Forth Valley’s Health Improvement Services and the Forth Valley Tobacco Action Group are delighted to invite you to participate in developing a Whole Systems Approach to Tobacco and Vaping in Forth Valley. Tobacco and vaping may not be obvious parts of your work; however, a healthier, happier and thriving Forth Valley is a core part…
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Falkirk Community Safety Partnership Antisocial Behaviour Strategy 2023-2028
Together with their community planning partners, Falkirk Council is launching the latest Falkirk Community Safety Partnership Antisocial Behaviour Strategy 2023-2028. This Strategy has involved consultation with colleagues, partner agencies and residents from local communities as part of Falkirk Council’s joint approach. With this strategy, they seek to recognise and understand the impact of antisocial behaviour…
Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme Consultation Information Session
Running until 28 May, Disclosure Scotland is currently holding a consultation on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body fees. One proposal within the consultation is to introduce fees for volunteering – removing the current volunteer waiver for Qualifying Organisations, and instead applying a reduced fee. Other instances of implementing…
Care with Confidence Information Sessions: April-June 2024
The Carers Centre are excited to announce their new “Care with Confidence” information sessions for carers. Available in person at Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre, FK1 1NB, or online via Zoom, these sessions take place on a series of Tuesdays over the coming months, always at 10.30am – 12.30pm. CwC – April/May Sessions 30 April…
FDAMH Training Academy: Courses Starting Soon
FDAMH (Falkirk’s Mental Health Association) is a community-based charitable organisation that specialises in Mental Health and Wellbeing support and training. As an approved SQA Learning Centre, they are offering various training courses available to those within the Falkirk & District area. Managing Menopause – May 2024 This course has been funded by CVS Falkirk &…
MyBnk Money Works Sessions
MyBnk are a financial education charity delivering financial literacy for young people. They work to achieve this using a suite of programmes that map to the curriculum, engage young people and deliver age relevant content in an interactive and captivating way. MyBnk are currently looking to work with voluntary organisations in the East of Scotland…
Ageing and Frailty Standards Consultation
Healthcare Improvement Scotland are developing standards for the care of older people living with frailty. The ageing and frailty standards will be complemented by the national healthcare standards. These are currently under development. The national healthcare standards will cover key cross-cutting issues in Scotland’s healthcare system, such as: leadership, governance, complaints, and adverse events. HIS…
Recyke-a-Bike InspiRide Programme
Facing some life challenges? Not engaged in education, training, or employment? Need a boost? Recyke-a-Bike are excited to announce their Training, Employability, and Wellness course ‘InspiRide’ is now taking bookings for the next two courses. Offering a 5-week course starting May 27, and a 6-week course starting August 19; this opportunity is open to those…
Generations Working Together – Creating Intergenerational Communities Programme
As part of Global Intergenerational Week, Generations Working Together are looking for project partners for their Creating Intergenerational Communities programme. Partners will assist the team to trial their quality intergenerational indicators for 2024. The Programme will develop, introduce and test a new set of guidelines to better equip intergenerational practitioners to nurture quality connections in…
Intergenerational Week 2024: 24-30 April
Next week (24-30 April) marks Global Intergenerational Week! This worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you’re an individual, or part of a group/organisation, Global Intergenerational Week has something for everyone. Each day of the week of the campaign is a different theme: April 24: Let’s Raise Intergenerational Awareness April 25:…
