celebrating the Hippodrome cinema

Respitality Donor Spotlight: The Hippodrome in Bo’ness

Celebrating 3 Years of Support from The Hippodrome!

The Hippodrome in Bo’ness has been part of the Respitality initiative for 3 fantastic years, donating free tickets to the Centre, allowing carers to take a break from their caring role and recharge.

Their continued support makes a real difference, and we would like to express our gratitude by celebrating them this month.

Who is The Hippodrome?

The Hippodrome in Bo’ness, winner of the Best Cinema Experience in Scotland 2019, is Scotlandโ€™s oldest surviving purpose-built cinema. With many original features preserved, stepping into the Hippodrome is like taking a step back in time. Carers enjoyed this charming, classic setting, as well as the opportunity to take time out from their day-to-day routine to relax and enjoy the fantastic selection of films.

How did carers benefit?

Carers who visited The Hippdrome through Respitality found the atmosphere great and the staff welcoming.

For some carers, the cost of outings can be challenging as one carer shared “We struggle to make ends meet and a trip to the cinema is a real treat.” Thanks to the generosity of The Hippodrome Cinema, we can offer free tickets to local carers and their families for film screenings. Many carers appreciated this opportunity to have a break from their caring role, and spend some time with family in a great atmosphere.ย 

Read the full case study here.

Are you a local business?

Learn more about the Respitality initiative and how you can get involved here.

Are you a carer?

To find out more, please contact our Short Breaks team on 01324 611510 (Option 1) or email shortbreaks@centralcarers.co.uk

6- week autism course

6-week Parent Information Programme

Parents and unpaid carers of children on the autism spectrum, this series is for you.

Join this welcoming, conversational group led by Scottish Autism!

Scottish Autism’s Community Advisors will create a safe space that allows parents and carers to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another. Across six relaxed sessions, the group explores neurodiversity, communication and thinking styles, sensory understanding, stress and wellbeing, family relationships, and wider support networks, with time for reflection and open discussion throughout. This is a space for connection, conversation, and mutual support.

Session 1 (13th Aug): Introduction to Neurodiversity and Autism
Session 2 (20th Aug): Communication and Thinking Stylesย 
Session 3 (3rd Sept): Sensory Understandingย 
Session 4 (10th Sept): Stress and Wellbeingย 
Session 5 (1st Oct): The Wider Family and Circles of Supportย 
Session 6 (8th Oct): Final Reflectionsย 

Details:

📅 Thursday on the above dates
🕒 From 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
📍 Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB or Zoom
❗Register here.ย 

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 help with transitions drop in cafe taking place in May

July Drop-in Cafe: Help with Transitions

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 Maguire (formerly known as Douglas), Transitions Coordinator for Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), is hosting monthly ‘Drop-in Cafรฉs’ 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.ย 

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

Details:

📅 Thursday 16 July
🕒 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.ย 

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:

  • 6 August
  • 17 September
  • 15 October
  • 12 November
  • 10 December
invitation to talk about sensory and communication needs of children with ASN

ASN โ€“ Sensory and Communication Needs Overview

Join us for an engaging session!

Gain practical insights into the sensory and communication needs of children with ASN.

We will welcome Alice Grant from Falkirk Councilโ€™s Childrenโ€™s Services. Although Alice specialises in supporting children with additional support needs, the insights sheโ€™ll 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:

  • sensory needs
  • distressed behaviours
  • regulation & stimming
  • model of child engagement

Details:

Please note this is a repeat session that was held on Wednesday 27 May.
🙋For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre
📅 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
For more information or to enquire about future sessions, please email 📧 daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
invitation to literacy support training in the Centre

Training: Literacy Support

Want a bit of help with reading and writing?

Work at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive space.

Join this friendly group designed for adults who want to build confidence with reading, writing and everyday tasks like filling in forms, letters, emails and job applications. The group can also help you work towards Qualifications Scotland units and Adult Achievement Awards, to make sure you are recognised for your learning.ย 

You donโ€™t need any qualifications to join โ€“ just comeย  along and give it a try. This session will be delivered by Gary McKinstry, Community Learning and Development Support Worker from Learning & Employability (Community Learning & Development ETU).ย 

Details:

🙋For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre
📅 Friday 5 June
⏰ From 11 am to 1 pm
📍 In person only at the Carers Centre, 1a Bank Streetย 
📝 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 help with transitions drop in cafe taking place in May

June Drop-in Cafe: Help with Transitions

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 Maguire (formerly known as Douglas), Transitions Coordinator for Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), is hosting monthly ‘Drop-in Cafรฉs’ in the Carers Centre (1a Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB). You can drop in between 10 am and 1 pm on the dates below (apart from June – please note the time change below) with questions or for a chat about transitions. These sessions are open to unpaid carers registered with the Carers Centre.ย 

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

Details:

📅 Thursday 7 May
🕒 From 9.30 am to 12.30 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.ย 

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:

  • 16 July
  • 6 August
  • 17 September
  • 15 October
  • 12 November
  • 10 December
invitation to presentation about ASN and communication needs

ASN โ€“ Sensory and Communication Needs Overview

Join us for an engaging session!

Gain practical insights into the sensory and communication needs of children with ASN.

We will welcome Alice Grant from Falkirk Councilโ€™s Childrenโ€™s Services. Although Alice specialises in supporting children with additional support needs, the insights sheโ€™ll 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:

  • sensory needs
  • distressed behaviours
  • regulation & stimming
  • model of child engagement

Details:

🙋For unpaid parent carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Carers Centre
📅 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
For more information or to enquire about future sessions, please email 📧 daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
invitation to training about suicide and prevention

Training: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

An informative session on suicide awareness and suicide prevention.

Join us to learn practical ways to support others.ย 

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. Youโ€™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.ย 

Details:

🙋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 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

Mental Health Awareness Session with FDAMH

Learning about support, coping strategies and mental wellโ€‘being.

Weโ€™re pleased to welcome Val McInroy, Head of Services at Falkirk and Districtโ€™s Association for Mental Health (FDAMH), to discuss FDAMHโ€™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.ย 
📅 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 help with transitions drop in cafe taking place in May

May Drop-in Cafe: Help with Transitions

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 Cafรฉs’ 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.ย 

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