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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
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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Rebecca will be hosting an interactive virtual financial well-being session. Time will be given for Q&A. This course examines the essential elements of financial well-being and explores the challenges and barriers that prevent many individuals from achieving it.
Topics include:
The session will provide you with valuable insights into the link between financial well-being and overall well-being.
Wednesday 8 April From 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm This session is fully remote and will take place on Zoom. If you are unable to access Zoom for any reason, you are welcome to join us in the Centreโs activities room, where youโll be able to watch the training on our screen with other carers. Register here for the training by 6 pm on Monday 6 April daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone line and webchat service for anyone aged 16+ in Scotland who is experiencing low mood, anxiety, depression, or emotional distress. It provides a safe and supportive listening service, information, and signposting to further help.
Lisa-Jane will provide a practical, accessible overview, she will:
Wednesday 25 March From 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom Register here by 6 pm on Monday 23 March daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Aims of the training:
The emphasis throughout will be onย practical understanding rather than prescriptive solutions, recognising that small changes can make meaningful differences.
Tuesday 24 March From 10.30 pm to 12.30 pm Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom Register here by 11 pm on Sunday 22 March daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk