C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Let's Talk Community Groups
2020-01-23 11:15 - 13:45 (Europe/London) | Rhiwbina Library, Pen-Y-Dre, Cardiff CF14 6EH, Rhiwbina Library, Pen-Y-Dre, Cardiff CF14 6EH
Do you run a local community group or club?
There are a whole range of things happening in our communities. To make the most of what is out there and for it to benefit our health and well-being it is important we let people know what is going on, share ideas and work together to make things happen!
Come along to one of C3SC’s events bringing local groups and organisations together to build relationships, gain knowledge and share ideas in order to promote health and well-being opportunities across communities in Cardiff.
A light lunch will be provided.
If you require more information, please email bookings@c3sc.org.uk or call us on 02920485722
Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or accessibility requirements .

Business and Strategic Planning
2020-01-23 10:00 - 15:00 | C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH, C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH
This course will help organisations understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning and provide them with practical resources to plan more effectively within their own organisations.
By the end of the session, you will:

Understand the difference between business and strategic plans
Understand the purpose of business and strategic plans and why every organisation needs one
Appreciate the benefits of the planning process
Be able to develop comprehensive business & strategic plans

Book online – Alternatively email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Healthy Ageing into the Future: What is important for us to know?
2020-01-22 10:00 - 12:30
Healthy Ageing into the Future: What is important for us to know?
When: Wednesday 22 January 2020. Refreshments and registration from 10 am. Event starts at 10.30 am and finishes at 12.30 pm
Where: Museum of Cardiff, The Learning Suite (in the Basement), The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH

Tea, coffee and light snacks provided.
The Director of Public Health in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan would like to know about the lives of older people in our community. Her annual report this year is all about healthy ageing, and how people experience good health and well-being. The workshop will focus on:

Work and retirement
Connections with others
Places and spaces

We would love to talk to you, the workshop will be facilitated by members of Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team.
We especially welcome Black and Minority Ethnic people, carers, disabled people, lesbian, gay and bisexual people, older people and transgender people as their voices are often not heard by service providers. No special knowledge or experience needed. Free event.
How to book – Please book your place by:
Eventbrite
Email: shelagh.maher@diverse.cymru
Phone: 029 2036 8888 ext 255 and ask for Shelagh
Or by post to:
Shelagh Maher, Diverse Cymru, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East,
Cardiff, CF5 1JD
Please state any dietary or access requirements you may have when booking. We can pay travel and access costs for the event.
We hope to see you on 22nd January.

Disclosure and Barring Service Information –FREE (WCVA)
2020-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH, C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH
By the end of the session, you will understand:

How DBS checks contribute to safeguarding (what it is, what it can tell us, what it is not)
How to use DBS checks to make a placement/employment decision (regulated activity, risk assessment, relevant offences)
Best practice in response to DBS check content

Book online – Alternatively email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Safeguarding: Organisational Implications –FREE (WCVA)
2020-01-21 09:30 - 12:30 | C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH, C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH
By the end of the session, you will be able to:

Understand the context of safeguarding in Wales, legislation and guidance
Explore how to implement the policies and procedures required
Discuss confidentiality, reporting and referrals

Book online – Alternatively email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Priorities for Post-Compulsory Education and Training in Wales
2020-01-21
Policy Forum for Wales keynote seminar
Priorities for Post-Compulsory Education and Training in Wales
with
Kirsty Williams AM, Minister for Education, Welsh Government
Dr David Blaney, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
Senior speaker confirmed from Estyn
and
Mark Jones, Gower College Swansea; Barry Liles, University of Wales Trinity Saint David; Margaret Phelan, University and College Union and Rob Simkins, NUS Wales
Chaired by:
Suzy Davies AM, Shadow Minister for Education & Welsh Language, Welsh Conservative Party, National Assembly for Wales
Bydd cyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael yn y gynhadledd hon
Simultaneous translation will be available at this conference
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Morning, Tuesday, 21st January 2020
Central Cardiff

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Note: fees apply to most delegates, but concessionary and complimentary places are available.

The conference comes at a time of considerable change for PCET, as the Welsh Government establishes a new authority to oversee the sector – the Tertiary Education and Research Commission for Wales (TERCW).
Delegates will consider the structure and priorities for the new body in order to enable it to help maximise the potential of the new post-compulsory system – in the context of Welsh Government aims including:

widening access to PCET education;
enhancing the economic impact of post-compulsory education and training; and
the promotion of Welsh language and culture.

Speakers
We are delighted that Kirsty Williams AM, Minister for Education, Welsh Government is a keynote speaker at this conference.
There will also be a keynote panel with: Dr David Blaney, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and a senior speaker confirmed from Estyn.
Further confirmed speakers include: Mark Jones, Principal, Gower College Swansea and Barry Liles, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Skills & Lifelong Learning, University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
The agenda

Implementing the new Post-16 framework in Wales;
Assessing priorities for the skills system in Wales;
Shaping the new post-16 framework – access, integration of HE and FE provision, learner focus, and maximising the sector’s contribution to meeting skills needs;
Quality assurance priorities, accountability, and funding for Further Education and Higher Education; and
Quality assurance delivery and accountability in post-compulsory education.

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The details: areas for discussion at this conference

Governance and the transition to the TERCW
Establishment of the Tertiary Education and Research Commission for Wales comes following recommendations in:

the Hazelkorn Review of the oversight of post-compulsory education; and
the Weingarten Review on how to improve the sector’s effectiveness.

Attendees will discuss how to ensure that the TERCW is configured to allow effective governance of HE and FE institutions, and a smooth transition to the new single regulatory organisation.
They will also consider the future governance structures of TERCW itself – both in its relationship with the Welsh Government and the representation of stakeholders within the governance of the organisation.
Priorities for the new body, and its remit
We expect discussion on TERCW’s initial priorities as it inherits the responsibilities currently performed by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, including:

funding arrangements under the new framework; and
scrutinising designated providers to ensure quality in the post-compulsory sector.

As well as its proposed functions – of auditing for further education and work-based learning, contracting, financial monitoring, funding, and planning – we expect a particular focus on the decision to include sixth forms within TERCW’s remit, including the likely impact on school funding arrangements.
Contributing to strategic policy goals
Further sessions discuss the types of skills that Wales needs in the long-term and what the PCET reforms could mean for goals in the Welsh Government’s Prosperity for All strategy of:

increasing high quality employment;
higher overall skills levels; and
achieving one million Welsh speakers by 2050.

The draft agenda is copied below my signature, and a regularly updated version is available to download here. The seminar is organised on the basis of strict impartiality by the Policy Forum for Wales. Follow us @PFWEvents for live updates.

Speakers

We are delighted to be able to include in this seminar a keynote addresses from: Kirsty Williams AM, Minister for Education, Welsh Government; Dr David Blaney, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for Walesand a senior speaker confirmed from Estyn.
Further confirmed speakers include: Mark Jones, Principal, Gower College Swansea; Barry Liles, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Skills & Lifelong Learning, University of Wales Trinity Saint David; Margaret Phelan, Wales Official, University and College Union and Rob Simkins, President, NUS Wales.
Suzy Davies AM, Shadow Minister for Education & Welsh Language, Welsh Conservative Party, National Assembly for Wales has kindly agreed to chair part of this seminar.
Additional senior participants are being approached.

Networking

This seminar will present an opportunity to engage with key policymakers and other interested parties, and is CPD certified (more details). Places have been reserved by parliamentary pass-holders from the National Assembly for Wales and officials from the Welsh Government. Also due to attend are representatives from Aspiration Training; British Heart Foundation Cymru; Cardiff Metropolitan University; Educ8 Group; HEFCW; Torfaen Council and Wrexham Glyndwr University.
Overall, we expect speakers and attendees to be a senior and informed group, including Members of the National Assembly for Wales and senior officials from the Welsh Government, senior officials from Estyn, HEFCW and relevant Departments, as well university and college leaders; academics and other higher education and further education professionals; representatives from students’ unions; businesses and their advisors; interest groups and the voluntary sector; along with commentators and reporters from the national and trade media.

Output and About Us

A key output of the seminar will be a transcript of the proceedings, sent out around 12 working days after the event to all attendees and a wider group of Ministers and officials in the Wales Office and Welsh Government departments affected by the issues; as well as Assembly Members with a special interest in the subject. It will also be made available more widely. This document will include transcripts of all speeches and questions and answers sessions from the day, along with access to PowerPoint presentations (subject to agreement with individual speakers), speakers’ biographies, an attendee list, an agenda, sponsor information, as well as any subsequent press coverage of the day and any articles or comment pieces submitted by delegates. It is made available subject to strict restrictions on public use, and is intended to provide timely information for interested parties who are unable to attend on the day.
All delegates will receive complimentary PDF copies and are invited to contribute to the content.
The Policy Forum for Wales is strictly impartial and cross-party. The Forum has no policy agenda of its own.

Booking arrangements

To book places, please use our online booking form.
Once submitted, this will be taken as a confirmed booking and will be subject to our terms and conditions below.
Please pay in advance by credit card on 01344 864796. If advance credit card payment is not possible, please let me know and we may be able to make other arrangements.
Options and charges are as follows:

Places at Priorities for Post-Compulsory Education and Training in Wales (including refreshments and PDF copy of the transcripts) are £230 plus VAT;
Concessionary rate places for small charities, unfunded individuals and those in similar circumstances are £85 plus VAT. Please be sure to apply for this at the time of booking.

For those who cannot attend:

Copies of the briefing document, including full transcripts of all speeches and the questions and comments sessions and further articles from interested parties, will be available approximately 12 days after the event for £95 plus VAT;
Concessionary rate: £50 plus VAT.

