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

If you would like advice about your memory problems or information about local support groups, please use the following details.

Contact information: 
Phone: 01324 501730
Email: brian.oneill@falkirk.gov.uk

There is also a local Dementia Adviser based at the Carer's Centre in Falkirk. To get in touch, use the information below.

Contact information: 
Phone: 0808 808 3000
Website: Alzheimer Scotland

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: FDAMH

There are also a number of national support services available:

Website: The Samaritans
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Phone: 116 123

Website: Combat Stress
Phone: 0800 138 1619

Website: Breathing Space
Phone: 0800 838 587

Website: Living Life to the Full 
Phone: 0845 328 9655 or 0800 328 9655

Website: Moodjuice

Website: Steps for Stress 

Website: Choose Life

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

To find out more about these services, please use the following information. 

Contact information
Phone: 01324 506400
Website: Falkirk Council 

Alternatively, Wiltshire Farm Foods also provide this service. If you'd like more information, use the details below. 

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

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

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. 

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 their website by clicking here.               

If you are worried about your drinking, you can see what services are available locally by clicking here and searching alcohol. Below are some of the services that are available, as well as their contact information.

The Scottish Recovery Consortium work with people in recovery, treatment providers, recovery communities and support agencies:
Phone: 0141 226 1662
Website: Scottish Recovery Consortium

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs provide support to family members and friends:
Phone: 08080 101 011
Website: SFAD

Signpost Recovery: 
Phone: 0845 673 1774
Website: Signpost Recovery

If you would like advice about your memory problems, please get in contact by using the information below. 

Contact information: 

Email: brian.oneill@falkirk.gov.uk
Phone: 01324 501730

Please also use these details if you would like to come along to The Drop In Cafe. It is open to anyone with a memory impairment and their carers. The cafe is an informal way for people to come together and share their knowledge and experiences in a way that is supportive.

The cafe is based in The Joint Dementia Initiative within Dollar Park. It is open between 10:30am and 3:00pm every Friday.

Alzheimer Scotland provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers, including personalised support services, community activities, information and advice, at every stage of the dementia journey. There is a local Dementia Adviser based at the Carer's Centre in Falkirk.

For more information, please use the following details.

Contact information:

Phone: 0808 808 3000
Website: Alzheimer Scotland