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ISSUE 140 JULY/AUG 2016
Making
Communities
Dementia Friendly
Adults and Health news
Integrated Care CQC Inspections
Congratulations to the Reablement Service and the
Peripatetic Service within Integrated Care who were
both recently inspected by the Care Quality
Commission. The results for both services were as follows:
• Overall – Good
• Safe – Good
• Effective – Good
• Caring – Good
• Responsive – Good
• Well Led - Good
Reablement Care Certificate
Congratulations to Jill Haughton and Clare Hughes
who are the first Reablement Practitioners to fully
complete the Care Certificate. This is a set of
standards that social care and health care workers,
new to care, must demonstrate before working
unsupervised. It is also designed to offer
opportunities for existing staff to refresh or improve
their knowledge.
(Pictured L-R), Lesley Tattershall (Alzheimer’s Society) Lesley Copley (Wakefield Council), Sheena Woodard
(Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator, St. George’s), Jayne Heley (Mental Health Commissioner Wakefield
CCG), Jane Oldroyd (Health & Wellbeing Development Worker, SWYPFT)
Our Public Health team and NHS Wakefield Clinical
Commissioning Group (CCG) have developed a joint fund to
support creative and innovative ideas to help Wakefield
communities become more dementia friendly, called the
Dementia Innovation Healthy and Active Life Fund.
With the aim of providing small one-off grants for voluntary and community
groups, businesses, organisations, schools/services, the fund seeks to
generate greater understanding and respond to the needs of people living
with dementia with a view to creating Dementia Friendly communities.
Being more dementia friendly can make a big difference to people living with
dementia and their carers.
The first successful application for funding was recently awarded to St
Georges Community Centre. St George’s is a charity based in Lupset which
offers Adult Education, Childcare, Children and Young People and Wellbeing
services for the whole community. They have recently been awarded funding
to support the development of their Dementia Café with friendly new signage
and changing items such as lighting and mats.
Further enquiries about this and about becoming dementia friendly is
available from contact Wakefield Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia
Support Service on 01924 373264
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Jill Haughton and Clare Hughes
‘Integration with Health’ Peer Review
As part of Sector Led Improvement initiatives within
Integrated Care (Adults, Health & Communities
directorate) a Peer Review took place between 28
June – 1 July 2016; focussing on our Integration
with Health arrangements.
A challenge team consisting of 8 members including
Officers and Elected Members from other Local
Authorities with senior leadership experience and
expertise in adult social care acted as our ‘critical
friends’.
Whilst we still await a full and detailed report, initial
feedback from the Review has been positive with the
main conclusions telling us that the service is well
led, person centred and outcome focused and
promotes a sustainable and diverse market. The full
report, due in about 4 weeks, will give us more
information on areas were we need to make
improvements, challenge the way we do things and
plan for the future and the changing shape of the
service.
Thank you to all staff who took part in the Peer
Review and contributed to this exercise.
EU Referendum – Results
The people of the United
Kingdom have voted to leave the
European Union.
The total number of ballot papers
counted was 33,577,342
The declaration has confirmed that
48.1% of votes (16,141,241) were cast
in favour of REMAIN and 51.9% of
votes (17,410,742) were cast in favour of LEAVE.
Wakefield District Results: ​Votes for
Remain - 58,877 (33.6%), ​Votes for
Leave - 116,165 (66.3%).
Percentage turnout in Wakefield District
71.22%.
The full results from the Wakefield
District and the Yorkshire and Humber
Region can be found on our website at
Wakefield.gov.uk/EU
Inevitably, there will be a period of
uncertainty and adjustment following
this result. There will be no initial
change in the way people can travel, in
the way goods can move or the way
services can be sold. EU Referendum
questions are answered here: EU referendum: your questions
answered
District Energy
Networks
Working for Us?
We have been exploring the potential to
develop energy networks at four sites in the
Wakefield district.
District energy networks are a form of
‘decentralised energy’ where energy is delivered at
a local level as opposed to from power stations.
