Age Scotland is part of a national charity providing advice, information and support to older people. If you'd like to get in contact, please use the details below. 

Contact information
Website: Age Scotland
Phone: 0800 12 44 222

Oakhouse Foods provide a home meal delivery service across the UK. For more information, please use the details below.

Contact information
Website: Oakhouse Foods
Phone: 0845 643 2009

If you have difficulty remembering mealtimes, or getting to the shops, there are several services to help you. Wiltshire Farm Foods operate a meals on wheels service, which would ensure meals are provided to you one to four times a week. Menus are varied and can accommodate special dietary requirements.

For further information, please use the details below. 

Contact information: 
Organisation: Wiltshire Farm Foods
Phone: 0800 773 773
Website: Wiltshire Farm Foods

The Mobile Emergency Care Service (MECS)provides a prompt response to alarm calls from people using pull-cord systems, dispersed alarms or telecare equipment in their own home. For more information, please click here. 

To get a MECS system installed, please contact your local social work office or MECS on 01324 506520. 

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

 For information on eye conditions, as well as local opticians and pharmacies, visit NHS Forth Valley by clicking here and search for eye conditions.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre is a local independent charity for people with Sensory Loss. The centre has a computer suite equipped with software specifically for visually impaired people and classes are available. There is also a resource area displaying equipment designed to help people with visual impairment which can be purchased online.

Organisations based at the Centre, who provide support for people with visual impairment, include:

• Falkirk Council Sensory Team
• RNIB
• Scottish War Blinded
• NHS Forth Valley Low Vision Service

Information regarding all services available at Forth Valley Sensory Centre can be found using the following details. 

Contact information: 
Phone: 01324 590888
Text: 07341560709
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre

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

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