Hearing - Local information
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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
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.
Falkirk Council Website
Information for residents, businesses and visitors on Falkirk Council, council tax and what's on in the local area.
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.
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.
Hearing - Local information
Clubs for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people
A variety of groups and classes for BSL users are available at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, including:
- Friday evening Deaf Social club
- OAP club (12:30 - 3pm)
- Talk and Sign social group
- Knitting group and local History Group
Conversational BSL classes are available for people wanting to learn BSL.
Lip Reading Classes are also available for people who are hard of hearing.
For more information on the services that are provided, please use the following information.
Contact information:
Phone: 01324 590888
Text: 07341560709
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Fire service safety check
As part of their commitment to building a safer Scotland, Fire Scotland offer everyone in Scotland a free home fire safety visit. They can also fit smoke alarms free of charge if your home requires them. It's so easy to arrange.
To get in touch, please use the following details.
Contact information
Website: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Phone: 0800 0731 999
Text: ''FIRE'' to 80800
Hearing loss assessment
The Sensory Services Team assess your needs for what help and assistance we can provide. For further information, please use the details below.
Contact information:
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Call: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Alternatively, to go to Falkirk Council's website please visit www.falkirk.gov.uk.
Help, information and advice for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people
Falkirk Council Sensory Services Team can help if you, a friend or family member need help coping with being deaf, blind, deafblind or hard of hearing. We can provide services that can help make everyday living much easier.
Action on Hearing Loss are also based at the Sensory Centre.
Contact information:
Phone: 01324 590888
Text: 07341 560709
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Local Information - audiology
NHS Audiology department in Forth Valley. If you have never been seen at the audiology department you must contact your GP initially for assessment and onward referral.
If you are a hearing aid user, drop in facilities for replacement batteries, re-tubing and advice are available at Falkirk Community Hospital on Monday. The drop in facilities are open 1300 - 1600 Thursdays/ Fridays and 0830 -1100 Tuesdays/Wednesdays.
Local information - try before you buy - telephones
Action on Hearing Loss, based at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, has an extensive range of equipment, catalogues, leaflets and information. For more information, visit Forth Valley Sensory Centre by visiting www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org/ or Action on Hearing Loss by visiting www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/.
Problems with telephone
Falkirk Council Sensory Services Team can help if you, or a friend or family member need help coping with being deaf, blind, deafblind or hard of hearing. We can provide services that can help make everyday living much easier. Action on Hearing Loss are a charity that can also provide help for people.
Both organisations are located at Forth Valley Sensory Centre. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the following details.
Contact information
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Phone: 01324 590888
Multiple problems related to hearing loss
The Sensory Services Team can help if you, a friend or family member need help coping with being deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing. We can provide services that can help make everyday living much easier. For further details, please use the below information.
Contact information:
Address: Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Falkirk, FK1 4DD
Phone: 01324 506400
Text: 07736 149585
Email: dutyworker.sensory@falkirk.gov.uk
Alternatively, please visit www.falkirk.gov.uk.
Help is also available from Action on Hearing Loss. To find out more, please visit www.actiononhearingloss.org.
Local information - access to work
The Sensory Services Team can help if you, a friend or family member need help coping with being deaf, blind, deafblind or hard of hearing. We can provide services that can help make everyday living much easier including access to work.
To get in contact, please use the details 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
Alternatively, you can also visit Falkirk Council's website: www.falkirk.gov.uk.
Breathing Space Scotland
You may find that talking to someone would help you.
There are several organisations which you can contact for help such as 'Breathing Space', which is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression, loneliness or anxiety.
Contact Information:
Organisation: Breathing Space
Website: Breathing Space Scotland
Phone: 0800 838587
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