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…

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.

A new website has been created to make it easier for all healthcare professionals across Forth Valley to ‘prescribe’ a wide range of physical activities for local patients. The new physical activity web pages provide details of local activities, classes and services across Forth Valley suitable for people of all ages and abilities. This includes simple strength and…

The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing. Since 2017 the Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people…