Singing & Music Workshop

Are you an adult carer living in the Falkirk area interested in singing and music?

Why not come along and lift your mood and feel good. Sign up to singing and music workshops with Alex Christie, a qualified singing coach and music therapist.

The sessions will run from 28 April to 9 June, 11 am to 12 noon at the Carers Centre in Falkirk.

If you are interested, contact the Carers Centre.

Pamper Treatments for Carers

A qualified complimentary therapist will be volunteering at the Carers Centre to offer Carers Free treatments including:

  • Back Massage
  • Back, neck & shoulders Massage
  • Hands & Feet Massage
  • Indian Head Massage

Appointments will be available at Centre in Falkirk on the afternoon of 20 May, 1  pm to 4 pm. If there is sufficient interest, the appointments will be available monthly going forward.

If you are interested in booking a pamper session, contact the Carers Centre.

Fit for Life Fitness Class

An opportunity for carers in Falkirk district over the age of 16 who are caring for an adult.

You will have an opportunity to train with a Personal Trainer, participating in a class that will be flexible and tailored to suit your needs. If you haven’t trained in a while, or if you are a first timer just looking to start, this class could be the one for you. It will be a great opportunity to meet other carers and you will have fun as well as exercising.

The sessions will run weekly for 4 weeks at the Carers Centre on Wednesday mornings, 11 am to 12 pm from the 27 April to the 18 May.

To encourage fitness, you will receive a pedometer to keep a track of the many steps you will take.

If you are interested in attending the sessions contact the Centre in Falkirk.

Fit for Life

Starting in March! Fit for Life Fitness Class – an opportunity for carers in Falkirk district over the age of 16 who are caring for an adult.

Train with a Personal Trainer, participating in a class that will be flexible and tailored to suit your needs. It will be a great opportunity to meet other carers and you will have fun as well as exercising. The sessions will run for 8 weeks as follows and you can sign up for some or all of the sessions:

11 am – 12 noon (Wednesdays) – 2, 16, 30 March and 13 April
6 – 7 pm (Wednesdays) – 9, 23 March, 6 and 20 April

Contact the Centre in Falkirk if you would like to attend.

Better Breaks Outing

Blair Drummond Safari Park
Saturday 19 March 2016

For children and young people (under 20 years) with multiple support needs in Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire and their families and carers 

Click on link below to download further information including details of how to request places.  As places are limited, priority will be given to eligible families who have participated in no, or fewer, previous Better Breaks outings.

Better Breaks Safari Park Information

Carers Rights Day at the Carers Centre

Carers Centre Open Afternoon
Friday 20 November 2015
1.30 pm to 4 pm

Drop in to our Open Afternoon at the Centre in Falkirk on Carers Rights Day to find out about information, support and services for carers and the people they care for.

Carer Centre staff and representatives from other local organisations will be on hand with information and to answer questions – or just pop in for a cup of tea, a chat, or a healthy smoothie from our Smoothie Bar

Information

• Benefits
• Short Breaks
• Alzheimer’s Support
• Mental Health Support
• Self Directed Support
• And more…..

Carers Christmas Lunch

The Carers Centre invites local carers to meet together for a festive Christmas lunch in December. The Christmas Lunch brings carers together at what can sometimes be a stressful and isolating time, to relax, have a break from their caring role, meet and chat with other carers and have some festive fun.

Carer Christmas lunches will take place as follows:

Park Hotel, Falkirk
Wednesday 9 December 2015
12 noon to 2.30 pm

Dunmar House, Alloa
Wednesday 9 December 2015
12 noon to 3 pm

Places are limited and require to be booked in advance. The cost of the lunch to carers is £5 (payable on booking and non-refundable). For further information or to request a booking form, contact the Centre in Alloa or Falkirk or download a booking form here:

Falkirk Christmas Lunch Booking Form

Clackmannanshire Christmas Lunch Booking Form

Carers Rights Day Event

Carers Centre Open Afternoon
Friday 20 November 2015
1.30 pm to 4 pm

Having the right information at the right time can make a huge difference when you are looking after someone. Come along to our Open Afternoon at the Centre in Falkirk on Carers Rights Day to find out about information, support and services for carers and the people they care for.

Carer Centre staff and representatives from other local organisations will be on hand with information and to answer questions – or just pop in for a cup of tea, a chat, a healthy smoothie from our Smoothie Bar, or treat yourself to a free pampering session (to be booked in advance).

Information

• Benefits
• Short Breaks
• Alzheimer’s Support
• Mental Health Support
• Self Directed Support
• And more…..

Pampering

• Indian Head Massage
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Facial
• Aromatherapy Massage

Refreshments

• Smoothie Bar
• Tea/Coffee
• Snacks

Download our Carers Rights Day event flyer here.

Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre

Falkirk Carers Forum

The Falkirk Carers Forum meets quarterly. It is a voice for local carers to discuss with service providers, and one another, local and national issues that affect carers and those they care for. This month the forum will focus on:

Joint Integration Board
ALFY & Closer to home
Carers Bill
Forth Valley Carers Card

If you are interested in attending the Falkirk Carers Forum on 23 November 2015 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Carers Centre, contact Claire Crossan at the Centre in Falkirk.