Powys Equals Partnership/Working Futures

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Published On: Tuesday 24 June 2008

In case you are wondering about what has happened to all those aspirations and the energy that went into the Equals programme I am pleased to say that most parts of the programme are very much alive and kicking and some are awaiting the results of funding applications to move forward. My particular remit has been to take forward the College of Lived Experience and Responsible Employment.

The College is now taking shape and we are waiting for the results of a number of Funding bids. Disability Powys has taken the lead and has a training bid at second stage within the Lottery framework. This will build capacity within Disability to provide training and secure a commitment to the College. Lexicon is a sub-group who provide training and consultancy from a lived experience perspective. Lexicon has submitted its first tender bid and will be working in Powys and beyond to ensure that the skills that are derived from lived experience can bid for work that is designed to improve the quality of service delivery. We are currently awaiting the results of bids that will develop the College. These include bids to take forward Training for Trainers, Training for people who want to work as agents of change within the health and social care systems, and training for people who want to build upon skills acquired through their lived experience and in other areas of their lives to develop their work potential.

A number of organisations have signed up to Responsible Employment. Currently we are bringing these and other interested groups together to firm up the scheme. We have applied for funding to administer the scheme and to support employers to identify and market work opportunities. We have asked Responsible Employers to consider signing up to Mindful Employer which sets out standards for the support of employees who may experience mental distress in the work place. We anticipate that over the next few months we will be able to offer people work opportunities within a number of these organisations.

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