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We will welcome Alice Grant from Falkirk Councilโs Childrenโs Services. Although Alice specialises in supporting children with additional support needs, the insights sheโll share are relevant and useful for people of all ages, making this session ideal for any carer.
What to Expect
Alice will provide a practical, accessible overview of the following:
Thursday 18 June
From 10.30 pm to 12.30 pm
Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom
Register here by 6 pm on Tuesday 16 June
daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Carers Week is a yearly campaign that aims:
The theme for Carers Week 2026, “Building Carer Friendly Communities”, highlights what an important role communities play in ensuring carers get the opportunities and support they need.
As a result, unpaid carers can have fairer support and opportunities, living a better life.ย
Unpaid carers often get overlooked, undervalued or are unsupported. Yet, they are the backbone of our communities facing challenges affecting many aspects of their life including but not limited to their physical or mental health, education, relationships, careers, to name a few. Carer friendly communities have the power to turn understanding into action and make support a daily constant in carers’ lives. Even the smallest contribution can make a great impact on carers’ lives.ย
At Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre we believe that carers deserve to be recognised for the difficulties they face, respected for their efforts, informed about their rights and options, and supported to continue caring safely. Throughout the week, we will be raising awareness and encouraging communities to take practical and meaningful steps to create positive change.
We will also be celebrating carers with the below programme.ย
Our popular prize draw will be back! We will be doing a draw each day from Monday 8 June to Friday 12 June. To show our support, prizes include vouchers from multiple local businesses. Please note you only need to enter your details once for all 5 days.
Enter the prize draw here:https://form.jotform.com/CentralCarers/cwpd
***Please note appointments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to one appointment per carer.
If you answer yes to these questions, this session is for you:
– Do you help to look after a partner, child, relative or friend who needs your help due to disability, illness, frailty or addiction?
– Do you live in the Falkirk district?
– Are you between the ages of 8 and 100?
👉 Why attend?
– learn about support available to you, and your rights
– have a casual chat with understanding people and get emotional support if needed
– find out more about benefits you may be eligible for
– free tea/coffee and biscuits
– ask your questions
🫶 You will feel more informed, involved and supported.
*Carers who have expressed an interest in Short Break Activities were invited along to try our community- themed activities If you would like to hear more about future short break activities on offer or join our cancellation list, please contact shortbreaks@centralcarers.co.uk. Please note carers must be physically fit and able to walk for 4 hours.ย
Our Annual General Meeting is open to anyone, and no booking is required. Those who cannot attend in person will be able to join via Zoom. Please only get in touch by callingย 01324 611510ย or emailingย centre@centralcarers.co.ukย if:
***Please note, this event is only for Clackmannanshire carers, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost to carers is ยฃ5.ย
*Carers who have expressed an interest in Short Break Activities were invited along to try our community- themed activities. If you would like to hear more about future short break activities on offer or join our cancellation list, please contact shortbreaks@centralcarers.co.uk.ย Carers must be in good health and must complete and pass a health questionnaire before participating.
The 30th AGM of Central Carers Association (CCA) will take place on Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 10.00 am, followed by a members-only lunch in the Carers Centre at 1a Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB.
The AGM is open to all.
If you live in the Clackmannanshire area and need travel assistance, please contact the Centre using the contact details below. Those who cannot attend in person will be able to join the AGM via Zoom. (Email for the link.)ย ย
CCA is the local voluntary organisation that support carers in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire and is the managing body of the Carers Centre. Full membership of CCA is open to all carers 18 years of age and over in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire, and associate membership is open to young carers under the age of 18. By becoming a Member of CCA, you will be demonstrating your support for the work of the organisation and strengthening its voice as a body that represents carers. Full Members are also entitled to vote at the AGM. The current annual subscription fee is ยฃ5 for full or associate membership.ย If you would like to become a member, please contact us on 01324 611510 (option 1) or via email: centre@centralcarers.co.uk.ย
Meeting Details:ย
Contact Details:
Carers Week is a yearly campaign that aims:
The theme for Carers Week 2026, “Building Carer Friendly Communities”, highlights what an important role communities play in ensuring carers get the opportunities and support they need.
