The ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) Programme is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE). We believe that people of Scotland living with long term conditions, disabled people and unpaid carers should be able to access the information they need to help them live well.

 For information on eye conditions, as well as local opticians and pharmacies, please visit www.nhsforthvalley.com/ 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 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

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

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

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

All libraries in the Falkirk area have collections of audiobooks on CD for free loan. Contact your local library or check online by visiting www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries/. The RNIB also provide free reading services, which you can find information about by visiting www.rnib.org.uk/.

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

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. For those who would like we can also provide residential and respite services. Alexander Anderson Day Service (AADS) offers a range of activities including those which support people to develop everyday living skills such as cooking and baking; budgeting; or shopping; to more physical activities such as keep-fit. Developing IT skills without the need to attend college: AADS has links with a number of colleges in the area who offer classes within the centre; you can book a time in the Sensory room or with the Aromatherapist or Beauty Therapist. AADS is also the only facility in the area to offer people the opportunity to participate in Soundbeam or access hydrotherapy. Use of the hydrotherapy pool can be supported either by AADS staff or by users own staff/ carers. If support is wanted to access activities outside the centre, AADS have links with a range of agencies and support people which give the opportunity to attend activities such as Pather Art Works, IndepenDANCE, M&Ds bowling, local sport venues and Music Works. Support is also available to allow people to meet friends for dinner or a chat; visit places of local/ national interest; or attend the theatre or concerts. To find out more please visit www.capability-scotland.org.uk or call 0131 337 9876 for more information.