Following extensive engagement, NHS Forth Valley has published its new Population Health and Care Strategy, setting out a clear vision and ambitions for the next ten years. Aligned with both local Health and Social Care Partnership plans and key national health priorities, the new approach marks a shift from treating illness to preventing it—focusing on…
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Forth Valley Sensory Centre Launch Climate Action Project
Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) has launched a new project to ensure people with sight or hearing loss can play an active role in tackling climate change. SustainAble For All will create an accessible map of sustainable projects across Forth Valley, providing practical details on how to get involved. Developed in partnership with Forth Environment…
Blog: Finding My Path with Career Ready
As many of our Falkirk District young people look towards Results Day this Tuesday 5 August 2025, we asked our Career Ready Intern, Hope, to share her experience taking part in the Career Ready programme with us.
Suicide Prevention Approaches Taken in Schools
Suicide Prevention Scotland have launched their new ‘Sharing Practice: Suicide Prevention Approaches Taken in Schools’ guide capturing suicide prevention practices being used in schools across Scotland.
Falkirk Touch Rugby Team Launches For Those Affected By Kidney Problems
Bo’ness Rugby Club has launched the Purple Rhinos, a new touch rugby team designed for renal patients, their families, and NHS renal staff. The team aims to boost both physical and mental wellbeing through inclusive, mixed-gender sport, using the new T1 Touch Rugby ruleset. Training sessions take place every Sunday, from 1pm – 2pm, at Bo’ness Recreation Centre.
New Governance Wiki Empowers Scotland’s Charities
A new digital platform, the Governance Wiki, has been launched to support Scotland’s voluntary sector in navigating governance challenges. Aiming to demystify governance and make it more accessible, the Wiki offers clear, up-to-date guidance on a wide range of topics including legal obligations, board responsibilities, compliance, and risk management.
Scottish Government Publishes ‘National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy’
Scottish Government published their new ‘National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy’, with a focus on collaborative and co-ordinated approaches to improve outcomes for young disabled people. Building on their Statement of Intent, the strategy has been shaped through extensive engagement with young disabled people, parents, carers and professionals.
The Older People’s Network Re-Joins CVS Falkirk & District’s Networks & Forums
Welcoming all aged 50 years old and over, and their supporters; find out more about how you can get involved today.
Falkirk Older People’s Network Meeting: Exploring Place-Based Ageing Impacts
We invite local older adults, community workers, and volunteers to the next Falkirk Older Person’s Network meeting, taking place in person on Thursday 28 August 2025, 10am – 12pm at 1st Falkirk Scout Hall, Pleasance, Falkirk, FK1 1BG.
Alcohol Awareness Week
Taking place from Monday 7 July – Sunday 13 July 2025, Alcohol Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for change and more. Organised by Alcohol Change UK, this year’s theme is “Alcohol and Work” with the tagline: “It’s time to put people, not alcohol, at the centre of things.”
