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Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Website
The Falkirk HSCP brings together a broad range of health, social care, and support services for people in Falkirk. The website provides key information and news updates with access to the Partnership’s publications, including the Strategic Plan 2019-2022. It also includes information on the HSCP’s governance arrangements and a timetable for future meetings.
Falkirk Council Website
Information for residents, businesses and visitors of Falkirk Council, council tax and what's on in the local area.
NHS 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.
NHS Forth Valley Self-help website
Mental Health - useful contacts
This pdf contains a list of organisations you can contact for help or support in addition to any help you are getting from health professionals. If you are experiencing mental health issues, we recommend you seek medical advice.
Mental health useful contacts PDF
A 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.
Scotland's Service Directory
SSD is a website that contains details of health and wellbeing services in Scotland. Includes GP practices, dental services and support groups and is being developed to include local services Health and Social Care Partnerships.
Scotland's Service Directory website
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.
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Capability Scotland
CAPABILITY provides services directly to around 1000 disabled people at over 25 locations around Scotland, supporting people at every stage of their lives and at home, work and school. Through the schools, early years and childcare services they support not only disabled children at crucial times in their life but their families and carers.
They have many services which focus on giving disabled people the opportunity to live independent lives whether that is in their own homes, participating in their local or wider community, or finding employment. Residential and respite services are also available.
To find out more please use the details below.
Contact Information:
Website: www.capability-scotland.org.uk
Phone: 0131 337 9876
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: www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org/other-interest-groups-and-classes-for-all/
Phone: 01324 590888
Concessionary travel
People over the age of 60 and people with disabilities, who are eligible, can travel free on bus services within Scotland without any peak-time restrictions.
Full details of eligibility criteria are included in the application form which can be picked up from Falkirk Library. To apply, contact Falkirk Library on 01324 503605.
For further details, please visit www.falkirk.gov.uk and search for transport.
Dial-a-Journey
Dial-a-Journey provide affordable and accessible door-to-door transport for people who have mobility difficulties and cannot use conventional public transport.
For more information and for the application, please visit www.dial-a-journey.org/.
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Equipment for people with a visual impairment
Visit the RNIB website for information about equipment to support people with a visual impairment. You can also buy via the website: www.rnib.org.uk/ or call 0303 123 9999.
For help accessing the internet visit the Forth Valley Sensory Centre:
Contact Information:
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Email: sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org
Phone: 01324 590888
Text: 07341560709
The Sensory Service Team can provide some equipment free of charge. For more information contact the team:
Contact Information:
Email: sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Phone: 01324 509875
Text/WhatsApp: 07736149585
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Large print books
All libraries in the Falkirk area have collections of Large Print books for free loan.
If you find it difficult to get out and about because of disability, illness, shielding or because you care for someone, the Home Libraries Service might be for you. It's also perfect for people who struggle to carry heavy library books, which can often apply to the large print books.
Contact your local library or check online at www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries
More information on your eye condition
For information on eye conditions, as well as local opticians and pharmacies, please visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/ and search for eye conditions.
National Entitlement Card
The National Entitlement Card (Scotland) allows people aged over 60 years and people with a disability to free bus travel in Scotland on local or Scottish long distance buses. Contact your Local Authority for details on eligibility criteria and for an application form.
Please visit www.entitlementcard.org.uk for more information.
Organisations that help the visually impaired
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 where people with visual impairment can access information on line, with help from our team if you need it.
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: www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org
Organisations who provide computer or IT support for those with a visual impairment
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. Sight Scotland Veterans (previously Scottish War Blinded), based at the Centre, provide free IT equipment, training and advice for their members following assessment.
For more information, please use the following details.
Contact information:
Website: www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org
Phone: 01324 590888
Text: 07341560709
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