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Welcome to the January edition of the Healthcare and Wellbeing Network E-Bulletin. The aim of this e-bulletin is to share information and improve connections between third sector organisations that provide health and social care services for adults, older people and carers. It also aims to raise awareness and involvement in Integrated Care Work in Dundee.
To submit an item to the next bulletin e-mail communications@dva.scot by 17th February 2017
Sections:
Voluntary Gateway Healthcare and Wellbeing News
Integrated Care Small Grants Update
Update on Services
Mental Health Network Update
Events and Training 2017
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Voluntary Gateway Dundee Healthcare and Wellbeing News
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Healthcare and Wellbeing Network Meeting
Wednesday 15th March 2017,10am
Central Library, Wellgate Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB
To book a place email communications@dva.scot
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Dundee SmartCare Convention, 15 February, Caird Hall, Dundee 2017
Care, healthcare, hearts, lungs, legs, brains ... technology is enabling more people with many different conditions to live independently for longer in their own homes. It's not just about physical things ... it's about reducing isolation, linking up with friends, family and carers, taking control of your own healthcare.
Dundee's second SmartCare Convention is the place to find out how technology is changing care in the city and in Scotland. With six speakers and twenty five exhibitors, the Convention will interest care healthcare professionals, social workers, family carers, anyone interested in health and organisations which commission, or provide services. Booking is not essential, but it would help ... this is the link to Eventbrite... https://goo.gl/32xYOQ
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DIAL-OP, the local Information Helpline and Telephone Befriending service, is now also offering a Morning Call service to any vulnerable and/or isolated adult in Dundee who feels they will benefit from a regular phone call in the morning, Monday to Friday, from one of our trained volunteers. The purpose of this service is to help people feel connected, safer and valued. To sign up with Dial-OP Morning Call or receive further information, please contact the Dial-OP team on 01382 305757.
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Integrated Care Small Grants Update
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Integrated Care Small Grants Fund
The Small Grants Fund aims to build the capacity of communities to deliver services which ensure people are able to look after and improve their own health and wellbeing and live in good health for longer. Funding is available to support the delivery of projects across all adult services.
Deadlines for Level 2 Applications:
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 5pm
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 5pm
http://www.d-v-a.org.uk/support-and-development/funding/
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Dundee International Women's Centre received a Small Grant for weekly art sessions and a lunch club. The art group recently created a painting based on their hopes for 2017.
The art group meets at DIWC every Wednesdayat 10am-12pm and the lunch club meets every Tuesday at 12pm.
Phone: 01382 462058
Email: mail@diwc.co.uk
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Advocating Together and Gowrie Care recently received a Small Grant to fund an inclusive grotto for people with learning disabilities. Festive cheer and Christmas magic filled Broughty Ferry’s Scout Hall when they met Santa for the first time.
https://hillcrest.org.uk/…/First+ever+visit+to+Santa+for+a…/
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Community Equipment Loan Service in Dundee and Angus
Supporting you to live independently
http://www.d-v-a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Community-Equipment-Loan-Service-leaflet.pdf
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SGN locking cooker valve
Vulnerable customers, such as people with Alzheimer’s or autism, need extra safeguarding in place. Statistics show that elderly and vulnerable people are at a much greater risk from gas leaks and fires in their homes.
The locking cooker valve helps vulnerable customers retain their independence at home and provides reassurance to family, friends and carers
https://www.sgn.co.uk/Safety/Locking-Cooker-Valve/
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The Power of Attorney Campaign is starting to gear up!
Did you know that if you become unable to make decisions for yourself - because of illness or injury for example - no-one else can make those decisions for you, unless you have given them legal powers to do so? This means that your next of kin does not have the legal right or responsibility to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make decisions for yourself, they must be grated legal powers to do so via a Power of Attorney.
Since the initial campaign in 2014, we have saw an increase in the number of people in Tayside applying for a Power of Attorney. All these individuals now have peace of mind regarding decisions about their future, should a time come when they do not have capacity. For example having a Power of Attorney will prevent the need for a lengthy Guardianship process if you are in Hospital.
The Power of Attorney campaign is contributing to a positive culture shift by encouraging conversations and more openness about people’s future health needs and wishes.
The campaign has a dedicated website, www.mypowerofattorney.org.uk, which provides valuable help and information including costs involved in setting up a POA and how to check if you are eligible for Legal Aid.
Don’t put things off until you are older.
Prepare for the future, starting NOW!
Consider a Power of Attorney
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Macmillan is looking for volunteers for a variety of offerings for people affected by cancer. We want to make sure that eveyone has access to appopriate physical activity opportunities and we need your help to achieve this! Volunteers are needed to lead our garden programme gentle movement class, and walking groups, as well as to support our gym circuit classes. We will support you, and provide you with all the training you'll need to safely, effectively and confidently deliver to participants.
If you would like to get involved or would like more information, contact: Rayna Rogowsky, Macmillan Exercise Referral Coordinator on 01382 432259 or email movemore@dundeecity.gcsx.gov.uk
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In the light of recent press coverage regarding historical abuse allegations, please remember that Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) offers support and guidance for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) process, recruitment of volunteers and paid staff, and in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
If you have any questions, queries or require any support please telephone 01786 849777 or email disclosures@volunteerscotland.org.uk
VSDS would like to offer sessions on PVG best practice in 2017. If this is something you would be interested in please use these contact details to register your interest.
