Archive for the 'Health and Wellbeing' News Category
Hafan Dementia Care – Care Home Manager 10/02/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Care Home / Day Centre Manager Speciality – Dementia Care Must have NVQ 4 and experience. Salary dependent upon qualification and experience. Closing date: Friday 10th February 2012. Download job description For more information, contact 01269 823491. Hafan Dementia Care 17a Heol Amman Glanamman Ammanford Carmarthenshire SA18 2AW
Healthy Communities Small Grants Programme 13/02/2012
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
The Healthy Communities Programme makes grants of £5,000 – £10,000 to small community and voluntary organisations to support an improvement in health and well-being in their local communities.
Disability Hate Crime Awareness Event 07/02/2012
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
The key topic to be covered on the day is disability hate crime – what it is, and what people can do about it.
Hywel Dda Health Board – ‘Your Health Your Future’
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
This exercise will enable the Health Board to discuss with you our stakeholders and the public the current position, the case for change, the possible solutions for healthcare in the future and to listen to your views.
All Wales People First Business Manager
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
We are seeking a person who shares our vision and is committed to our values who will be responsible for the internal management of AWPF including day to day administration, financial, business and performance management.
Parent & Carer Coffee Mornings, Llanelli
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Helen Davies from the Children’s Disability Team and Cindy Jenkins from Carmarthenshire’s Family Adviser Service will always be on hand for any queries you may have as well as other professionals popping in to offer advice and information.
MEWN Engagement Gateway Project Worker 14/01/2012
Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2012
Minority Ethnic Women’s Network Wales (MEWN Cymru) is an umbrella body representing Black Minority Ethnic (BME) visible and non visible women across Wales, regardless of their age, religious observance, and ethnicity or life choices. We are seeking to appoint a part time Project Worker, Salary £13,794 p.a (pro rata), Funded by WCVA, Fixed Term Contract [...]
Carmarthenshire Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Forum 19/01/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Date: 19th January 2012, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Venue: CAVS, The Mount, 18 Queen Street, Carmarthen SA31 1JT Includes three consultation opportunities: Social Care Workforce Development in Carmarthenshire Commissioning Code of Practice Implications of the Clinical Services Strategy. Download agenda For more information contact Debbie Bence, CAVS, 01267 245555, email debbie.bence@cavs.org.uk Online Booking Form
Changing Times: Changing Together Event 11/01/2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Following on from the successful event held in September 2010, the Local Health Board will be presenting the Co-design document and the work that has been ongoing for the last 18 months, including the Commissioning Code of Practice.
Carmarthenshire Disability Coalition for Action Event 2012
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011
The main aim of the event is to increase the membership of the coalition so that we have a stronger voice in Carmarthenshire.
Carers Rights Day ‘Money Matters’ 02/12/11
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Are you a Carer? Would you like to know more about the services and support you may be entitled to?
The Nominet Trust £250k Challenge 01/02/12
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011
In particular, they are looking to invest in projects that work with older people (65+) and involve the internet and other technologies. The minimum level of funding is £1,000.
Tenovus new Carmarthenshire Cancer Support Service 08/11/11
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011
Tenovus, Wales’ leading cancer charity, will be launching a new range of Cancer Support Services in Carmarthenshire on Tuesday 8 November 2011 and showcasing the expansion of these Cancer Support Services into communities across Wales.
Megan & Trevor Griffiths Trust
Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011
Applications are considered from disabled people in Wales, although applicants from Carmarthenshire receive priority.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales – Summary of responses to forward work programme
Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011
The ‘summary of responses to our forward work programme report’ sets out who responded to our consultation, what people told us and what we did and are continuing to do as a result.
Locality Connections Event – 16/11/11
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
This will be an exciting opportunity to promote information exchange and to network with health, social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
South East Wales Work Life Balance Network 27/10/11
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011
The aim of the Work Life Balance Network is to promote awareness of work-life balance and support employers across Wales wishing to develop and sustain work-life balance policies and practice
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Survey 30/09/11
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Carmarthenshire County Council Education and Children’s Services are trying to identify gaps in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) specific service provision. They would like parent carers of children with ASD to complete the short online survey – http://www.websurveymaster.com/s/Haipac_Survey1. The survey will close on Friday 30th September. For more information, please contact Cindy Jenkins, Mencap Family Adviser [...]
WWAMH Mental Health Development Worker 19/10/11
Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The successful applicant will work with the WWAMH Team to help support and develop mental health projects across Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire Carers Forum Launch 21/09/11
Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Are you a Carer? Would you like an opportunity to have your voice heard? If so, please come and join us at the launch of Carmarthenshire Carers Forum. For more information and an online booking form, click here.
Purple Routes Summer open play sessions Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
Open play sessions through July and August 2011 in parks throughout Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
e-Petition: Anti Learning Disability hate crime
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
The petition seeks to challenge the government of Wales to recognise the importance of creating policies which address the negative attitudes towards disabled people and their families held by some in our communities in Wales.
ASH Wales: Youth Worker Tobacco Control Training Programme
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011
The training will provide participants with effective and interesting ways of addressing tobacco use with young people age 11 onwards.
Rural Health Week 18-24th September 2011
Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011
The week aims to celebrate the successes as well as to raise awareness of the challenges involved in delivering health and care services to dispersed rural communities.
