Guide Dogs Charity aim’s to increase the number of people in the UK who know how to sighted guide, to help create a more inclusive society for people with vision impairment. They are offering training to anyone aged 18 and over who would like to learn the basics of sighted guiding. This training is ideal…
Events
Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Falkirk District – Information and Engagement Session
The Falkirk Asylum Seeker Support Partnership invite you to join an information and engagement session on Wednesday 19 June, 9:30am – 12pm, online via Teams. Held during Refugee Week 2024, the session is an opportunity to learn more about how refugees and asylum seekers are being supported in the Falkirk District area through a partnership approach,…
Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: Round-Table Discussion
In partnership with CVS Falkirk & District, the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry would like to invite third sector groups and organisations from Falkirk District to a virtual roundtable discussion on Wednesday 26 June, 2-4pm, online via Teams. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from the Inquiry and discuss key issues and impacts of…
Community Shaping Learning Disability Support
During two Conversation Cafés this month, people with learning disabilities, their carers and families are being invited to share experiences of accessing support in Falkirk. The feedback will be used to inform a new strategy for local learning disability support later this year. Refreshments and snacks will be provided while attendees take part in small…
Children and Young People’s Training Needs Analysis – Complete Now!
Falkirk Council have developed a Training Needs Analysis for local services working with children and young people in Falkirk to review and complete so to provide an indication of their organisation’s training needs and requirements. Linked for your convenience, please complete the above document and send back to winnie.delaney@falkirk.gov.uk as soon as possible. Please note…
Get your free Creating Hope with Peer Support resource!
The Scottish Recovery Network are launching a new resource to help groups, organisations and services offer community-based peer support as part of suicide prevention activities. The new Creating Hope with Peer Support resource is now available to order, and the SRN will be delivering a calendar of activities across 2024/25. Peer support has a significant role…
General Election: July 2024: Signposting Support and Guidance
With less than a month to go until the General Election, there will no doubt be many questions as we head into this period of decision making. Here at CVS Falkirk & District, whilst we are non-partisan and take no role in shaping decision making around whether to vote or not; as always, we wish…
University of Dundee, Graduate Apprenticeship Places – Open for Applications
The University of Dundee is one of the providers of a major new programme of Graduate Apprenticeships launched by Skills Development Scotland (SDS). Graduate Apprenticeships are a combination of work-based learning and high quality education, allowing both employers and students to benefit in a number of ways. This fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme gives you the…
National Hoarding Awareness Week (13-19 May)
Starting 13th May, National Hording Awareness Week is a stakeholder awareness campaign across the political, health and social care communities to raise awareness of the risks associated with hoarding. The key messages of UK Hoarding Awareness Week 2024 are: The importance of being educated on the condition to increase chances of support for those affected. Creating…
LinkLiving Moving On Up New Intake
LinkLiving Ltd is currently recruiting for its next Moving On Up intake which is due to start at Link Academy in May 2024. A programme for 16-19-year-olds, living in Falkirk and Fife, Moving On Up is a two-tiered programme that offers tailored support covering mental health and resilience, and skills for life. The aim of Moving On…
