Mental Health Strategy Consultation Events

Mid and West Wales Specialist CAMHS  Planning Network

The CAMHs event is to be held on 14th May at the Royal Welsh showground in Builth Wells detailed below . Further details and how to register will be sent out in the next couple weeks.  In the meantime please make a note of the meeting that would be relevant to you in your diary.

 Mental Health Strategy Consultation – June 2012

Registration and tea/coffee will be at 10.00 am and 2.00 pm

Date	Venue	Who For	Times
13th	YMCA, Newport	Service User/Carers only	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
14th	Hafod a Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells	Service Users/Carers only	10.30 am to 12.30 pm
	“	Professionals/Service Users/Carers – CAMHS	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
19th	Galeri Caernarfon	Service Users/Carers only	10.30 am to 12.30 pm
		Professionals/Service Users/Carers - OPMHS	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
20th	Optic Glyndwr, St Asaph	Service Users/Carers only	10.30 am to 12.30 pm
	“	Professionals/Service Users/Carers - Adults	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
25th	Haliwell Centre, Camarthen	Service Users/Carers only	10.30 am to 12.30 pm
	“	Professionals/Service Users/Carers – Adults	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
28th	Swansea University	Service Users/Carers only	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
29th	Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity (UWIC) – Llandaff Campus	Service Users/Carers only	10.30 am to 12.30 pm
	“	Professionals/Service Users/Carers - OPMHS	2.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Glyn Jones

Network Manager

Sustainable Social Services & the Social Care Bill

Sustainable Social Services and the linked Social Care Bill will have a major impact on how services are delivered in Wales in the future.  A conference is due to be held on 10th May which aims to highlight some of the many impacts on service delivery, workforce delivery and commissioning.

Key note speakers are secured from CSSIW, Care Council for Wales and Ceredigion/Powys Public Sector in respect of social care service delivery, workforce and commissioning in rural Mid Wales.  The programme will be of interest to the management of public, private and voluntary sector providers and training organisations.

Staff of PAVO will be attending the Conference on 10th May.  If you wish to have further details, or feed in any views please contact PAVO, in the first instance.

CYPP Training: Birth to Three Matter

Aim/ Nod:

Promoting the overall development of babies and

children under three who have a visual

impairment…

All children develop at their own pace, whether or

not they are blind or partially sighted. However,

babies and young children with sight problems

may need you to help them make sense of the

world around them to awaken their interest in

people, toys and objects. This introductory day will

provide an opportunity for practitioners working

with babies and young children from birth to three

years of age who have a visual impairment to

consider implications for their early development.

It will also explore strategies for developing play

and learning in very young children.

Key Learning Outcomes/

Prif Ganlyniadau Dysgu:

Attending this course will enable you to:

■ Gain knowledge of visual development and the

main functions of vision

■ Consider the implications of visual impairment

in the context of early development

■ Explore practical ideas and resources for

supporting play and active learning

■ Examine the importance of working in

partnership with parents

Course Provider/ Darparwr y Cwrs:

Claire Milton, Children's Officer at RNIB Cymru

Time/ Amser: 9:30am – 3:30pm

Date/ Dyddiad Venue/ Lleoliad

2nd May 2012

The Gwalia,

Llandrindod, LD1 6AA

Course Fee: CYPP Funded

Booking Information

To book a place on the above training, please complete the PWB Training Unit Internal Course Booking form found at the back of the Training Unit Brochure and return it to:

                                                                                         

The Gwalia, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6AA

Or email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk

If you have any special requirements e.g. dietary, hearing loops, mobility constraints please notify the Operational Training Unit before the event.

CYPP Training: Food Safety

Aim/ Nod: A one day course the Level 2 award Food Safety in Catering is essential for everyone involved in the production and handling of food products. Key Learning Outcomes/ Prif Ganlyniadau Dysgu: ■ Food hygiene ■ Food poisoning and microbiology ■ Prevention of contamination ■ Personal hygiene ■ Food pests ■ Cleaning and disinfecting ■ Legislation Course Provider/ Darparwr y Cwrs: Cambrian Safety Time/ Amser: 9:30am – 4:00pm Date/ Dyddiad Venue/ Lleoliad 19th May 2012(Saturday) Integrated Family Centre, Newtown, SY16 4LE 16th Jun 2012(Saturday) Llandrindod Wells (TBC) 30th Jun 2012(Saturday) Open Door Family Centre Welshpool, SY21 7AT 14th July 2012(Saturday) Brecon Leisure Centre, Brecon, LD3 9SR Booking Information To book a place on the above training, please complete the PWB Training Unit Internal Course Booking form found at the back of the Training Unit Brochure and return it to:                                                                                           The Gwalia, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6AA Or email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk

If you have any special requirements e.g. dietary, hearing loops, mobility constraints please notify the Operational Training Unit before the event.

CYPP Training: One Day Emergency First Aid

Aim/ Nod:

This 6 hour course is ideal for workplaces that

present few health and safety risks. Nominated

emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a

comprehensive one day first aid.

Course Provider/ Darparwr y Cwrs:

Total First Aid

Time/ Amser: 9:30am – 3:30pm

Date/ Dyddiad Venue/ Lleoliad

5th May 2012(Saturday)Builth Wells

12th May 2012(Saturday) Integrated Family Centre,

Newtown, SY16 4LE

26th May 2012(Saturday)

Brecon Leisure Centre,

Brecon, LD3 9SR

23rd Jun 2012 (Saturday)

Open Door Family Centre

Welshpool, SY21 7AT

5th July 2012 Ystradgynlais (TBC)

Booking Information

To book a place on the above training, please complete the PWB Training Unit Internal Course Booking form found at the back of the Training Unit Brochure and return it to:

                                                                                         

The Gwalia, Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6AA

Or email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk

If you have any special requirements e.g. dietary, hearing loops, mobility constraints please notify the Operational Training Unit before the event.

