Forth Valley Top Toes Christmas Closure

Posted on December 15, 2017

Forth Valley Top Toes clinics will be closed as of Tuesday 19^th December 2017 for the festive break. We will return in the new year on Wednesday 3^rd January 2018.

Forth Valley Top Toes would like to say a big thank you to our volunteers, clients and partners for all their support in 2017. We look forward to seeing you all in 2018! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Signpost Recovery Administrator Vacancies

Signpost Recovery are currently recruiting for 2 Administrators. The positions are 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £15,248 – £17,090 per annum. The deadline for all applications is Wednesday 2nd May.

Scottish Parliament BSL Plan Consultation Event

The Scottish Parliament is holding a 2 day event for British Sign Language (BSL) users on the afternoon of Friday 18th May and the morning of Saturday 19th May at the Parliament, in order to help prepare and shape its BSL Plan. They want to take this opportunity to explain to BSL users what they are currently doing with the plan, and how they can get involved. A BSL video is available on the Scottish Parliament website.

Consultation Event on National Transport Strategy

As part of their review of the National Transport Strategy (NTS), Transport Scotland are working with Age Scotland to hold a community engagement event on Monday 14th May, 1:30pm – 3pm at Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie, Alloa FK10 3EA.

FREE Hearing Check and Information Session

Action on Hearing Loss Scotland staff and volunteers are running a hearing check and information session on Thursday 3rd May, 11am – 3pm at the Later Life Information Centre, 25 Upper New Market Street, Falkirk, FK1 1JH.

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