• POVA – Protection of Vulnerable Adults – Level 4 training

    : Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cyncoed campus) : Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cyncoed campus)

    This Cardiff Council training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the POVA Decision Making and Information Sharing training (Level 3) prior to...

  • Launch of ‘Managing Better’ – a new critical prevention service

    Y Senedd, Cardiff Bay Y Senedd, Cardiff Bay

    On Tuesday 13 September ‘Managing Better’, a new critical prevention service managed by Care & Repair Cymru, RNIB Cymru and Action on Hear Loss Cymru, is to be launched. Care & Repair Cymru, RNIB Cymru and Action on Hear Loss Cymru would like to invite guests to attend the launch hosted by Mike Hedges AM....

  • Safeguarding Children Introductory (Level Two) training

    Cardiff Cardiff

    This Cardiff Council course is for staff or volunteers from any agency from the statutory, voluntary or commercial sectors, working within Cardiff. Introductory Training (Level Two) Target Group B: (those who work directly with children and/or parents) This is refresher training for those who have attended Safeguarding Children's training previously.   Course Content: The work...

  • Cardiff Health and Social Care Network meeting

    : Baltic House (Harbour Room), Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH : Baltic House (Harbour Room), Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH

    The agenda for the meeting includes: - Presentation on the Community Resource Team (CRT) - Jackie Davies, CRT Manager, Cardiff and Vale UHB - Presentation on the Population Needs Assessment - Dr Tom Porter, Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team - Introducing the Annual Council Reporting Framework: Directors Report 2016/17 - Helen Davies, City of Cardiff...

  • Carers Support Group – for family carers of people with dementia: ‘Questions about Medication’

    Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA

    The topic for the September meeting is 'Question about Medication'. This group is specifically for those who are currently caring for someone with dementia either in their own home or in a residential home. The aim is to provide support to family members within their caring role and for carers to share their experiences and...

  • Knowledge Exchange Day for Residential Child Care Practitioners and Foster Carers

    : Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University, Wrexham : Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University, Wrexham

    The programme has been specifically designed to support Residential Child Care Practitioners and Foster Carers in Wales to hear more about practice developments, research and updates on key topics within the sector, as well as providing the forum for discussion and networking. The knowledge exchange event will consist of presentations and workshops (information in programme),...

  • The power of community-led housing

    Newport Newport

    Is lack of affordable housing an issue where you live? Join DTA Wales to find out how your neighbourhood could use community-led housing to create good quality affordable homes for local people. You're invited to see some of the UK's best community-led housing for yourself. With Locality and DTA Scotland, DTA Wales is running events...

  • Armed Forces Engagement, Barry

    : HMS Cambria, Hayes Lane, Sully, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 5XU : HMS Cambria, Hayes Lane, Sully, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 5XU

    If you would like to learn more about the Armed Forces and how your organisation can partner with defence in Wales, there's a briefing event in Barry on Wednesday 14 September. 18:00 - 19:00 - Opportunity to network and visit unit stands. 19:00 - 19:15 - HMS Cambria and your local unit  19:15 -19:45 -...

  • Self-harm Network meeting

    : St David’s 2 Shopping Centre, Meeting Room Four, Centre management, Level 2, Cardiff CF10 2EF : St David’s 2 Shopping Centre, Meeting Room Four, Centre management, Level 2, Cardiff CF10 2EF

    SWSH is a group which enables agencies and individuals who work with clients who self-harm (young people and adults) to meet regularly in South Wales. Following high levels of concern over the lack of understanding around transgender issues, SWSH is delighted to confirm that the speakers at our September Meeting will be: Alex Drummond: Alex...