Wee Country Respite Care

24/02/2026

⚖️ Free legal webinars for parent carers in Scotland

Caring for a disabled or additional needs child is rewarding, but legal planning can feel overwhelming. Contact in Scotland is offering FREE online legal webinars to explain things clearly and impartially, no jargon, no pressure.

In partnership with Parent Carers Legal Support and Caesar & Howie Solicitors & Estate Agents, the webinars cover:

*Guardianship & Powers of Attorney – supporting decision-making for young people aged 16+
* Wills & Trusts – planning ahead financially and protecting your child’s future
* How legal planning links with benefits

📅 Guardianship & Powers of Attorney:

Tuesday 3 Mar, 10.30am–12pm → Book here: https://tinyurl.com/584zyvpy

📅 Wills & Trusts (choose one):

Tuesday 24 Feb, 6.30–8pm → Book here: https://tinyurl.com/tnk8rs89

Thursday 26 Feb, 10.30am–12pm → Book here: https://tinyurl.com/y2antwwe

💻 Online via Zoom – join from home on phone, tablet, or computer. Camera and mic optional. Places are limited, so book early to secure your preferred session.

An excellent chance to get professional guidance and feel confident about your family’s legal planning 🌟

11/02/2026

Join us at the next Falkirk Carers' Voice for unpaid carers living in the Falkirk district. Meet Gordon McKenzie, Social Work Manager, who would like to hear about your experiences: who cares for the cared-for person while you are in hospital or receiving medical care for yourself?

Danielle Aitken from Sustainable Thinking Scotland C.I.C will also be joining us to tell you about groups and clubs that may promote your well-being and help you in your caring role.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 👉 https://form.jotform.com/CentralCarers/falkirk-carers-voice

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📅 Monday 23 February 2026
⏰ From 10 am to 12 noon
📍 At the Carers Centre in Falkirk or via Zoom

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sharlene:
☎️ 01324 611510
✉️ sharleneramage@centralcarers.co.uk

11/02/2026

We had a fantastic Valentines disco, thank you to everyone who cane along and made the night one to remember. 💞 thank you too our dedicated Wee country respite care team as always for your hard work and commitment ensuring everyone had a fantastic night. We also welcomed along the youth club and they equally had a great night and are looking forward to our next party 💕

10/02/2026

Please share widely

Please find a research request external to SWAN from a researcher at Edinburgh Napier University.

The researcher is looking for people to take part in an online research survey. You can take part if you are aged 18 or over and identify as autistic. The study will look into autistic peoples relationship between imagination and theory of mind.

If you're interested in taking part you can click here: https://napiersas.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0xLItYNJaO3lGvk

If you have any questions about the study, please email the researcher at 40585489@live.napier.ac.uk

09/02/2026

Everyone is invited!
We are having a Valentines disco on Wednesday 11th Feb from 6PM untill 8PM At Westfield Park Community Centre In Falkirk. There will be hot food available aswell as our very own DJ Andrew 🥳💞

09/02/2026

We are hiring!

Westfield Park Community Centre is currently looking for a Caretaker for 16 hours per week.

Experience is preferred but not essential, as full training can be provided.

Main duties will include:
• Opening and closing the building
• General cleaning and basic maintenance
• Setting up rooms for events and activities
• Carrying out basic health & safety checks

If you are interested, please leave your CV at the centre or email it to:

admin@westfieldparkcc.org.uk

24/01/2026

This session is designed to inform and empower unpaid carers in Falkirk & Clackmannanshire so that they can care with confidence.

You’ll learn about:
🔸Your rights as an unpaid carer
🔸What we do at the Centre and how we can help
🔸What other local services and support are available
🔸What an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP) is and how you can benefit from it

You’ll also get to meet our teams and have the opportunity to ask your questions!

𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 those who are:
- are new to caring for a relative or friend
- have registered with the Carers Centre in the last 6 months
- or just would like a refresher of what we do and how we can help

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📅 Wednesday 4 February
⏰ From 2 pm to 3.30 pm
📍 Carers Centre or Zoom
📝 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/wKb3afi27M

For more information or to enquire about future sessions, please email 📧daynafaulds@centralcarers.co.uk

24/01/2026

Great night as always at the awakening 💞

23/01/2026

🌟 Unpaid carers of young people with additional support needs – this one’s for you! 🌟

Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre are hosting this useful session. If your child is approaching or going through transitions to adult services, join Fiona Douglas, Transitions Coordinator (Falkirk Health & Social Care Partnership), to:
✅ Learn about the transition process
✅ Discover support and resources
✅ Ask questions & share experiences

📅 Tuesday 27 Jan 2026 | 🕒 3–4 pm
📍 Carer Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB

❗ Book your place: https://ow.ly/qVJK50XNzVg

(Can’t attend? Sign up for the waiting list on the form.)

23/01/2026

Great class 💞

23/01/2026

Dinner before nightclub 😀💞