Children in Wales / Plant yng Nghymru

Understanding the Teenage Years17 May 2012, Cardiff - Book Online 25 May 2012, Rhyl - Book Online The teenage years can present the greatest challenges for parents and family members. Understanding the challenge young people themselves are facing provides both parents and professionals with the tools they need to allow teenagers to develop, whilst at the same time still keeping them safe from the worst excesses of teenage behaviour. The course is for both practitioners working directly with teenagers, and those involved in family support services. The course will include: An exploration of teenage development Why modern society makes this hard, and what can be done to support teenagers The role of both mothers and fathers Ways to improve communicationwith teenagers Strategies to manage teenage behaviour COST: Members £80 Non-members £100

If you are interested in CIW courses then visit our web page to see what courses are coming up in the next few months.   Rationale and Solutions: Delivering Services in Welsh for Children and Young People An Ecological Approach to Working With Children and Young People at Risk Child Poverty Awareness Deall Blynyddoedd yr Arddegau 17 Mai 2012, Caerdydd - Bwclwch ar-lein 25 Mai 2012, Y Rhyl - Bwclwch ar-lein Gall blynyddoedd yr arddegau gyflwyno'r heriau mwyaf i rieni ac aelodau teulu. Mae deall yr her sy'n wynebu pobl ifanc eu hunain yn rhoi'r dulliau i rieni a gweithwyr proffesiynol i alluogi pobl ifanc yn eu harddegau i ddatblygu, tra ar yr un pryd yn eu cadw'n ddiogel rhag gormodedd gwaethaf ymddygiad yr arddegau. Mae'r cwrs ar gyfer ymarferwyr sy'n gweithio'n uniongyrchol gyda phobl ifanc yn eu harddegau a'r rhai sy'n ymwneud â gwasanaethau cefnogaeth teulu. Bydd y cwrs yn cynnwys: Ymchwiliad o ddatblygiad yr arddegau Pam fod cymdeithas fodern yn gwneud hyn yn galed, a'r hyn y medrir ei wneud i gefnogi'r arddegau Rôl mamau a thadau Ffyrdd i wella cyfathrebu gyda phobl ifanc yn eu harddegau Strategaethau i drin ymddygiad pobl ifanc yn eu harddegau COST: Aelodau £80 Heb fod yn Aelod £100   Os oes gennych diddordeb ynglyn a cwrsiau Plant yng Nghymru, ewch i'r wefan i weld pa cyrsiau sy'n dod lan cyn bo hir     Gweithio gyda Grwpiau Cyflwyniad i Ganlyniadau Meddal a'r Pellter a Deithiwyd Ymlyniad a'i Rol ym Mywydau Plant Goruchwyliaeth - Model ar gyfer Ymarfer Ymagweddau Aml-synhwyraidd at Ddysgu

Welsh Government Sioeau Deithiol Gwrth-fwlio, May 2012 / Anti Bullying Roadshows, May 2012

Estynnir gwahoddiad i chi ddod i un o'r sioeau teithiol gwrth-fwlio sy'n cael eu cynnal ledled Cymru ym mis Mai. Bydd y sesiynau yn codi ymwybyddiaeth o ganllawiau gwrth-fwlio newydd Llywodraeth Cymru a rhoi'r cyfle i gynrychiolwyr ystyried agweddau allweddol ar fwlio. Bydd hefyd cyfle i ddysgu o enghreifftiau o arfer da mewn dulliau gwrth-fwlio. Dyma'r lleoliadau a'r amseroedd: Coleg Powys, y Drenewydd: 8 Mai 1400 – 1700 Ysgol Uwchradd y Frenhines Elisabeth, Tre Ioan, Caerfyrddin: 10 Mai 1400 – 1700 Adeilad Llywodraeth Cymru, Cyffordd Llandudno: 16 Mai 1300 – 1600 Canolfan Rivermead, T^y-du, Casnewydd: 23 Mai 1400 – 1700 Coleg Penybont, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr: 31 Mai 1300 –1600 Bydd y sesiynau yn para tua dwy awr a hanner ac maent yn bennaf ar gyfer athrawon, penaethiaid, llywodraethwyr, rhieni a gofalwyr, ymgynghorwyr awdurdodau lleol, cydlynwyr ysgolion iach, swyddogion cyswllt yr heddlu ag ysgolion a gweithwyr ieuenctid. Bydd te a choffi ar gael. I gadw lle yn un o'r sioeau teithiol gwrth-fwlio ewch i'r ffurflen archebu ar-lein Mae lleoedd yn brin cofrestrwch yn gynnar.

You are invited to attend one of the anti-bullying roadshows that are taking place throughout Wales in May. The sessions will raise awareness of the Welsh Government's new anti-bullying guidance and provide delegates with the opportunity to consider key areas of bullying. There will also be the opportunity to learn from examples of good practise in anti-bullying approaches. Locations and times are: Coleg Powys, Newtown: 8 May 1400 – 1700 Queen Elizabeth School, Johnstown, Carmarthen: 10 May 1400 – 1700 Welsh Government Building, Llandudno Junction: 16 May 1300 – 1600 Rivermead Centre, Rogerstone, Newport: 23 May 1400 – 1700 Bridgend College, Bridgend: 31 May 1300 – 1600 The sessions will last approximately two and a half hours and are aimed at teachers, headteachers, governors, parents and carers, local authority advisors, healthy school coordinators, school police liaison officers and youth workers. Tea and Coffee will be available. To book a place at one of the anti-bullying roadshows please access the online booking form Places are limited, so please register early.