invitation to training about suicide and prevention

Training: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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An informative session on suicide awareness and suicide prevention.

Join us to learn practical ways to support others. 

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. You’ll 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. 

Details:

🙋For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre. 
📅 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 May
If you have any questions or you are not registered with the Carers Centre, but would like to attend, please email 📧daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk.
invitation to mental health session about coping strategies and support by FDAMH

Mental Health: Coping Strategies

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Mental Health Awareness Session with FDAMH

Learning about support, coping strategies and mental well‑being.

We’re pleased to welcome Val McInroy, Head of Services at Falkirk and District’s Association for Mental Health (FDAMH), to discuss FDAMH’s services, as well as some mental health coping mechanisms and more.

What to expect:

  • Introduction to FDAMH – who they are, what they do, how they can support you.
  • Understanding Mental Health – recognising signs of anxiety and stress.
  • Practical Coping Strategies – effective tools you can use day-to-day
  • Q&A Time – ask questions, share experiences, and chat in a safe space.

Details:

🙋For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre. 
📅 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
If you have any questions or you are not registered with the Carers Centre, but would like to attend, please email 📧 daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
invitation to a talk with Brad McKay, former Falkirk FC player, in the Centre,

Brad McKay: How football changed my life

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An inspirational story you can’t miss!

We are pleased to welcome Brad McKay, a former Falkirk FC player, to the Centre.

Join us for a conversation with Brad McKay, who 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 ‘wrong path’. He will also discuss the coaching he does now and how to get involved.
This is an in-person session only.

Details:

🙋For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre. 
📅 Monday 4 May
⏰ From 2 pm to 3 pm
📍 Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street – in person only
📝 Register here
If you have any questions or you are not registered with the Carers Centre, but would like to attend, please email 📧 daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Invitation to dementia presentation about sensory changes.

Dementia – Sensory Changes Presentation

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Join this engaging and informative presentation exploring how our senses can change with age.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about sensory changes in later life, gain practical tips, and ask questions in a supportive environment.

The session will look at how changes in sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell can affect day-to-day life, well-being and independence. The presentation will also include practical advice and solutions to help carers support those experiencing sensory changes, as well as an opportunity to experience activities that demonstrate how these changes may impact everyday tasks. There will also be a discussion around mobility and supportive strategies that can help improve safety and confidence.

The session will be delivered by an experienced team:
• Yvonne Cairns, Nurse Consultant in Dementia and Delirium
• Emma Douglas, Team Lead for Community Older Adult Mental Health
• Lisa Wilson, AHP Falls Lead

Please register by 10 am on Tuesday 12 May; however, if you require a translator, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance.

Details:
📅 Thursday 14 May 2025
⏰ From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 In person at the Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre
invitation to help with transitions drop in cafe taking place in May

May Drop-in Cafe: Help with Transitions

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Parents and unpaid carers of young people with additional support needs, pop in for a chat!

Join us if the child you care for is approaching or going through transitions, aged between 14 and 25, and lives in the Falkirk area.

Fiona Douglas, Transitions Coordinator for Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), is hosting monthly ‘Drop-in Cafés’ in the Carers Centre (1a Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB). You can drop in between 10 am and 1 pm on the dates below with questions or for a chat about transitions. These sessions are open to unpaid carers registered with the Carers Centre.

✅ Ask questions about support available
✅ Learn how young people are supported in their transitions beyond school

Details:

📅 Thursday 7 May
🕒 From 10 am to 1 pm
📍 Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB
❗We would appreciate if you could book your place here so that we can anticipate numbers, or just feel free to drop in on the day. 

If you have any questions or you are not registered with the Carers Centre, but would like to attend, please email daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk.

The next sessions will take place on Thursdays between 10 and 1pm on the following dates:

  • 4 June
  • 16 July
  • 6 August
  • 17 September
  • 15 October
  • 12 November
  • 10 December
invitation to consultation with the University of Stirling

Consultation with University of Stirling

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Falkirk Carers, you’re invited! 

Join us to share your views and experiences to help shape future support.

Joanne McNaughton, Nursing Programme Director of the University of Stirling, will be joining us. Joanne is looking to hear your views and experiences, and most importantly, what you feel is crucial for our future nursing staff to be mindful of when they meet carers in the hospital wards.

Please register by 10 am on Tuesday 5 May; however, if you require a translator, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance.

Details:
📅 Thursday 7 May 2026
⏰ From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 In person at the Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre or on Zoom
invitation to carers essentials session on 6th May

May Carer Essentials

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Carer Essentials are back, and you are invited!

This session is designed to inform and empower unpaid carers in Falkirk & Clackmannanshire so that they can care with confidence.

You’ll learn about:

  • Your rights as an unpaid carer
  • What we do at the Centre and how we can help
  • What other local services and support are available
  • What an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP) is and how you can benefit from it
You’ll also get to meet our teams and have the opportunity to ask your questions!

Ideal for those who:

  • are new to caring for a relative or friend
  • have registered with the Carers Centre in the last 6 months
  • or just would like a refresher of what we do and how we can help

Details:

📅 Wednesday 6 May
⏰ From 12.30 pm to 2 pm
📍 Carers Centre or Zoom
📝 Register here
For more information or to enquire about future sessions, please email 📧daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
Easter Bank holiday closure and local emergency services details

Easter Weekend and Support Services

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The Carers Centre will be closed from Friday 3 April 2026 to Monday 6 April 2026 (inclusive), re-opening on Tuesday 7 April 2026.  Details of local support and emergency services are available below:

  • If you need an urgent Social Work service outwith normal office hours, you can contact:
    • Clackmannanshire Emergency Social Work on 01786 470500
    • Falkirk Emergency Social Work on 01786 470500
  • For information about local health services which are available, such as GPs and Pharmacies, please visit NHS Forth Valley – Know Who To Turn To When You Are Ill.
  • There is a Minor Injuries Unit for anyone living in NHS Forth Valley. Contact NHS 24 on 111, day or night before attending the Minor Injuries Unit, or visit Minor Injuries Unit.
  • For an A-Z of health services, you can go to NHS Forth Valley – Local Services Finder.
invitation to consultation by Children with Disabilities Team on Friday 24th April

Consultation: Children with Disabilities Team

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Falkirk Parent Carers, you’re invited! 

The Children with Disabilities Team are seeking your views!

Nicola Millar, Social Work Assistant Team Manager, is looking to hear your views and experiences about what’s working well and what could be improved. 

Please register by 1 pm on Tuesday 21 April; however, if you require a translator, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance.

Details:
📅 Friday 24 April 2026
⏰ From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 In person at the Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre or on Zoom
invitation to safeguarding and neurodiversity session in the centre or on zoom

Safeguarding and Neurodiversity

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Join us for an informative and supportive session designed especially for parent carers.

We are delighted to welcome two speakers from Falkirk Council.

Gillian Campbell, Quality Improvement Officer – Safeguarding & Wellbeing, and Lyn McLafferty, Educational Psychologist – Children’s Services, will give:

  • an overview of supports available for families
  • guidance on children & neurodiversity
  • strategies for supporting positive mental health & coping with anxiety
  • an opportunity to ask questions

This session is a great chance to build understanding, gather practical tips, and feel more confident in supporting your own and your child’s well-being.

Details:

🙋For unpaid parent carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire
📅 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
For more information or to enquire about future sessions, please email 📧 daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk