Infoengine - the online directory for Powys / Mid and West Wales - Find Services in your Community

FIND SERVICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Infoengine is the online directory for Powys / Mid and West Wales.

HOW TO REGISTER / POLICING THE SITE:

Organisations can register their own details by visiting the homepage and 
following the instructions. Each organisation is responsible for the details they 
enter. If the infoengine team is notified of concerns around inappropriate 
material or service provision then a member of the team has the right to hide 
the details in question from the public pending further investigation. 

IMAGES / PDF UPLOAD:

If an organisation chooses to upload an image or PDF document – this is 
sent to the team for authorisation prior to going live. The team reserves 
the right to delete any offensive or inappropriate material. Organisations are
urged to gain permission to publish images and the responsibility for this lies
with the organisation. 

TRANSLATION:

Organisations have the option to add details of their services bilingually but it 
is down to each organisation to translate their own information. 

UPDATING DETAILS:

Infoengine automatically refreshes itself – every 6 months the system sends
an email to the main contact for each organisation asking them to check and 
update their entry, if this contact doesn’t respond in approx. two weeks then 
the email is sent to another contact, if provided, and if this second contact 
doesn’t respond the Infoengine team is notified and aims to contact the 
organisation through other means to see if they are still operating. 

SAFEGUARDING:

Any provider of a service in which children under 8 years old are looked
after for a period of two hours or more must register with the Care and 
Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW). To reduce the risk of parents 
accessing potentially inappropriate or unsafe childcare services Infoengine 
recognises search terms such as childcare, child-minder, nursery and will 
redirect people using these terms to the local Family Information Service which 
maintains its own database of registered providers.

Link to Infoengine

Infoengine Registration Form Cym

Infoengine Registration Form Eng

Regional Map of Infoengine Coverage

Team Around the Family Launch Event 30th March 2015

Please see invite flyer attached for the below event

You are invited to the

Team Around the Family

Launch Event

Monday 30th March 2015

10:30am-1:00pm

Council Chambers, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells

The TAF Co-ordination Team (formerly JAFF) is re-launching 
with a new name and a new look!

Please come and join us to celebrate and
to find out more about the new user friendly CAF and TAF forms and the support that we can offer families and young people.

 To book, use TRENT self-service, email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk
or telephone 01597 827028

Team Around the Family invite flyer - Please Click Here

Powys People Direct Poster

Adult Social Services join Powys People Direct

From March 31, 2015 Adult Social Services will be joining Powys People Direct, the council’s single telephone number for children and adults information and support services.

Powys People Direct was successfully launched across the county in autumn 2014 for children, young people and families. Over the last four months, the new number has been very successful for children and families contacting council services such as the Family Information Service (FIS), disability services and Team Around the Family (TAF).

From the end of March, anyone wishing to contact the council with an enquiry for adult support will be able to access a range of services for adults, older people, sensory impairment and learning/physical disability services as well as many others.

Powys People Direct - English poster

Powys People Direct - Welsh poster

Third Sector Service Provider Forum - 2 March 2015

Dear Colleagues

Thank you to those who have confirmed their attendance at or tendered apologies for the Third Sector Forum Meeting on 2nd March at PAVO Offices, Llandrindod Wells from10am to 1pm. I attach the attendance information to date.

Please find attached the agenda, along with a copy of a Third Sector Response to the eligibility criteria consultation. The main items will be:

1. Changing Eligibility Criteria for Social CareWe will be joined by senior staff from Powys Councty Council for this discussion, including Joy Garffit, Head of Adult Social Care
2. Implications of Welsh Language legislation for service providers
   We will be joined by a senior officer from the Welsh Language Commissioner's Office for this item.

If you are able to be with us, that would  be much appreciated and would stregthen the voice of the sector at this important meeting. Please let me know if you're able to be with us. If there are additional or different agenda items you'd like to see the Forum discuss and address, I'd welcome & value your suggestions.

THIRD SECTOR CAPABILITY / GALLU'R TRYDYDD SECTOR

As part of the work carried out via the Mid & West Wales Health & Social Care Collaborative, PAVO has been asked to conduct a mapping exercise of the third sector's capability in Powys, particularly in relation to the changing eligibility criteria for Social Care. Expectations are being placed upon the sector to support people who will no longer be eligible for social care. In particular, the strategy refers to third sector befriending services, information services and advocacy services.

Many thanks to those who have already completed this survey. If you haven't yet done so, your response would be hugely useful and much appreciated. Already, we are able to evidence a number of key messages e.g. the need for longer term funding arrangements and capacity issues relating to an expectation to take on more clients etc.