If you find the charge for places a barrier to attending, please let me know as concessionary and complimentary places are made available in certain circumstances (but do be advised that this typically applies to individual service users or carers or the like who are not supported by or part of an organisation, full-time students, people between jobs or who are fully retired with no paid work, and representatives of small charities – not businesses, individuals funded by an organisation, or larger charities/not-for-profit companies). Please note terms and conditions below (including cancellation charges).

Exploring the Impact of Brexit on BME Communities in Wales/ Chwilota Effaith Brexit ar Gymunedau BME yng Nghymru
2020-01-16 12:00 - 16:00
(Via WCVA)
Exploring the Impact of Brexit on BME Communities in Wales
The Ethnic Youth Support Team, Race Council Cymru, Show Racism the Red Card and the Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit are hosting a free event, open to organisations and community members on 16 January from 12:00 to 16:00 at the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay to explore the impact that Brexit is having on BME communities in Wales. We are also pleased that we will be joined by Jeremy Miles AM, Counsel General and Brexit Minister, and Jane Hutt AM, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip.
A light lunch will be provided. Panel and agenda to follow soon.
Please click here to register

Chwilota Effaith Brexit ar Gymunedau BME yng Nghymru
Mae’r Tîm Cefnogi Ieuenctid Ethnig, Race Council Cymru, Show Racism the Red Card a Fforwm Cymdeithas Sifil Cymru yn cynnal digwyddiad am ddim, sydd yn agored i sefydliadau ac aelodau o’r gymuned ar Ionawr 16 o 12:00 tan 16:00 yn adeilad Pen y Lanfa ym Mae Caerdydd er mwyn chwilota’r effaith mae Brexit yn ei gael ar gymunedau BME yng Nghymru. Rydym hefyd yn falch o groesawu Jeremy Miles AC, y Cwnsler Cyffredinol a’r Gweinidog Brexit a Jane Hutt AC, y Dirprwy Weinidog a’r Prif Chwip.
Caiff cinio ysgafn ei ddarparu. Panel ac agenda i ddilyn cyn bo hir.
Cliciwch yma i gofrestru.

Volunteer Recruitment, Selection & Induction
2020-01-16 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH, C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH
Attracting a broad diversity of volunteers can be a challenge. The course will help you to plan recruitment and to think about materials and approaches that will reach the volunteers you want. It looks at different steps in the recruitment process, including ‘vetting’, interviewing, and matching volunteers to volunteer roles.
By the end of the session, you will:

Be familiar with methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
Recognise ‘selection’ as a two way process
Understand the use of vetting procedures including CRB checks, and recognise their limitations
Understand the purpose of volunteer agreements and inductions
Recognise potential uses and abuses of personal information
Recognise ways in which volunteering can be made accessible

Book online – Alternatively email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Adult Social Services Strategy Engagement event – 16 January 2020
2020-01-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LN., Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LN.
Cardiff Council is developing a new Adult Social Services Strategy and they want to co-produce it with people who live across Cardiff who use or may need to use services in the future. They have asked Cardiff Third Sector Council to arrange an initial meeting to discuss what should be included in the new strategy. There will be opportunities following the event to provide additional information and feedback based on what you tell them on the 16 January 2020.
The event will be taking place on Thursday, 16 January 2020.
Registration will be open from 9.30am with the event starting at 10am and finishing by 2pm.
The event will be taking place at Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LN.
Food and refreshments will be provided on the day. If you have any allergies, food intolerances or access requirements please can you include these on your booking form. Please note that the event is primarily for service users and carers, and that pre-booking is essential to secure your place. To book, please visit Eventbrite.
If you require more information, please email admin@c3sc.org.uk

What is Community Development?
2020-01-14 10:00 - 15:00 | C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH, C3SC, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH
This course is suitable for activists, community groups and leaders who are working together to bring about a difference in their lives, neighbourhood or in their community of interest.
The course covers:

Key purposes of community development work
The values and principles of community development
Different types of communities
What community development workers do
Skills of community development work

Book online – Alternatively email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Living with Health Problems (6 week course)
2020-01-09 13:00 - 15:30
Free Course by NHS Education Programmes for Patients 2019/20
Thursday 9th January, 1pm -3:30pm. Penylan Community Centre
You can book your place by:
Telephone: 02920 33 54 03
Email: epp.info.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Text: send “interested” and your name to 0787 0979 860
Also, please visit their website as more courses will be coming available: www.eppwales.org

Living with Diabetes (6 week course)
2020-01-09 10:30 - 12:30
Free Course by NHS Education Programmes for Patients 2019/20
Thursday 9th January, 10:30-12:30. Penylan community Centre Church
You can book your place by:
Telephone: 02920 33 54 03
Email: epp.info.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Text: send “interested” and your name to 0787 0979 860
Also, please visit their website as more courses will be coming available: www.eppwales.org

Living with Health Problems (6 week Course)
2020-01-08 13:30 - 16:00
Free Course by NHS Education Programmes for Patients 2019/20
Wednesday 8th January, 1:30pm -4pm. Albert Road Church Centre
You can book your place by:
Telephone: 02920 33 54 03
Email: epp.info.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Text: send “interested” and your name to 0787 0979 860
Also, please visit their website as more courses will be coming available: www.eppwales.org

