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News in brief


New skills


NEWLY qualified Social Workers can soon boost their skills through a new qualification designed for professionals by the councils who employ them. The new Graduate Certificate in


Consolidation of Social Work Practice is validated by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. It is the first programme to be approved by the Care Council for Wales as part of its new framework of Continuing Professional Education and Learning for Social Work in Wales. It aims to further improve the standard of social work practice as well as support social workers as they progress to the top of


their


profession. The qualification has been designed


and developed by a partnership of 12 Welsh local authorities, collectively called Porth Agored.


Rail safety


CARMARTHENSHIRE’S Community Safety Department has been working closely with the British Transport Police (BTP) to educate young people about the dangers of trespassing on the railway. At a Phoenix Course held at


Carmarthen Fire Station, the BTP outlined the hazards associated with trespassing on railway lines and the potential


consequences. The


initiative was introduced following a number of concerns raised about children playing on and running across railway lines, particularly around the back of the KFC outlet in Pensarn. Carmarthenshire


Community


Safety Manager John Jones said: “Having been made aware of an issue locally, I invited the BTP to give their input in order to educate the children and the community in the hope of avoiding further incidents on the track.”


Aspiring doctors visit to local fire station


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A GROUP of aspiring young doctors visited Carmarthen Fire Station recently to gain an insight into the Fire and Rescue Service and the work they do in the community. Dr Ruth Williams, Programme


Director for the Carmarthenshire GP Speciality Trainee Scheme, along with 16 trainee GPs were shown around the station, where they viewed the various fire appliances and items of equipment. The group was also given a chip pan fire demonstration and the station’s on duty crew carried out a road traffic simulation, which showed the procedure for extricating trapped


casualties. Dr Williams said: “There was


plenty of opportunity for safety tips which helps to inform our patients. It was particularly interesting to learn more about the role of the fire service in road traffic collision situations and finding out about the free home fire safety checks they offer.” Trainee Doctor, Louise Browne added: “The staff were all really enthusiastic and the chip pan fire demonstration was brilliant. It was good to see how involved the Service are with the community and how they interact with health and paramedic services.”


LGBT staff network


HYWEL Dda Health Board has launched the first All Wales Public Sector Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender


(LGBT)


Network. The network has been created by


public sector bodies across Wales working together. It aims to advise on policy and practice, raise awareness of LGBT issues in the workplace, provide confidential and peer support for staff and support LGBT staff to develop their skills and careers. It is just one of the ways in which the Health Board is promoting equality and diversity. Stonewall recently published the


results of its annual Workplace Equality Index 2013, in which Hywel Dda Health Board demonstrated progress after implementing a


Staff


number of initiatives to provide a supportive work environment for staff which is discrimination and


free


diversity. Any Hywel Dda staff who would like to get involved in the network can contact hyweldda@walespslgbt.co.uk in confidence or visit www.walespslgbt.co.uk


Muddy roads Keep in Touch


FARMERS are being reminded to help keep rural roads safe following concerns raised about mud on county roads. They have a legal responsibility to


ensure that every precaution is taken to avoid mud being carried off the field. Although some will end up on the highway, it is important to remove it immediately. If mud is left on roads, warning signs should be used to alert motorists to the potential hazard.


KITe (Keep in Touch), run by Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services, supports older people who want to use computers and the internet. We offer free computer classes,


clubs, workshops and one-to- one training. We also run clubs and creative workshops on digital media (photos, videos, digital stories, sound recording). Call CAVS on 01267 245555 or visit itkite.wordpress.com


WHEN it comes to style, 19 year- old Morgan Rennie can certainly put on a glamorous look. Morgan, a hair and beauty student


at Coleg Sir Gâr, is the first student to win two separate categories of Skills Competition Wales where she took two gold awards in the categories of hairdressing and nail technology in an all-Wales competition. She said: “I was genuinely shocked when they


called my name out, especially the second time as the talent at the competition was like nothing I’ve seen.” Coleg Sir Gâr student Ryan Beck


also won a silver award in the hairdressing category of the all- Wales competition. For a list of hair and beauty treatments available to the public email enquiries@colegsirgar.ac.uk


Morgan’s winning style


from embraces


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