We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our One Year Anniversary Event, with special appreciation to our Falkirk Council Health and Social Care partners,  Councillors and community representatives whose presence added immense value to the occasion. The event was a meaningful opportunity to exchange ideas, celebrate progress, and strengthen the…

Thank you to all the children, staff, parents and carers for the beautiful card and biscuits given to the group at Dollar Park. We are looking forward to having you with us again after the summer holidays.

We would give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and supported our Dementia Awareness afternoon. There were teas, coffees, dementia information and experienced staff available for chat.   A special thank you goes to our incredible service users who helped out on the day!

Hand made with love and donated by Jacquie Gibson.

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…

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…