Health Walk Leader Training 12/07/11
Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011
Am Dro am Glonc Sir Gâr (Walk and Talk Carmarthenshire) is a county wide initiative that aims to increase the number of people participating in walking as a regular activity in order to improve their health and well being.
Siarad Iechyd / Talking Health
Posted on Friday, July 1, 2011
Siarad Iechyd / Talking Health provides local people with the opportunity to find out more about Health Board services.
ASH Wales – Research and Policy Manager 01/07/11
Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011
Major responsibilities of this position include: monitoring trends and issues; preparing and/or reviewing and revising policy positions; managing specific projects; providing consultation, information, liaison with key stakeholders and tobacco control practitioners.
Mencap Family Adviser Assistant 24/06/11
Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011
We are looking for a Family Adviser Assistant to join our team and work mainly in our Carmarthen office to help deliver our busy service.
Parent and Carer Coffee Morning, Llanelli 27/06/11
Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Helen Davies from the Children’s Disability Team and Cindy Jenkins from Carmarthenshire’s Family Adviser Service will be on hand for any queries you may have.
Carers and Employment Focus Group and Coffee Morning 15/06/11
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Do you juggle your caring role with employment? If so this event is for you!
Carmarthenshire Health and Wellbeing Forum 19/07/11
Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Includes a presentation on the Hywel Dda Co-Design Draft Report
Carers Week 13th – 19th June 2011
Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011
For more information, please contact the Carers Service on 0300 0200 002 or email carers@cavs.org.uk
Prism Open Morning Llanelli 27/06/11
Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011
At Prism Offices, The Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Llanelli, Monday 27h June 2011, 10.30am to 12.00 noon
Taking the Wheel 08/06/11
Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011
“Taking the Wheel” is a service-user led campaign which will empower mental health service users to take more control of their lives and the services they receive.
Suspension of Child and Families Organisation Grant
Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011
The Deputy Minister has decided that it would be prudent to take this opportunity to consider the wider implications of funding to children’s voluntary organisations across Wales.
Welsh Dyslexia – Business Development Manager 16/06/11
Posted on Thursday, June 2, 2011
Business development manager, Salary – £22958 (12 month appointment initially), 35 hours a week.
Consultation: Personal Independence Payment 01/08/11
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Please see link below regarding the consultation on draft assessment criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which the coalition government are introducing to replace DLA – despite the strong opposition to this expressed in the DLA consultation earlier this year. The consultation website is: http://ow.ly/52F5O There you will find a series of briefing notes [...]
OFT off-grid energy market survey 20/05/11
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2011
Consumer Focus Wales are currently gathering evidence from consumers across Wales who live in properties off the mains gas network about their experiences of this sector of the energy market over the last few months. We are particularly interested in those who rely on domestic heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or solid fuel (eg. [...]
Basic Skills & Dyslexia Awareness 24/06/11
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2011
This FREE workshop will investigate how we can introduce simple processes in the workplace and also source funding. Join us at: Friday, 24th June 2011 10am – 3pm The Mount Centre (CAVS), Carmarthen Friday, 1st July 2011 10am – 3pm GAVO Office, Brynmawr Friday, 8th July 2011 10am – 3pm BAVO Office, Maesteg To reserve [...]
Carmarthenshire People First Family Advocate 03/06/11
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Job Title: Family Advocate Hours: 37 per week Salary: scale 5 point 24, £20,858 per annum. Accountable to: Carmarthenshire People First Advisor. Office base: Carmarthen Purpose of the post: To provide independent advocacy support and representation to parents who have learning disabilities. Download application pack here (zip file) Contact the CPF office for more information [...]
Dementia Information Liaison Officer (S Wales) 20/05/11
Posted on Friday, May 6, 2011
To work closely with colleagues in Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in the
development, collation and dissemination of ‘After Diagnosis’ information packs for
people with dementia and their carers.
Dementia Information Liaison Officer (N Wales) 20/05/11
Posted on Friday, May 6, 2011
To work closely with colleagues in Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in the
development, collation and dissemination of ‘After Diagnosis’ information packs for
people with dementia and their carers.
End of Life Conference Cardiff July 8th 2011
Posted on Friday, May 6, 2011
End of Life Alliance Conference
Carmarthenshire Carers Service Questionnaire May 2011
Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011
We would appreciate if you could take the time to complete this questionnaire which will help us to better understand the needs of carers in Carmarthenshire.
Carers Strategies Consultation – 23/06/11
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Carers Strategies Measure – Consultation on Draft Regulations and Guidance
BikeAbility Comes to Carmarthenshire!
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
BikeAbility Wales would like to invite you to their FREE Taster Sessions taking place in Carmarthenshire over the coming weeks.
Carmarthenshire People First Secures Big Lottery Fund
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Carmarthenshire People First has secured a new Big Lottery Fund people and Places grant of £120,398.
Wales Mental Health in Primary Care Network Consultation – 28/06/11
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
WaMH in PC is developing a Gold Standard of Care for Primary Care Mental Health in Wales which is aimed at achieving consistent standards of care whilst striving for continuous improvement in health and wellbeing through prevention, support and treatment to ensure recovery and the maintenance of wellbeing.
Mental Health Matters – Looking Towards the Future Conference – 09/05/11
Posted on Friday, April 1, 2011
Bipolar Education Programme Cymru, MDF The Bipolar Organisation and the Mental Health Foundation
Get Healthy Month at BBC Asian Network
Posted on Friday, April 1, 2011
The BBC Asian Network is organising a Get Healthy month this May.