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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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Access to work
Disabled people of all ages who want to progress towards and into work can find useful information and advice on the Scottish Government website: www.gov.scot/policies/disabled-people
For services that support individuals, Employability Services, Falkirk can help - Please visit the website: www.linkliving.org.uk or call on 01324 466860.
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.
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: www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org/other-interest-groups-and-classes-for-all/
Financial support available for carers
You may be entitled to carer's allowance if you currently care for a person who receives attendance allowance, disabled living allowance (DLA), or personal independence payment (PIP). This person does not need to live with you or be related to you. This weekly allowance is a taxable benefit. Applying for carer's allowance can affect benefits the person that you care for is receiving, so we would recommend you take advice as a first step.
For more information, please visit Falkirk Council's website: www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/benefits-support/help-with-welfare-benefits.aspx
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: www.firescotland.gov.uk
Phone: 0800 0731 999
Text: ''FIRE'' to 80800
Groups that support and advise carers
The Carers Centre provides information and support to carers of all ages living in Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire.
Contact information:
Address: the Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street, Falkirk FK1 1NB
Phone: 01324 611510
Website: http://centralcarers.org/about-us
For further information on support from carers, please visit www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/social-care/carers/
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Groups that support people with mental health issues
FDAMH is an organisation based in Falkirk for people and families experiencing the impact of mental illness. If you would like to get in contact with them, then please use the following details.
Contact information:
Phone: 01324 671600
Email: admin@fdamh.org.uk
Website: www.fdamh.org.uk
There are also a number of national support services available:
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Phone: 116 123
Website: www.combatstress.org.uk
Phone: 0800 138 1619
Website: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Phone: 0800 838 587
Website: https://llttf.com
Phone: 0845 328 9655 or 0800 328 9655
Website: www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
Website: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/
Website: www.chooselife.net
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Help for people feeling stressed, anxious, or low in mood
NHS Forth Valley have Stress Control classes in Falkirk. For further information and to register, please use the details below.
Phone: 07769918681
Email: FV-UHB,stresscontrol@nhs.net
Website: https://nhsforthvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Stress-Flyer.pdf
People who have been using Strathcarron Hospice services and are now looking for bereavement support can get help from the the Patient and Family Support Team at the hospice. Call the team on 01324 826222.
FDAMH is an organisation based in Falkirk for people and families experiencing the impact of mental illness. If you'd like to get in contact, use the following information.
Phone: 01324 671600
Email: admin@fdamh.org.uk
Website: www.fdamh.org.uk/
There are also a number of national support services available:
Website: www.combatstress.org.uk
Phone: 0800 138 1619
Website: https://breathingspace.scot/
Phone: 0800 838587
Website: https://llttf.com/
Phone: 0845 328 9655
Website: www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/
Website: www.chooselife.net/
Alternatively, you can also contact the Samaritans by using the information below.
Contact information:
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org/
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Help for stressful times
NHS Forth Valley have Stress Control classes in Falkirk. For further information and to register please see the details below.
Contact Information:
Email: FV-UHB,stresscontrol@nhs.net
Website: https://nhsforthvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Stress-Flyer.pdf
Phone: 07769918681
Anxiety UK is a national charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Contact Information:
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:30)
Help for those with financial strain or worries
The Citizens Advice Bureau give free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a huge range of subjects including:
- debt
- benefits
- housing
- legal matters
- employment
- immigration
- consumer issues
There are bureaus for Denny and Dunipace, Falkirk, Grangemouth and Bo'ness. For further information, please use the details below.
Contact information
Phone: 0800 800 9060
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
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