Unpaid carers often get overlooked, undervalued or are unsupported. Yet, they are the backbone of our communities facing challenges affecting many aspects of their life including but not limited to their physical or mental health, education, relationships, careers, to name a few. Carer friendly communities have the power to turn understanding into action and make support a daily constant in carers’ lives. Even the smallest contribution can make a great impact on carers’ lives.ย
As a result, unpaid carers can have fairer support and opportunities, living a better life.ย
At Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre we believe that carers deserve to be recognised for the difficulties they face, respected for their efforts, informed about their rights and options, and supported to continue caring safely. Throughout the week, we will be raising awareness and encouraging communities to take practical and meaningful steps to create positive change.
We will also be celebrating carers with our Carers Week Programme, which will be released very soon. Watch this space!ย
We will welcome Alice Grant from Falkirk Councilโs Childrenโs Services. Although Alice specialises in supporting children with additional support needs, the insights sheโll share are relevant and useful for people of all ages, making this session ideal for any carer.
What to Expect
Alice will provide a practical, accessible overview of the following:
Wednesday 27 May From 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom Register here by 6 pm on Monday 25 May daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
This session, led by Fiona Bartley, Senior Health Improvement Officer from NHS Forth Valley, is designed to help carers learn practical ways to support not only the people they care for, but also peers and others in the community. Youโll gain confidence in recognising signs, starting conversations, and responding effectively.
The training is open to unpaid carers residing in the Falkirk district and in Clackmannanshire.ย
For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre.ย Thursday 21 May From 11.00 am to 12.30 pm In person only at the Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street Register here by 5 pm on Tuesday 19 Maydaynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk.
Weโre pleased to welcome Val McInroy, Head of Services at Falkirk and Districtโs Association for Mental Health (FDAMH), to discuss FDAMHโs services, as well as some mental health coping mechanisms and more.
What to expect:
Thursday 7 May From 12 noon to 2 pm Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom Register here by 6 pm on Tuesday 5 May daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Gillian Campbell, Quality Improvement Officer – Safeguarding & Wellbeing, and Lyn McLafferty, Educational Psychologist – Childrenโs Services, will give:
This session is a great chance to build understanding, gather practical tips, and feel more confident in supporting your own and your childโs well-being.
Tuesday 21 April From 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom Register here by 6 pm on Sunday 19 April daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Throughout the month, we are offering a series of supportive, engaging sessions designed to help unpaid carers boost their well-being, build confidence, and connect with others. We warmly invite you to join us at any of the sessions below, and take some time for yourself to learn, reflect, and feel supported.
These sessions are open to unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and in Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre. To register with the Centre, please follow this link. Once you’ve completed the registration, come back to this page to sign up for the events using the relevant links below.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Dayna Faulds, Training Co-ordinator:ย daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
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Monday 4 May 2 pm to 3 pm |
How Football Changed my Life: Brad McKay, former Falkirk FC Centre-Back
Join us for a conversation with Brad McKay in the Carers Centre. Brad has previously played for Falkirk FC (as well as Hearts, St Johnstone, and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, to name a few). He will tell us about how football was his outlet and prevented him from going down the โwrong pathโ. He will also discuss the coaching he does now and how to get involved. 📍In person only at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, FK1 1NB Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/jrsJh3cHhV |
| Thursday 7ย May
12 noon to 2 pm |
FDAMH: Mental Health Coping Mechanisms
Val McInroy, Head of Services at Falkirk and Districtโs Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) will discuss FDAMHโs services, as well as some mental health coping mechanisms and more.
📍 In person at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, FK1 1NB, or Zoom Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/tcMKA3WdT8 |
| Thursday 21ย May
11 am to 12.30 pm |
Suicide Awareness & Prevention: Fiona Bartley
Fiona Bartley, Senior Health Improvement Officer from NHS Forth Valley is returning to deliver some crucial information regarding signs of suicide and suicide prevention. This session is designed to help carers learn practical ways to support not only the people they care for, but also peers and others in the community. Youโll gain confidence in recognising signs, starting conversations, and responding effectively. 📍In person only at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, FK1 1NB Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/M2dSFGQJWS |
| Monday 27ย May
12.30 to 2.30 pm |
ASN โ Sensory & Communication Needs Overview
Alice Grant, Teacher & Trainer from Falkirk Councilโs Childrenโs Services will be delivering an engaging overview on sensory & communication needs. Although Alice specialises in supporting children with additional support needs, the information is relevant for people of all ages, making this session ideal for any carer. Alice will provide a practical, accessible overview of the following: ✅ Sensory Needs ✅ Distressed Behaviours ✅ Regulation & Stimming ✅ Model of Child Engagement 📍 In person at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, FK1 1NB, or Zoom |
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