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We're a Hospice charity providing free specialist palliative & end of life care for local people. We need to raise over £14,632 every day to keep these running.

Strathcarron Hospice is here today for and because of the people of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. Every year, we provide care and support to over 1,400 people with a life-limiting illness or condition, at a time when both they and their family need it most. Our philosophy is about living until you die and we ensure people have every opportunity to achieve their goals right up until the last moment. Strathcarron is an independent hospice and all of our care is provided free of charge. Our services include a 24-bed inpatient unit, Day Care, Hospice@Home, Community Nurse Specialists and Lymphoedema clinic.

20/02/2026

🏔️Lynsey helped make her 79 year-old Dad Graham's childhood dreams come true by trekking to Everest Base Camp with him...all in aid of Strathcarron.

The father and daughter from Polmont, took on the once in a lifetime challenge together, after Lynsey’s uncles Sandy Porteous and George Monteith were cared for by the Hospice.

💙 The family wanted to give something back and they have raised an amazing £21,000 (inc Gift Aid) through their fundraising.

Lynsey and Graham also felt this was the perfect opportunity to ‘make every moment count’ in their own lives.

🗨️ Lynsey said: “Dad told me he had always wanted to do a trip to Everest Base Camp ever since he was a wee boy. After Sandy and George passed away, we were talking about what we could do as a family for Strathcarron. I had completed fundraising runs for the Hospice before but wanted to do something truly once in a lifetime. Until Uncle George passed I didn’t know the Hospice did palliative care, I thought it was just end of life.

“When Dad and I decided to book the trek I told him not to tell mum at first as she would freak out as he would be 78 when we set off! He got approval from his GP that he was fit to go and then we told the rest of the family – they couldn’t believe it at first!”

“Looking back the challenge was incredible – the scenery and the people were amazing. Parts of it were really tough though. It was mentally and physically challenging.

"The altitude gets to you and slows you down and it had an even bigger impact on dad. We had to just listen to the advice of the Sherpas.

“We made friends for life with the others in our group we all shared stories of love and loss. I took time on the trip to remember my own family members who had died and Anna Walker, the gorgeous daughter of my friend who passed away last March in the care of the hospice.

"Anna lived her life to the full, travelled the world and was just a ray of sunshine.

“The group got to know each other really quickly and we were all there for each other when we were really struggling emotionally and physically. I will never forget it.

“It really felt amazing after we completed it – getting to Everest Base Camp was unbelievable. I was on a real high – I felt like I could achieve anything after it.

"My kids were so proud of what we achieved and that was really incredible – it meant a lot to me and was a real added boost."

She added: “I was just along for the ride to be able to help Dad’s dream come true and being able to give that lifetime experience to him was incredible. But to have that time spent together was really special.”

Lynsey would like to thank Coach Cariss, .Signs and YES Hire for their support with the challenge.

🌟 Feeling inspired? Sign up for your own challenge here ➡️ https://buff.ly/ZZj3X9F

19/02/2026

With the support of volunteers like Karen...Strathcarron Hospice has been enabling people to live and die well for 45 years.

Karen has remarkably been volunteering for us almost as long as the hospice has been in existence - well over 40 years!

Karen shares her story:

“I was working as a school secretary at Lornshill Academy, when one day the head cook said they were catering for a craft fair in the Albert Halls in Stirling held by Sauchie and District Friends of Strathcarron in aid of the Hospice.

“They needed help to serve teas and coffees.

“That first encounter led to me helping with Sauchie and District Friends of Strathcarron, hosting coffee mornings, craft fairs and doing bucket collections a couple of times a year.

“I now assist the fundraising team with can collections, knit items to be sold on for the Hospice and I’m also the team leader for collections for the Strathcarron Singers Choir.

“In 1979, my father and my father-in-law had both been in hospital at the same time with cancer and there was no such thing as a hospice back then up in Aberdeen where we lived. My father-in-law was sent home and his final weeks were horrendous.

"It would have been very different if he had access to hospice care.

“It really did make me realise how essential hospice care was and about getting that support right for end of life.

"When the opportunity to volunteer came up it just seemed like a good match.

“Pre COVID19 I had around 100 locations to collect from, with 30 or 40 regularly filling a can with coins. With things in society changing so much and less people carrying cash, it’s more like 12-15 cans a month filled on average now, so we would encourage people to donate online if they can.

“I really enjoy my volunteering for the Hospice. Everything about it just feels right.”

If you could donate some of your time to support Strathcarron we would love to hear from you.

