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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.
Memory - Local information
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
Groups that can help with maintaining a healthy weight
If your main interest is weight loss, Scottish Slimmers, Slimming World and Weight Watchers all have classes in Falkirk and the surrounding area. For more information, please visit the following websites.
Website: Scottish Slimmers
Website: Slimming World
Groups that support people with alzheimers disease or dementia
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
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: 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
Help for those who often forget mealtimes
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
Independent sources of help and advice for older people
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
Community alarm and telecare services
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 visit www.falkirk.gov.uk.
To get a MECS system installed, please contact your local social work office or MECS on 01324 506520.
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
Concerned about memory loss - These groups may help
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
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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