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CVS Falkirk
As the Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area, CVS Falkirk are a local, independent charitable company which exists to promote, develop and represent the third sector and volunteering.
CVS Falkirk websiteFalkirk Council Website
Information for residents, businesses and visitors on Falkirk Council, council tax and what's on in the local area.
Visit the Falkirk Council websiteA Local Information System for Scotland (ALISS)
ALISS is a website that can be used to search for local resources. Each search can be done for a specific organisation or be done by location, with the search being narrowed or extended depending on the chosen mileage.
ALISS websiteNHS Forth Valley mental health information
A self-help site for a variety of mental health, stress and anxiety related conditions. Read it, download it, listen to audio files or watch videos. You can also forward it on to others who you feel would benefit from it.
Self-help websiteLocal Information
Local Information - Support for people with a visual impairment
The Sensory Team can help if you, a friend or family member need help coping with being blind or having a visual impairment. We can provide support to help make everyday living easier.
This includes assessing your needs and helping you get equipment to keep you safe and independent, training to help you manage in your home or get out and about again, as well as help with reading mail and going shopping.
Contact information
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Website: Falkirk Council
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Phone: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Local Information - Services or organisations that provide equipment for people with a visual impairment
The Sensory Team and RNIB Scotland provide a range of equipment to support people with visual impairment. RNIB have a display within Forth Valley Sensory Centre where equipment can be viewed. If equipment is not available from The Sensory Team, it can be ordered from RNIB directly.
Contact information:
Organisation: RNIB
Phone: 0303 123 9999
Website: RNIB
Local Information - Independent Sources for Help and Advice
Local Information - Clubs and groups for people with visual impairment or blindness
A range of social groups and classes are available at the Sensory Centre for people with visual impairment. These include a singing group, reading group, social group, personal safety and computer skills. For more information, get in contact by using the details below.
Contact information:
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Phone: 01324 590888
Rehabilitation training for the visually impaired
The Sensory Team can help if you, a friend or family member need help coping with being blind or having a visual impairment. We can provide support to help make everyday living easier.
This includes assessing your needs and helping you get equipment to keep you safe and independent, training to help you manage in your home or get out and about again, as well as help with reading mail and going shopping.
Contact information:
Organisation: Sensory Team
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Website: Falkirk Council
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Phone: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Local Information - Large print books
All libraries in the Falkirk area have collections of Large Print books for free loan. Visit your local library or check online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries.
The RNIB also provide free reading services. For more information visit www.rnib.org.uk.
Alternatively Forth Valley Sensory Centre support people with visual or hearing loss, and the wider community can access quality services and advice from their partner organisations.
Contact information:
Organisation: Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Address: Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Website: www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Phone: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Local Information - talking book service
All libraries in the Falkirk area have collections of audiobooks on CD for free loan. Contact your local library or check online by clicking here. The RNIB also provide free reading services, which you can find information about by clicking here.
Alternatively, get in contact with the Forth Valley Sensory Centre by using the information below.
Contact information:
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Phone: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Local Information - talking newspaper service
Falkirk talking newspaper Newsline brings any visually impaired person in the district a weekly digest of local news and information.
Contact information:
Address: contact Brian Sharp at P.O. Box 42, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK1 1AA
Phone: 01324 228313
Website: Newsline
Local Information - equipment for those with low vision or visual impairment
The Sensory Services Team can help if you, a friend or family member need help coping with low vision or visual impairment. We can provide services that can help make everyday living much easier.
To get in contact, use the following details.
Contact information:
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Phone: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: Falkirk Council
