claire Incledon, Chair of the Board of Trustees, “we are delighted to have appointed Jess and are confident that she will continue to develop PAVS and support the vital work of the third sector in our community”.

Jess is due to start her new role at PAVS in mid-August and is looking forward to getting to know our members and partners over the weeks that follow.  In the meantime, you are welcome to come and meet Jess and say goodbye to Sue in the Community Zone at the Pembrokeshire County Show, taking place on 14th and 15th August 2024.

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Newid: Exciting opportunity for third sector organisations

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Newid: Exciting opportunity for third sector organisations

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ProMo Cymru, through the Newid project, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our design challenge to explore how digital can enhance your services. Follow the Discover, Define, Develop process to prototype an impactful, person-centred digital service in eight weeks!

What you’ll gain:

Practical knowledge to design person-centred digital services

Real-life problem-solving experience

New ways of working and testing solutions

Expert mentoring and guidance

Access to digital tools and resources

Important dates

Introduction webinar: 17th June, 10 am - 1 pm [ONLINE].

In-person prototyping workshop: 17th July, 9.30-4.30 pm [IN-PERSON], location TBD.

Closing webinar: 14th August, 10 am - 1 pm [ONLINE]

Register today and transform your services with digital.

Not sure if you want to commit to the full 8 weeks?

Join us for our introduction to designing digital services webinar to get a taster and discover the power of service design.

What is Newid?

​​Newid promotes good digital practice across the third sector in Wales. We do this by providing training, support and information. It is a partnership between ProMo Cymru, Cwmpas and WCVA and supported by The Centre for Digital Public Services. See more of our work on our website.

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Online awareness raising sessions: National Framework for Commissioning Care and Support

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Online awareness raising sessions: National Framework for Commissioning Care and Support

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Dear Colleague,

In March 2024, the Deputy Minister for Social Services issued a written statement detailing the next steps in the Government’s Rebalancing Care and Support Programme.

A National Framework for the Commissioning of Care and Support will be the legislative framework, which will apply to the commissioning of care and support services by health boards, NHS trusts, and local authorities. It will set the principles and standards for commissioning practice and reduce complexity.

The code will shortly be laid before the Senedd and come into force in September 2024.

This statutory Code of Practice will be issued under section 145 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, constituting guidance under section 169 of the Act.

Welsh Ministers will direct Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts under the NHS (Wales) Act 2006 to exercise their functions in accordance with the requirements contained within this Code when exercising their respective function.

The National Office for Care and Support is working in partnership with the National Commissioning Board to undertake a series of MS Teams (online) awareness raising sessions are planned for:

i.          Commissioners, planners and professionals with responsibility for implementing the Code (90-minute detailed sessions, with opportunities to ask questions).

ii.          Wider stakeholders, including care providers, board and elected members, and allied professionals, including finance, legal, audit (30-minute overview sessions, with limited time for interaction).

The dates, times and links for the sessions are detailed below.

Sesiynau manwl 90-munud -- 90-minute detailed sessions:

Mehefin 17 June 2024 @ 11.00 - 12.30 yp/pm: Click here to join meeting

Mehefin 19 June 2024 @ 09.30 - 11.00 yb/am: Click here to join meeting

Mehefin 28 June 2024 @ 09.30 - 11.00 yb/am: Click here to join meeting

Gorffenaf 9 July 2024 @ 11.30 - 13.00 yp/pm: Click here to join meeting

Gorffenaf 11 July 2024 @ 11.30 - 13.00 yp/pm: Click here to join meeting

Am fwy o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â -- For further information, please contact:

Bwrdd Comisiynu Cenedlaethol -- National Commissioning Board: lucy.richardson@wlga.gov.uk

Swyddfa Genedlaethol ar gyfer Gofal a Chymorth -- National Office for Care and Support: NationalOffice@gov.wales

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Screening awareness sessions - Reminder

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you about our upcoming online NHS Screening awareness session.

The three-hour interactive session is aimed at people who have an active role in promoting health in their community or workplace and want to raise awareness of the NHS Wales screening programmes.

The session will provide you with information about the adult screening programmes and  explore screening health inequalities.

Booking your space on the session is quick and easy.  Visit:

Community Training and Education - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales),

choose your preferred date and language and complete a short registration form.

Click here for English translation

Sesiynau ymwybyddiaeth o sgrinio - Nodyn atgoffa

Hoffem achub ar y cyfle hwn i'ch atgoffa am ein sesiwn ymwybyddiaeth o Sgrinio’r GIG ar-lein sydd ar ddod.

Mae’r sesiwn ryngweithiol tair awr o hyd wedi’i hanelu at bobl sydd â rôl weithredol mewn hybu iechyd yn eu cymuned neu weithle ac sydd am godi ymwybyddiaeth o raglenni sgrinio GIG Cymru.

Bydd y sesiwn yn rhoi gwybodaeth i chi am y rhaglenni sgrinio i oedolion ac yn archwilio anghydraddoldebau iechyd sgrinio.

Mae archebu lle ar y sesiwn yn gyflym ac yn hawdd.  Ewch i:

Hyfforddiant ac Addysg Gymunedol - Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru (gig.cymru),dewiswch y dyddiad a'r iaith sydd orau gennych a chwblhewch ffurflen gofrestru fer.

Rhannwch yr wybodaeth hon gyda'ch cydweithwyr.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y gwahanol raglenni sgrinio ewch i: https://icc.gig.cymru/gwasanaethau-a-thimau/sgrinio/

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Hapus: Starting A National Conversation on Mental Wellbeing

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Hapus: Starting A National Conversation on Mental Wellbeing

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Hapus: Starting A National Conversation on Mental Wellbeing

Date and Time: Monday 8th of July 1:30pm- 4pm

Join us for the opening of the 'Hapus National Conversation' on mental wellbeing.

Promoting mental wellbeing is a high priority in Wales with a new 10year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales including a specific focus on protecting and improving mental wellbeing.

Hapus is facilitated by Public Health Wales and aims to initiate and sustain a national conversation that encourages individuals and communities to prioritise their mental wellbeing and to engage with activities that protect and promote mental wellbeing.

Join us to learn about mental wellbeing, what it is and what influences it and how you can support the national conversation.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in a wellbeing-promoting activity to help boost your own mental wellbeing.

Register here

Hapus: Dechrau Sgwrs Genedlaethol ar Les Meddyliol Dyddiad ac Amser: Dydd Llun 8 Gorffennaf 1:30pm-4:00pm

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer agoriad 'Sgwrs Genedlaethol Hapus' ar les meddwl. Mae hybu lles meddwl yn flaenoriaeth uchel yng Nghymru gyda Strategaeth Iechyd Meddwl a Lles 10 mlynedd newydd i Gymru yn cynnwys ffocws penodol ar ddiogelu a gwella lles meddwl.

Mae Hapus yn cael ei hwyluso gan Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru a’i nod yw cychwyn a chynnal sgwrs genedlaethol sy’n annog unigolion a chymunedau i flaenoriaethu eu lles meddyliol ac i ymgysylltu â gweithgareddau sy’n amddiffyn a hyrwyddo lles meddwl. Ymunwch â ni i ddysgu am les meddwl, beth ydyw a beth sy’n dylanwadu arno a sut y gallwch gefnogi’r sgwrs genedlaethol.

Byddwch hefyd yn cael y cyfle i gymryd rhan mewn gweithgaredd hybu lles, i helpu'ch lles meddyliol eich hun.

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Social Enterprise Networking Event 13th of June - Queens Hall 

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Newport Memorial Hall event on Rural Transport

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Newport Memorial Hall event on Rural Transport

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The Transport and Health Integrated research NetworK – THINK is a collaboration between the psychology dept of Aberystwyth University and Public Health Wales and we want to hear what communities in rural West Wales need when it comes to transport.

Please join the THINK team on Friday 31st May 10:30 – 13:30 at Newport Memorial Hall in Pembrokeshire for a workshop where we will explore the transport needs for the local community. This will help inform future research on rural transport needs with the aim of improving rural transport provision in Wales.

The workshop doors open at the Garden Room at 10:00 for a start of 10:30 and wraps up at 13:00 for a complimentary lunch. Workshop spaces can be reserved here https://NewportTransportNeedsWorkshop.eventbrite.co.uk

At the same time in the main hall we have PACTO providing information about local transport options including the bookable bus service and Sustrans will be doing children’s basic scooter skills sessions. If you do not have the time to attend the workshop then drop into the main hall and tell us your transport woes and wishes.

If you know people who would like to attend but are struggling with transport to get there, please let me know as we are trying to arrange community transport so that transport isn’t a barrier to attendance.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Many thanks,

Amy Nicholass

News, Events & Opportunities - The Transport and Health Integrated research NetworK (THINK) (aber.ac.uk)

Newyddion - Rhwydwaith Ymchwil Integredig Trafnidiaeth ac Iechyd (THINK) (aber.ac.uk)

Project Officer - Transport and Health Integrated research NetworK (THINK)

Psychology
P5, Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BF

Phone: +44 (0) 1970 628438

Website: Transport and Health Integrated research NetworK (THINK)

Find me on Linkedin

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The West Wales Regional Partnership Board (WWRPB) has launched a new survey to gather your views on support for carers in West Wales.

The survey is aimed for those who provide care for a person, have previously provided care, or an organisation which supports carers.

Your views on the services in West Wales will inform the Carers Strategy 2025 – 2030, which guides and prioritises the work that is required across West Wales.

The survey will open for responses from Monday 13th May at 17:30 and will close on Monday 24th June 2024 at 17:30.

The survey is completely anonymous.

Share your views and take the survey by clicking here:

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/fb126909-8200-44fa-a166-a3665e57f521

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Third Sector Focus Groups - Ministerial Task & Finish Group on the Democratic Health of Town & Community Councils

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Third Sector Focus Groups - Ministerial Task & Finish Group on the Democratic Health of Town & Community Councils

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We are pleased to invite you to join an online focus group for voluntary and community groups that will take place via Microsoft Teams.  These conversations will help the Ministerial task & finish group to develop options for the Cabinet Secretary to consider in order to address the challenges & opportunities for the community and town council sector.

We have two dates available:

30th May 2024          10.00am-11.30am

31st May 2024            1.30pm-3.00pm

If you are interested in participating in the focus group, please reply to Demo Health Group / Grŵp Iechyd Democrataidd DemoHealthGroup@gov.wales indicating your preferred date and language (Welsh or English), and we will send you a link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting.

Please note that the focus group will be recorded for research purposes, but your identity and personal information will be kept confidential and anonymised in any reports or publications.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you can join us.

Kind regards

Democratic Health Task & Finish Group – Secretariat

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Preseli Cares is community-led care where the community is in the lead finding solutions to care.

We’d like to invite you to a drop in event this Friday 17th May from 2.30 to 5.30 pm in Canolfan Hermon.

See flyer below for full details.

We’ve worked with Span Arts to take a more creative approach to helping people express and articulate their ideas for better caring arrangements in communities, delivered with communities. We’ll be showcasing the voices of our communities expressed through art projects including young people using digital arts.

There will be pizza and flapjacks provided by young people from the Lighthouse Project along with refreshments.

Please do drop in as our work is an important contribution to the future of care services which address the wider determinants of health and well-being.

Thank you / Diolch yn fawr.

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This Deaf Awareness Week, RNID is releasing new research, highlighting the negative attitudes and lack of understanding people who are deaf or have hearing loss face every day.

Find out more

Over 8,000 people took part in our survey, so we have some very strong evidence about the way deaf people and people with hearing loss feel, as well as the attitudes of the general public.

The key findings

Over the last year, two thirds of deaf people and people with hearing loss have experienced negative attitudes from others. Nearly half say they are ignored in public by most people, and – if they miss the conversation first time – millions are being dismissed and told ‘it doesn’t matter.’

One person summed it up by saying “when you say it doesn’t matter, I feel like I don’t matter”. This quote, from someone who took part in our research, struck a big chord with me. Nobody should feel they don’t matter.

The negative experiences our communities are facing day-in-day-out build up to have a huge impact on the lives of millions of people. People are feeling excluded, patronised, losing confidence. That has to change.  Don’t just take it from us, meet one of our storytellers, Sarah.

But while there’s a lot to do, I hope you – like me – finish reading the report with a great sense of hope. Rather than any deeply held negativity towards people who are deaf or have hearing loss, what we have found from the public is simply a lack of awareness about hearing loss and deafness. As a result, the general public don’t have the confidence and knowledge to communicate effectively. Together, we can change this.

Please get in touch

If you’d be interested in having further conversations about the report, please do get in touch with me or your main point of contact at RNID.  It’s critical that we all work to change attitudes and behaviours so that people who are deaf or have hearing loss are included in all aspects of life.

We'd love it if you’d share the report among your networks. Please feel free to do this and use the hashtag #ItDoesMatter.

Thank you so much for your support,

Kind regards

Jo Hobson

Development Manager – Wales and North England

Best way to contact me: email or phone

Tel: 0203 2276024

Mob: 07920401246

Working days: Monday-Friday

joanne.hobson@rnid.org.uk

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Are you looking for a role where you can help influence and shape the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, support and wellbeing services across Pembrokeshire?

As our Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you’ll be playing an active and important role in bringing together different organisations and groups across the county who can offer support and information to people with a range of care requirements.

You’ll also be working alongside public sector partners, providing information and feedback from service users and community members amongst others to help shape and influence future provision.

This varied and interesting role is a full time position, working 37 hours per week and is offered on a fixed term basis initially to 31st March 2025. The primary base for the role is the PAVS offices in Haverfordwest, with a hybrid working option.

Salary: £28,312 p.a.

Full details of the position are available on the job description below.

Third Sector Health and Wellbeing Facilitator role SL

Third Sector Health and Wellbeing Facilitator role SL_Welsh

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024 – 9am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Interviews: Friday 24th May 2024

To apply for the position please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to recruitment@pavs.org.uk

Application Form GUIDANCE NOTES Bilingual

Application Form

PAVS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FORM

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Carers Week 2024's theme has been launched

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National charities join to launch theme for this year’s Carers Week and to raise awareness of 5.7 million unpaid carers across the UK.

Today Carers UK and charity supporters have shared the theme for Carers Week 2024, which is 'Putting Carers on the Map'.

Millions of people across the UK care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition or addiction cannot cope without their support.

It is estimated that they save the economy £162 million a year – the equivalent of a second NHS. Yet, many carers feel their role is forgotten and invisible.

Carers Week, taking place from 10–16 June 2024, is a UK-wide awareness campaign seeking to increase visibility for carers with decision makers, services, employers, communities, and businesses.

The new theme for 2024 aims to galvanize activity in a general election year, to highlight the increasing pressures carers and to campaign for much-needed recognition and support.

This includes raising awareness about the challenges carers face which impact on their finances, employment, health and wellbeing and ensuring policymakers and politicians take steps to better support carers’ needs.

A staggering 82% of carers surveyed by Carers UK said the impact of caring on their physical and mental health would be a challenge over the coming year, with nearly 60% adding that being valued as a carer would improve their wellbeing.

Helen Walker, chief executive of Carers UK said:

We want carers to know they are not forgotten, and they are not alone. The dedicated, committed support unpaid carers provide day in day out has been valued as the equivalent of a second NHS, but often carers tell us that they feel unseen and undervalued. Many are at breaking point, facing challenges managing caring alongside their own health and wellbeing – with 78% of carers worried about being unable to care in the future.

“Recognition for carers in their communities and at national government level during an election year, has never been more important – making Carers Week a vital opportunity to put carers on the map.”

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Date for your diary - Dementia Action Week 13-19 May 2024 

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Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week is our annual campaign that brings people together from across the country under a unified theme to take action on dementia.

Dementia Action Week 2024

This year, Dementia Action Week will run from 13-19 May 2024. We will continue to update this page with more information in the coming months.

What is Dementia Action Week?

Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia.

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It's not called getting old, it's called getting ill.

Dementia diagnosis rates have stagnated, many are facing dementia alone, without access to the vital support that a diagnosis can bring.

This Dementia Action Week we're encouraging individuals and their families to seek a timely diagnosis and avoid reaching crisis point.
Getting a diagnosis can be daunting, but we believe it's better to know. And so do 91% of people living with dementia.

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Dementia diagnosis rates have stagnated, many people in the UK are facing dementia alone, without access to the vital support that a diagnosis can bring. That's why this year's theme for Dementia Action Week is diagnosis.

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Do you have a learning disability? Do you support someone who does?

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Do you have a learning disability? Do you support someone who does?

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www.whereiwanttolive.co.uk

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 Join us for Hywel Dda UHB's Arts and Health Charter Online Launch

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Please join us for the launch of Hywel Dda University Health Board’s

Arts and Health Charter

Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024

Time: 12.30pm - 13:00pm

Via Microsoft Teams

As part of UK Creativity and Wellbeing Week

Hosted by Eleanor Marks, Vice Chair of Hywel Dda Health Board.

Putting creativity at the heart of health and wellbeing

Join us for a short bilingual launch with guest speakers at 12:30pm

You are also warmly invited to join us for singing and breathing sessions with the Welsh National Opera at:

12:00pm – 12:30pm Singing in Welsh

12:30pm – 13:00pm Launch

13:00pm – 13:30pm Singing in English

In partnership with the Arts Council of Wales.

What is Arts and Health?

Arts and Health is used to refer to all work with creativity, arts and culture that supports people’s health and wellbeing.

By ‘Arts and Health’ we mean all artforms and may include visual arts and craft, music, dance, theatre, creative writing, storytelling, singing and more. Arts and Health is delivered by skilled arts and health practitioners, artists, musicians, dancers, writers and theatre makers in collaboration with patients, staff and communities.

Some brilliant examples are – Live music to soothe and comfort patients, dance for falls prevention, singing to improve lung health and memory, visual arts to improve mental health and wellbeing.

What is the Arts and Health Charter?

Our public promise to integrate the arts into the work of the health board making it an integral part of how we deliver health and wellbeing services.

Please join us as we celebrate its launch and share what it means for you and how you can get involved.

Please click on the link to register your attendance

Hywel Dda UHB Arts and Health Charter Online Launch Registration Form (office.com)

*You will receive a link to join

after registering*

The launch event is free to attend, limited spaces available, we recommend registering soon to avoid disappointment.

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Child & Family Poverty Survey Report:  Can you spare a few minutes?

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Annual Child & Family Poverty Surveys 2024

NOW OPEN

Each year, Children in Wales, in partnership with the End Child Poverty Network Cymru (ECPN), conduct the Child & Family Poverty Surveys. The findings from these surveys help us identify and understand more about the current issues and impact poverty has on children, young people and families in Wales.

Your voices really do make a difference. For example, last year’s survey findings were widely disseminated and used to influence, inform and change practice and policy across Wales. They were also used for reports by Public Health Wales and to inform the new Child Poverty Strategy, launched in January 2024.

Whatever your role or sector, your experiences and views are greatly valued and important to us.  Whether you’re a practitioner, educator, policy maker or manager, if your role includes a remit for children, young people and families, we want to hear from you.

Please take 15 minutes to complete the survey.

We have 3 surveys, 1 for practitioners and professionals, 1 for parents and carers and 1 for children and young people themselves:

Survey for practitioners and professionals

Survey for parents and carers

Survey for children and young people

All surveys will close by 5 June 2024

We are looking for as much engagement as possible and would appreciate your help in disseminating the surveys to your colleagues, networks and, where possible, to parents and children and young people as it is crucial that we also hear from them directly.

We will publish and widely disseminate the findings in October. Our aim is that the findings will again help to shape and inform policy and practice in Wales.

Thank you for your support.

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West Wales Regional Partnership Board Newsletter

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West Wales Regional Partnership Board Newsletter

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Please click on the link above to access the first edition of the West Wales Partnership Board Newsletter, which we trust provides a helpful insight into the work the RPB Team and its partners have undertaken recently. Please feel free to share with anyone you think may be interested.

The newsletter will be published bilingually and in addition to circulating to colleagues, partners and stakeholders directly, will be available on our website.

The team is already planning the next edition, including features on RPB Team members and the work they do on behalf of the RPB across the region and are keen to include content from members of the wider partnership, so please do not hesitate to get in touch at wwrpb@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

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A message from the Regional Partnership Programme Manager, Linda Jones:

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Community Responses to the Cost of Living Crisis - Online launch event

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Community Responses to the Cost of Living Crisis - Online launch event

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This online launch will see us share core findings of our latest research into how communities continue to respond to the cost-of-living crisis and outline the changes we want to see. You’ll also hear directly from community organisations at the heart of this work and have the opportunity to ask questions and comment on the research.

Register here Events — BCT

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The West Wales Regional Partnership Board (WWRPB) is looking for citizen representatives

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The West Wales Regional Partnership Board (WWRPB) is looking for citizen representatives. The WWRP is a team of local councils, the NHS, community groups, and the Welsh Government working together to ensure everyone in West Wales has access to quality health and social care. By working together, we can share resources and find new ways to help our communities and use our funding. We are looking for people to be involved in these decisions across West Wales.

As a citizen representative, you have the opportunity to:

Share your experiences of health and social care in West Wales.

Make recommendations for improvement.

Hold the WWRPB to account.

We're also starting a new group called the Citizen Engagement Board! This is a meeting for people in West Wales who wants to share their ideas and experiences about health and social care.

If you live in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, or Carmarthenshire and are:

Someone who uses health and social care services in West Wales (Service User Representatives – West Wales Regional Partnership Board (wwrpb.org.uk))

A carer (Carer Representatives – West Wales Regional Partnership Board (wwrpb.org.uk))

Someone living with dementia (Dementia Representatives – West Wales Regional Partnership Board (wwrpb.org.uk))

And are interested in getting involved, please contact us at wwrpb@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or visit our website West wales – West Wales Regional Partnership Board (wwrpb.org.uk) to learn more about the role!

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Have Your Say - Local authority information advice and assistance (IAA) and carers’ needs assessments survey

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Have Your Say - Local authority information advice and assistance (IAA) and carers’ needs assessments survey

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A Welsh Government task and finish group has been established to focus on identification and promotion of national best practice in the provision of advice, information and assistance to unpaid carers and carers’ needs assessments.

This survey has been issued to all 22 local authorities in Wales to ascertain a clear and concise picture of current arrangements, in particular how well local authorities adhere to section 17 and section 24 of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

We would be very grateful if you could complete this short survey. The closing date to respond is 03 May 2024.

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Your views matter - Banking Survey

As many of you will be aware many voluntary organisations are having problems with opening new bank accounts and responding to increased requirements from banks for information about trustees and signatories .

A stakeholder group which includes the Charity Commission, NCVO, Charity Finance Group is running a survey to gain further insights and data about these issues. The results of which inform future influencing work, and shared with the Financial Conduct Authority who are looking into this issue.

The deadline for responses is 15th May:

English – https://forms.office.com/e/iqjFBHBuYa

Welsh – https://forms.office.com/e/SP9DBuux7t

Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey.

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There is also the 111 Service Availability Tool which is helpful to check live availability of a service (e.g. if the regular pharmacist is on holiday then the service may not be available that particular day) NHS 111 Wales - Services near you

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Public Health Wales Screening Division is offering free online awareness sessions on the NHS screening programmes in Wales.

The three-hour interactive session is aimed at people who:

·       have an active role in promoting health in their community or workplace and want to raise awareness of the NHS Wales screening programmes

·       can have conversations and share screening information in ways which are best suited to the people they work with; and

·       can signpost people to screening resources including accessible formats.

The session will provide you with information about the adult screening programmes including how people will be invited, who will be invited and the test.

The session will explore screening health inequalities, discuss why people may or may not take part in screening when invited and how they can overcome the barriers they face.

Booking your space on the session is quick and easy.  Visit:

Community Training and Education - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales),

choose your preferred date and language and complete a short registration form.

To find out more about the different screening programmes visit: phw.nhs.wales/screening

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Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), the Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Board and Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) are pleased to bring you a joint event to help support your organisation to deliver safe and effective safeguarding practice.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

Monday 15th April 2024

10.00– 15.00

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest SA61 2PE

This is a free event.

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided and free parking will be made available.

To book your place, please email Pembs SCWWDP Admin team at scwwdpTr@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

with your name, job title, email address, phone number and organisation name.

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Good afternoon all,

We are writing to let you know that following joint discussions and collaboration between Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board, it has been agreed that the Investors in Carers Scheme it will move into the Health Board, thus helping to mainstream and secure the future for this important area of work.

From 1st April 2024, the Investors in Carers Team will join colleagues in Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Carers Team as a core part of the organisation’s plans to support the early identification of carers. This means that the Investors in Carers Team members will have a new email address in due course, so we wanted to make sure that you were aware of this and we’ll provide further information once these new contact details are available.  Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales will continue working in partnership with health colleagues to raise the profile of unpaid carers of all ages and to ensure that they are able to access the range of services available to support their wellbeing, in their life alongside caring and continue our long history of collaboration.

Regards

The Investors in Carers Team

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Good News Stories - DAY OPPORTUNITIES quarterly newsletter (issue #5)

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Good News Stories - DAY OPPORTUNITIES quarterly newsletter (issue #5)

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Welcome to the latest edition of Good News Stories from Pembrokeshire DOIT!  This newsletter is a quarterly issue intended to give you a chance to find out what has been happening across the Day Opportunities scheme in Pembrokeshire, and to keep you up to date with news and developments within the scheme.  Below, you will find links to the newsletter in both English and Welsh – please feel free to click and have a read of the latest edition!

If you would like to view previous editions of Good News Stories, please also click on the link below, and you will find these on the Day Opportunities website:

Good News Stories - Pembrokeshire County Council

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Good News Stories from Pembrokeshire DO-IT - March 2024

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Attention all employers! The Carer’s Leave Act - Are You Ready?

The Carer's Leave Act comes into effect on 6 April 2024, every employer must be ready to support unpaid carers in their workplace.

Attention All Employers! The Carer's Leave Act - Are You Ready?

Join Carers Wales for an informative online events where we will discuss the Carer's Leave Act and its implications for employers. This event will help you understand your responsibilities and ensure compliance with this important new legislation.

We are running two 1 hour online events during April and May to help you prepare for the Carer's Leave Act.

During these events, we will cover key topics such as:

Overview of the Carers Leave Act and its purpose

Understanding the rights and entitlements of employees under this Act

Exploring the impact on your everyday operations

Best practices for implementing policies and procedures

Addressing potential challenges and finding solutions

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain insights and guidance. Register now to secure your spot and ensure you are prepared for the Carers Leave Act!

Dates and times:

Monday 22nd April: 11am – 12pm

Wednesday 1st May: 12pm – 1pm

Book here

Attention all employers! The Carer’s Leave Act - Are You Ready? Tickets | Eventbrite

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Join Carers Wales for an informative online events where we will discuss the Carer's Leave Act and its implications for employers. This event will help you understand your responsibilities and ensure compliance with this important new legislation.

We are running two 1 hour online events during April and May to help you prepare for the Carer's Leave Act.

During these events, we will cover key topics such as:

Overview of the Carers Leave Act and its purpose

Understanding the rights and entitlements of employees under this Act

Exploring the impact on your everyday operations

Monday 22nd April: 11am - 12pm

Wednesday 1st May: 12pm - 1pm

AGENDA Why supporting unpaid carers in employment is important
Best practices for implementing policies and procedures
The Carer's Leave Act
Addressing potential challenges and finding solutions

practical tips on implementing the Act;

identifying carers in your workplace;

supporting your colleagues and managers to start the conversation.