By completing this brief questionnaire, you will be able to highlight any additional resources or help your organisation and/or service will need in order to provide the sustainable, safe and reliable support that is needed.

The questionnaire will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

To complete the Questionnaire in English, please click HERE  

Closing date 27th February 2015

I gwblhau'r arolwg yn Gymraeg, cliciwch YMA 
Dyddiad Cau 27ain Chefror 2015

Cofion / Regards

Carl

(Siaradwr Cymraeg / Welsh Speaker)

Carl Cooper

Prif Weithredwr / Chief Executive Officer
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO)

Agenda - Please Click Here

Eligibility Criteria Please Click Here

Powys CAB workshop

Introduction to Volunteering Workshop

10am - 12pm

 on Thursday 19th February 2015

 at 

Powys Citizens Advice Bureau, 

Ladywell House, Newtown, SY16 1QS

Call: 01686 628 963

We welcome enquiries from anyone over 16

Free travel and training expenses.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

www.powyscitizensadvice.org.uk

CAB Reception Line

 0845 6018421

Mon, Tues, Thurs:9am -3pm

Volunteer roles include …….

¨ Receptionist to take clients enquiries

¨ Adviser to give advice /information

¨ Campaigner to collect evidence

¨ Media Assistant to promote our service

¨ Trustees to plan our service

Training/Hyfforddiant: Working with Groups / Gweithio gyda Grwpiau

Working with Groups

Working with Groups 16 & 17 March 2015, Neath - Online Booking Form 13 & 14 April 2015, Llandudno Junction - Online Booking Form A two-day course Delegates will explore the role of the group facilitator, and be able to use facilitation skills to engage constructively with group participants from a variety of groups running in different settings. The course will enable delegates to base their work on the principles of equal opportunities. The course will develop delegates' understanding of and ability to use active listening and communication skills within a group context. By the end of course, participants will:  Understand the role of the facilitator Understand some models of groupwork theory Understand and manage group dynamics Be able to identify some of the key knowledge and skills necessary for successful facilitation Be able to share, explore and practice facilitation techniques  Be able to share some of the challenges involved in facilitation and consider ways of overcoming these   About the Trainer  Deryl Dix started her career working as a drama specialist in Cardiff Council's creative arts team. She later took up a public affairs role within the heart health demonstration project 'Heartbeat Wales', before becoming the Wales Director of the Family Planning Association (FPA). She held this position for ten years and followed it with Director level posts with the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf people) and CSV (Community Service Volunteers). Whilst working for the FPA, Deryl gained a post-graduate diploma in counselling from the University of Wales. Further to this, she has both the introductory and intermediate level certificates in Family Therapy, a certificate in 'Group relationships and inter-personal skills', BPS (British Psychological Society) licensing certificates at level A and level B in psychometric testing and is an INLPTA certified practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).  In 2000 Deryl established her own training and consultancy business. She now works with clients in a wide variety of roles across the private, public and voluntary sectors, focussing on the development of inter-personal skills including: Management and Leadership development, Team development, Sexuality & relationships, Diversity, Child protection, Communication skills, Coaching and Group facilitation. COST: Members £165 Non-members £195 This course is also offered as in-house training, please contacthannah.sharp@childreninwales.org.uk for more information. If you are interested in future Children in Wales courses, please visit our website or join our mailing list.     **Remember that you can attend at a cheaper rate if your organisation is a member of Children in Wales. Join here* You may be interested in our upcoming training courses... March 2015 16 - Understanding Participation Workshops, Cardiff 17 - Understanding Participation Workshops, Carmarthen 23 - Building Resilience in Young People, Neath 24 - Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years, Cardiff 24 - Understanding Participation Workshops, Colwyn Bay 25 -Building Resilience in Young People, Cardiff April 2015 23 & 24 -Supervision: A Model for Practice, Colwyn Bay 24 - Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years, Old Colwyn For Welsh version please click 'Read More'

INVITATION - National Assembly for Wales: Cross-Party Group on Children | GWAHODDIAD - Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru: Y Grwp Trawsbleidiol ar Blant

National Assembly for Wales:  Cross-Party Group on Children Sponsored by : Julie Morgan AM (Chair)

INVITATION

Are we serious about children's rights?

Wednesday, 25 February 2015 12.30pm to 2.00pm Buffet lunch Conference Room 24, Ty Hywel

The physical punishment of children is the only form of inter-personal violence that remains legal in the UK.  Forty-four states have already enacted legislation to change this. In 2002 the National Assembly and Welsh Government voted in favour of changing the law to give children equal protection. In 2008 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child welcomed 'the commitment of the National Assembly in Wales to prohibiting all corporal punishment in the home, but notes that under the terms of devolution it is not possible for the Assembly to enact the necessary legislation.' Despite these commitments, extensive consultation and the 'Rights Measure' requiring Welsh Ministers to have due regard to the UNCRC, now that Wales has the powers to do something there has been no progress.