👉 Join in and Celebrate 45. Sign up today https://buff.ly/pG2iT8V

18/02/2026

📢Creative Homecare is Hiring – Falkirk Area 📢

Creative Homecare - the social enterprise home care service of Strathcarron Hospice - is looking for caring, reliable people to join our team.

We are proud to be rated ‘Excellent’ for the third year in a row by the Care Inspectorate.

If you want to work for a local organisation that truly values quality care and community impact, we would love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

✔ £13.45 per hour (from 1st April)
✔ Paid travel time
✔ Mileage allowance
✔ Monday – Friday only (8am – 8pm)
✔ No weekend work

Hours Available

📆 30 hours per week over 4 days
📆 16 hours per week over 2 days

Creative Homecare provides paid-for homecare across Falkirk and Stirling, helping people live independently in their own homes with dignity and respect.

As a social enterprise, any profits help the wider work of Strathcarron Hospice, so the care you provide makes a wider difference locally too.

ℹ️ Apply online here:
https://buff.ly/Xu0qeEY
☎️ 01324 827394
📧 administrator@creativehomecare.co.uk

Serving Falkirk & Stirling

17/02/2026

Strathcarron welcomes the news from Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that the Scottish Government will commit £9.4 million to Scotland’s hospices in the 2026–27 national budget.

The funding is a mix of previous allocations and a further £2.4 million, intended to support independent hospices like Strathcarron.

This investment represents a step forward in progressing the national ambition for hospice staff to achieve pay parity with their colleagues in the NHS.

🗨️ Mags McCarthy, CEO of Strathcarron Hospice and Co-chair of the Scottish Hospice Leadership Group, said: “Strathcarron Hospice welcomes the increased funding announced by the Scottish Government yesterday.

“This funding is a massive step towards achieving pay parity for our staff alongside their NHS counterparts. It recognises the vital contribution that Hospice staff make to patients and their loved ones and reflects a positive understanding of what is involved in delivering that.

“We are grateful for the impact that this will make to the staff of Strathcarron who work tirelessly to ensure that the people we serve receive dependable, high quality care at their most vulnerable times in our community, for our community, with our community, enabling people to live and die well.

“This is an essential move in recognising the need for a sustainable hospice workforce and a stable funding model to ensure the future of hospice care in Scotland.”

💙45 years of Strathcarron Hospice care
💙45 years of community

✨Let’s make sure hospice care is here for everyone - for the next 45 years✨

16/02/2026

Who would you wear a Strathcarron Snowdrop pin badge in memory of?

Show your support for our Snowdrop Appeal this Spring by purchasing a Snowdrop pin and wear it with pride - available from Asda Grangemouth Friday 20 & Saturday 21 February.

Or plant a virtual snowdrop in our online garden, and dedicate the flower in memory of a loved one and watch it bloom - donate via our website https://buff.ly/Y9dryNR

By donating to our Snowdrop Appeal you will help towards the £19,452 daily cost we need to provide specialist end of life care and services to individuals and their families across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.

Every life matters, every gift counts 💙

14/02/2026

🤩 Check out this week's Saturday hot retail pics!

😍 Which is your favourite? Designer clothes & shoes ....or beautiful preloved armchairs?

💨 They are out on our shop floors today - be fast before they are gone!

☎️ Please contact the store directly for availability and any further info about the items.

👗 We have a fantastic range of quality preloved and new with tags items in our Strathcarron Shops.

❤️ By shopping with us, you help us to continue our vital work - every pound makes a difference.

Tag us in a photo if you buy one of our hot picks we would love to see how you dress them.

12/02/2026

For 45 years, Strathcarron Hospice has been helping people live well, right until the end. 💙

We follow the joy.
We support families.
We care for people at home.
And can support earlier than you might think.

Now we’re celebrating 45 years of care, and we’d love you to be part of it.

✨ Take on a fundraising challenge
✨ Volunteer
✨ Become a Strathcarron Ambassador
✨ Share and like this post. Tell your friends and family all about Strathcarron Hospice care

Over 66% of our funding comes from our community. That means we simply couldn’t do this without you.

👉 Join in and Celebrate 45. Sign up today: https://buff.ly/FHbGMbr

11/02/2026

✨️ Volunteering for Strathcarron really can be life changing for some.

One of our young volunteers Lauren - who has been helping in our Papermill Café at Stirling Health and Care Village since it opened in September - shares what volunteering means to her…

☕️ “When I first started I was quite scared to talk to anyone, quite shy and anxious. I was in my own bubble. Now I feel like I’m quite sociable and I'm connecting more with the customers. I will ask if they need anything and I‘m making bonds with the rest of our team as well.

