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SUMMARY:Stroke Prevention Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:For Stroke Prevention Day on Thursday 29 January 2026\, the Stroke Association is asking people to raise awareness of the biggest risk factor for stroke – high blood pressure (or hypertension) – and the simple steps everyone can take to reduce our risk. \n“High blood pressure is the cause of around half of all strokes\, but there’s relatively low awareness of how tackling high blood pressure can reduce the risk of a stroke. High blood pressure often (but not always) has no symptoms.” \nThe NHS advises that all adults should have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Anyone who suspects that they have high blood pressure should check it regularly and speak to their GP for advice. There is information on the causes of high blood pressure\, via the NHS Inform website (linked for your convenience). \nSome GP practices will provide a blood pressure monitor to take home; they can be bought from pharmacies and other retail outlets for around £20. \nFor further information\, please visit the Stroke Association’s Stroke Prevention Day 2026 page. \nAlternatively\, visit the Stroke Association’s dedicated page on the support it provides in Scotland.
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/stroke-prevention-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:Carers Centre Information Session for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre’s next information session for professionals will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026\, 10am – 12pm\, via Zoom or in-person at the Carers Centre\, 1A Bank Street\, Falkirk\, FK1 1NB. \nThe session will be hosted by the Carers Centre team\, and aims to help professionals learn more about the support the team offers unpaid carers\, along with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016\,  Adult Carer Support Plans and Young Carer Statements\, and the hospital discharge process involving the carer\, amongst others. There will also be an opportunity to connect with other professionals. \nTo book your free place\, or for further information\, please complete the online booking form (linked for your convenience)\, or contact Dayna Faulds by email: daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/carers-centre-information-session-for-professionals/
LOCATION:Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre\, 1A Bank Street\, Falkirk\, FK1 1NB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Gathering Hope 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Gathering Hope conference\, organised by Suicide Prevention Scotland\, will take place on Thursday 29 January 2026\, 10am – 4pm\, at the Barracks Conference Centre\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ. \nGathering Hope is a national event bringing together third sector and grassroots organisations working in suicide prevention\, mental health and community wellbeing. It is designed for peer-support groups\, community-led projects and charities working to support people at greater risk of suicide\, and aims to bring them together to share learning\, build connections and strengthen suicide prevention across Scotland. \nThe programme will include presentations\, conversation cafés and networking opportunities. The venue is fully accessible\, with additional support available on request. \nLast year’s event in Clydebank brought together charities from across Scotland and showcased the impact of collaboration\, lived-experience-led approaches\, and community-based action. This year\, Gathering Hope 2026 aims to build on that momentum with an enhanced focus on amplifying lived experience and shaping future national suicide prevention efforts. \nThe organisers are committed to making the event accessible to all. The venue offers step-free access\, accessible toilets\, hearing loops\, quiet-spaces\, and flexibility for attendees with different access needs. Participants can request additional support such as British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation\, large-print materials or other reasonable accommodations. \nFor further information\, including how to book your free place\, full event accessibility information\, and travel details\, please visit the dedicated page (linked for your convenience) on the Suicide Prevention Scotland website.
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/gathering-hope-2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Barracks Conference Centre\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Step on Stress
DESCRIPTION:NHS Forth Valley will be holding in-person evening Step on Stress sessions to teach people how to manage their stress and anxiety\, on: \n\nThursday 22 January 2026\nThursday 29 January 2026\nThursday 5 February 2026\n\nTaking place 6:30pm – 7:45pm at Bailliefields Community Hub\, Sunnyside Road\, Brightons\, FK2 0RN\, Step on Stress is completely free and open to anyone over 16 years old. Sessions will cover better ways to deal with common problems like anxiety\, low self-confidence\, poor sleep and panic. Participants will also receive workbooks to support learning. \nStep on Stress is not group therapy\, or one to one support\, and participants do not talk about their problems in front of others. \nTo book your place\, or for further information\, please visit the dedicated booking page (linked for your convenience). There is also details of online sessions\, held via Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk/event/step-on-stress-2/
LOCATION:Bailliefields Community Hub\, Sunnyside Road\, Brightons\, FK2 0RN\, United Kingdom
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