Inside Torfaen [July 2021]

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VACCINATION UPDATE As of 12th July 2021, more than 782,293 vaccines (combination of 1st and 2nd doses) have been given across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.

In the health boards latest vaccination update newsletter, ABUHB confirms that 88% of the Health Board's adult population has been vaccinated with first doses.

Second doses are also progressing well with 90% of over 40s being fully vaccinated.

Join the thousands that have been vaccinated...

Call 0300 303 1373 and you’ll be offered a first dose appointment within 72 hours.

SECOND DOSES… The 1st dose of Covid vaccine provides estimated 2536% protection against the Delta variant, protecting against being symptomatic. The 2nd dose raises the level of protection up to 77-82%. Therefore it is important that you receive both doses of the Covid vaccination for maximum protection.

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WALK-IN SESSIONS Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have announced the details for their next walk-in vaccinations sessions...

Pill Millennium Centre (Pill Mill) Courtybella Gardens, Newport NP20 2GH Sunday 18th July | 11am - 3pm

This walk-in clinic is for first doses only for anyone aged 18 years and over.

Cwmbran Stadium Henllys Way, Cwmbran NP44 3YS Saturday 24th July | 8:30am - 1:30pm

This walk-in clinic is for first doses only for anyone aged 18 years and over.

Blaenau Gwent General Offices Steel Works Rd, Ebbw Vale NP23 6AA Saturday 24th July | 11am - 1:30pm

This walk-in clinic is for first doses only for anyone aged 18 years and over.

Newport Leisure Centre 1 Kingsway Centre, Newport NP20 1UH Saturday 24th July | 2pm - 6pm

This walk-in clinic is for first doses only for anyone aged 18 years and over.

Further relaxations to Coronavirus restrictions announced Welsh Government has announced plans to further relax Coronavirus restrictions across Wales.

The Government said: "Thanks to your efforts, Coronavirus rates remain relatively low in Wales, and more and more people are being fully vaccinated every day.

"This means we can fully move to Alert Level 1 from Saturday 17 July."

From Saturday (17th July):

- Up to six people can meet and organised indoor events can take place - Restrictions around children's residential activity centres will be relaxed - Ice rinks will be able to reopen - There will be no limit on the amount of people who can gather outdoors in Wales - and social distancing will no longer be required outdoors Social distancing requirements and mask wearing rules will remain indoors from 17 July however this will gradually be eased as the public health risk decreases.

Welsh Government has also set out a long-term plan for easing remaining restrictions from 7th August if it is safe to do so.

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You don’t have to suffer in silence.

The Get Torfaen Talking project is here to help you find the organisations and charities that can and will provide support to you when you need it.

Find Get Torfaen Talking on Facebook or visit our website:

www.gettorfaentalking.co.uk

NEW UNIT LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CRIME A new unit which aims to support victims of crime has been launched in Gwent.

From July 12, victims will be supported by the victim care unit, based in the Connect Gwent victims' hub in Blackwood.

The team, made up of 19 victim care officers, will act as the central point of contact for victims from the point of reporting a crime to the conclusion of the criminal justice process. They will be working closely with officers to ensure victims are fully updated on the investigation they are involved in.

The victim care officers have all been trained to assess victims' individual needs and offer tailored support.

The victim care unit will be working with partner agencies to refer victims for enhanced support should they need it.

The new team will also be ensuring that victims know their rights under the victims' code of practice.

Chief constable of Gwent Police Pam Kelly said: "Victims are at the heart of everything we do here at Gwent Police and this new unit aims to improve the support we provide to those who need it most in our communities. Crime can have a devastating impact on victims - it is vital that victims receive the information and support they need to help cope and recover.

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"I want to make sure that victims have a more positive experience of the criminal justice system, which is why we have invested heavily along with the police and crime commissioner in this new unit. We know that when a victim is given the right support, not only does it aid their recovery and reduce repeat victimisation but when coupled with an effective investigation, it gives them more confidence in the criminal justice system to help bring offenders to justice.

"I would like to thank those victims of crime who have assisted with the development of the victim care unit your feedback has helped to make a difference to our communities.

"We're working hard to make sure all victims have greater confidence to report incidents to the police and this new unit shows our commitment to supporting victims of crime in Gwent."

Police and crime commissioner Jeff Cuthbert said: "Ensuring that victims of crime receive the very best services, care and support is a priority for me.

"Connect Gwent was the first victim's hub of its kind in Wales and led the way by bringing key support services together under one roof.

"The new unit will mean that victims benefit from regular contact with a victim care officer who will work alongside the investigating police team to ensure that they are fully supported and kept up to date throughout the criminal justice process.

