Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Careers Centre

Falkirk Carers Forum

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The Carers Forum meets quarterly. It is an opportunity for carers to discuss local and national issues that affect carers and those they care for with professionals and one another. The next Forum meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 May at the Carers Centre from 11 am to 1 pm, followed by lunch. The Agenda will be:

· Forth Valley Carers Card update
· Carer Representation– Integration Joint Board update
· Social Work/Health/Third Sector update
· Carer concerns/issues
· National Care Standards Review

If you are interested in attending the Carers Forum, contact the Centre by 20 May 2016.

Footcare

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Your feet are probably the last part of your body you think about — until they start hurting. Come along and learn from a podiatrist, the best way to look after your feet.  Carers can book a free appointment with the podiatrist at the Carers Centre. Appointments are available from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm on Wednesday 8 June and Wednesday 20 July.
Contact the Carers Centre to book a place.
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Care with Confidence in Grangemouth

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As a carer you may find yourself under increasing stress.
Learn methods to help ease feelings of tension and aid relaxation and find out about services in your area that are there to support you and the person you care for. Thursdays 5-26 May 2016 at Talbot House in Talbot Street in Grangemouth. Click here for a copy of the latest programme.

Singing and Music Workshop – Update

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Are you an adult carer living in the Falkirk area interested in singing and music?
Come along to lift your mood and feel good at the singing and music workshops with Alex Christie, a qualified singing coach and music therapist.  The sessions will run weekly at the Carers Centre.  If you are interested in attending the sessions, please contact the Carers Centre by 20 May 2016.
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Falkirk Carers Forum

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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

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A qualified complimentary therapist will be volunteering at the Carers Centre to offer Carers Free treatments including:

  • Back Massage
  • Back, neck & shoulders Massage
  • Hands & Feet Massage
  • Indian Head Massage

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

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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.
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Care with Confidence in Clackmannanshire

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The new programme of Care with Confidence sessions in Clackmannanshire runs from 20 April to 29 June 2016. Sessions will be held in Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa.

For further information, or to book a place please contact Ian at the Centre in Alloa or download a programme here.
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Care with Confidence – Falls Prevention

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Each year, more than a third of over 65’s experience one or more falls. It is often accepted that falls are an inevitable consequence of getting older. This is not the case.

Come along to the Falls Prevention session on Wednesday 20 April 2016, 10.00 am at Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa to find out how to prevent falls in the house and enjoy an introduction to gentle self help balance and strengthening exercises. It can make a difference.

To book a place, please contact the Centre in Alloa.