Discussion
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain insights and guidance. Register now to secure your spot and ensure you are prepared for the Carers Leave Act!

Dates and times:

Without support, working carers can struggle inside and outside the workplace. However, with the appropriate support in place, working carers can function effectively in both capacities and are a vital element in the Welsh economic landscape.

We will cover:

Join the discussion on what the Carer's Leave Act means for your business and receive news from the Employers for Carers Wales team on the updated information and advice resources available for employers and carers.

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The Carer's Leave Act comes into effect on 6 April 2024, every employer must be ready to support unpaid carers in their workplace.

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Dear colleague,

We are very pleased to advise that our Be-a-friend service is now open and available to take referrals.

What is Be-a-friend?

Be-a-friend addresses loneliness in older people in Pembrokeshire who love dogs and miss the contact with four paws in their home. This is achieved through visits from a Be-a-friend team who provide much needed companionship. By combining compassionate volunteers with their engaging dogs, this partnership can address the challenge loneliness brings to our community.

Why Be-a-friend?

Loneliness can be profound and wide-ranging, considered by many to be one of the largest public health challenges we face. Be-a-friend will make a difference to older people in our community who are lonely. According to the latest National Survey for Wales (2024): almost three quarters of people aged over 65 (72%) report feeling lonely ‘sometimes’, while 10% of older people in Wales– an estimated 91,000 people – feel ‘consistently’ lonely.

If you know someone who may benefit from our service, please click on the link below to find out more about our service and how to make a referral.

https://forms.gle/MeynNxYd61ERutS57

We look forward to hearing from you.

Very best wishes

Leasa Pendell

she/her

Project Co-ordinator

Be-a-friend Project

Cariad Pet Therapy

www.cariadpettherapy.co.uk

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Tir Coed Newsletter & Horticultural Course dates

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Tir Coed Newsletter & Horticultural Course dates

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Click here for Together for Change most recent Newsletter TFC Cylchlythyr/Newsletter 4 (mailchi.mp)

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Newyddion da ar gyfer Cymunedau Lle Gwledig

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Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February. The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.

300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease.

There are over 6000 different rare diseases.

72% of rare diseases are genetic.

70% of these genetic rare diseases begin in childhood.

Rare Disease Day 2024

Keep up with the latest from this year’s Rare Disease Day campaign by following us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

#RareDiseaseDay

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Age Cymru launches its fifth annual survey of the over 50s in Wales 

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Age Cymru launches its fifth annual survey of the over 50s in Wales 

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What Matters to You survey provides invaluable insights into the challenges, needs, and aspirations of older people

Age Cymru and the key organisations that represent older people in Wales have launched their fifth annual What Matters to You survey of the over 50s across Wales, to gain a better understanding of their challenges, needs, and aspirations.

More than five thousand people responded to previous surveys which provided the charity with crucial evidence to inform and influence key decision makers and service providers in Wales including the Welsh Government, local health and social services, and the wider care sector.

The charity says the bilingual survey also helps to prioritise its work so it can better reflect what matters most to older people in Wales.  It covers a wide range of issues including access to health and social care, personal finances, housing issues, caring responsibilities, opportunities for paid work, and the quality and availability of local transport, including hospital transport.

Age Cymru’s head of policy, Heather Ferguson says “We know that many older people are facing some tough challenges right now such as difficulties in accessing health and social care, coping with the cost-of-living crisis, and facing cutbacks in areas such as public transport and face-to-face banking. So, we need to know what older people’s priorities are and what their ideas are for addressing some of these challenges.

“The more information we gather the more influential and effective we become when campaigning with and for older people in Wales.

“If anyone would like to campaign with the charity on any of the issues raised in the survey, please let us know.  We are always looking to work together to raise issues with the media, politicians, and many other key stakeholders.  Please contact my colleague Michael Phillips for an informal chat on 07794 366 224 or email michael.phillips@agecymru.org.uk”

How to complete our survey

Visit www.agecymru.org.uk/annualsurvey to complete the survey online.

For paper copies call 029 2043 1555 and return via our freepost address: Age Cymru, FREEPOST RTZG-JHGC-RYJJ, Ground Floor, Mariners House, Age Cymru, Trident Court, East Moors Road, CARDIFF CF24 5TD

The deadline for completed surveys is Friday 29 March 2024.

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West Wales Financial Wellbeing Forum - In person event

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West Wales Financial Wellbeing Forum - In person event

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The next West Wales Financial Wellbeing Forum is being held in person at the Queens Hall in Narberth on Thursday 14th March from 10am to 2pm.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

If you would like to join the Forum and attend the meeting, please contact

Joy Church

Office and Resources Manager - Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire

Email: joy.church@pembscab.org

Fax/Ansaphone 01437 767936

Adviceline 0344 477 2020

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Free leadership development programme launched for voluntary sector

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Social Leaders Cymru is a comprehensive and free leadership development programme tailored for voluntary, community, and social enterprise leaders throughout Wales.

Made possible through funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Social Leaders Cymru is a partnership between Cwmpas, Clore Social Leadership, and WCVA.

Building on the success and insights gained from its pilot project in 2021/22, the project aims to empower leaders at all stages of their journey, to foster a vibrant and diverse voluntary sector.

SUPPORTING SOCIAL LEADERS

Dr Sarah Evans, Director of Business Growth and Consultancy at Cwmpas, said:

‘Social Leaders Cymru’s vision is to support social leaders in Wales through providing a range of learning and networking opportunities to help build on their existing skills and strengthen their networks, that in turn will have a positive impact within their own organisations and communities.

‘We believe that by investing in leadership development, we are not only shaping the present but also working towards a sustainable future for our communities.’

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Comprising of a Community Leader Programme, a National Leader Programme, and the creation of a ‘Leadership Declaration’, the programme has three main objectives:

to develop leaders across Wales who inspire the next generation and enable the voluntary sector to thrive

to encourage diversity in leadership roles, and

to encourage community cohesion and collaboration

THE COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAMME

The Community Leader Programme is a six-month online and in-person leadership development course initially held in Newport, Swansea, and Wrexham. It focuses on bringing leaders together to build capacity, strengthen communities, and facilitate peer learning.

THE NATIONAL LEADER PROGRAMME

The National Leader Programme consists of two online leadership development programmes designed for both emerging and experienced leaders, spanning four months.

Delivered in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, the Community and National Leader programmes provide dedicated time for enhancing wellbeing and building strong peer networks.

THE LEADERSHIP DECLARATION

The ‘Leadership Declaration’ is a dynamic collaboration involving alumni, programme participants, voluntary sector, and other key stakeholders.

The mission:

Define what good social leadership looks in the context of working in the voluntary sector in Wales

Commit to strengthening leadership development in the long-term

Emphasise the value of investing in leadership

Spotlight impactful social leadership

‘Leadership in the voluntary sector is not about title or position, but about leadership at every level, by everyone,’ says Sara Sellek, Assistant Director at WCVA. ‘This project will enable volunteers and paid staff to develop a range of skills and confidence to lead change in their organisations and communities.’

CEO of Clore Leadership, Nadia Alomar added:

‘Through Social Leaders Cymru, we aim to create a powerful ecosystem that nurtures and empowers leaders within the third sector, benefiting communities throughout Wales.

‘We firmly believe that effective leadership is pivotal to addressing societal challenges, driving positive change and making a lasting impact on society.’

APPLY NOW

The application window is now open for the first Community Leader Programme in Newport, running from June to December 2024, with an application deadline of 22 April 2024.

For more information, and to make an application, please visit: cwmpas.coop/what-we-do/services/social-leaders-cymru

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Social Leaders Cymru is a comprehensive and free leadership development programme tailored for voluntary, community, and social enterprise leaders throughout Wales.

Made possible through funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Social Leaders Cymru is a partnership between Cwmpas, Clore Social Leadership, and WCVA.

Building on the success and insights gained from its pilot project in 2021/22, the project aims to empower leaders at all stages of their journey, to foster a vibrant and diverse voluntary sector.

SUPPORTING SOCIAL LEADERS

Dr Sarah Evans, Director of Business Growth and Consultancy at Cwmpas, said:

'Social Leaders Cymru's vision is to support social leaders in Wales through providing a range of learning and networking opportunities to help build on their existing skills and strengthen their networks, that in turn will have a positive impact within their own organisations and communities.

'We believe that by investing in leadership development, we are not only shaping the present but also working towards a sustainable future for our communities.'

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Comprising of a Community Leader Programme, a National Leader Programme, and the creation of a 'Leadership Declaration', the programme has three main objectives:

to develop leaders across Wales who inspire the next generation and enable the voluntary sector to thrive

to encourage diversity in leadership roles, and

to encourage community cohesion and collaboration

THE COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAMME

The Community Leader Programme is a six-month online and in-person leadership development course initially held in Newport, Swansea, and Wrexham. It focuses on bringing leaders together to build capacity, strengthen communities, and facilitate peer learning.

THE NATIONAL LEADER PROGRAMME

The National Leader Programme consists of two online leadership development programmes designed for both emerging and experienced leaders, spanning four months.

Delivered in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, the Community and National Leader programmes provide dedicated time for enhancing wellbeing and building strong peer networks.

THE LEADERSHIP DECLARATION

The 'Leadership Declaration' is a dynamic collaboration involving alumni, programme participants, voluntary sector, and other key stakeholders.

The mission:

Define what good social leadership looks in the context of working in the voluntary sector in Wales

Commit to strengthening leadership development in the long-term

Emphasise the value of investing in leadership

Spotlight impactful social leadership

'Leadership in the voluntary sector is not about title or position, but about leadership at every level, by everyone,' says Sara Sellek, Assistant Director at WCVA. 'This project will enable volunteers and paid staff to develop a range of skills and confidence to lead change in their organisations and communities.'

CEO of Clore Leadership, Nadia Alomar added:

'Through Social Leaders Cymru, we aim to create a powerful ecosystem that nurtures and empowers leaders within the third sector, benefiting communities throughout Wales.

'We firmly believe that effective leadership is pivotal to addressing societal challenges, driving positive change and making a lasting impact on society.'

APPLY NOW

The application window is now open for the first Community Leader Programme in Newport, running from June to December 2024, with an application deadline of 22 April 2024.

For more information, and to make an application, please visit: cwmpas.coop/what-we-do/services/social-leaders-cymru

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Keep Warm Keep Well is once again supporting people across Pembrokeshire with the cost of living this winter.

The campaign is being led by the Pembrokeshire Community Hub in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and a variety of agencies including Hywel Dda Health Board, Emergency Services and the Voluntary Sector.

The cost of living crisis affects everyone and it is a worrying and uncertain time for so many people. Therefore, work is taking place to connect people to local information, support and services over the coldest months of the year.

Across Pembrokeshire we are once again seeing communities and organisations doing a fantastic job offering a range of local solutions from hot meals, community activities, plus energy, money and debt advice.

Welcome Warm spaces offer welcoming places where people can meet with others in their local community and take part in a range of activities. For a map of warm spaces visit www.pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org.uk

If you or people you know are experiencing financial hardship or would like information about what support is available in your area, you can get in contact with the Pembrokeshire Community Hub. They can talk to you about your situation and put you in touch with the right community group or service – as there is a lot of help available both in Pembrokeshire and across Wales.

Sophie Buckley, Keep Warm, Keep Well programme lead at PAVS said: “Anyone who is worried about how they are going to afford to pay their bills this winter, stay warm or purchase the essentials, can contact my colleagues in the Pembrokeshire Community Hub. You will receive a warm welcome from a really friendly team who can have a chat with you about the support that is available. The Hub has an easy ‘one call that’s all’ approach, call 01437 723660, or you can email enquiries@pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org”.

Cllr Tessa Hodgson, Cabinet Member for Social Service at Pembrokeshire County Council said:  “We’re working with our local partners, building on the great work last winter, to support a network of Warm Welcome Community Spaces where people are coming together, enjoying some company, getting involved in local activities, and in some places having a hot meal together.

“I’d encourage everyone to get in touch with the Community Hub to find out more about the support available from a wide range of organisations.

“Together we will make a positive difference to our local communities and help residents with the cost of living.”

Through funding made available by Pembrokeshire County Council, the Keep Warm Keep Well programme is supporting organisations offering information and advice, help with fuel costs, supporting demands on food banks, community meals, pet food banks, emergency keep warm packs, essential items for families and support for individuals who are experiencing data poverty.

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The campaign is being led by the Pembrokeshire Community Hub in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and a variety of agencies including Hywel Dda Health Board, Emergency Services and the Voluntary Sector.

The cost of living crisis affects everyone and it is a worrying and uncertain time for so many people. Therefore, work is taking place to connect people to local information, support and services over the coldest months of the year.

Across Pembrokeshire we are once again seeing communities and organisations doing a fantastic job offering a range of local solutions from hot meals, community activities, plus energy, money and debt advice.

Welcome Warm spaces offer welcoming places where people can meet with others in their local community and take part in a range of activities. For a map of warm spaces visit www.pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org.uk

If you or people you know are experiencing financial hardship or would like information about what support is available in your area, you can get in contact with the Pembrokeshire Community Hub. They can talk to you about your situation and put you in touch with the right community group or service - as there is a lot of help available both in Pembrokeshire and across Wales.

Sophie Buckley, Keep Warm, Keep Well programme lead at PAVS said: "Anyone who is worried about how they are going to afford to pay their bills this winter, stay warm or purchase the essentials, can contact my colleagues in the Pembrokeshire Community Hub. You will receive a warm welcome from a really friendly team who can have a chat with you about the support that is available. The Hub has an easy 'one call that's all' approach, call 01437 723660, or you can email enquiries@pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org".

Cllr Tessa Hodgson, C abinet Member for Social Service at Pembrokeshire County Council said: "We're working with our local partners, building on the great work last winter, to support a network of Warm Welcome Community Spaces where people are coming together, enjoying some company, getting involved in local activities, and in some places having a hot meal together.

"I'd encourage everyone to get in touch with the Community Hub to find out more about the support available from a wide range of organisations.

"Together we will make a positive difference to our local communities and help residents with the cost of living."

Through funding made available by Pembrokeshire County Council, the Keep Warm Keep Well programme is supporting organisations offering information and advice, help with fuel costs, supporting demands on food banks, community meals, pet food banks, emergency keep warm packs, essential items for families and support for individuals who are experiencing data poverty.

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Tackling Poverty Summit focuses on improving outcomes in Pembrokeshire

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Representatives of a range of groups and organisations across the County gathered to discuss tackling poverty in Pembrokeshire at a special summit this month.

The aim was to shine a light on some key issues related to poverty, particularly in Pembrokeshire and the collective response to support some of the most vulnerable members of our communities

Pembrokeshire County Council’s inaugural Tackling Poverty Summit welcomed senior leaders in Pembrokeshire, along with speakers from national bodies including The Bevan Foundation and National Energy Action (NEA), to Pembrokeshire College.

Head of Policy Dr Steffan Evans was invited to speak about how The Bevan Foundation is working to end poverty in Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council’s Head of Childrens Services Darren Mutter outlined the strategy locally.

There was an important focus on poverty as a public health issue, as well as the lived experience in Pembrokeshire, which was presented through research jointly commissioned by Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and PCC.

Mr Mutter said: “The work of the tackling poverty group is pivotal in trying to turn the tide of poverty in Pembrokeshire, but it is the collective effort across all organisations within Pembrokeshire that will really make a difference. This inaugural event marked the beginning of what will hopefully be a growing awareness of and a multi-agency response to poverty in the county.”

At the Milford Haven Port Authority sponsored event there were a selection of information stands showcasing local work and services working towards tackling poverty including FRAME, Action for Children and Age Cymru and Pembrokeshire College learners sold soup to raise funds for a local food bank.

Cllr Prior, Cabinet Member for Corporate Improvement and Communities said: “This was an important opportunity to bring public services together from across the county to collectively examine and contribute to tackling poverty and its root causes.”

“We are very grateful to those who volunteered to share their lived experience with us for this narrative-based research, which has been used as the basis for a co-produced plan for tackling poverty in Pembrokeshire.  We look forward to continuing to work with individuals and voluntary groups to find solutions and provide help for families experiencing financial hardship,” said Sue Leonard, Chief Officer of PAVS.

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Representatives of a range of groups and organisations across the County gathered to discuss tackling poverty in Pembrokeshire at a special summit this month.

The aim was to shine a light on some key issues related to poverty, particularly in Pembrokeshire and the collective response to support some of the most vulnerable members of our communities

Pembrokeshire County Council's inaugural Tackling Poverty Summit welcomed senior leaders in Pembrokeshire, along with speakers from national bodies including The Bevan Foundation and National Energy Action (NEA), to Pembrokeshire College.

Head of Policy Dr Steffan Evans was invited to speak about how The Bevan Foundation is working to end poverty in Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council's Head of Childrens Services Darren Mutter outlined the strategy locally.

There was an important focus on poverty as a public health issue, as well as the lived experience in Pembrokeshire, which was presented through research jointly commissioned by Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and PCC.

Mr Mutter said: "The work of the tackling poverty group is pivotal in trying to turn the tide of poverty in Pembrokeshire, but it is the collective effort across all organisations within Pembrokeshire that will really make a difference. This inaugural event marked the beginning of what will hopefully be a growing awareness of and a multi-agency response to poverty in the county."

At the Milford Haven Port Authority sponsored event there were a selection of information stands showcasing local work and services working towards tackling poverty including FRAME, Action for Children and Age Cymru and Pembrokeshire College learners sold soup to raise funds for a local food bank.

Cllr Prior, Cabinet Member for Corporate Improvement and Communities said: "This was an important opportunity to bring public services together from across the county to collectively examine and contribute to tackling poverty and its root causes."

"We are very grateful to those who volunteered to share their lived experience with us for this narrative-based research, which has been used as the basis for a co-produced plan for tackling poverty in Pembrokeshire. We look forward to continuing to work with individuals and voluntary groups to find solutions and provide help for families experiencing financial hardship," said Sue Leonard, Chief Officer of PAVS.

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An Economy for Communities and for Wales

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Aspiration, Inspiration, Perspiration

Resourceful Communities Partnership’s national programme of events on communities and living well

March 2024 – June 2024

Online

Please see below details of the 10 April event.

‘Economi i Gymunedau ac i Gymru’

Wednesday 10 April from 14:00 – 15:30

Traditional economic development models are failing to address the economic challenges of our time. How can circular economic principles better support our future on the planet? How can people-centred approaches to local economies provide resilience and security at a time of great challenge and austerity?

In this session, the presenters will share examples of progressive approaches and open the conversation about how to translate theory into practice.

Centre for Local Economic Strategies

Eifion Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Circular Communities Cymru

Paul Hughes, Chief Officer, Pembrokeshire FRAME

Please click here to register for this event.

Together for Change is curating the national programme of events, with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services, for the Resourceful Communities Partnership (RCP) of Wales.

Anyone can attend these sessions: citizens, voluntary groups, and public, private and third sector organisations. Common to all should be an interest and commitment to building wellbeing, and a good life for all.

RCP Co-Chairs

Chris Johnes (Chief Executive, Building Communities Trust)

Rhian Bennett (Commissioning Manager, Pembrokeshire Local Authority)

Supporting officers

Emma Davies (Improvement and Development Manager, Social Care Wales)

Kelly Morgan  (Improvement & Development Co-ordinator, Social Care Wales)

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Have Your Say - Draft mental health and wellbeing strategy

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Have Your Say - Draft mental health and wellbeing strategy

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Welsh Government is consulting on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales.

We would like to invite you to help shape our future strategies for mental health and wellbeing, and suicide and self-harm prevention in Wales. It has been 10 years since our previous strategies were published and we have now published the new Welsh Government Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Strategies for Wales for a 16 week public consultation. The consultation will close on 11 June 2024.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy

Cymraeg – https://www.llyw.cymru/strategaeth-iechyd-meddwl-llesiant-meddyliol

English – https://www.gov.wales/mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy

Suicide and self-harm prevention strategy

Cymraeg – https://www.llyw.cymru/strategaeth-atal-hunanladdiad-hunan-niweidio

English – https://www.gov.wales/suicide-and-self-harm-prevention-strategy

There are resources available to support you to have group discussions about the strategies. These engagement packs will provide information for you to talk with others to support them to develop their own responses to the consultations. There are adult and young person resources available.

Please contact the Mental Health and Vulnerable Groups Mailbox to request engagement packs for the strategies.

If you work with children and young people and you would like an engagement pack or support to run a session on the new strategies, please contact mhstrategy@copronet.wales

It is important to us that feedback reflects the diversity of our population so please feel free to share this link with others.

Help and support for your own mental health.

If you need support with your mental health, you can ring the CALL Helpline: 0800 132 737.  Or for urgent support please call the NHS on 111 and press 2.

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We are seeking your views on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2024 to 2034.

How to respond

Consultation documents

Additional information

Welsh Government is consulting on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales. This will replace the previous ten-year strategy together for mental health.

We are also seeking views on a new draft Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy.

There are resources available to support you to have group discussions about the strategies. These engagement packs will provide information for you to talk with others to support them to develop their own responses to the consultations. There are adult and young person resources available:

Help and support

If you need support with your mental health, you can ring the CALL Helpline at 0800 132 737.

Or for urgent support please call the NHS on 111 and press 2.

Large print, Braille and alternative language versions of this document are available on request.

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Draft mental health and wellbeing strategy

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We are seeking your views on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2024 to 2034.

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Bluestone Foundation Community Events

The Bluestone Foundation was established in 2010 to help people to help themselves through environmental and social projects in Pembrokeshire. The Foundation underpins the ethos of Bluestone National Park Resort: our unique and beautiful county and its people. The Bluestone Foundation Community Fund (BFCF) provides financial assistance to communities across Pembrokeshire in partnership with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS).

Bluestone Foundation Community Events will offer a new way for Pembrokeshire organisations to showcase their work whilst raising funds to support their activities. In this exciting opportunity the Blue Lagoon Water Park will be open to the public and ticket sales shared between the chosen group and the Bluestone Foundation. Interested groups will need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for this fundraising initiative.

This opportunity is worth up £5,000 depending on the number of tickets sold.

Bluestone Foundation Community Event Expressions of Interest will be considered from organisations providing Pembrokeshire based environmental or social benefits. Organisations demonstrating that they are prepared to help themselves will be prioritised.

To register your interest to hold a Bluestone Foundation Community Event on Tuesday 29th October 2024, submit your Expression of Interest by Deadline March 18th 2024.

Click here for more details and the Expression of Interest form.

PAVS Funding Advice Service (padlet.com)

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Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Board Spring 2024 Newsletter

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Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Board Spring 2024 Newsletter

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The Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Board are pleased to present our Spring 2024 newsletter.

This bulletin will provide you with the key regional and national updates taking place in the safeguarding arena, including policies, legislation and practice reviews. We also hope to utilise this platform as a means of celebrating good practice locally and regionally, and to keep you up to date with developments in key areas of interest.

Our newsletters will be produced quarterly and we are always keen to hear your safeguarding updates and news. If you have stories of your own that you would like to feature in future editions of the newsletter please contact us at cysur@pembrokshire.gov.uk

Please find the newsletters attached and also on our website at:

•            English newsletter page with all editions: https://www.cysur.wales/newsletter/

•            Welsh newsletter page with all editions: https://www.cysur.cymru/cylchlythyr/

We hope you enjoy our spring issue and ask that you disseminate widely across your agency as appropriate.

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Putting Carers on the Map: Carers Week 2024

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Putting Carers on the Map: Carers Week 2024

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We are thrilled to announce that Carers Week 2024 is on its way, taking place from Monday 10 to Sunday June 16. This year, our theme is 'Putting Carers on the Map', highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear.

Carers Week is here to help increase the visibility of the caring role among politicians, communities, and employers. By raising awareness we hope to recognise carers and facilitate access to the support they deserve.

Carers Week also promotes the importance of self-care, focusing on how to support the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers with their health, wellbeing, and financial security.

There will be a big variety of events and activities both online and in communities across the nations, with lots of different ways to get involved, so stay tuned!

Each day of Carers Week will centre around a specific theme:

Monday: Research launch

Tuesday: Health and social care

Wednesday: Work and employment

Thursday: Younger carers

Friday: Older carers

Saturday: Mental health and wellbeing

Sunday: Reflections on Carers Week

We encourage everyone to get involved in Carers Week 2024. Whether you participate online or engage with events in your local community, your support is invaluable. Stay tuned for further updates on the events and activities you can participate in.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to the carers' cause. Together, let's make Carers Week 2024 a resounding success and ensure that carers are truly recognised and supported.

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Resourceful Communities Partnership’s national programme of events on communities and living well

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Resourceful Communities Partnership’s national programme of events on communities and living well

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Aspiration, Inspiration, Perspiration

Resourceful Communities Partnership’s national programme of events on communities and living well

March 2024 – June 2024

Online

The last few years have been very challenging, with many crises impacting on our communities. It has even led to the introduction of the term ‘permacrisis’ in our language. Getting together to reflect and share good ideas and great work can energise and further build collective efforts for a better life for all in our communities. ‘Aspiration, Inspiration and Perspiration’ is a programme of online events which is seeking to do just that; aspiration - meaning ambition in tackling challenges and pressing for change; inspiration – acquiring great ideas and knowledge of what works and can make a difference; and perspiration – starting out, adapting, and keeping going in hard times. There is great work going on in Wales driven by passion and commitment which is always good to share.

Please see below details for the first event.

‘Building Community Power – Challenges for 2024’

Tuesday 5 March from 12:30 – 13:30

Adam Lent, Chief Executive, New Local

Please click here to register for this event.

The Programme will involve presentations, discussions and  workshops led by citizens, community groups and people from across the sectors who work with them. Later in the series we will live stream interviews from our communities to showcase their work. The Programme will cover many issues relevant to our communities and the professionals working with them: campaigning, Asset Based Community Development, leadership, organisational culture, circular economies, community assets, and social enterprises.

Together for Change is curating the national programme of events, with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services, for the Resourceful Communities Partnership (RCP) of Wales.

Anyone can attend these sessions: citizens, voluntary groups, and public, private and third sector organisations. Common to all should be an interest and commitment to building wellbeing, and a good life all.

More information will be sent to you over the next week with details of other events in the programme so please keep an eye out for them.

RCP Co-Chairs

Chris Johnes (Chief Executive, Building Communities Trust)

Rhian Bennett (Commissioning Manager, Pembrokeshire Local Authority)

Supporting officers

Emma Davies (Improvement and Development Manager, Social Care Wales)

Kelly Morgan  (Improvement & Development Co-ordinator, Social Care Wales)

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Final Engagement Phase of Wales Air Ambulance Service Takes Place in February

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Final Engagement Phase of Wales Air Ambulance Service Takes Place in February

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The third and final engagement phase of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review, about how to further improve the air ambulance service in Wales, takes place between 01 and 29 February 2024.

The engagement gives the public and stakeholders the opportunity to have their say on the shortlisted options to further improve Wales’ air ambulance service.

The service is provided in partnership between the Wales Air Ambulance Charity and NHS Wales’ EMRTS.

The Charity supplies the helicopters, cars, air bases, pilots, engineers and fuel, whilst the clinical teams are made up of medics and clinicians from NHS Wales.

The purpose of the review is to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the excellent clinical patient outcomes by making the best use of the clinical teams across Wales.

The review also looks at how to ensure fair geographical coverage across Wales and the effective use of Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs), especially when the helicopters are unable to fly.

People can give their feedback in a range of ways including online, by e-mail, post or telephone. Anyone needing different languages and formats can contact the EASC team who will help.

The Commissioner’s Report, all engagement documents, and details of how to give feedback are on the EASC website: https://easc.nhs.wales/engagement/sdp/.

Citizens can also contact their local Llais representative for the Hywel Dda area to let them know their views: https://www.llaiswales.org/in-your-area.

How to respond:

We want everyone in Wales to have their say about this important critical care service and have provided a range of ways to give your feedback.  You can:

Complete this online questionnaire ; or

Download the response form here, complete, and return by attaching to an e-mail to: eascservicereviewqueries@wales.nhs.uk ; or

Download the response form here, print, complete, and return by post (or simply write) to: EMRTS Service Review Feedback, Emergency Ambulance Services Committee, Unit 1, Charnwood Court, Billingsley Road, Nantgarw Park, Cardiff, CF15 7Q

Telephone:  01443 471520

-  Leave a message on the answerphone service sharing your views

-  Ask for help to give your feedback

- To ask for someone to call you back

-  If you need any help with information in other formats or languages

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Options to improve the air ambulance service in Wales. What do you think? (Page 1 of 8)

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Options to improve the air ambulance service in Wales. What do you think?

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Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project: A Successful Best Practice Workshop

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Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project: A Successful Best Practice Workshop

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Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and Coed Lleol hosted a workshop event for outdoor providers in Pembrokeshire. The providers came together, as part of the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project, to exchange experiences and best practice on delivering social prescribing activities in the outdoors.

It was a chance to discuss what has been achieved so far and how to improve the planning and running of outdoor sessions for wellbeing in the future.  The afternoon was a chance to spend some time with Leanne Bird Wellbeing and Buzzard Chris Bushcraft in some breathing and woodcarving activities.

To find out more about the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project and stay informed about upcoming programmes, visit:

https://www.pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk/projects/pembrokeshire-outdoor-health-project/

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Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and Coed Lleol hosted a workshop event yesterday for outdoor providers in Pembrokeshire. The providers came together, as part of the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project, to exchange experiences and best practice on delivering social prescribing activities in the outdoors.

It was a chance to discuss what has been achieved so far and how to improve the planning and running of outdoor sessions for wellbeing in the future. The afternoon was a chance to spend some time with Leanne Bird Wellbeing and Buzzard Chris Bushcraft in some breathing and woodcarving activities.
To find out more about the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project and stay informed about upcoming programmes, visit:

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Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project: A Successful Best Practice Workshop - Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF)

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Child Poverty Strategy for Wales 2024 launched

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Child Poverty Strategy for Wales 2024 launched

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The revised Child Poverty Strategy for Wales  has now been launched.

The Welsh Government is committed to tackling child poverty as an absolute priority.

We heard from over 3,000 children, young people, and families with experience of poverty and the organisations that support them, about what would make a difference to them.

We had 155 responses to the consultation on the strategy from across Wales and a Summary of consultation responses is available.

We want a Wales where children and young people can access their rights, have good wellbeing, and fulfil their potential no matter what their background or circumstances (including their socio-economic circumstances).

We can’t do this alone. The important work of our partners in the public, third and private sectors, working with us, for families in poverty, is crucial if we are to have a real impact on child poverty in Wales.

We will work across Welsh Government to support the delivery of this strategy across Wales with our partners.

Many of you will have been involved in lots of different ways in helping us to develop this strategy, for which we are very grateful.

Please help us by sharing this strategy with your networks.

Together we can tackle poverty and deliver on the rights of all children and young people of Wales.

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Find out more at: Child poverty strategy for Wales: strategy and progress | GOV.WALES

Tackling Poverty & Supp. Families/Trechu Tlodi a Chef. Teuluoedd TacklingPovertyAndSupportingFamilies@gov.wales

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FREE Creative Curiosity Workshops in NE Pembrokeshire

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FREE Creative Curiosity Workshops in NE Pembrokeshire

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Creative Curiosity is a project in partnership with Preseli Cares, PAVS and Hywel Dda Health Board with the aim to help tackle the health inequalities experienced by the rural and Welsh-speaking communities of North Pembrokeshire. We will harness the power of creativity, and spark community curiosity to co-produce solutions to social care issues at a community level.

Workshops will take place in various venues across North Pembrokeshire. Transport can be arranged, and a free lunch is provided at selected workshops.

Visual Art for Carers

Are you caring for a friend or family member? Paid or unpaid?

Join artists Di Ford and Fran Evans to learn the art of collaging in a fun environment, experimenting with various collage techniques, colour, and composition. Enjoy free refreshments, chat, and explore new skills at your own pace in these relaxed sessions. No prior experience or equipment needed.

If you need help with transport, contact us on 01834 869323

Drop in on any of the dates and venues below:

Newport Memorial Hall, SA42 0TF

Tuesday 30th January & 13th February 10am – 1pm

Canolfan Hermon, SA36 0DT  (Includes lunch as part of Share and Care)

Tuesday 6th February & 20th February

Tuesday 5th & 19th March from 11am – 2pm

Canolfan Llwynihirion Brynberian, SA41 3TY

Tuesday 27 February & 12 March from 10am – 1pm

Textiles for people over 50

Experience creative textile mending with Nia Lewis and Imogen Mills.

Join our relaxed sessions, enjoy free refreshments, and try new skills at your own pace — no prior experience or equipment necessary. Connect with artists exploring traditional and contemporary techniques from across the globe. Bring along any textiles or soft toys that might need mending or creative embellishment.

If you need help with transport, contact us on 01834 869323

Drop in on any of the dates and venues below:

Yr Hen Ysgol Dinas (Warm Space), SA42 0XB

Friday 26th January 9.30-12.30 pm

Friday 2nd February 1 – 4 pm

Caredig Housing, Bro Preseli, Crymych SA41 3SJ

Friday 16th February 9.30-12.30 pm

Newport Memorial Hall, SA42 0TF

Friday 23rd February 1 – 4 pm

Canolfan Llwynihirion Brynberian, SA41 3TY

Friday 12th April 9.30-12.30 pm

Friday 19th April 1 – 4 pm

Maenclochog Village Hall, SA66 7JY

Friday 26th April 9.30-12.30 pm

Friday 3rd May 1 – 4 pm

Digital Art for Young People aged 11-17

Unleash your creativity! Join artists Gemma Green-Hope and Hannah Rounding to craft your animations using iPads.

Dive into digital drawing programs, create visual stories, and have fun experimenting. Enjoy free refreshments, chat, and try a new skill at your own pace—no experience or equipment needed.

Drop in on any of the dates and venues below:

Newport Memorial Hall, SA42 0TF

Monday 12th February 10am – 1pm

Crymych Arms, Crymych SA41 3RJ

Wednesday 14th February 10am – 1pm

Monday 11th March 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Newport Boat Club SA42 0RP

Monday 4th March 5.30-8.30pm

Wednesday 6th March 5.30-8.30pm

Canolfan Hermon, SA36 0DT

Wednesday 13th March 5.30-8.30pm

Newport Skate Park SA42 0TJ

Monday 15th April 5.30-8.30pm

Yr Hen Ysgol Dinas SA42 0XB

Wednesday 17 April 5.30-8.30pm

For any further information or to book a space please contact Bethan via info@span-arts.org.uk

https://span-arts.org.uk/a-series-of-new-exciting-creative-workshops/

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Span Arts - Arts as social change in rural Wales

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Unleash your creativity! Join artists Gemma Green-Hope and Hannah Rounding to craft your animations using iPads.
Dive into digital drawing programs, create visual stories, and have fun experimenting. Enjoy free refreshments, chat, and try a new skill at your own pace-no experience or equipment needed.

Drop in on any of the dates and venues below:
Newport Memorial Hall, SA42 0TF
Monday 12th February 10am - 1pm
Crymych Arms, Crymych SA41 3RJ
Wednesday 14th February 10am - 1pm

Monday 11th March 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Newport Boat Club SA42 0RP
Monday 4th March 5.30-8.30pm

Wednesday 6th March 5.30-8.30pm
Canolfan Hermon, SA36 0DT
Wednesday 13th March 5.30-8.30pm
Newport Skate Park SA42 0TJ
Monday 15th April 5.30-8.30pm
Yr Hen Ysgol Dinas, SA42 0XB
Wednesday 17 April 5.30-8.30pm

Drop in to any of the workshops or to reserve your space contact info@span-arts.org.uk

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Creative Curiosity - A series of new & exciting creative workshops! - Span Arts

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We are offering the following free workshops to the people of North Pembrokeshire: Visual Art for Carers 18+ Digital Art for Young People age 11-17 Textiles for people over 50 Visual Art for Carers Are you caring for a friend or family member? Paid or unpaid?

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Surrey University: Digital Tools for Wellbeing Study

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Surrey University: Digital Tools for Wellbeing Study

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Annwyl gyfeillion

Gweler uwchben ac yma, wybodaeth am astudiaeth dros ‘Offerynnau Digidol am Lesiant’ sydd yn cael ei chynnal gan Dr Stephen Fay ym Mhrifysgol Surrey, sydd efallai o ddiddordeb

Am fwy o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Dr Stephen Fay yn uniongyrchol ar s.fay@surrey.ac.uk

Cofion gorau

Dear friends

See above and here, information on a ‘Digital Tools for Wellbeing’ study that is being conducted by Dr Stephen Fay at Surrey University, which we thought might be of interest

For more information, contact Dr Stephen Fay directly on s.fay@surrey.ac.uk

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Please note this event is for professionals working in Pembrokeshire.

Tackling Poverty Summit

Join us for Pembrokeshire's inaugural Tackling Poverty Summit, a one-day event dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of poverty. This in-person gathering will take place at Pembrokeshire College, the event is free to attend but booking is essential.

At the summit, we will bring together a cross section of professionals and local leaders from a variety of organisations and groups, exploring innovative solutions and pledging actions to alleviate local poverty and map a stronger future.

Event booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pembrokeshire-tackling-poverty-summit-tickets-773177543847?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join us for Pembrokeshire's inaugural Tackling Poverty Summit, a one-day event dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of poverty. This in-person gathering will take place at Pembrokeshire College, the event is free to attend but booking is essential.

At the summit, we will bring together a cross section of professionals and local leaders from a variety of organisations and groups, exploring innovative solutions and pledging actions to alleviate local poverty and map a stronger future.

From Midday to 1pm, the atrium at Pembrokeshire College will host a selection of Pembrokeshire based organisations and groups who are proactively working to combat poverty across the county. You are welcome to join us during this hour, prior to the official event and presentations, to learn more about some of the existing and innovative initiatives supporting the people of Pembrokeshire as well as an opportunity for informal networking and discussion around the poverty agenda.

Our main event will run from 1-4.30pm, below is a draft agenda:

Welcome & Introductions

Pembrokeshire's 'Tackling Poverty Strategy'

The Bevan Foundation- Dr Steffan Evans, Policy Lead for Poverty

Poverty as a Public Health issue- Public Health, Hywel Dda University Health Board

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National Energy Action (NEA)

Addressing Poverty Research- the lived experience of poverty in Pembrokeshire

Poverty Pledges

Close

Please note that filming/photography will be taking place during the Poverty Summit for promotional purposes. The recordings are likely to appear on the Public Services Board website/partner websites and on social media. We will also have a visual note taker in attendance on the day, to creatively capture in real time the key points discussed, along with ideas and committed actions. The final creation will be displayed in a public space to further promote this important agenda, as well as support wider reflection on how our communities can contribute to tackling poverty.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to a brighter future for the people of Pembrokeshire. Together, we can make a real difference for those in most need.

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pembrokeshire tackling poverty summit merlin's bridge

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pembrokeshire tackling poverty summit merlin's bridge tickets

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Eventbrite - G Baker- Pembrokeshire County Council (gemma.baker@pembrokeshire.gov.uk) presents Pembrokeshire Tackling Poverty Summit - Wednesday, 14 February 2024 at Pembrokeshire College, Merlin's Bridge, Haverfordwest, UK, Merlin's Bridge, Wales. Find event and ticket information.

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***FUNDING*** Carers Support Innovation Fund

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***FUNDING*** Carers Support Innovation Fund

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Carers Support Innovation Fund, deadline 26th February 2024

Through the Carers Support Innovation Fund, grants are available to third sector organisations in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire who provide or would like to provide a service and activities to support unpaid carers.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday 26 February 2024.

Funding requests for up to 100% of revenue costs, up to £5,000 for projects in one county area and £15,000 for regional projects.  Up to 20% of the total financial application can be for capital items where applicants show a clear link with the revenue request.

Fund Themes are as follows:

l Supporting life alongside caring

l Providing information, advice and assistance

l Identifying and recognition of carers

l Supporting digital inclusion and access to digital services for carers

l Improving carers’ physical health and mental wellbeing

All projects must be completed by 31 March 2025.

Application packs are available by email request from development@pavs.org.uk and can also be downloaded from PAVS Funding Advice Service padlet (link here).

(Potential applicants are encouraged to contact PAVS on 07971 598 116 with any queries).

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Llais is the national, independent body set up by the Welsh Government to give the people of Wales a stronger voice in their health and social care services. You can find out more about us by visiting www.llaiswales.org

This is what we’ve been up to since we last saw you:

Asking your opinon - we’ve been asking the public what they think would make their lives happier and healthier as they get older, and we are currently collecting this information, and the report will be available soon.

