New Care with Confidence Programme

Our new programme has now been released!

Come along to learn about topics that can help you with your caring role. 

30 September 2025: Dementia Sensory Changes Part 1


It is important to learn the common signs of sensory changes for those with dementia and how this can affect their daily life. We will look at this over two sessions. In session one, we will consider how changes to vision, hearing, and touch can have an impact on the way your loved one may experience the world.

07 October 2025: Muscular Dystrophy UK


Muscular dystrophies are a group of rare conditions that gradually cause muscles to weaken and waste away. A diagnosis can change everything, and there are challenges you’ll face living with a progressive condition. Having the right information and advice can make all the difference. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis, need some practical information, or just want someone who understands what you’re going through. We can help. Come along to find out more.

14 October 2025: Short Breaks – Flexible Respite


This session will outline all respite options available to carers. This includes overnight respite, respite hours at home, breaks where the cared-for person and carer go away together, and information on funding that can be used to purchase items or services that provide carers a break and support them in their caring role. Come along to find out more.

To book a place or for further information on any of the above, please contact your Training Co-ordinator:

👩  Donna Mulder
📱  07824 381280
📧  donnamulder@centralcarers.co.uk
Invitation to Falkirk Carers' Voice

Invitation to September Falkirk Carers’ Voice

Falkirk Carers, it’s time to register for September’s Voice.

Come along and have your say!

David Miller from Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (FHSCP) will be seeking your views about the New Carers Strategy. We will also welcome Lana Ray from FHSCP, who will talk about ‘care at home’ and ‘home care’ services.

Meeting details:
📅 Monday, 22 September 2025
📅 From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 At the Carers Centre in Falkirk or via Zoom

Register for the event here: https://ow.ly/KgbW50WA0jh
Or get in touch with Sharlene Ramage, our Carer Participation Development Worker: sharleneramage@centralcarers.co.uk

⁉️ Did you know that you can read the previous meeting minutes on our website here https://centralcarers.org/information/publications/

Meeting invitation to consultation by Falkirk HSCP and Falkirk Council to improve various services

Invitation to a consultation by Falkirk HSCP and Falkirk Council

Falkirk Carers, you are invited to this consultation to share your experiences! 

Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is working in partnership with Falkirk Council on a new Trauma-Informed Strategy and Action Plan, which aims to improve various services available across the Falkirk District.

They want to ensure that their plans draw on real-life experiences and are grounded in what matters most to the community. Your insights, as a carer, will be invaluable in highlighting what works and what needs to change

Details:
📅 Monday, 1 September 2025
⏰ From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre, or online via Zoom
Falkirk Carers Voice August date and time, happening on 25th August from 10 to 12 noon

Invitation to August Falkirk Carers’ Voice

We’d love to have you at the August Carers’ Voice!

This is a great place for you to share your views and experiences to help shape services and support, be around those in similar situations, as well as to find out about services that can help you or the person you care for.

Join us in August to find out more about:

  • groups and activities offered by the Falkirk Football Community Foundation
    fall prevention from Lisa from NHS Forth Valley and
  • have your say about your Carer Representative for the Integration Joint Board for Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership

Meeting details:
📅 Monday 25 August 2025
📅 From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 At the Carers Centre in Falkirk or via Zoom

Register for the event here: https://ow.ly/KgbW50WA0jh
Or get in touch with Sharlene Ramage, our Carer Participation Development Worker: sharleneramage@centralcarers.co.uk

⁉️ Did you know you can read the previous meeting minutes on our website here https://centralcarers.org/information/publications/

Carers' Voice poster showing date Monday 28 July and time 10 to 12 noon

Invitation to Falkirk July Carers’ Voice

Carers’ Voice meetings provide an opportunity for carers to meet with other carers, representatives from local authorities, and other third sector organisations.

Have your say at the next Carers’ Voice! Your input could prove invaluable in helping shape support, services and policies for carers.

What other carers said:

  • “A very welcoming environment- thank you very much!”
  • “Very good meet up, excellent support and information.”
  • “It is good to hear everyone’s story and advice.”

Come and join us!
During July’s Voice,

  • We will welcome Amanda from the Office of the Public Guardian to discuss Power of Attorney and Guardianship.
  • Rachel from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs will also attend to tell us more about their service.
  • We also hope to provide you with an update from your Integration Joint Board (IJB) Carer Representative.

Meeting Details:
📅  Monday 28 July 2025
⏰  From 10 am to 12 noon
📍  At the Carers Centre in Falkirk or via Zoom

Register for the event here: https://ow.ly/ieQR50WjFKW
Or get in touch with Sharlene Ramage, our Carer Participation Development Worker: sharleneramage@centralcarers.co.uk

⁉️ Did you know? You can read the previous meeting minutes on our website here!