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The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) and the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Scotland are holding the first Integration in Action event of 2026, on Thursday 26 February 2026, 10am – 11:30am, via Zoom. This session will revisit and explore the Five Ambitions for the Future of Health and Care.

Pause and Breathe CIC has received multi-year funding from the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to deliver Friday Wellbeing sessions over the next 2 years, including in March 2026, 10am – 11:30am. These free sessions are open to all adults, with a break for refreshments and informal connection. Sessions will be varied using a trauma‑informed approach, led by different facilitators, and a second facilitator available to offer support if needed. Advance booking is required.

The UK Government has launched the new Jobs Guarantee, which will provide a fully subsidised 6 month paid job to eligible young people aged 18 – 21 years old who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months. Through the scheme, the government will fund 100% of eligible employment costs for 25 hours a week at the relevant minimum wage, alongside wrap-around support. Grants will be awarded in selected areas, including Central & East Scotland (which includes the Falkirk Council area). The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Dates-n-Mates Scotland is holding its Central Scotland Valentines Party on Thursday 12 February 2026, 7pm – 10pm at the Dobbie Hall, Main Street, Larbert, FK5 4BL. The event is open to people from across Falkirk District, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire, both Dates-n-Mates members and non-members, and will feature music and dancing, plus Valentines gifts for sale. Tickets are £9.05 for members, £5 for supporters and carers, and £11.25 for non-members, and are available to book in advance, or at the door on the night.

The Gate Charity in Alloa is recruiting a Volunteer & Learning Coordinator. The position is 25 hours per week, with a salary of £27,010 per annum (pro rata). The Volunteer & Learning Coordinator will lead and develop the volunteer programme, ensuring a meaningful, skills-enhancing experience. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Recovery Scotland is recruiting a Recovery Development Worker. The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £26,442 per annum and an initial fixed-term contract for 12 months, based at the office in Falkirk (some evening and weekend work will be required). They will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership. The deadline for applications is Monday 2 March 2026.