Public Consultations: Cross Hands and Tumble Medical Partnership & Laugharne Surgery – we have been involved with public consultations with the proposed service change at Cross Hands and Tumble Medical Partnership & Laugharne Surgery. We will always be involved in public consultation for any service change, making sure that the publics opinion is taking into consideration when the Health Boards is making any decision.

What’s coming up?

·      We are launching a Snap Survey on Patient Experience at A&E Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen between 6 – 20 January 2024

·      We are also embarking on a Wayfinding project on visiting the four main hospitals within the Health Board during the month of January

·      We’ll be recruiting more volunteers. Interested? Get in contact below...

·      We’ll continue to support people who want to raise NHS or Social Care complaints via our free independent advocacy service. Can we help you? Get in contact for a chat. Tel: 01646 697610   Email: westwalesenquiries@llaiscymru.org

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Free webinars for Sexual Violence Awareness Week

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Free webinars for Sexual Violence Awareness Week

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FREE webinars for Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Awareness of sexual violence issues is key to achieving ‘a world without sexual violence’. For 2024, we aim to raise awareness through a programme of free 1-hour webinars, chosen by our staff to illustrate just some of the diverse issues encompassed by sexual violence, including shining a light on the growing problem of sextortion, promoting understanding of how to help children who disclose sexual abuse and discussing both child sexual exploitation and sexually harmful behaviour. These webinars will run throughout Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Week 2024, starting on the 5th February 2024.

These sessions can be booked on our Eventbrite page New Pathways Events | Eventbrite. Spaces are going quickly, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

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REMINDER - Welsh Government -  VAWDASV Tackling Perpetration All Wales Survey

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REMINDER - Welsh Government -  VAWDASV Tackling Perpetration All Wales Survey

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Reminder,

This survey will close on February 2nd 2024.

Dear All,

The Welsh Government’s National VAWDASV Strategy is committed to increasing the focus on holding those who commit abuse to account and supporting those who may carry out abusive or violent behaviour to change their behaviour and avoid offending.

To help support this commitment, the Tackling Perpetration workstream within the VAWDASV Blueprint is launching an all-Wales mapping survey which seeks to understand current provision of interventions and services working with domestic abuse and sexual violence perpetrators and those displaying harmful behaviours to manage or reduce risk of harm.

The survey will close on February 2nd 2024.

The scope of the survey is wide and ranges from early intervention and prevention through to the criminal justice system. The information captured in the mapping exercise will form the basis of a directory of interventions and services across Wales. Completing this survey provides an opportunity to include your intervention or service in the directory, subject to assurances concerning safety and suitability.

Who do we want to hear from:

All agencies who are providing services for any person who has used, or currently uses harm in their intimate relationships. We also want to hear from all agencies who provide services in the primary prevention and education awareness landscape.

We want to hear from services working in education, awareness, and prevention, right through to behaviour change in community groups and statutory services

A Ministerial Foreword with guidance on the survey is attached to this email and we encourage you to familiarise yourself with this document for further context on the purpose and audience of the survey and practical information on what is required to complete it.

Please note, once you begin the survey you will be unable to save the answers and return to it later.

Thank you in advance for your time and effort in completing the survey. We encourage you to share this survey and its supporting documentation to any interventions and services you are aware of that fall within the scope of what we are seeking to map.

Should you have any further questions, please contact: VAWDASV@GOV.WALES

The survey can be accessed  through this link https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MIYUKK/ ,

Thank you,

Jane Hutt AS/MS

Y Gweinidog Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol

Minister for Social Justice

Tîm Trais yn Erbyn Menywod, Cam-drin Domestig a Thrais Rhywiol / Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Team

Adran Cymunedau/Communities Division

Y Grŵp Addysg, Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a’r Gymraeg/Education, Social Justice and Welsh Language Group

Llywodraeth Cymru/Welsh Government

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WCVA Health and Social Care Project – stakeholder survey

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WCVA Health and Social Care Project – stakeholder survey

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WCVA’s Health and Care Project wants to hear from you. How have you engaged with us? What difference did working with us make for you? And what should our future priorities be?

Please take this short survey – it should take around five minutes to complete. Any help you can give is invaluable and helps us better support you with your priorities.

Contact healthandcare@wcva.cymru with any questions.

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WCVA’s Health and Care Project aims to better connect the voluntary sector with the health and care system.

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Survey - Engagement with Social Media Platforms about Online Hate

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Survey - Engagement with Social Media Platforms about Online Hate

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Dear Stakeholder,

Welsh Government is seeking to build a better understanding of online hate in Wales and to consider issues unique to the nation. To this end, the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government for 2021-2026 contains a commitment to: ‘work with the tech companies and media platforms to tackle hate crime and misinformation.’ This commitment is also reflected in Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, which contains an action to ‘counter online racist hateful attitudes’.

Welsh Government is seeking to build links with representatives from social media companies with the intention of initiating informal discussions about options and possibilities, and identifying collaborative ways of working to address hate crime in online spaces. Such a collaboration might include establishing channels of communication to relay concerns and findings which Welsh Government collect through engagement work with criminal justice agencies, third sector and members of the public.

The first part of this process involves engaging with civil society stakeholders in Wales to gather their experiences and opinions. To participate, please click on the link below: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cardiff/engagement-with-social-media-platforms.

The survey will close 18 January 2024.

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Third Sector Webinar: Save Time and Money with Service Design

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Third Sector Webinar: Save Time and Money with Service Design

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Are you a Welsh community group or social enterprise that needs an introduction into Service Design - how it can improve your business, save you time and money, and produce better grant applications?

This is a free online 90minute session, delivered by Cwmpas in partnership with ProMo-Cymru and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for Wales.

Book Here: Third Sector Webinar: Save Time and Money with Service Design Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

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Keep Warm, Keep Well in Pembrokeshire - Easy Read information

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Keep Warm, Keep Well in Pembrokeshire - Easy Read information

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Keep Warm Keep Well in Pembrokeshire This Winter

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Keep Warm Keep Well in Pembrokeshire This Winter

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Keep Warm, Keep Well in Pembrokeshire

The Pembrokeshire Community Hub based at PAVS are once again leading the Keep Warm, Keep Well campaign to help support people across Pembrokeshire with the cost of living during the coldest months of the year.

To find out more:

Call 01437 723660 to speak to the friendly Pembrokeshire Community Hub team.

Visit https://pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org.uk/keep-warm-keep-well-in-pembrokeshire

Email enquiries@pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org

Follow on social media https://www.facebook.com/PembsHub

Warm Welcome Community Spaces

Across Pembrokeshire we are once again seeing communities and organisations doing a fantastic job offering a range of local solutions including a warm space, hot meal, activities and access to information & advice. Some of these warm welcome community spaces and what they offer can be found here, https://pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org.uk/keep-warm-keep-well-in-pembrokeshire/warm-welcome-map or a phone call to the Hub for anyone not online.

Warm Packs

To help those who are struggling to keep warm, we have also relaunched the Warm Packs project.

Warm packs are available by referral only or simply give the Hub a call.

The Keep Warm, Keep Well programme is delivered by a multi-agency partnership of organisations and the Pembrokeshire Community Hub will signpost to this support appropriately.

We thank all organisations and community groups involved for your continued support and collaboration this winter.

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Outdoor Connections Fund – New Round 5 – Funding Opportunity! Cronfa Cysylltiadau Awyr Agored – Rownd Newydd 5 – Cyfle Ariannu!!

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Outdoor Connections Fund – New Round 5 – Funding Opportunity! Cronfa Cysylltiadau Awyr Agored – Rownd Newydd 5 – Cyfle Ariannu!!

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We are pleased to announce that there will be another round of the Outdoor Connections Fund!

Apply now for Capital funding of up to £1,500 for communities wishing to improve outdoor spaces helping older people, including through multi-generational groups, to meet and benefit from those spaces. Projects must show that their main beneficiaries are Pembrokeshire residents and communities.

Who can apply: Constituted voluntary and community groups and social enterprises, town and community Councils, Churches, Chapels and Places of Worship which can show evidence of wider community benefit. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of less formal groups.

Deadline: Monday 22nd January 2024

Funds must be spent by: 31st March 2024.

Contact PAVS for the application pack by email development@pavs.org.uk, download from the Funding Advice Service Padlet or call PAVS on (07971) 598 001.

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Welsh Government funded wellbeing support and training

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Welsh Government funded wellbeing support and training

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RCS are pleased to be delivering the Welsh Government funded In-Work Support across North, West and Southwest Wales.

The In-Work Support Service provides fully-funded wellbeing support to employees and businesses, aiming to reduce sickness absence and improve wellbeing and productivity.

Support for employees

The service provides free support and rapid access to psychological or physical therapies to help individuals improve their wellbeing and reduce sickness absence from work. Support is quick, free and fully confidential.

Referrals can easily be made by submitting e-referral form www.rcs-wales.co.uk/en/your-wellbeing-at-work/, emailing hello@rcs-wales.co.uk or by calling 01745 336442.

In-Work Support Service for businesses

The In-Work Support Service also offers free support and training to SME businesses (up to 250 full time equivalent employees) build happier, healthier workplaces.  You can find our upcoming open courses on our Eventbrite here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/rcs-wales-27861958967. You can check your eligibility by emailing wellbeing@rcs-wales.co.uk.

Find out more

You can find out more on the RCS website https://www.rcs-wales.co.uk/, or get in touch on wellbeing@rcs-wales.co.uk with any questions you may have.

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PAVS are delighted to offer two more training courses with Digital Communities Wales in January 2024.

Digital Health and Wellbeing – 15th January 2024

The Internet offers a vast array of resources to support and enhance our health and well-being. We can access our local health board online, use apps to monitor and track personal health and connect with guidance and support through NHS Wales services. This webinar will explore practical strategies and tools to navigate the online world of health and well-being and consider what digital skill are needed to access healthcare online.

Our training will:

Introduce online health resources, including key NHS Wales and Public Health Wales websites.

Discuss the essential digital skills required for accessing health information online.

Overview and demonstrate health and well-being digital tools.

To book your FREE place click here

Discovering AI with confidence: A beginner’s guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) – 29th January 2024

Here is an overview of the session:

In a world increasingly shaped by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of innovation. But navigating AI, understanding its applications, and knowing where to start, can be difficult for those with low digital confidence to understand.

In this session, we will:

Discuss creative uses for AI and its uses as an engaging digital tool for someone just starting out on their digital journey.

Explore AI and its uses in different settings, including productivity aids and health.

Consider the implications of AI for online safety and critical thinking when accessing information online

To book your FREE place click here

New Year - New Training! | Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (pavs.org.uk)

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Seasons Greetings from the Policy & Engagement team at PAVS.

Thank you for your continued collaboration, partnership & support this year.

Once again, it’s been another inspiring year supporting the vibrant voluntary sector in Pembrokeshire.

Merry Christmas! Nadolig Llawen | Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (pavs.org.uk)

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Merry Christmas from Carers Support West Wales 

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Merry Christmas from Carers Support West Wales 

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Thank you to all the unpaid Carers, providers and partners who have been involved in the development of Carers Support West Wales this year - the one stop shop for online information to support unpaid Carers in West Wales.

We look forward to continuing to support unpaid Carers through access to online information in 2024.

Carers Support West Wales | Cymorth Gofalwyr Gorllewin Cymru

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Christmas opening times of the Pembrokeshire Community Hub

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Christmas opening times of the Pembrokeshire Community Hub

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The Pembrokeshire Community Hub phone line will be closed from 4pm 22 December, and re-open on Wednesday 27th December, Thursday 28th December and 29th December, 10-3pm.

We will be closed on the 1st January and re-open on the 2nd January, 9.00 - 4.30pm.

We would like to wish everyone a happy, peaceful and healthy 2024.

Bydd llinell ffôn Canolfan Gymunedol Sir Benfro ar gau o 4.00 y.p 22 Rhagfyr, ac yn ailagor ddydd Mercher 27 Rhagfyr, dydd Iau 28 Rhagfyr a 29 Rhagfyr, 10-3pm.

Byddwn ar gau ar 1 Ionawr ac yn ailagor ar 2 Ionawr, 9.00 - 4.30y.p.

Rydym yn dymuno 2024 hapus ac iach i bawb.

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National Framework for Social Prescribing

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National Framework for Social Prescribing

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Thank you for registering an interest in the Launch Event for the National Framework for Social Prescribing that took place on Thursday 7th December 2023.

Many thanks to those that were able to join us, and apologies to anyone who may have missed event. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen technical issues, we were required to change the event link the day before, which may have caused some confusion.

If you missed the event, there is an opportunity to view the live recordings of each of the three sessions from the event. Please see the links to the recordings below:

https://youtu.be/QZpqssIv4vk

https://youtu.be/_xdU35pIGrg

https://youtu.be/LHBKwN71uoU

The National Framework for Social Prescribing and its products launched on the day can be found here: National framework for social prescribing | GOV.WALES. We are also pleased to share the presentation slides from the event, and these are attached to this email.

We would value your feedback on the event and National Framework for Social Prescribing, and would be very grateful if you could complete the feedback form National Framework for Social Prescribing / Fframwaith Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Presgripsiynu Cymdeithasol (onlinesurveys.ac.uk) by Friday 12th January.

With kind regards

University of South Wales

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Living healthily and happily in our communities as we get older

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Living healthily and happily in our communities as we get older

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Many of us are struggling with the rising costs we face in our daily lives. At the same time we know that the NHS and Social Care departments are struggling to provide the services people need.

So, as health and social care services look to do things differently, we want to work with you to make sure YOUR voice is heard and acted upon, we want to know what you think would support people to live as healthily and happily as possible close to home in their communities as we all get older?

Would things like, befriending services, lunch or book clubs, organised walks, coffee/chat get togethers help? Do you have better ideas?

