Our Dementia Friendly Falkirk meetings take place in our building at Dollar Park every 6th Tuesday between 3:15pm – 4:45pm. The 2025 meeting dates are: Come along and join us for a chat and share information, which will help raise awareness of dementia in the Falkirk community. The group is made up of a mix of people…

Generations working Together quote that Intergenerational work is not limited to early years children and older adults. Intergenerational work is essential, promoting greater understanding and respect between generations, contributing to building more cohesive communities and is recommended by the World Health Organisation as a means of effectively challenging ageism and reducing the negative impact upon…

Ezekiel first learned about the HNC in Social Services at a Skills Scotland event. With aspirations to become a social worker, he was looking for the best path to university or a career in social care. While he wasn’t entirely sure which direction to take, his passion for helping people guided his decision. “Since I…

A Denny-based group which raises awareness of dementia is getting ready to expand across the wider Falkirk area with the help of a new logo designed by a local school pupil. Originally known as Dementia Friendly Denny, the new Dementia Friendly Falkirk initiative partnered with local schools to run a logo competition ahead of its…

People in Falkirk can now share their experiences of accessing local health and social care services using Care Opinion, an online feedback platform. Local services provided and commissioned by Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership will be available on Care Opinion, an independent not-for-profit website which has been backed by the Scottish Government for use across…

We need to save around £21m over the next three years. Each year, we must set a balanced health and social care budget to provide the services people need within the money we have available. As our population is living longer with more complex care needs, we are experiencing rising demand for services. The cost…

Previously known as the Joint Dementia Initiative, the Dollar Park Dementia Service is relaunching. Our Dementia Service is getting ready to relaunch following a £128,000 investment in our building and staff. The creation of a new entrance and reception area in the Dollar Park base has made way for a refurbished day room for group…

Fielding a combined entry to the Scottish Social Services Awards, Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership’s Joint Dementia Initiative (JDI) and Caledonia Service have been awarded Excellence within Mental Health Services. The teams picked up their award at the ceremony in Glasgow, where finalists gathered to showcase and celebrate best practice within Scotland’s social services…

Some of our Service Users had a trip to the Kelpes for a picnic and a ride on the Trishaws, which they really enjoyed. We hope to arrange more days out.

Forth Valley Advocacy recently launched a Project to raise awareness of Advance Statements. Please take a couple of minutes to view this video and find out how Forth Valley Advocacy can help anyone interested in making an Advance Statement.