Living with Diabetes
2020-01-06 10:30 - 12:30
Free Course by NHS Education Programmes for Patients 2019/20
Monday 6th January, 10:30am – 12:30. Cardiff Royal Informary.
You can book your place by:
Telephone: 02920 33 54 03
Email: epp.info.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Text: send “interested” and your name to 0787 0979 860
Also, please visit their website as more courses will be coming available: www.eppwales.org

Living with Pain (6 week course)
2020-01-06 01:30 - 16:00
Free Course by NHS Education Programmes for Patients 2019/20
Monday 6th January 1:30 – 4pm. Cardiff Royal Informary.
You can book your place by:
Telephone: 02920 33 54 03
Email: epp.info.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Text: send “interested” and your name to 0787 0979 860
Also, please visit their website as more courses will be coming available: www.eppwales.org

Invitation to Official Launch Event - Race Alliance Wales - 10th December 2019
2019-12-10 14:00 - 16:00

Have your say on Cardiff Council Equality Objectives
2019-12-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Taff Housing Conference Room, Cardiff, Taff Housing Conference Room, Cardiff

You are Cordially Invited to Race Council Cymru’s Signing of the Covenant
2019-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
(Via Race Council Wales)
Dear Black History Friends and Family,
This event is sponsored by First Minister, head of Armed forces and Chair of Race Council Cymru Judge Ray Singh CBE- food is provided please let Adele@racecouncilcymru.org.uk know if you are attending.
Maximum attendees 200 pls register as once the event is full they will close off the list.
Transport will be provided from Swansea, Port Talbot and Newport so let us know if you require transport. Event is at the Senedd on the 5th of December at 6pm.
All welcome to attend!

Health and social care quality in Wales - governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation
2019-12-04
Policy Forum for Wales Keynote Seminar
Health and social care quality in Wales – governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation
With
Dr Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
Darren Hughes, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation
Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales
Dame Clare Marx, Chair, General Medical Council
John Pearce, Chair, Board of Community Health Councils in Wales
and
Dr David Bailey, BMA Cymru Wales; Nigel Downes, RCN Wales; and Louise Hughes, Age Cymru
Bydd cyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael yn y gynhadledd hon
Simultaneous translation will be available at this conference
Follow us @PFWEvents | This event is CPD certified

Morning, Wednesday, 4th December 2019
Central Cardiff

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Note: fees apply for most delegates, but concessionary and complimentary places are available (subject to terms and conditions – see below).

The above seminar focuses on:

raising the quality of health and social care in Wales;
the future for inspection and regulation; and
recruitment, development, and support of the workforce.

As we expect discussion relevant to charities, hospices, and third sector care providers – with a keynote address from Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales and a further contribution from Louise Hughes, Programme Manager, Golden Thread Advocacy Programme, Age Cymru – I thought this might be of interest.
It will be an opportunity to discuss the Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill as it progresses through the National Assembly – including its proposals for a ‘duty of candour’ for NHS bodies and the creation of a citizen voice bodyto replace Community Health Councils.
Keynote speakers

Dr Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW);
Darren Hughes, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation;
Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales;
Dame Clare Marx, Chair, General Medical Council; and
John Pearce, Chair, Board of Community Health Councils in Wales.

The agenda

The way forward for raising the quality of health and social care;
The Quality and Engagement Bill – assessing the potential impact on improving care and outcomes for patients and service users;
Governance and transparency of health boards and enhancing the voice of patients;
The workforce and delivering higher quality care – recruitment, development, and support for health and social care professionals;
Inspection and the regulation system in Wales; and
Regulating professional standards.

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The details: areas for discussion at this conference

Governance and transparency
Policymakers and key stakeholders will assess provisions in the Quality and Engagement Bill, with discussion expected on the key opportunities for improving governance, transparency, and patient outcomes across services at health boards.
It will take place following work to review maternity services, as HIW and the Wales Audit Office (WAO)conclude their joint reviewon governance at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, and as the Independent Maternity Services Oversight Panelpublish theirfirst quarterly review, finding ongoing challenges in areas such as culture and application of protocol.
Enhancing the voice of patients and improving provision of information
Delegates will also consider proposals in the Bill related to protecting vulnerable groups and enhancing patient voice.
Further sessions discuss how to improve the effectiveness of information, advice and assistance.
It comes as the WAO concludes that although local authorities have made progress in reducing demand for social carein recent years, challenges remain, including:

ensuring provision is consistent across Wales,
supporting carers, and
improving awareness and accessibility of available information, for example, providing information in Welsh and other languages.