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Circulate Furniture Recycling is a social enterprise run by the charity Garnsychan Partnership.

With a mission to reduce waste, alleviate poverty, create employment opportunities and help people develop new skills, Circulate proves that reuse organisations can generate stability and social cohesion during turbulent times.

Donations accepted of most items, including: Sofas, Tables and Chairs, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Flatscreen TVs and Hi-Fis, Garden Furniture, Small Electrical Items, White Goods, and more…

Circulate Recycling, Unit 14, Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9RL

VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 2021 – A TIME TO SAY THANKS Press release by Torfaen Council and TVA National Volunteers Week takes place from 1 – 7 June 2021 and this year Torfaen Council and Torfaen Voluntary Alliance are paying tribute to the thousands of volunteers that have given their time over the last 15 months to support causes they care about.

Every year, this special week is earmarked to thank volunteers for all that they bring to their local communities. With an overwhelming response from the Torfaen community throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, this year National Volunteers’ Week feels more important than ever.

With this in mind, we are pleased to share a range resources, ideas and certificates for groups and organisations to download to say thank you to their volunteers for all the hard work and support they give.

Resources can be downloaded directly via http://bit.ly/volweek2021 or by emailing volunteering@tvawales.org.uk

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We also want to extend an invite to the whole community to join with us as we say thank you.

Throughout the week we will be highlighting some of the ways volunteers and groups have stood up and played their part during the pandemic.

If you have any volunteering stories or thank you messages that you would like to share as part of our local social media coverage, please use hashtags #TorfaenSaysThanks #VolunteersWeek and #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr Torfaen Executive Member for Children, Families and Communities, Councillor Fiona Cross, said, “The amazing contribution volunteers have provided during the pandemic cannot be understated. In the initial weeks of the first lockdown we had an overwhelming response from our communities, from food banks to phone befriending services.

Volunteers have supported so many people in need, which would have been impossible to achieve had we all worked in isolation. I’m proud, thankful and indebted to those who stepped forward.

Volunteers Week is an opportunity for us to highlight the huge impact volunteering has across the 3rd sector in Torfaen. I hope you will join us in thanking everyone using the hashtag #TorfaenSaysThanks. If you’ve been a volunteer or benefitted from volunteering please get posting!”

For local community groups, organisations, sports clubs or community venue based in Torfaen, TVA can help with supporting volunteers, governance, funding and online support. For more information contact us at www.tvawales.org.uk or on social media, search @TVAWales.

PROGRESS AT TY GLAS-Y-DORLAN IN THORNHILL Ty Glas-y-Dorlan (The Kingfisher) based in Thornhill Cwmbran is a newly built four storey community hub offering a mix of 6 permanent accommodation flats and 13 short stay flats with a number of flexible rooms for use internally and for the community.

Ty Glas-y-Dorlan is a collaboration project between TCBC, ABHB and Bron Afon and will be able to provide step up from the community to avoid hospital admission and step down from hospital to provide a safe space to recover, build confidence, and maximise independence before the individual returns to their own home.

Ty Glas-y-Dorlan will offer short breaks to give carers respite either together or apart, in an environment that is more like a holiday than has previously been the case.

Ty Glas-y-Dorlan will be able to offer: •WiFi broadband available everywhere and to everyone •Assistive technology support •Multi Purpose rooms hosting community groups, events, activities and advice surgeries •OT assessment/show & tell flat to ‘try before you buy’ equipment and technology •Day opportunities •Outreach support

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We want Ty Glas-y-Dorlan to be vibrant, busy and welcoming to all. Care and support will be onsite 24/7 via a full Enablement Team including Occupational and Physio Therapists, Reablement support, an Assistive Technology coach a PersonCentred Planner and an Activities Coordinator.

Meaningful activities to support social inclusion and prevent isolation and loneliness will be key part of the offer. Ty Glas-y-Dorlan offers all people staying their own front door for the duration of their visit and access to a person-centred recovery and enablement plan of intervention. This plan will have the ability to flex care support up and down in an environment that mirrors that of their own home.

We are hopeful that Ty Glas-y-Dorlan will be open by the end November 2021, with an open day for visit’s happening from October.

We really want Ty Glas-y-Dorlan to be able to offer the services that people want and need transforming social care and health provision to a model that offers people real choice and control. To do that we would love to hear any ideas and views from future guests, carers families professional and the community. Please get in touch with any other ideas suggestions or questions.

Kate Noyes Project Officer & Engagement, Research and Communications Officer Ty Glas -Y - Dorlan kate.noyes@torfaen.gov.uk 07904 670939

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