Forth Valley Advocacy – Advance Statements
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.
NHS Forth Valley Physical Activity Website
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…
Volunteer Drivers Needed
We are looking for volunteer drivers who can support some of our service users to access our Home from Home service. All drivers are required to use their own vehicle, have a valid driving licence, insurance and MOT (if applicable). Relevant expenses will be paid for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred. If you are interested and…
Herbert Protocol
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…
Job Opportunity | Home from Home
Are you thinking of doing something different, looking for a change? We are currently looking for Adult Placement Carers to support within Falkirk Area. “Home from Home” – is where a group of 4 – 5 people with dementia meet together in an ordinary domestic home for the day to make new friends, chat, have…
Dementia Support in Falkirk
The Joint Dementia Initiative is part of Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, the local body responsible for the planning and delivery of community health and social care services. We are supported by Falkirk Council’s Social Work team and NHS Forth Valley’s Dementia Services to meet the needs of people living with dementia in Falkirk. Our services help people who…
Home from Home
Home from Home service is available to anyone who has a diagnosis of dementia and has been assessed by someone from Social Work. The assessment should show the benefits a small group setting would have for the person. The service requires a referral from Social Work. When we receive a referral a trained and experienced…
One to One Service
The One-to-One service is available to anyone who has a diagnosis of dementia and a referral from Social Work. The service aims to support you with everyday tasks, maintain relationships and friendships. We aim to work with you in supporting you to do what you want, either at home or in the community. When we…
Groups
Our groups run several times a week and at various times, these group do not need a referral from Social Work. We only require a confirmation of your diagnosis and for you to complete the Referral Form at the bottom of this page. The groups offer people with a diagnosis to come along and meet…
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