As the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act comes into force – aimed at making the complaints process easier and allowing the Ombudsman proactively to initiate some investigations – we also expect discussion on the care pathway.
Workforce issues and delivering higher quality care
Further sessions consider how current challenges for the workforce in the health and social care sector might be overcome – particularly in the area of meeting skills needs.
Delegates will also examine the way forward for improving care and identifying a future social care model.
We also expect discussion on the potential implications for the delivery of training and development in the future – including changes to training and upskilling that are most needed to support improvements in the delivery of care.
It takes place in the context of proposals in the Quality and Engagement Bill and the further integration of health and social care services.
Funding and UK-wide policy developments
With the Inter-Ministerial Group on Paying for Social Care exploring the feasibility of introducing a levy or alternative funding mechanismin Wales, those attending will consider the impact in Wales of the UK Government announcements on healthcare.
It comes:

as the Government consults on the flexibility of pensions for senior clinicians, and
following an announcement on additional funding for equipment and technology, with around £110m expected to be allocated to Wales.

The draft agenda is copied below my signature, and a regularly updated version is available to download here. The seminar is organised on the basis of strict impartiality by the Policy Forum for Wales. Follow us @PFWEvents for live updates.
Speakers
We are delighted to be able to include in this seminar keynote addresses from Dr Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; Darren Hughes, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation; Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales; Dame Clare Marx, Chair, General Medical Council and John Pearce, Chair, Board of Community Health Councils in Wales.
Further confirmed speakers include: Dr David Bailey, Chair, Welsh Council, BMA Cymru Wales; Nigel Downes, Associate Director, Interim Employment Relations, RCN Wales and Louise Hughes, Programme Manager, Golden Thread Advocacy Programme, Age Cymru.
Additional senior participants are being approached.
Networking
This seminar will present an opportunity to engage with key policymakers and other interested parties, and is CPD certified (more details). Places have been reserved by officials from the HSE and the Welsh Government. Also due to attend are representatives from Age Cymru; BHF Cymru; Board of Community Health Councils in Wales; British Red Cross; Coeliac UK; Hafod Care; Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; Kidney Cancer UK; Ludlow Street Healthcare; Marie Curie; Morgan LaRoche; National Collaborative Commissioning NHS Wales; National Probation Service; Public Services Ombudsman for Wales; Swansea Bay University Health Board; University of South Wales; Wales Audit Office; Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust; Welsh NHS Confederation and Western Bay Regional Partnership Board.
Overall, we expect speakers and attendees to be a senior and informed group numbering around 100, including Members of the National Assembly for Wales and senior officials from the Welsh Government, regulators and other agencies, NHS and social care representatives, local authorities, health boards, primary care and social care professionals and their representative bodies, private healthcare providers, patient representatives, trade unions, specialist academia and charities, hospices and third sector care providers and law firms, together with reporters from the national and trade media based in Wales and elsewhere.
Output and About Us
A key output of the seminar will be a transcript of the proceedings, sent out around 12 working days after the event to all attendees and a wider group of Ministers and officials in the Wales Office and Welsh Government departments affected by the issues; as well as Assembly Members with a special interest in the subject. It will also be made available more widely. This document will include transcripts of all speeches and questions and answers sessions from the day, along with access to PowerPoint presentations (subject to agreement with individual speakers), speakers’ biographies, an attendee list, an agenda, sponsor information, as well as any subsequent press coverage of the day and any articles or comment pieces submitted by delegates. It is made available subject to strict restrictions on public use, and is intended to provide timely information for interested parties who are unable to attend on the day.
All delegates will receive complimentary PDF copies and are invited to contribute to the content.
The Policy Forum for Wales is strictly impartial and cross-party. The Forum has no policy agenda of its own.
Booking arrangements
To book places, please use our online booking form.
Once submitted, this will be taken as a confirmed booking and will be subject to our terms and conditions below.
Please pay in advance by credit card on 01344 864796. If advance credit card payment is not possible, please let me know and we may be able to make other arrangements.
Options and charges are as follows:

Places at Health and social care quality in Wales – governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation (including refreshments and PDF copy of the transcripts) are £230 plus VAT;
Concessionary rate places for small charities, unfunded individuals and those in similar circumstances are £85 plus VAT. Please be sure to apply for this at the time of booking.

For those who cannot attend:

Copies of the briefing document, including full transcripts of all speeches and the questions and comments sessions and further articles from interested parties, will be available approximately 12 days after the event for £95 plus VAT;
Concessionary rate: £50 plus VAT.

If you find the charge for places a barrier to attending, please let me know as concessionary and complimentary places are made available in certain circumstances (but do be advised that this typically applies to individual service users or carers or the like who are not supported by or part of an organisation, full-time students, people between jobs or who are fully retired with no paid work, and representatives of small charities – not businesses, individuals funded by an organisation, or larger charities/not-for-profit companies). Please note terms and conditions below (including cancellation charges).