There are many benefits from energy networks
including:
• Revenue generation for the Council
• Cuts energy use and carbon emissions
• Tackles fuel poverty for local householders
• Planning benefits for developers and it makes it easier to meet environmental obligations
Bridging the Homes
Gap
In 2013 the Council set up an innovative new housing joint venture company
with Wakefield & District Housing (WDH), to grow the supply of new homes in
the district and to increase the supply of new affordable homes.
Bridge Homes’ first development of 30 new homes is St Swithins in
Stanley. The Sales Office and Show Home were opened to the public in
May. Interest has been high, with 16 of the 21 homes for sale already sold
or reserved. The first new residents are expected to move into their new
home in July 2016.
Bridge Homes has now secured planning permission for its second site, for
96 new homes on the former Redcats site on Horbury Road, Wakefield and
hopes to start work there in the autumn. The third site is at Standbridge
Lane in Kettlethorpe, where work should start later in 2017.
• Supporting the local economy with investment
• Training and skills development
We have produced four Energy Masterplans to look
at the potential to develop energy networks at:
1. Wakefield City Centre
2. City Fields development site (to the east of Wakefield)
3. Castleford
4. Knottingley
These studies are now complete and have
produced encouraging results, so much so that
more detailed feasibility work is already underway
with the City Centre and Castleford energy network.
The City Fields and Knottingley energy networks will
be investigated further as well to see if they are
viable. The results from this work are expected by
the end of 2016 so you will be hearing much more
about these networks later in the year.
For more information, please contact the
Sustainability Team on 01924 305887 or [email protected]
For more information visit the website: bridgehomesyorkshire.co.uk
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Been up Ben Nevis! Wakefield
Wins Again
Yet another award has been
presented, this time to our Chief
Executive, Joanne Roney OBE, who
wins the prestigious title of Yorkshire
Woman of the Year.
Left to Right: Debbie Powell (Wakefield Museum), Chris Neale (Wakefield Library), Trudy Stoneman (Wakefield Library) and Paul Stoneman.
Businesswomen from across Yorkshire
were recognised for their outstanding
leadership at a ceremony for the Barclays
Celebrating Women in Business Awards.
Joanne received her award for leading
the Council through transformational
times. Judges said that she was a highly
motivated individual leading more than
6,000 employees and is an advocate for
change and diversity.
Three colleagues from Wakefield Library and Museum have successfully climbed
Ben Nevis as part of a fundraising effort on behalf of the British Heart Foundation.
Chris Neale and Trudy Stoneman from Wakefield Library supported Debbie Powell from
Wakefield Museum who has raised over £1400 to date.
Debbie told Insight:
“I decided to walk Ben Nevis for the British Heart Foundation in memory of my amazing
brother Sean, who suddenly passed away at the age of 44 from an unknown heart
condition. My brother was an amazing man and such good fun. No one had a bad word to
say about him.
Thanks for all your support and donations for this great cause.”
Best Internal PA Network
Congratulations to Wakefield Council’s PA Network on winning the Best Internal PA Network category at The PA Hub Awards
event held on 30 June at Leeds United Football Club. The team were up against competition from two private companies, Bettys
& Taylors Group Ltd, and PwC LLP.
The category showcased the best internal PA networks within Yorkshire companies. It highlighted the Council’s PA network as a group
who pull together expertise and resources on a local basis, sharing best practice and information and meeting the needs of the
business while creating a unified sense of collaboration between assistants.
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Property and Facilities
Partnership Project
The new property and facilities partnership service is expected to deliver substantial
savings for the council as set out in the budget, as well as provide a more effective
service and opportunities for future growth.
Tenders received have been evaluated and the ‘preferred bidder’ is a company
called Engie. The contract has not been awarded as yet; the next phase of the
process is to finalise a detailed contract proposal in line with their bid. Cabinet will
decide whether to award the contract or not at its meeting on 26 July.
ENGIE (formerly Cofely) are leading providers of integrated services specialising in
energy, technical, facilities management and business process solutions for the
built environment. They can offer efficient management of buildings and
installations whilst achieving high levels of energy and environmental efficiency.
Representatives from Engie will be seen around the Council pending this final
decision as they will be working with us to plan ahead for any possible changes.
