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. 

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. For further information, use the following details. 

Contact information:

Phone: 01324 590888
Text: 07341 560709
Website: Forth Valley Sensory Centre

You may be entitled to carer's allowance if you currently care for a person who receives attendance allowance (various rates) or disabled living allowance. This person does not need to live with/be related to you. This weekly allowance is a taxable benefit.

For more information, please visit Falkirk Council's website by clicking here.  

If you have a child with a disability, Social Services may be able to offer you help at home, access to specialist equipment and short breaks away from home for your child. We will need to asses your needs to find out how we can help.

For more details, please visit Falkirk Council's website by clicking here.

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

Drop into Maggie's for practical, emotional and social support from our professional staff at any time from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can get in contact by using the information below. 

Contact information:
Address: Maggie's Centre, Nina Barough Building, Quintinshill Drive, Larbert, FK5 4SG
Phone: 01324 868069
Email: forthvalley@maggiescentres.org
Website: Maggie's Centre

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: Carers Centre

For further information on support from carers, please click here.