Health and social care quality in Wales - governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation
2019-12-04
Policy Forum for Wales keynote seminar
Health and social care quality in Wales – governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation
with
Dr Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
Darren Hughes, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation
Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales
Dame Clare Marx, Chair, General Medical Council
and
Dr David Bailey, BMA Cymru Wales; Nigel Downes, RCN Wales; and Louise Hughes, Age Cymru
Bydd cyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael yn y gynhadledd hon
Simultaneous translation will be available at this conference
Follow us @PFWEvents | This event is CPD certified
Morning, Wednesday, 4th December 2019
Central Cardiff
Book Online | Live Agenda | Sponsorship | Our Website
Note: fees apply for most delegates, but concessionary and complimentary places are available

Invitation to attend the above seminar, which focuses on:

raising the quality of health and social care in Wales;
the future for inspection and regulation; and
recruitment, development, and support of the workforce.

As we expect discussion relevant to charities, hospices, and third sector care providers – with contributions from Louise Hughes, Programme Manager, Golden Thread Advocacy Programme, Age Cymru and Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales – I thought this might be of interest.
It will be an opportunity to discuss the Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill as it progresses through the National Assembly – including its proposals for a ‘duty of candour’ for NHS bodies and the creation of a citizen voice bodyto replace Community Health Councils.
Keynote speakers

Dr Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales;
Darren Hughes, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation;
Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales; and
Dame Clare Marx, Chair, General Medical Council.

The agenda

The way forward for raising the quality of health and social care;
The Quality and Engagement Bill – assessing the potential impact on improving care and outcomes for patients and service users;
Governance and transparency of health boards and enhancing the voice of patients;
The workforce and delivering higher quality care – recruitment, development, and support for health and social care professionals;
Inspection and the regulation system in Wales; and
Regulating professional standards.

Book Online | Live Agenda

The details: areas for discussion at this conference

Governance and transparency
Policymakers and key stakeholders will assess provisions in the Quality and Engagement Bill, with discussion expected on the key opportunities for improving governance, transparency, and patient outcomes across services at health boards.
It takes place as Healthcare Inspectorate Wales begins workstreams to review maternity services, including on health board governance.
Enhancing the voice of patients and improving provision of information
Delegates will also consider proposals in the Bill related to protecting vulnerable groups and enhancing patient voice.
Further sessions discuss how to improve the effectiveness of information, advice and assistance.
It comes as the Wales Audit Office concludes that although local authorities have made progress in reducing demand for social carein recent years, challenges remain, including:

ensuring provision is consistent across Wales,
supporting carers, and
improving awareness and accessibility of available information, for example, providing information in Welsh and other languages.

As the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act comes into force – aimed at making the complaints process easier and allowing the Ombudsman proactively to initiate some investigations – we also expect discussion on the care pathway.
Workforce issues and delivering higher quality care
Further sessions consider how current challenges for the workforce in the health and social care sector might be overcome – particularly in the area of meeting skills needs.
Delegates will also examine the way forward for improving care and identifying a future social care model.
We also expect discussion on the potential implications for the delivery of training and development in the future – including changes to training and upskilling that are most needed to support improvements in the delivery of care.
It takes place in the context of proposals in the Quality and Engagement Bill and the further integration of health and social care services.
Funding and UK-wide policy developments
With the Inter-Ministerial Group on Paying for Social Care exploring the feasibility of introducing a levy or alternative funding mechanismin Wales, those attending will consider the impact in Wales of the UK Government announcements on healthcare.
It comes:

as the Government consults on the flexibility of pensions for senior clinicians, and
following an announcement on additional funding for equipment and technology, with around £110m expected to be allocated to Wales.

The draft agenda is copied below my signature, and a regularly updated version is available to download here. The seminar is organised on the basis of strict impartiality by the Policy Forum for Wales. Follow us @PFWEventsfor live updates.
Speakers
We are delighted to be able to include in this seminar keynote addresses from: Dr Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; Darren Hughes, Director, Welsh NHS Confederation; Mario Kreft, Chair, Care Forum Wales and Dame Clare Marx, Chair, General Medical Council.
Further confirmed speakers include: Dr David Bailey, Chair, Welsh Council, BMA Cymru Wales; Nigel Downes, Associate Director, Interim Employment Relations, RCN Wales and Louise Hughes, Programme Manager, Golden Thread Advocacy Programme, Age Cymru.
Additional senior participants are being approached.
Networking
This seminar will present an opportunity to engage with key policymakers and other interested parties, and is CPD certified (more details). Places have been reserved by officials from the HSE and the Welsh Government. Also due to attend are representatives from Age Cymru; British Red Cross; Hafod Care; Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; HMPPS ; Kidney Cancer UK; Marie Curie; National Collaborative Commissioning NHS Wales; National Probation Service; Public Services Ombudsman for Wales; Swansea Bay University Health Board; Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and Western Bay Regional Partnership Board.
Overall, we expect speakers and attendees to be a senior and informed group including Members of the National Assembly for Wales and senior officials from the Welsh Government, regulators and other agencies, NHS and social care representatives, local authorities, health boards, primary care and social care professionals and their representative bodies, private healthcare providers, patient representatives, trade unions, specialist academia and charities, hospices and third sector care providers and law firms, together with reporters from the national and trade media based in Wales and elsewhere.
Output and About Us
A key output of the seminar will be a transcript of the proceedings, sent out around 12 working days after the event to all attendees and a wider group of Ministers and officials in the Wales Office and Welsh Government departments affected by the issues; as well as Assembly Members with a special interest in the subject. It will also be made available more widely. This document will include transcripts of all speeches and questions and answers sessions from the day, along with access to PowerPoint presentations (subject to agreement with individual speakers), speakers’ biographies, an attendee list, an agenda, sponsor information, as well as any subsequent press coverage of the day and any articles or comment pieces submitted by delegates. It is made available subject to strict restrictions on public use, and is intended to provide timely information for interested parties who are unable to attend on the day.
All delegates will receive complimentary PDF copies and are invited to contribute to the content.
The Policy Forum for Wales is strictly impartial and cross-party. The Forum has no policy agenda of its own.
Booking arrangements
To book places, please use our online booking form.
Once submitted, this will be taken as a confirmed booking and will be subject to our terms and conditions below.
Please pay in advance by credit card on 01344 864796. If advance credit card payment is not possible, please let me know and we may be able to make other arrangements.
Options and charges are as follows:

Places at Health and social care quality in Wales – governance and transparency, workforce development, and next steps for inspection, regulation and legislation (including refreshments and PDF copy of the transcripts) are £230 plus VAT;
Concessionary rate places for small charities, unfunded individuals and those in similar circumstances are £85 plus VAT. Please be sure to apply for this at the time of booking.

For those who cannot attend:

Copies of the briefing document, including full transcripts of all speeches and the questions and comments sessions and further articles from interested parties, will be available approximately 12 days after the event for £95 plus VAT;
Concessionary rate: £50 plus VAT.

If you find the charge for places a barrier to attending, please let me know as concessionary and complimentary places are made available in certain circumstances (but do be advised that this typically applies to individual service users or carers or the like who are not supported by or part of an organisation, full-time students, people between jobs or who are fully retired with no paid work, and representatives of small charities – not businesses, individuals funded by an organisation, or larger charities/not-for-profit companies). Please note terms and conditions below (including cancellation charges).

Making Information easy to read & understand
2019-11-26
Making Information Easy to Read & Understand level 1 26 November in Cardiff

Dear friends,
This one day course will help you make information easier to read and understand for people with a learning disability.
It will help you to produce

leaflets
letters
minutes from meetings
agendas
reports
posters

After the course you will be able to use clear words, sentences and grammar work out the relevant information to be included in an easy read document use pictures and images to make information clear structure documents so they are easy to follow get going straightaway making accessible documents. This course is designed for anyone who writes and produces written information that needs to be clearly understood, especially by people with a learning disability. If you have any queries, please get in touch with me on 02920681174 or email me.
Best wishes,
Inacia

Inacia Rodrigues Training & Events Coordinator Learning Disability Wales Direct Tel: 029 2068 1174 Reception: 029 2068 1160 My normal working days are Monday – Friday
Cydlynydd Hyfforddiant a Digwyddiadau Anabledd Dysgu Cymru Ffôn Uniongyrchol: 029 2068 1174 Derbynfa: 029 2068 1160 Fy niwrnodau gwaith arferol yw Dydd Llun – Dydd Gwener

Book a place now

Inhouse training

international day for the Elimination of VAW & white ribbon day
2019-11-25 | Senedd, Cardiff Bay, Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Invitation to mark International Day for the Elimination of VAW &White Ribbon Day1.45pm – 5pm Cross-party stakeholder eventSpeakers, discussions, workshops, promotional stands and photos with pledge boards.Speakers (2pm – 3pm)Yasmin Khan – National Adviser VAWDASVRachel Williams – Domestic Abuse Survivor and CampaignerWill Hayward – Journalist, Western MailNetworking, photo opportunity & light refreshments (3pm – 4pm)Please bring something white to wear for a group photoWorkshops (4pm – 5pm)
5pm – 6pm Candlelight Vigil

Community Groups and the Public Sector: A marriage made in heaven?
2019-11-21
Public sector bodies talk about building stronger communities and working with communities. What does this mean for you and your organisation? What are they getting right and what are they getting wrong? Tell us at our Community Sector Network workshops: http://bit.ly/TocynCymruBCT

Community Groups and the Public Sector
2019-11-21

Community Sector Network: Forthcoming Workshops / Rhwydwaith y Sector Cymunedol Gweithdai gwasanaethau
2019-11-21
1 How do communities work with Government?
Public sector bodies are talking more and more about building stronger communities and working with communities. What does this mean for you and your organisation? What are they getting right and what are they getting wrong?
Welsh Government have recognised that they have a gap in their policies for working with communities and this is your chance to have your say.

2 How might we use a Community Wealth Fund in Wales?
After years of funding cuts, there’s a different kind of funding opportunity on the horizon. The possibility of another wave of dormant financial assets (this time stocks and shares) being used to support ‘good causes’ is now being actively discussed through the creation of a Community Wealth Fund. Have your say about how this could work in Wales to ensure local communities can get the most from this opportunity.
We’ll be holding events in:

Swansea: Mon 4 Nov 2019
Wrexham: Fri 15 Nov 2019
Cardiff: Thu 21 Nov 2019
Pembrokeshire: Thu 28 Nov 2019 (in partnership with Planed)
Ruthin: Fri 31 Jan 2020 (in partnership with DVSC)

Events to follow in:

Neath
Merthyr Tydfil
Ebbw Vale
Caernarfon
Mid Wales

To sign up to attend any of these events please follow the links provided on BCT’s Tocyn Cymru profile at http://bit.ly/TocynCymruBCT.
If you would like any further information on the events, please contact info@bct.wales.

Introduction to Positive Behavioural Support 21 November in Cardiff
2019-11-21
Introduction to Positive Behavioural Support 21 November in Cardiff

Dear friends,
We are providing a one day course on introduction to Positive Behavioural Support; an evidence based approach to improve well-being and reduce challenging behaviour with people with a learning disability and other vulnerable groups.
After completing the course participants will be able to:
• Understand some key concepts of behaviour • Define Challenging behaviour • Consider values and ethical intervention • Define the key characteristics of Positive Behavioural Support • Describe a three stage Positive Behaviour Support Plan • Sign post to more in-depth accredited training in PBS
This course is designed for senior managers, first line managers, family members, carers and support workers. If you have any queries, please contact us on 02920 681160.
Best wishes,
Inacia

Inacia Rodrigues Training & Events Coordinator Learning Disability Wales Direct Tel: 029 2068 1174 Reception: 029 2068 1160 My normal working days are Monday – Friday
Cydlynydd Hyfforddiant a Digwyddiadau Anabledd Dysgu Cymru Ffôn Uniongyrchol: 029 2068 1174 Derbynfa: 029 2068 1160 Fy niwrnodau gwaith arferol yw Dydd Llun – Dydd Gwener

Adamsdown STAR Community: imagine together
2019-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Trinity Centre, 1 Piercefield Place, Cardiff CF24 0LD, Trinity Centre, 1 Piercefield Place, Cardiff CF24 0LD

Professionals/Practitioners Conference
2019-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | MEMO Hall, Barry, MEMO Hall, Barry
Professionals/Practitioners Conference – Friday 15th November, 9am-1pm, MEMO Hall, Barry

We have a number of excellent speakers covering a range of topics in relation to domestic abuse:
– Domestic Abuse in Older People – Helena Herklots, Older People’s Commissioner .
– Tracking Risk Through Homicide Timeline (escalating risk of homicide through cases of Coercive Control) – Jane Monkton-Smith, Senior Lecturer in Criminology.
– Forced Marriage/Honour Based Violence – Sam Ali, BAWSO
– Domestic Abuse Survivor Journey – from Victim to Victor – Rachel Williams, DA Survivor & Campaigner.
– Local Survivor Stories – SEEDS Project/Women’s Aid.
– Bright Sky – R Griffiths, Bright Sky Promotion Manager
– Change that Lasts Model – M Merkova, Welsh Women’s Aid
Can you please arrange to cascade the information to staff within your own agencies. To book a place for either event please contact the Business Unit on 02920 871891 or email cardiffandvalersb@cardiff.gov.uk.

Professionals/Practitioners Conference
2019-11-15 09:00 - 13:00
Professionals/Practitioners Conference – Friday 15th November, 9am-1pm, MEMO Hall, Barry

We have a number of excellent speakers covering a range of topics in relation to domestic abuse:
– Domestic Abuse in Older People – Helena Herklots, Older People’s Commissioner .
– Tracking Risk Through Homicide Timeline (escalating risk of homicide through cases of Coercive Control) – Jane Monkton-Smith, Senior Lecturer in Criminology.
– Forced Marriage/Honour Based Violence – Sam Ali, BAWSO
– Domestic Abuse Survivor Journey – from Victim to Victor – Rachel Williams, DA Survivor & Campaigner.
– Local Survivor Stories – SEEDS Project/Women’s Aid.
– Bright Sky – R Griffiths, Bright Sky Promotion Manager
– Change that Lasts Model – M Merkova, Welsh Women’s Aid

To book a place for either event please contact the Business Unit on 02920 871891 or email cardiffandvalersb@cardiff.gov.uk

Se*xual Health & C-Card Training
2019-11-14 10:00 - 16:30
Se*xual Health & C-Card Training

Two Day Se*xual Health Awareness & C-Card Training Schedule for 2019-20
Please find information regarding the schedule for the Two Day S*exual Health Awareness & C-Card Training during 2019-20. We would also appreciate it if you could forward this information onto any organisations that may be interested in delivering the C-Card Scheme in Cardiff.
To book on to a course, please complete the booking form and email it to George.
