Dementia Information Sessions – April to June 2021

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Between April and June we will be running monthly dementia information sessions for carers who are looking after someone with dementia.  Due to the current restrictions that are in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10.30 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 27 April 2021             Dementia – Making Sense of Senses and Behaviour
  • 25 May 2021              Sensory Issues and Dementia
  • 29 June 2021              Dementia and Sleep

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living in Falkirk and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Donna Mulder on 07824 381280 or email donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk.

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Care with Confidence Falkirk Programme – April to May 2021

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The next Care with Confidence sessions for Falkirk will begin from Tuesday, 27 April. Due to the current restrictions that are in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10.30 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 27 April 2021             Dementia – Making Sense of Senses and Behaviour
  • 04 May 2021             Self Directed Support
  • 11 May 2021               French Tutoring – Exercise for the Brain

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living in Falkirk and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Donna Mulder on 07824 381280 or email donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk.

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Care with Confidence Clackmannanshire Programme – April 2021

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The next Care with Confidence sessions for Clackmannanshire will begin from Tuesday, 20 April. Due to the current restrictions that are in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10.30 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 20 April 2021             Power of Attorney
  • 21 April 2021              Community Mental Health Team
  • 28 April 2021             Six Legal Must Do’s

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living in Clackmannanshire and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Tracy Gibson on 07818 592992 or email tracygibson@centralcarers.co.uk.

Power of Attorney Zoom sessions – April to June 2021

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Are you interested in finding out more about Power of Attorney and how this could help you in your caring role? Information sessions will be taking place on Zoom for carers in both Clackmannanshire and Falkirk from April until June.

Session dates and times are:

FALKIRK

    • Wednesday      14 April            11 am
    • Wednesday      26 May            11 am
    • Wednesday      30 June            11 am

CLACKMANNANSHIRE

    • Tuesday            20 April            11 am
    • Tuesday            25 May             2 pm
    • Tuesday            29 June             11 am

If you are a carer living in Falkirk then please contact Donna on 01324 611510 or email donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk. Alternatively, if you are a carer based in Clackmannanshire and would be interested in more information or booking a place, please contact Tracy on 01259 226838 or email tracygibson@centralcarers.co.uk.

If you would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please contact either Tracy or Donna.

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Care with Confidence (Thursday) Programme – April 2021

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Care with Confidence sessions are due to take place on Thursday’s throughout April. Due to the current lockdown that is in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10.30 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 01 April 2021                 Vegan Easter
  • 08 April 2021                Scams
  • 15 April 2021                 Footcare
  • 22 April 2021                 Electric Vehicles
  • 29 April 2021                Dementia & Dentistry

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Catherine Brunton on 07857 671347 or email catherinebrunton@centralcarers.co.uk.

COVID Vaccine – Update for Carers

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The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland have launched a self-registration service for the COVID-19 vaccination for eligible unpaid carers who have not already been given an appointment.

You are eligible for vaccination at this stage and should register if all of the following statements apply to you:

  • You are 16 to 64 years old;
  • You provide face-to-face care and support to one or more family members, friends or neighbours;
  • The care you provide is not part of a contract or voluntary work;
  • If caring for someone under 18, they are affected by a disability, physical or mental ill-health, developmental condition or substance misuse; and
  • You have not already received your first COVID-19 vaccination or vaccination appointment letter.

To register for a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as a carer, please visit: https://www.nhsinform.scot/carersregister

For more information, click here to download the FAQ

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Care with Confidence Clackmannanshire Programme – March 2021

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The next Care with Confidence sessions for Clackmannanshire will begin from Wednesday, 10 March. Due to the current lockdown that is in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 10 March 2021             Dementia and Sleep
  • 17 March 2021              Strength and Balance
  • 24 March 2021             Guardianship & Legal Aid

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living in Clackmannanshire and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Tracy Gibson on 07818 592992 or email tracygibson@centralcarers.co.uk.

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Care with Confidence Falkirk Programme – February to March 2021

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The next Care with Confidence sessions for Falkirk will begin from Tuesday, 23 February. Due to the current lockdown that is in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10.30 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 23 February 2021       Dementia – Encouraging Engagement
  • 02 March 2021           Bowel Cancer Awareness
  • 09 March 2021           Love Food – Hate Waste

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living in Falkirk and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Donna Mulder on 07824 381280 or email donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk.

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Care with Confidence (Thursday) Programme – March 2021

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Care with Confidence sessions are now taking place on Thursday’s throughout March. Due to the current lockdown that is in place, all sessions will take place on Zoom and take place between 10.30 am and 12 noon.  All carers are welcome and there is no cost to attend sessions.

The programme overview for this session is:

  • 04 March 2021            Diabetes Awareness
  • 11 March 2021              Dance for Life 2
  • 18 March 2021             Bowel Cancer Awareness

Please click here to see the full programme.

If you are a carer living and would like to attend any of these sessions, but are not sure how to go online, or how to join a Zoom meeting, please call Catherine Brunton on 07857 671347 or email catherinebrunton@centralcarers.co.uk.

NEW Parent Carer Evening Zoom Sessions

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From this month we are starting a NEW monthly Parent Carer Evening Zoom session, which is open to all parent carers in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire!

The sessions will take place on the last Wednesday of each month, beginning next Wednesday, 24 February, and will run from 5.30 pm until 7 pm.

As well as an opportunity to speak with other parent carers, these sessions will also feature guest speakers on the following topics:

  • 24 February 2021       Making Sense of the Senses
  • 31 March 2021            Scottish Autism
  • 28 April 2021              Self Directed Support

Please click here to see the full programme of events.

If you are a parent carer living in Falkirk or Clackmannanshire and would like to attend any of these sessions, please call Cath on 07857 671347 or email catherinebrunton@centralcarers.co.uk.