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Memory boxes – the Ystradgynlais story

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In July 2016 I posted Memory boxes – connecting with the past – about a new initiative in Brecon run by the local museum. It is aimed at anyone working with, or caring for, older people living with dementia. Across the UK the approach is spreading as more communities decide to become dementia-friendly . A memory box scheme is a relatively easy and fun project to set up. And it is a very practical way to support people to reminisce about the past and thereby improve their wellbeing in the present.  Sally Richards Sally Richards, the PAVO Community Connector for Ystradgynlais and District, told me more about the Ystrad scheme. She also updated me about her work in the town, particularly in relation to supporting people living with dementia and those caring for them. Dr Anja Pinhorn, a Consultant in Health Care of the Elderly at Powys Teaching Health Board, regularly works out of the Ystradgynlais Community Hospital. She initiated this memory box scheme working closely with a number...

Mental Health and the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust

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This week’s guest post is from Isobel Jones, who works for the Patient Experience and Community Involvement team for the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust. I first met Isobel at a Welshpool meeting of the Stand up! For emotional health and wellbeing project  run by our team where she introduced us to her work. I caught up with Isobel lately and asked her if she would tell us more about her role for the blog.  What led you to this particular role at Welsh Ambulance Service Trust?  I come from a Social Care background, and have also worked in the Third Sector, however, throughout my various roles I realised that I was becoming more and more interested in engagement. Involving people in shaping the services they receive can only help develop better services. It just makes so much sense.  In some of my past roles I had been asked to undertake some projects which had enabled people to be involved in the planning and development of the services they received and I found t...

From Bermuda to Powys - Problem Oriented Policing

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A couple of weeks ago I attended a training event at Dyfed Powys Police HQ in Carmarthen with Penny Price (Service Manager for Adult Mental Health Services in South Powys) and Lisa Hale (Acting Ward Manager, Felindre Ward, Bronllys Hospital). We were there to hear Criminologist Sylvia Chenery  (right) speak about Problem Oriented Policing (POP) . “Problem Oriented Policing (POP) has a history of looking at those long term problems; those ‘it’s been there for years...nothing we can do about it’ occurrences. The best strategy for solving a problem depends largely on understanding the situation, learning everything you can about why it’s happening and then using factual knowledge, and sometimes creative use of partners to come up with effective, longer term solutions.” Sylvia Chenery. I was possibly the only person attending from the voluntary sector (others had been invited), but numerous statutory partners came along, including: Mid & West Fire & Rescue, Trading Standards...