A new masterplan is to be developed for Falkirk Community Hospital, setting out how existing services could be developed, improved and expanded across the site. This will be taken forward in partnership with local staff, GP practices, NHS Forth Valley, Falkirk Health and Social Care staff and Falkirk Council.
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Victim Support Scotland and Police Scotland Aftercare Services Survey
Victim Support Scotland and Police Scotland are running a joint survey aimed at improving the support that is in place for people affected by crime throughout Scotland. The anonymous, confidential survey should take 10 minutes, and includes questions about referral to support services for people affected by crime. Views expressed in the responses will help inform and shape future Police Scotland aftercare services. The deadline for responses is Tuesday 31st August.
Canal Encounters 2021: Opportunities for Local Groups
Great Place Falkirk is looking for local groups and organisations to take part in its canals celebration this year, Canal Encounters. Canal Encounters is a month-long celebration of the Forth and Clyde canal, taking place in August and organised by Scottish Canals, Falkirk Community Trust and the Great Place Scheme. They are keen for groups to get involved, especially those interested in local history, heritage, wildlife, and landscape.
Link Academy Summer Programme 2021
Link Academy (part of LinkLiving) is running an interactive summer programme for young people aged 14 – 19 years old in Falkirk, beginning Monday 5th July, until Thursday 19th August. There will also be sessions for parents. Places are booked on a first come, first served basis.
Forth Valley Flyers Taster Session for New Athletes and Volunteers
Forth Valley Flyers is holding a taster session for new athletes and volunteers, on Sunday 4th July at the Grangemouth Athletics Stadium, Kersiebank Avenue, Grangemouth, FK3 0EE. Forth Valley Flyers is an athletics club for people with physical, sensory, or learning disability, providing athletics training for young people and adults in track and field. Their volunteers (including 2021’s Young Volunteer of the Year!) are essential to the club, and they are always keen for new people to get involved. To comply with current COVID-19 guidance, those looking to attend must book in advance, and will be given a time to attend.
SGN CO Safety Competition: Closing Soon
SGN is looking for young artists to take part in their Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Competition and raise awareness of the dangers of CO. To take part, children must be 5 – 11 years old and submit a piece of art warning people of the dangers of CO. Artwork can be any form of media. All artwork must be submitted to SGN by Wednesday 30th June to be included in this year’s competition.
COVID-19 Protection Levels and Guidance Update
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed there will be no changes to the current COVID-19 protection levels in place across Scotland until Monday 19th July. However, from Monday 28th June, changes to rules for weddings and funerals will take effect. Scottish Government has also updated Scotland’s Strategic Framework, which sets out how and why their COVID-19 response strategy will change in light of new conditions, and what a move beyond Level 0 will look like.
TCV Scotland Volunteer Officer Voluntary Roles
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Scotland are looking for 2 Volunteer Officers (VOs) to join them, one in Grangemouth and one in Stirling. These are both voluntary roles where the volunteer’s travel and training expenses will be covered, and the minimum commitment required is one day per week, for 6 months. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 30th June.
COVID-19 Response Grants Scheme Reopened
The NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion Service has relaunched its COVID-19 Response Grants Scheme for 2021-22. Applications for up to £500 will be considered from organisations and groups across Forth Valley which support and connect communities to respond to COVID-19. Applications must address one or, preferably, both of the Health Promotion Service priorities: Health Inequalities, and Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Denny and District Community Fund
The Denny and District Community Fund provides grants for a wide range of costs to support charitable activities that enhance quality of life for local residents, contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and encourage community activity. The Fund is open to groups and organisations based in Denny and District or working with people in Denny and District, with funding rounds throughout the year. The next deadline is Friday 25th June.