"It’s been really good for me.

"I didn’t think a lot of things would come from volunteering at the cafe, but I'm really glad I've done it because it’s really turned me around.

☕️"I’ve got better communication and social skills and I’m learning new skills in how to make the food and barista, how to serve customers and work on the till. Being at the café has helped me understand what customers need and what I can do to make them more comfortable and at ease.

"I've had a lovely time - there has been a lot of laughs!"

Lauren shares that her volunteering has had a ripple effect on her life outwith the The Papermill Cafe as well.

🗣️ She added: "I’m connecting with people more in general. I‘m doing bakery at college and I'm more confident to ask for the help I need now which I would have struggled with before.

"I know that Stathcarron always looks for bakers for their cafes, so one day I would like to be able to bake cakes and they could be sold in the cafes.”

✨️ Papermill Café Manager /supervisor Susan said: “On her first day Lauren found it very daunting, but as the weeks have progressed she has become more confident and a very valued part of our team. She is a pleasure to work with.

“I love working with young people and the energy they bring, so I adore being able to nurture our volunteers alongside a really good team who have helped support Lauren.

"It has been wonderful to see how much Lauren has developed and grown in confidence during her time with us.”

✨️ Well done Lauren and thank you for volunteering with Strathcarron!

💡 Looking for a way to support us in our 45th anniversary year?

ℹ️ Find out more https://buff.ly/vV65Dt1

➡️ Apply to volunteer here https://buff.ly/CJhRU2U

10/02/2026

💙 Feel on top of the world for Strathcarron Hospice 💙

A wee throwback to last year when our, our incredible supporters took on an unforgettable challenge...abseiling 100ft down the iconic Falkirk Wheel 😍🧗‍♀️

The views were breathtaking, the adrenaline was real, and the impact for local hospice care was huge.

✨ And you can do it again in March 2026! ✨

To celebrate Strathcarron Hospice’s 45th anniversary, we’re inviting you to join us on Sunday 22 March 2026 for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

✔️ Abseil 100ft off the world’s first (and only!) rotating boat lift
✔️ Spectacular views from the top of the Wheel
✔️ No experience needed as will have expert instructors with you every step of the way
✔️ An epic challenge for an amazing cause

💥 Early Bird entry just £30 until 20 February 2026
Standard registration: £35 per person.

By taking part, you’ll be helping Strathcarron Hospice be there for people and families when they need it most.

👉 Find out more and sign up now: https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/Event/falkirk-wheel-abseil-2026

Thank you to for sponsoring this event again this year ❤️

09/02/2026

🔥WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BUNCH OF BRAVE PEOPLE!

A tremendous effort from each and every Strathcarron fundraiser who stepped up and through the hot coals with - all in aid of the Hospice.

💙 So far...drum roll...you've raised £12,531 (and counting!)

With your support we can continue to provide vital palliative and end of life care for patients and their family members across all our communities, enabling people to live and die well.

🔥If you don't see yourself in the pics, get in touch with communications@strathcarronhospice.net and we will check if we have an image and video of your fiery adventure walk.

💞Thank you so much Firewalk in Scotland for your phenomenal fun, mind set work and passion for the Fire and Brave.

💞Thank you too to our fabulous sponsors, we couldn't do this without your support Calido Logs and Stoves

07/02/2026

🤩 Check out this week's Saturday hot retail pics!

😍 Which is your favourite? Valentine’s Day gifts....or designer Burberry jackets?

💨 They are out on our shop floors today - be fast before they are gone!

☎️ Please contact the store directly for availability and any further info about the items.

👗 We have a fantastic range of quality preloved and new with tags items in our Strathcarron Shops.

❤️ By shopping with us, you help us to continue our vital work - every pound makes a difference.

Tag us in a photo if you buy one of our hot picks we would love to see how you dress them.

06/02/2026

🔥Wishing good luck to all our Strathcarron fundraisers who are braving hot coals and taking on the challenge this evening - all in aid of the Hospice.

💙 Thank you to everyone who has signed up to take part and to everyone who has donated - we are truly grateful for your generosity.

With your support we can continue to provide vital palliative and end of life care for patients and their family members in our community, enabling people to live and die well.

🔥What fire -related songs should we have on the playlist for motivating our brave fundraisers this evening?

Address

Randolph Hill, Fankerton
Denny
FK65HJ

Telephone

+441324826222

Website

http://www.strathcarronhospice.net/

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