Community Transport Forum for Falkirk

Posted on October 2, 2015

As part of our ongoing programme of developing new opportunities to allow representatives of Falkirk’s third sector to come together to discuss issues of importance to the area, we are happy to announce the first meeting of the Third Sector Forum on Community Transport.

Building on our exisiting forums, this new forum will provide an opportunity for those already involved, or those with an interest in Community Transport to come together, discuss and debate key issues whilst sharing knowledge and experiences of good practice.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday 28^th October, from 2-4pm at the office of CVS Falkirk, Unit 6 Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

If you would like any further information about the forum, or would like to register your interest in attending, please please contact David Gardener, Development Officer – Policy, Research and Community Planning by email at david@cvsfalkirk.org.uk, or by phone on 01324 692010.

CVS Falkirk AGM 2019: TWO WEEKS TO GO

Local organisations only have 2 WEEKS left to note their attendance at our 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Our AGM takes place on Thursday 21st November 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall (across from Morrison’s Petrol Station), 1 Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5AT. Registration, food and refreshments will be available from 1:30pm, with the AGM starting at 2pm. Please advise us if you have any dietary requirements.

Scottish Ambulance Service Mental Health Strategy Survey

The Scottish Ambulance Service is currently developing a 10 year Mental Health Strategy, and would like to hear what is important to people in Scotland regarding its contents. To do this, they have launched an online survey to inform their new strategy, and are working in partnership with See Me to find out what people would like to see included. As the Scottish Ambulance Service can be used by anyone, they are keen to hear from as many people as possible. The deadline for responses is Wednesday 13th November.

KSC Bank Support Worker Vacancies

Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) are currently recruiting bank Support Workers in Falkirk and the surrounding areas. The position is £9 per hour (plus holiday premium), with various shifts as required. Applicants should be flexible, upbeat, confident and energetic, with a full driving license and the use of a car, though this is not essential; successful candidates will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 29th November.

Neighbourhood Networks Peer Support Worker Vacancy

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