COVID Vaccine – Update for Carers

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

Care with Confidence

Care with Confidence Clackmannanshire Programme – March 2021

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

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

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

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.

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Care with Confidence Clackmannanshire Programme – February 2021

The next Care with Confidence sessions for Clackmannanshire will begin from Wednesday, 10 February. 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 February 2021       Depression and Delirium
  • 17 February 2021        Self Directed Support
  • 24 February 2021       Foot Care

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 – January to February 2021

The next Care with Confidence sessions for Falkirk will begin from Tuesday, 26 January. 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:

  • 26 January 2021         Dentistry & Dementia
  • 02 February 2021       Focus Meeting
  • 09 February 2021       Living Well with Arthritis

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.

Power of Attorney Zoom sessions – January to March 2021

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 this month until March.

Session dates and times are:

FALKIRK

    • Wednesday      27 January       11 am
    • Tuesday            16 February     11 am
    • Wednesday      17 March          11 am

CLACKMANNANSHIRE

    • Tuesday            19 January        11 am
    • Tuesday            23 February     2 pm
    • Tuesday            23 March          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.

Click here for programme

 

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Care with Confidence (Thursday) Programme – January to February 2021

Care with Confidence sessions are now taking place every Thursday throughout January and into 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:

  • 14 January 2021            Diabetes – How to Reduce Your Risk
  • 21 January 2021             Burns Lunch **11.30 am – 1 pm**
  • 28 January 2021            Vegetarian Cooking
  • 04 February 2021         Love Food – Hate Waste

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.

Digital Carers Card during COVID-19

Carers cards are usful tools for carers to help you be more easily identified as someone who provides care. Since the COVID-19 lockdown began, we have continued to issue Carers Cards to carers in a digital format.

Carers who would like a Carers Card, and who have not had one previously, will be issued with a digital Carers Card, specifically designed to be used on your phone for the duration of the COVID-19 lockdown.

To receive a digital Carers Card, please complete the digital referral form linked below:

Click here to complete referral form

If you have previously had a Forth Valley Carers Card that has now expired, please complete the Contact Us form on our website, and ask to be emailed with a letter that can be used alongside your existing expired card.

If you are working with someone who does not have access to the internet or an email address, please ask them to contact the number below.

For further information, please contact us on 01324 611510 and leave a message, or email centre@centralcarers.co.uk.