News & Events

Solicitors for Older People Scotland (SOPS) has developed new materials designed to support their clients and their Attorneys – which in this instance refers to the person with Power of Attorney for another individual. SOPS now provides a simple guide on the basics of being an Attorney, which will provide Attorneys with an understanding of their role and where to begin, and a Power of Attorney Record Book.

Diabetes UK has made the hard decision to cancel their upcoming DUKPC Insider event, which was featured in last week’s e-bulletin, in order to allow healthcare staff to continue to be available as needed.

Scene Connect are working with Falkirk Council (as part of the Grangemouth Growth Deal) to identify buildings, land, and community centres in Grangemouth to host solar panels and battery storage technology. Community ownership is a central aim of the Green Grangemouth Solar Project, and Scene is looking to work with Grangemouth community groups, who would be able to buy-in to the scheme and benefit financially from the sale of solar energy.

Falkirk Council’s Adult Support and Protection team is holding a Dementia Friends Information Session on Monday 16th March, 1pm – 4pm at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Camelon, FK1 4DD. The interactive Information Session allows participants to learn about dementia through activities and discussions. Following the session will be a Dewis Choice workshop on Healthy Relationships in Later Life, exploring positive supportive networks in the family, community and online.