Please tell us about the things that people may find useful to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing, in their communities. Share your ideas with us.

We will share your views with the NHS, local authorities, Welsh Government and others to help keep them informed of what people and local communities are telling us.

Living healthily and happily in our communities as we get older link to survey

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WWRPB West Wales Health and Social Care Awards 2024

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WWRPB West Wales Health and Social Care Awards 2024

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The West Wales Regional Partnership Board is excited to announce our Award Show taking place on the 14th of March 2024 at the Parc Y Scarlets Stadium in Llanelli.

The West Wales Regional Partnership Board Awards Ceremony 2024 will showcase the work undertaken by the health and social care sector across West Wales. Highlighting the latest innovations in health and social care in West Wales, learning from partners across the region.

The awards ceremony will include the following categories, which are now open for nominations:

Transformation Through Innovation

Integrated Care

Team of the Year

Co-Production

Workforce Development

Outstanding Contribution to Health and Social Care

Your nominees should be people/ services/ organisations who have made a positive impact on the lives of West Wales people. You can submit your nominations below:

https://forms.office.com/e/bT1xek2raK

After the nomination deadline on January 24th, 2024, a panel of WWRPB members will shortlist

the top three nominees in each category. For team nominations, we will invite up to three people from each of the top three shortlisted teams to attend the awards ceremony. Individual nominees will receive up to two tickets each.

In the morning there is an invite only conference, invites have already been sent out

for this. The conference includes staff across West Wales who are involved with a RIF

(Regional Integration Fund) Project. If you think you would benefit from attending the

conference, please message us.

Thank you for your time and consideration

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Public Health Wales have launched their easy read materials to support people with a learning disability through the vaccination process.

Please find below a link to their webpage which contains the resources:

New video and easy read guide to support people with a learning disability through the vaccination process - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

Please also like and share the following posts of social:

Twitter

Cymraeg:

https://twitter.com/IechydCyhoeddus/status/1730182622586843164

English:

https://twitter.com/PublicHealthW/status/1730182160726777894

Facebook:

Cymraeg:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=737900031694695&set=a.447552457396122

English:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=737896958361669&set=a.447552457396122

Please also find digital assets via the link below which can be used in social posts or on websites:

Public Health Wales Asset Library (brandkitapp.com)

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Age Cymru Job opportunity - NEW Community Assistance Project.

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Age Cymru Job opportunity - NEW Community Assistance Project.

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Regional Project Officer - West and South West

Would you like to join a service that makes a difference to older people in Wales? As a Regional Project Officer you will help meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by overseeing the regional delivery of services, supporting the Regional Volunteer Officer and working closely in collaboration with local partners.

More info here Age Cymru ¦Regional Project Officer (ageuk.org.uk)

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Workshop invitation: Making collaboration work to enable community action and improve community wellbeing  

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Workshop invitation: Making collaboration work to enable community action and improve community wellbeing  

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The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) and the Resourceful Communities Partnership (RCP) would like to invite you to an interactive, online workshop on 30 January 2024 focused on improving multisector collaboration to enable community action and wellbeing. The workshop will provide an opportunity to generate tangible ideas for establishing or improving collaborations between public, third and community sectors ‘on the ground’. Rather than provide a generic list of ‘ingredients’ for effective collaboration, we will present findings on specific actions taken to support collaboration in different contexts from our review of research and practice evidence. The workshop will engage with these findings and, crucially, add to them by drawing on the expertise and experiences of workshop participants.

Please register for the workshop here

Workshop date: 30 January 2024

Workshop time: 12:30-16:30

To find out more information about the project, click here

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Future children services (Paediatric services at Withybush and Glangwili Hospital) Consultation – Feedback report 

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Future children services (Paediatric services at Withybush and Glangwili Hospital) Consultation – Feedback report 

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Earlier this year we contacted and invited you to share your views about the future of children and young people’s urgent and emergency care services at Withybush and Glangwili hospitals.

Our 12-week public consultation, held between 26 May and 24 August 2023, sought the opinions of members of the public, health board staff, organisations, and our broader community on three options for the future of urgent and emergency children’s services at Withybush and Glangwili Hospitals.

Following a series of temporary changes made to paediatric services since 2016, the health board are seeking to find a longer-term solution that will be in place until the proposed new urgent and planned care hospital is developed.

These proposed changes to paediatric services are part of our longer-term ‘A Healthier Mid and West Wales’ strategy.

In the three options, access to children’s emergency care will be retained at Glangwili Hospital’s emergency department, and minor injuries for children will continue to be treated at both Withybush and Glangwili Hospitals. Systems are already in place to ensure that any child or young person with critical conditions arriving at Withybush Hospital has the best care available and in the most appropriate place. This will continue as part of the new service.

To ensure independence of the consultation process, Opinion Research Services (ORS) was appointed to advise and collate and manage the consultation responses. This included the production of a final report on the consultation findings. This report can now be found on the health board’s website at: Future Children Services - Hywel Dda University Health Board (nhs.wales)

The consultation process for the future of urgent and emergency care services in Withybush and Glangwili Hospitals has achieved Best Practice Quality Assurance accreditation from the Consultation institute.

If you cannot access the ORS report on our website and would like a printed copy of the Executive Summary, please contact us by email on: hyweldda.engagement@wales.nhs.uk or by calling us on 0300 303 8322.

As part of the formal consultation process, a number of health board stakeholder groups have since been asked to conscientiously consider the ORS report. In doing so, they were asked to consider:

Are there any further mitigations the health board should be considering?

Do you think the report has identified all the equalities issues?

Are there any final points you would like to make, anything not captured in the report?

What happens next?

The ORS final report, together with the output of the conscientious consideration process, the equality and health impact assessment, and the technical and commercial reports, will be considered at a meeting of the Board on at 9:30am on Thursday, 30 November. During the meeting, Board members will be asked to deliberate on the key findings from the ORS report and be asked to consider the stakeholder groups’ own considerations. The Board will then decide on which option to proceed with.

If you would like to watch the Board meeting, details of how to do so can be found on the health board’s website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/about-us/your-health-board/board-meetings-2023/board-agenda-and-papers-30-november-20232/ The Board papers that will be discussed at the meeting, which will include further technical information relating to the three options up for consideration, are also available on the same webpage. For further details regarding the paediatric consultation, please visit our website: Future Children Services - Hywel Dda University Health Board (nhs.wales)

We are very grateful to every member of our community, to our community groups, and partner organisations who took the time to meet with us and share their views during our consultation process.

Thank you for your continued interest in our plans to develop a healthier mid and west Wales.

Kind regards,

Steve Moore

Chief Executive Officer

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Day Opportunities Provider Forum and Meet the Provider event

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Day Opportunities Provider Forum and Meet the Provider event

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https://youtu.be/bOLc8vEcIJE?si=8RL1vALVkM9QE8aT

Want to learn more about Day Opportunities in Pembrokeshire? Come along to Haverhub, Quay Street, Haverfordwest at 1.30pm on 8th December.

Eisiau dysgu mwy am Gyfleoedd Dydd yn Sir Benfro? Dewch draw i Haverhub, Stryd y Cei, Hwlffordd am 1.30pm ar 8 Rhagfyr (Capsiynau Cymraeg ar gael).

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Training - Collaborative Commissioning in Pembrokeshire

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Training - Collaborative Commissioning in Pembrokeshire

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Ideas Alliance CIC, Pembrokeshire County Council and PAVS are excited to welcome you to a workshop about collaborative commissioning. Pioneering public sector organisations have been moving towards more collaborative, strengths based approaches to commissioning that enables people to work together to deliver innovative service solutions.

If you’re someone trying to make change happen within public services and communities, you may recognise that most of the problems we are working on don’t have a solution yet.  We think that creates an amazing opportunity for creative and more effective ways of doing things.

People working directly to provide support that enables other people to achieve the outcomes they desire know what works well and what doesn’t.  They can often tell us how we could change things for the better.  But our commissioning models don’t always allow for such flexibility.  Yet, we are supporting people and people bring their own unique set of experiences, circumstances and aspirations for the future.

The people we are supporting increasingly require us to plan and organise ourselves differently so that we work better for them.

There is a long history of collaboration in Pembrokeshire.

Please join us to explore together what could be different and how to make it happen.

Ideas Alliance been working with public services for the last 10 years and we’re seeing powerful changes happen.  Here is what some of the alliances we’ve worked with are saying about the difference collaborative commissioning has made to them:

“Just a better way of working”

“I can do things now and have conversations I couldn’t have before the alliance”

To book a place, click here

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PAVS Training - Gambling Harms Wales – Bet You Can Help

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PAVS Training - Gambling Harms Wales – Bet You Can Help

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PAVS has invited Richard Richards, the Community Engagement Lead for ARA Recovery for All, the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) provider for Wales who will tell us about the work of the organisation, the support it can offer organisations and individuals.

​This includes free support to people experiencing problems with gambling and those that are effected by gambling. Gambling Related Harms goes wider than the impact on the individual and covers the adverse impacts from gambling on the Health and Wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and society.

​The session will also introduce their training programme called ‘Bet You Can Help’, which aims to reduce gambling harms by raising awareness among professionals and also equip them with the skills to identify, support and signpost individuals experiencing gambling harm.

To book a place, click here

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Keep Warm, Keep Well Networking event for frontline staff/volunteers 

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Keep Warm, Keep Well Networking event for frontline staff/volunteers 

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If you are an organisation or community group providing support to people in Pembrokeshire through the cost of living crisis, this event is for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to connect, learn more and share information to be able to maximise the support offered to individuals and families this winter.

There will be information on the support available from a wide range of Keep Warm, Keep Well partners, all working together to ensure our population is supported during the colder and often more difficult months of the year.

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Would you like to find out more about the Pembrokeshire Community Connector team, meet them, ask questions, and make connections.

3rd Tuesday of every month, online.

If you would like to join the mailing list to find out more, contact gwyneth.jones@pavs.org.uk

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The Welsh Government is interested in hearing more about the experiences of adults who live with persistent pain.

We are looking for people to:

- join a focus group of people living with persistent pain
- join a focus group of people caring for or working with people living with persistent pain
- share your experiences which may be used as a written case study or filmed with your consent for use as a video story.

The focus groups will initially meet twice, on 11 December 2023 and in the new year. As a result of this work the groups may continue to meet a few times a year in the future. The groups will inform Welsh Government on the issues confronting those living with persistent pain and those who support them.

To thank you for sharing your time and your experiences with us, we will cover reasonable expenses and offer those who take part a small gift certificate.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and learn more or to register your interest

The survey is open until 30 November 2023.

Survey Link:

https://forms.office.com/e/rJiGrRtybk

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After the success of the course earlier this year, we are running another 5-day Social Forestry taster. This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in working with groups in nature, doesn't have much experience and wants to find out more. They will have a go at a range of activities that they could use with others, learn about planning and health and safety and have a go at leading a session for the rest of the group. At the end of the course, participants will be signposted to opportunities for further training, volunteering and employment.

"Great insight into what is required in planning and delivery of activities to groups. I really enjoyed the course because it helped me think of my own personal development and think about ways I could share knowledge and experience with others." - Social Forestry participant, Sept 2023

Social Forestry Taster

10am - 4pm

Tues 5th, Weds 6th, Tues 12th, Weds 13th and Tues 19th (with 20th as reserve in case of bad weather on one of the other days)

@Scolton South Woods

This course is funded and so is open to anyone who is under/un-employed. The woodland site is outdoors with covered areas, no electricity or running water. Drinking water and hot drinks will be provided. Trainees are expected to bring their own lunch and make their own way there though some support can be offered with transport if needed. They will need to complete our online registration form to confirm their place. This course is designed for 18+, we will consider anyone younger on a case by case basis.

To refer someone or if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Diolch yn fawr,

Nancy

Nancy Cole

Cydlynydd Gwella Sir Benfro | Enhancing Pembrokeshire Coordinator

07476 899544

tircoed.org.uk

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Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 10:00am until 1:00pm.

You will find out about NHS screening programmes offered in Wales to help you make a difference in your community.

This session will provide you with the knowledge to:

Raise awareness of the NHS Wales screening programmes

Have open conversations and communicate screening information in a way that works for your community

Signpost to resources in accessible formats

To book your place complete the booking form.  This session will be delivered in English.

For more information about the session visit:

Community Training and Education - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

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Pembrokeshire Day Opportunities - Meet the Provider event 

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Pembrokeshire Day Opportunities - Meet the Provider event 

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Have Your Say - MAWWFRS Draft Community Risk Management Plan

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Have Your Say - MAWWFRS Draft Community Risk Management Plan

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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service invites you to share your views on our Draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2040.

Our CRMP highlights how we intend on addressing the risks, threats and challenges facing our communities and how we propose to meet and reduce them, whilst ensuring our assets and resources are used successfully, providing the best possible service to the communities we serve.

Read our Draft Community Risk Management Plan 2040 today and have your say to be in with a chance to win a £100.00 Amazon Voucher by completing our on-line questionnaire below! (Terms and Conditions apply)

Draft CRMP 2040 Consultation - Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (mawwfire.gov.uk)

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Launch Event: National Framework for Social Prescribing (NFfSP) in Wales

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Launch Event: National Framework for Social Prescribing (NFfSP) in Wales

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Following the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government commitment to develop a National Framework for Social Prescribing in Wales, we are delighted to invite you to an online launch event.

The virtual event hosted collaboratively by Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, Wales School for Social Prescribing Research, University of South Wales, Health Education and Improvement Wales, Strategic Programme for Primary Care, and Wales Council for Voluntary Action, will be held on Thursday 7th December 2023, 10:00 – 13:00.