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Mental Health Network News
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Mental Health Services
Branching Out Programme
Referrals are invited for the 'Branching Out' program, delivered by the Ranger Service in partnership with NHS Tayside. Branching out promotes 'Positive Mental Health through Nature' or 'greenspace on referral'. This service is free of charge.
Rangers are happy to visit your group to introduce the scheme and look forward to hearing from you. For more information contact Brian Tasker & Laura Lucas, Countryside Rangers, Dundee City Council Environment Department, Courtyard Office, Mansion House,
Camperdown Country Park. Phone 431848.
Local Outcomes Improvement Plan
Dundee’s Single Outcome agreement runs to March 2017. Its successor, the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan is under construction, with an outline draft due for completion by February 2017. Click here for an idea of some of the work so far on the logic model for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Tayside doctors invoke mental health contingency plans
Medical Director Professor Andrew Russell has detailed NHS Tayside’s decision to invoke contingency arrangements for mental health services. Click here |
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Mental Health Events and Training
Free 9 weeks Headroom Mindfullness Stress Reduction Course
Starts 27th January 2017, 1.00 - 3.00 pm
Delivered by Nilupul Centre at Lochee Community Hub, Hight Street, Lochee.
Travel expenses & Creche provided for free
Phone 872020 |E: info@nilupul.org | twitter: @nilupulcharity
W: www.nilupul.org | www.mindfulnessdundee.co.uk
Suicide Intervention and Protection Programme
8th February, 1-4pm
Kings Cross Hospital
Free training for any staff or members of the public who want to be able to help someone who might be at risk of suicide.
To book a place email stacey.mitchell@nhs.net or call 01738 473191
Suicide Intervention Prevention Programme Level B+C 2017
Thistle Room Susan Carnegie Centre Stracathro Hospital
8th February 2017
15th March 2017
19th April 2017
10th May 2017
14th June 2017
13th September 2017
18th October 2017
8th November 2017
13th December 2017
All courses are 12.30pm-16.30pm
This training is for all staff who have patient/client/service user/public contact who have had no previous suicide awareness training or last training was more than three years ago.
Nominations should be sent to james.kennedy@nhs.net
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
2 Day Staff WRAP workshop
17th & 24th March 2017
9.30am -4.00pm
Tayside Deaf Hub
WRAP is a self management tool, developed in USA in 1997 by Mary Ellen Copeland. It enables people to participate fully in the management of their own mental health and well being.
This two day WRAP workshop is for anyone who wishes to experience first hand what it is like to develop their own WRAP in order to support their own wellbeing.
Anyone interested in attending should email
kathrynthompson3@nhs.net.
Please note there are limited spaces for this workshop, so please
book by 06 March 2017
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Events and Training 2017
Generations Working Together Network
Thursday 26th January 2017, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Lochee Community Hub, Lochee Community Hub, 118-120 High Street, Lochee, DD2 3BX.
Click here to book a place
WRASAC is running the following information sessions for agencies at our premises at 2 Dudhope Street,
Dundee, DD1 1JU during 2017.
Time: 12 to 1pm
27 January
24 February
31 March
28 April
26 May
30 June
28 July
25 August
29 September
27 October
24 November
To book your space please call 01382 205556 or email info@wrasac.org.uk
Substance Use, Stigma and Supporting Recovery
Thursday 2nd February
Tuesday 11th April
Monday 5th June
Wednesday 23rd August
2-4pm
Lochee Community Hub. Lochee High Street.
To book a place email robin.falconer@dundeecity.gov.uk or tel: 01382 435854
Age Friendly Museums Network in Scotland free cross-sector Seminar
Wednesday 8 February 2017
10am-4pm Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-friendly-museums-network-in-scotland-free-cross-sector-seminar-tickets-31068195810
Tayside Council for Alcohol are running a service promotion event open to all on Friday 10th February 2017 between 1-2 pm at The Wishart, TCA HQ, Dundee. Find out about TCA services including :
1:1 counselling support for clients who have issues with –Alcohol, Gambling, NPS, Cocaine and those affected by anothers use.
Support groups for adults and young persons
Befriending mentoring
Training
Volunteering
If you’d like to attend, please e-mail marjory.thornton@alcoholtayside.com
Care at Home Personal and Professional Learning Network
Tuesday 21st February 2017, 1:30pm-4pm
For anyone interested in exploring new ways of working and providing care at home support.
To book a place email marionlogan@dva.scot
The Gathering 2017
22 nd and 23 rd February 2017.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)
Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Glasgow G3 8YW,
Scotland’s largest event for charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises. Over 50 free workshops: https://thegathering.eventgrid.com/
Dundee Women's Aid Northern Soul Fundraiser
Saturday 25th February 2017, 7pm-12:30am
The Friary, Tullideph Road
It’s My Job’. Health Equalities & the Prevention Framework:
Friday 17th March 9.30 - 12.30 (registration and coffee from 9.15) at Mitchell Street Centre Dundee.
For service providers and frontline staff.
To book a place or discuss in house training contact michelle.young@dundeecity.gov.uk or phone 01382 435848
Adult Support and Protection Practitioner's Forum
Committee Room 4, 14 City Square, Dundee
Wednesday 29th March, 2- 4pm.
Notes of interest should be sent to: rosemary.lloyd@dundeecity.gov.uk by Friday 24th February.
Please note that the Forum is open to staff (paid and unpaid) from all agencies.
Staff working in adult services and children services are invited to attend.
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