But this can change ... The Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Bill is an appropriate opportunity to reform the law. This would not create a new criminal offence. It would simply give children the same protection as we have as adults. @CAUCymru #nosmacking     #itsabouttime

RSVP: Eleri Griffiths  eleri.griffiths@childreninwales.org.uk

For Welsh version please click 'Read More'

Train the Trainer Dementia Awareness & Challenging Behaviour - 10th & 11th March

We have places available on the Train the Trainer Dementia Awareness & Challenging Behaviour

10^th & 11^th March 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Cartrefi Cymru Office, Unit 27 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells.

Please book your place via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Aim:

Our Train the Trainer course is designed to assist those who are new to delivering in-house training. You should have a good knowledge of Social Care before attending any of our workshops.

The course is both theory and practice based and will give delegates the opportunity to practice the delivery of training sessions with the aim of enhancing and developing their teaching skills.

Key Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course all participants will be able to:

■ Understand the role and responsibilities of an associate trainer within social care

■ Explore the use of appropriate teaching and learning strategies

■ Demonstrate their lesson planning capabilities

■ Consider how training sessions might be delivered in a respectful and inclusive way

■ Explain the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

■ Certification

2 day Train the Trainer Bereavement & Loss - 19th & 20th March

We have places available on the 2 day Train the Trainer Bereavement & Loss :

19^th & 20^th March 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Committee Room  A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AA

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

Aim:

Our Train the Trainer course is designed to assist those who are new to delivering in-house training. You should have a good knowledge of Social Care before attending any of our workshops.

The course is both theory and practice based and will give delegates the opportunity to practice the delivery of training sessions with the aim of enhancing and developing their teaching skills.

Key Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course all participants will be able to:

■ Understand the role and responsibilities of an associate trainer within social care

■ Explore the use of appropriate teaching and learning strategies

■ Demonstrate their lesson planning capabilities

■ Consider how training sessions might be delivered in a respectful and inclusive way

■ Explain the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

Welsh Government Conference: Youth Engagement Progression Framework

This conference will provide delegates with an opportunity to influence decision making and be involved in shaping the future delivery of the Framework.     Delegates will: explore the next steps to reduce the NEET population, removing barriers to education and raising young people's aspirations; consider is there a  better way of mapping provision to reduce the  risk of disengagement and provide tailored support for young people; discuss how the  partnership is working  and reviewing belter ways of potentially  increasing  efficiency, cost-effectiveness and standards; share best practice in local work to re-engage NEETs. Please Note the Date in your Diary! Date: Thursday 5 March 2015 Venue: The Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells Registration: 10:00 am Your contribution is important and we would encourage you get involved in creating the future of youth engagement and progression. For more information or to book a place, click HERE. Bydd y gynhadledd hon yn rhoi cyfle i gynrychiolwyr ddylanwadu ar benderfyniadau a chyfrannu at y gwaith o lywio'r Fframwaith yn y dyfodol.     Bydd y cynrychiolwyr yn: pwyso a mesur y camau nesaf o safbwynt lleihau nifer y bobl ifanc nad ydynt mewn addysg, cyflogaeth na hyfforddiant, gan chwalu rhwystrau i addysg a chodi dyheadau pobl ifanc; ystyried a oes ffordd well o fapio'r ddarpariaeth er mwyn lleihau risg ymddieithrio a darparu cefnogaeth wedi'i theilwra i bobl ifanc; trafod sut y mae'r bartneriaeth yn gweithio ac adolygu gwell dulliau o sicrhau gwell effeithlonrwydd, safonau a chost-effeithiolrwydd; rhannu arferion gorau o safbwynt gwaith yn lleol er mwyn ceisio ailennyn diddordeb pobl ifanc nad ydynt mewn addysg, cyflogaeth na hyfforddiant. Nodwch y Dyddiad yn eich Dyddiadur! Dyddiad: Dydd Iau 5 Mawrth 2015 Lleoliad: Gwesty'r Metropole, Stryd y Deml, Llandrindod Cofrestru: 10:00 am Mae eich cyfraniad yn bwysig a hoffem eich annog i gyfrannu at greu dyfodol lle y caiff pobl ifanc eu datblygu a lle yr ymgysylltir â hwy. Am fwy o wybodaeth neu i archebu lle, cliciwch YMA.