Adult Support and Protection Awareness Campaign

Posted on February 20, 2015

Scottish Government are currently running a campaign from 9^th February to 9^th March which will raise awareness of Adult Support and Protection.

Falkirk Council is running a local initiative with information stalls at the following various venues:

Howgate Shopping Centre – 24^th February and 5^th March from 9am-2pm
Forth Valley Royal Hospital – 23^rd February and 2^nd March from 9am-1pm
Falkirk Community Hospital Community Hub – 26^th February from 2pm-4pm

The Falkirk Herald will also run a feature and posters will be in placed within libraries, community centres and health centres highlighting this campaign.

For further information on Adult Support and Protection please visit the Falkirk Councils website

Volunteers’ Week Update: New Awards Sponsor Confirmed!

We are THRILLED to announce that The Cotton House in Longcroft has also sponsored one of this year’s Volunteer Awards prizes! Along with Sanam and Mango, these local businesses have provided fantastic prizes for local volunteers to have a special treat, as part of our Volunteers’ Week 2021 celebrations. All nominations and certificate requests must be received by 11:59pm THIS SUNDAY 9th May.

Camerados Open House

Camerados are hosting an online Open House on Thursday 6th May, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, via Zoom. The Open House will take the form of an informal Q&A session, and provides people with the opportunity to ask questions of the Association of Camerados, meet the newly formed Council and find out plans for the coming year.

FDAMH Mental Health Services Delivery Manager Vacancy

Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH) is currently recruiting a Mental Health Services Delivery Manager. The position is full time and has a salary of £32,000—£38,000, with a fixed year’s contract. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 7th May.

FVRCC CEO and Advocacy Worker Vacancies

Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) has 2 job vacancies currently available: Chief Executive Officer (closes at noon Friday 30th April), and Advocacy Worker (closes at noon Wednesday 5th May), covering maternity leave of an advocacy worker for 28 hours a week. Women only need apply as these posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 – occupational requirement.