The project team will be holding a series of briefing and engagement sessions for
staff that are directly affected. However, meetings will continue to take place with
everyone who uses the services and works with property and facilities management
as this will mean a different way of working for everyone.
stop
hate.
report it!
homophobia is a choice,
sexuality is not.
racism is a choice,
ethnicity is not.
bigotry is a choice,
disability is not.
To report HATE CRIME visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/hatecrime
Review of Internal Communications
Thank you to those of you who gave us your thoughts and
comments. We will be spending some time looking through
the information and will feed back to you the results and
actions later in the year.
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Quick
interview
Kerry Murphy
1. Name and job title:
Kerry Murphy, Community Cohesion
Manager
2. In one line, what does your job entail?
Helping people (staff and the public)
to be unafraid of differences and to
respond to them appropriately
3. What was your first ever job?
Waitressing in the Holiday Inn, where I got a taste for good coffee
4.Family?
Kieran (5), Raven (1) and partner Jonathan
5.Pets?
No, I already have children thank you!
6. How do you like to relax?
Long baths, live music, quiet pubs
7. Favourite holiday destination?
Thailand
8. What’s your perfect day?
Long lie-in, sunshine and being
outdoors, friends and family and a
glass of prosecco
9. What did you last see at the cinema?
Angry Birds The Movie!
10. What book are you reading?
Wow! Said the Owl – to my daughter
aged 1
11. Current favourite pub/restaurant?
The Mustard Pot, half a mile from
my house
12. What’s the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
Shaved my head and travelled the
world for a year (not at the same time!)
13. What are you most proud of?
My children, and my Honours result in my Grade 4 ballet exam, aged 15
14. What music are you into?
Goth, indie, folk, rock and techno, but
my favourite is 80s pop
15. Which three people would you invite to a fictional dinner party? (living or dead)
Elizabeth I, Matahma Gandhi, Elvis
16. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
My children, the Internet, and a pen
and paper to write a journal
IN PONTEFRACT
1st
August
2016
The historic market town of Pontefract celebrates Yorkshire Day with fun for
all the family and special Yorkshire competitions.
With so much entertainment for everyone Pontefract looks forward to welcoming you to help us celebrate
all things Yorkshire at this year’s celebrations.
Browse the market stalls, tantalise your taste buds, discover history and heritage, family entertainment
and competitions, or sit back, chill out and relax.
There’s plenty going on in the town centre with guided walks from Pontefract Museum and activities
throughout the day at Pontefract Castle and Friarwood Valley Gardens.
Visit: experiencewakefield.co.uk
Summer of Sport
National Cycle Challenge
The National Cycle Challenge runs
throughout September.
It’s a fun, free competition where we can
compete against other organisations in
West Yorkshire and across the UK to see
which can get the most staff to try cycling.
There are loads of prizes that you can win
by riding and encouraging friends and
colleagues.
Get involved, it takes just 2 minutes to
register. Go to www.lovetoride.net/
cityconnect, click ‘Register’ at the top of
the page and join our team!
Give it a go and help us pedal our way to victory!
Sportymates presents - it’s a knockout
We need 24 Teams of 8 gents from
across Wakefield Council to take part in a
Sportymates It’s a Knockout challenge.
The event will take place at Pugneys
Watersports Centre and Country Park, Sunday 14 August 1-3pm.
To register and for further information please
email [email protected]
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Tour d’Thornes
There are free cycling events for kids being
held at Thornes Park Stadium this summer.
All ages and abilities are being catered for
at the event on 17 August.
Kids will need to take their own bikes, but
we can provide bikes for parents if they
need to accompany them.
10am - 10.45am Beginners
11am - 12.15pm Intermediate/Advanced
1pm - 1.45pm
Beginners
2pm - 3.15pm
Intermediate/advanced
3.30pm - 4.15pm Beginners
Love Parks
@Love
We are celebrating Love Parks throughout August and there will
be lots of activities and events to take part in.