This event will:

·        Introduce the new National Framework for Social Prescribing in Wales

·        Share social prescribing developments as part of the National Framework including, a Glossary of Terms for Social Prescribing and a Competence Framework for Social Prescribing Practitioners in Wales

·        Set out the next steps for the National Framework

·        Share experiences of social prescribing across Wales

·        Hear how social prescribing has been implemented globally and listen to the reflections of an international panel of experts on the National Framework.

Please click the link below to register – it should take you less than 30 seconds!

Registration link –  Digwyddiad presgripsiynu cymdeithasol | Social Prescribing Event Tickets, Thu 7 Dec 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

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INFORMATION SESSION: Managing Anxiety & Wellbeing 

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INFORMATION SESSION: Managing Anxiety & Wellbeing 

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Wednesday – 22nd November 2023

Online via Teams 12noon – 1.00pm – room open 11.50am – please be on time.

Join us for a talk by West Wales Action for Mental Health on managing anxiety and wellbeing.

There will be an opportunity for questions. Everyone is welcome!

Register at Eventbrite:    Versus Arthritis - Managing Anxiety and Wellbeing Information Session Tickets, Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 11:50 | Eventbrite

Room opens at 11.50am presentation starts at 12noon. Please be on time.

Our online information sessions are for adults with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus, gout. Also for health care professionals and carers supporting people living with arthritis. They offer a chance to learn about managing arthritis and related conditions, hear from guest speakers and find out more about the support provided by Versus Arthritis in local areas.

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Next PAVS Connected Communities Speed Network 

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Following our recent poll, and a request for a face-to- face meeting, the next Speed Network will be at the Queen’s hall in Narberth 2-4pm, 16 November 23.

It will be on the second floor, Studio 1.

The room being lift accessible from all floors.

Refreshments provided.

There is a pay & display car park at the rear of the hall.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Queens+Hall/@51.799324,-4.7445306,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x486ed320077917f5:0x457821598b83e15e!8m2!3d51.799324!4d-4.7445306!16s%2Fm%2F0lr2d6p?entry=ttu

It will follow the usual format of everyone having a minute to introduce themselves, their organisation & project.  Please bring leaflets, business cards to share with others.

We shall have a short break, followed by a short presentation by Wyndham Williams, PACTO Community Transport Transformation Project Manager ( wyndham@pacto.org.uk )      giving a brief overview of the Community Transport Transformation Project:

Close to £1 million boost for Community Transport in Pembrokeshire

https://www.pacto.org.uk/TransformationProject.php

https://padlet.com/gwynethjones/pavs-connected-communities-speed-network-63m7q6pv79e3mvz

I look forward to seeing you all on the 16th,

Regards

Gwyneth Jones

Connected Communities Project Manager/Rheolwr Prosiect Cymunedau Cysylltiedig

Tel/Ffon

07595192932

Community Hub Phone: 01437 723660

Community Hub Email: enquiries@pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org

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Carers UK has today released new research - our State of Caring Health Report - as part of our State of Caring research series which finds that a widespread lack of support and recognition from health and care services is severely damaging unpaid carers' mental health.

It highlights how people caring round the clock for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives do not have adequate support from statutory services that are in place to help them - leaving many with thoughts of hopelessness, fear, and dread, and urgently in need of support.

Although we know there is good practice and many professionals are working hard to support unpaid carers, the health and care system is under strain and doesn't provide the help or recognition that carers need it to.

Based on findings from our State of Caring 2023 survey, responded to by over 11,000 carers, the research shows that:

More than a quarter (27%) of unpaid carers have bad or very bad mental health, rising to 31% of those caring for more than 50 hours a week, or for over 10 years.

84% of carers whose mental health is bad or very bad have continuous low mood, 82% have feelings of hopelessness, and 71% regularly feel tearful.

68% of carers with bad or very bad mental health are living with a sense of fear or dread.

More than three quarters of all carers (79%) feel stressed or anxious, half (49%) feel depressed and half (50%) feel lonely.

65% of carers agreed that the increase in the cost of living was having a negative impact on their physical and/or mental health.

Despite feeling they are at breaking point, nearly three quarters (73%) of carers with bad or very bad mental health are continuing to provide care.

Most worryingly, over a third (36%) of those who reported their mental health as bad or very bad said they have had thoughts related to self-harm or suicide.

Not being able to access the support they need is taking its toll on unpaid carers, many of whom are worn out and exhausted. Far too many carers are having to wait long periods for health treatment - or putting it off because of the demands of their caring role; are unable to rely on fragmented social care services to support with caring, and are struggling financially because they cannot earn a higher income.

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Have Your Say - Ramps Cymru Event Torch Theatre

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Have Your Say - Ramps Cymru Event Torch Theatre

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A regional survey was recently carried out by public sector partners to seek views from residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire about the experiences they, and others may have, when trying to access a range of public services from housing to health. From these results we have produced four equality objectives that will help us to ensure services are provided and accessible to all residents and service users irrespective of their age, gender, sexuality, religion, language preference or disability and that we eliminate unlawful discrimination. A Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-2028 will be produced, showing how we will achieve our equality objectives.

We would like to ask for your views on whether the equality objectives will contribute to meeting your needs and what else you think we should do. All data will be held in accordance with our Information governance policy and the Data Protection Act.

You can access the survey in alternative languages from the drop-down list at the top of the survey.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Strategic Equality Plan Survey

Diversity and Inclusion Team

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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A series of hybrid discovery sessions on Human Learning Systems (HLS)

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A series of hybrid discovery sessions on Human Learning Systems (HLS)

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REGISTER HERE
Q Lab Cymru in partnership with the Centre for Public Impact, are excited to host a series of discovery workshops for individuals, communities and professionals across Wales to come together to discuss what this approach might mean in practice at local and national levels.  We will connect, share our experience, and hear from Professor Toby Lowe.
Discovery Session 1 | Introducing HLS concepts: Wednesday 8 November 2023  Discovery Session 2 | Learning Cycles at different System Scales: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Discovery Session 3 | Deep dive into topic areas: Tuesday 23 January 2023  Join us for one or all three discovery sessions where we’ll have the opportunity to meet together in-person in a community venue across Wales, alongside the virtual option. REGISTER HERE  Please save the dates and help to spread the word across your networks. This short animation offers a fantastic overview of the HLS approach.

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Good Practice Exchange: Conversation Session with Jill Davies of CEIC

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Good Practice Exchange: Conversation Session with Jill Davies of CEIC

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Something Interesting with Someone Interesting

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Have you heard of the Circular Economy, but want to learn more?

If so, we have something interesting with someone interesting for you!

Jill Davies of Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC) will be presenting CEIS's work over the past few years to develop innovation knowledge and skills among Welsh businesses to support clean growth and a sustainable future for Wales.

CEIC bring together organisations from all sectors in South Wales to work towards a more sustainable future through collaborative innovation networks. In partnership with third sector and business partners, CEIC’s fully-funded programme aims to develop the understanding of the circular economy and encourage innovation plans to be sustainable.

Holding extended programmes to tackle real world issues using sustainable and circular economy principles, CEIC facilitate the creation of communities of practice to share ideas, inspire and develop knowledge. By bringing a diverse group of people together, CEIC seek to encourage the development of innovation plans that will encourage further investment and drive tangible change.

Where and when

12:00 – 13:00

Thursday 9 November 2023

Zoom

Register

To register for the session please complete our online booking form [opens in new window]. We have a delegate privacy notice [opens in new window], telling you how we deal with your personal data as part of the registration process.

Joining instructions are circulated 1-2 days before the event. Please ensure you provide your email address when booking a place to ensure that we can send information to you.

For further information on the event, please email good.practice@audit.wales

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Reframing Anti-Social Behaviour: A review of homelessness prevention good practice in Wales

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Reframing Anti-Social Behaviour: A review of homelessness prevention good practice in Wales

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A free seminar sponsored by the Oak Foundation

Thursday 9 November 2023

Our new Shelter Cymru report, Reframing Anti-Social Behaviour: a review of homelessness prevention good practice in Wales, explores the circumstances which lead to eviction for anti-social behaviour (ASB) from social housing in Wales, as well as the current policies and procedures of social landlords.

The label of anti-social behaviour can be a debilitating stigma and one that sticks. This session will explore the umbrella definitions we apply to ASB, and how we can meet the support needs of those deemed to be ‘anti-social’ while learning from existing practices in preventing evictions, and build towards stronger and more inclusive communities across Wales.
Summary - Reframing Anti-Social Behaviour: A review of homelessness prevention good practice in Wales (cvent.com)

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Have Your Say: White Paper on ending homelessness in Wales

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Have Your Say: White Paper on ending homelessness in Wales

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Welsh Government are seeking your views on proposals for changes to policy and the law, to end homelessness in Wales.

Welsh Government are consulting on:

reform of existing core homelessness legislation

the role of the Welsh public service in preventing homelessness

targeted proposals to prevent homelessness for those disproportionately affected

access to housing

implementation

Submit your comments by 16 January 2024, in any of the following ways:

ONLINE FORM

Respond online

EMAIL

Download the response form.

Complete and return to: HomelessnessLegislationReform@gov.wales

POST

Download the response form.

Complete and return to:

Homelessness Prevention Legislation Team
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

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We are consulting on:

reform of existing core homelessness legislation

the role of the Welsh public service in preventing homelessness

targeted proposals to prevent homelessness for those disproportionately affected

access to housing

implementation

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White Paper on ending homelessness in Wales

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We want your views on our proposals for changes to policy and the law, to end homelessness in Wales.

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Close to £1 million boost for Community Transport in Pembrokeshire 

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Close to £1 million boost for Community Transport in Pembrokeshire 

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We are excited to be able to announce today that Pembrokeshire Association of Community Transport Organisations (PACTO) has been awarded a grant of nearly £1 million over three years from the Motability Foundation to transform community transport in Pembrokeshire.

More information about the project is on our website here:  https://www.pacto.org.uk/TransformationProject.php

PACTO are looking forward to working with community transport operators and partners from across Pembrokeshire and beyond over the coming three years to make a huge and lasting difference for our passengers and communities.  This is a rare and exciting opportunity for us all.

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Day Opportunities Service October 2023 Newsletter

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Day Opportunities Service October 2023 Newsletter

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Good Morning

Please see the link below for our latest addition to our newsletters.

Latest News - October 2023 (office.com)

Good News Stories - Pembrokeshire County Council

Newyddion Diweddaraf - Hydref 2023 (yn agor mewn tab newydd)

This newsletter contains:

Updates on the Day Opportunities Information Team’s service.

A provider Forum and event update on the 8th December at Haverhub (there will be more information to follow, please register your interest.  As well as a provider forum, we will be offering the opportunity for service users to meet new providers in the afternoon, to find out more about what they can offer.  If you are a provider and want to have a stall, please let us know).

Introductions to some exciting new providers on our framework.

Transport information for Day Opportunities.

Grant and Funding opportunities.

If you wish to feature in the next newsletter please get in touch, we would love to hear about our service users’ experiences too!

Please feel free to share with anyone you feel would benefit from this information.

Yours sincerely

Gemma Griffiths| Manager for the Day Opportunities Information Team

‘Do-It’ Pembrokeshire

I am a Welsh Learner.

Pembrokeshire County Council / Cyngor Sir Penfro

Tel. 01437 775 700 EXT:5702 Mobile:07435763263   Email: Gemma.Griffiths@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

For general enquiries please email: dayopportunitiesenquiries@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Webpage: Day Opportunities - Pembrokeshire County Council

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***Invitation to all community groups and organisations, large or small!***

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***Invitation to all community groups and organisations, large or small!***

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Please join us on Wednesday 25 th October 9:00 – 13:30 for an in-person workshop at HaverHub including refreshments and lunch. The workshop will be a great chance to meet others, to reflect and to look at some of the challenges we face in Pembrokeshire and the opportunities to tackle these.

To find out more and to join click here

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Have Your Say on NHS or social care services in Wales

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Have Your Say on NHS or social care services in Wales

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Do you use NHS or social care services in Wales?

If you do, you can help us make them better for everyone by having your say

Llais is the national, independent body set up by the Welsh Government to give the people of Wales a stronger voice in their health and social care services.

What we do

We’re here to make sure the public views and experiences are used by decision-makers to plan and deliver better health and social care services.

Your local Llais team gather your experiences – good and bad – of health and social care services and provide support to make complaints.

Then they work with local NHS and social care services providers to respond to the things that matter most to people in the communities they serve.

Because we’re a statutory body, NHS organisations, local authorities and third sector care providers have to listen.

Have your say

We want to hear from people in all the diverse communities of Wales, especially those whose voices are not always heard.

There are lots of ways to have your say:

tell us your story – there’s a 5-minute general feedback forms you can fill in

get support to make a complaint

get advice or information on your local services and how to access them

attend one of our regular local events

we can visit you wherever you’re receiving your health or social care service.

Be part of something important

We’re here to make sure people’s views and experiences help to make health and social care services better for everyone.

To find out more about Llais and how you can get involved in improving health and social care in Wales with us, please contact westwalesenquiries@llaiscymru.org     Telephone  01646 697610

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Time Out for Carers Fund – Deadline Monday 16 th October

The application window for support from the Time Out for Carers Fund is now open. The Time Out for Carers Fund will offer revenue funding of up to £3,000 for projects offering short breaks to unpaid carers in Pembrokeshire until March 2024.

The fund aims to increase the availability and accessibility of short breaks and support projects by offering unpaid carers in Pembrokeshire a personalised break by funding the voluntary community sector and Town/ Community Councils to develop creative ideas to support carers to take a break from caring.

Application packs from the PAVS Funding Advice Service Padlet can be downloaded here.

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From October 2023, people aged 51-54 will automatically start to receive a free NHS bowel screening test kit every two years.

People aged 55-74 are already eligible for bowel screening.

Don’t ignore your free test kit when you receive it – it could save your life .

Find out more :
https://ow.ly/6VQ550PSGwf