Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Falkirk Carers Forum due to take place on Wednesday 24 August has been postponed. A new date will be issued shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Carers Week 2016
Carers across Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire have signed up to attend events organised by the Carers Centre to mark Carers Week 2016, starting with our 20th Anniversary Celebration Event at the Hippodrome in Bo’ness and including pampering sessions, information sessions, and more. On Friday, carers are invited to join us for the Big Fit Walk – in Tullibody and at the Helix in Falkirk.
Carers Week Programme 2016
Monday 6th June
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENT! Film, Fizz and Canapes
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire carers will kick off Carers Week in style in Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema, the Hippodrome in Bo’ness where they will enjoy a glass of fizz, some canapés and an exclusive showing of the recently released film, ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’, starring Hugh Grant and Meryl Streep.
FALKIRK CARERS WEEK PROGRAMME
Tuesday 7th June
- Individual Pampering Sessions
- Dementia Advisor Appointments
- Parents Group Ten Pin Bowling Evening
Wednesday 8th June
- Carers Café hosts Carers Week Brunch
- Foot Care Appointment
Thursday 9th June
- Individual Pampering Session
- Parents Group Lunch
Friday 10th June – Big Fit Walk Helix Park
Join us to walk round the pond at Helix Park or to walk to the Kelpies and back, followed by a cuppa. Meet at Falkirk Stadium at 10.45 am to start at 11 am. Contact the Centre to let us know you will be coming.
CLACKMANNANSHIRE CARERS WEEK PROGRAMME
Wednesday 8 June
- Care with Confidence Session – What is Delirium?*
- Carers Lunch
- Carers Centre Stall – Come along a find out about the Carers Centre at CTSI Market Place – Alloa Town Hall, 10 am – 2 pm
Thursday 9th June
- Carers Afternoon Tea
Friday 10th June
- Big Fit Walk – Join us with other carers at the annual Tullibody Healthy Living Big Fit walk
Falkirk Carers Forum
| Have your voice heard: join other carers and representatives from health, social care and the third sector to discuss current issues and hear the latest updates. The Falkirk Carers Forum meets quarterly at the Carers Centre in Falkirk. It is an opportunity for local carers to discuss with service providers, and one another, local and national issues that affect carers and those they care for. Contact Claire Crossan at the Carers Centre if you are interested in attending the Falkirk Carers Forum from 11 am to 1 pm followed by lunch, on the following dates: 25 May 2016 24 August 2016 23 November 2016 |
Singing & Music Workshop
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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:
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.
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 Centre Newsletter Winter 2015
The Carers Centre Winter newsletter is on its way to carers who are on the Centre mailing list. A PDF version can be downloaded here or from the link on our Publications page. Carers Christmas Lunch booking forms can also be downloaded below:
Carers Centre Newsletter Winter 2015 (1 meg)