Find out at wakefield.gov.uk/parks
When you’re out there remember to
stay safe by following these simple
rules:
Stay out of the heat:
•Keep out of the sun particularly between 11am and 3pm
•If you do go out, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen factor 15 (or higher for children and pale skins) and wear a hat and light scarf
•Avoid extreme exercise
•Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes
•Never leave children or pets in a parked car during hot weather
Cool yourself down:
•Have plenty of cold drinks, and avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks
•Eat cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content
•Take a cool shower, bath or dampen your body with a wet cloth
Keep your environment cool:
•Keep your living space cool especially for infants and the elderly
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•Keep windows and curtains that are exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped.
•If possible, move into a cooler room, especially for sleeping
Prepare:
•Check weather forecasts and health warnings before you go out (metoffice.gov.uk)
•Seek medical attention if you think you have heat stroke (nausea, high temperature, confusion and headaches) West Yorkshire Urgent Care Service 0345 605 9999 or NHS 111
Stay safe near open water
•Follow safety signs and advice
•Stay away from the water’s edge
•Avoid running or walking alone
•Tell someone where you are going
•Know how to help in an emergency
•Cold water kills – the water beneath the surface is still cold
If you see someone in danger:
•Stay calm
•Call for help – dial 999 and shout to others nearby
•Do not enter the water
•Know how to help
Summer Drinking
Pace yourself
Try not to drink in rounds or at the same
speed as others and avoid drinking more
than you are used to
Avoid mixing
Try to stick to one type of alcohol and avoid
mixing beers, spirits and wines
Stay hydrated
Drink a pint of water before your first
alcoholic drink and include the odd soft
drink in between alcoholic ones
Keep count
Try to keep count of how many drinks
you’ve had. This is much easier if you make
sure your glass is empty before refilling it
Find out whether your drinking habits are
within recommended levels at www.nhs.uk/livewell/alcohol
1. Who is James Roderick Moir better known as?
2. In ‘Eastenders’, which family currently resides in the Queen Victoria pub?
3. What is the capital of Morocco?
4. Who wrote ‘The Black Tulip’?
5. Who was recently appointed as Leeds United’s Head Coach?
6. Which former Queen Elizabeth Grammar School pupil married into the royal family in 2011?
7. What is the chemical symbol for iron?
8. What is the collective name for a group of baboons?
9. Which Swedish pop group recently played together for the first time in over 30 years?
10. In ‘Thunderbirds’, which Tracy brother pilots Thunderbird 2?
The winner of last month’s quiz is Michelle
Elcoate. Accommodation Income Officer.
The answers were:
1. Billions 2. Arthur Ransome
3. Tirana 4. Have his photograph taken
with fans 5. Not wearing high heels
6. A lost Mayan City 7. A bandage type
covering for the lower part of the leg from
the ankle to the knee. 8. Jane Devonshire
9. 1942 10. Tiramisu
Dates for your Diary
Love Parks Throughout August
Yorkshire Day 1 August
Olympics 2016 5 – 21 August
Seaside in Wakefield 13/14 August
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Friday 2 September 2016.
Which book?
The Devil in the Marshalsea by Antonia Hodgson
What was it about?
It is 1727 and loveable rogue Tom Hawkins is enjoying
a life of gambling, brothels and coffee-houses. A series
of misfortunes lead him to a hellish debtor’s prison.
Those who can pay can live in relative comfort, those
who can’t soon face starvation and disease. A debtor
has recently been murdered, the inmates are in terror
of sharing his grisly fate. Tom is sharing a cell with the
chief suspectand the authorities are keen to silence
the demands of his widow for justice. Find the killer and he has a chance of life and
freedom. Fail and it’s a question of who will kill him first, the murderer or the prison’s
ruthless governor and his henchmen.
What did we think?
We enjoyed this both as a crime novel and as a historical novel. It’s a gripping
murder mystery with lots of twists and turns in the plot. It’s also very atmospheric
with enough period detail to make you think you can see and smell what life in a
Georgian prison might be like. It’s been well researched and based on real accounts
of prison life and we agreed we couldn’t put the book down until we found out the
solution to the mystery. Tom Hawkins is a likeable hero and we are all looking forward to reading more of his adventures as
the book is the first in a series.
The group meets in Room 205, County Hall 12.30-1pm on the
first Thursday of every month. Join us and share your
thoughts and opinions.
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THE TOWN HALL READERS’ GROUP BOOK REVIEW