Young Adult Carers, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire

09/06/2026

Thinking about going to University ?

🎓 Thinking about college or university? SAAS are running free online workshops throughout June to help with funding applications and student finance.
💻 Sessions will cover SAAS funding for HNC/HND/Degree courses, student loan repayments, and advice on making a successful application.
📅 Workshops run from 2nd - 30th of June and can be attended by students and parents/guardians. Book your free place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/studentawardsagencyscotlan/2205764

09/06/2026

It's Carers Week !

As part of Carers Week, our Hospital Support Workers will have a stall at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH) on Thursday 11 June, raising awareness.

Patients, visitors and staff are welcome to pop by for a chat. The co-ordinators of the NHS Forth Valley Staff Carer and Care Experienced network will be joining us for some of the day.

Find out more about
- who unpaid carers are
- carers' rights to be involved in the hospital discharge process
- what we do and how we support unpaid carers

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 10 to 4pm
📍 FVRH Atrium

28/05/2026

We will be holding a drop in session in the Centre on Wednesday 3 June between 2-4pm. If you have anything you wish to discuss or you would just like a catch up with your worker, come along and see us.
Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre

26/05/2026

We will be in the Alloa Campus today for a drop in. Please come and see us if you are a Young Adult Carer in need of support and advice.

This will be our last drop in session for this academic year. Thank you to all of you who have came along to see us across the three campuses over the last few months.

We will see you again next year!!! Forth Valley College

The Young Adult Carers Project is for Young People aged between 16-25, whose lives are affected by a family member who has a disability, illness, mental health issues or an addiction. The Young Adult Carers Project supports young people to have a positive future.
If you think this is you, come see us at Forth Valley College campuses on the dates below. Alternatively, you can contact us via email here: [email protected]

Forth Valley College

19/05/2026

Are you ready to start College/Uni but have not yet applied for your SAAS funding?
Please see below online workshop to support you make a successful application:
SAAS Application workshop sessions
We will be hosting online sessions via MS Teams which will provide guidance on all aspects of SAAS funding schemes & offer advice on how to make a successful application to obtain funding. These sessions can be attended by students, parents and carers, partners and spouses. They will run from 2 June to 30 June. Attendees can book their free ticket here https://buytickets.at/studentawardsagencyscotlan/2205764
These interactive workshops will:
explain the funding available from SAAS for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses); and
provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
have direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist you with the formal submission of your SAAS Application.
Bespoke events
If your school/HEI would like a bespoke Funding Talk/Application Workshop or would like SAAS to participate in an event you are running please email our Funding Awareness team at [email protected].
Please note that our approach to all engagement is on a Digital First basis but in-person requests will be considered. All in-person requests should be sent to us using the following web forms - Funding Awareness Team - SAAS
Thank you in advance for your continued support, and if you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
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SAAS Funding Application Workshops - National – Microsoft Teams, Multiple dates and times - The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will be delivering online application workshops which will provide information on the funding available for Higher Education courses. These workshops will provide ...

19/05/2026

If you are caring for someone who suffers with Dementia - Please sign up to this training either in person or via zoom.

Is the person you care for more confused in the late afternoon or maybe follows you around?

We'll be discussing these 2 behaviours, the confusion known as 'sundowning', while the other is called 'shadowing'.

Join us to learn about the steps you can take to help reduce sundowning, for their benefit as well as your own. You'll also gain a better understanding why shadowing occurs and how to manage it.

Come along and feel more confident in helping the person you care for. Email Donna to register. 👇

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
🙋‍♀️ For unpaid carers in the Falkirk district and Clackmannanshire
📆 Tuesday 26 May 2026
⏰ 10.30 am
📍 Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street or Zoom
Training Co-ordinator:
👩 Donna Mulder
📱 07824 381280
📧 [email protected]

15/05/2026

Have you seen the 'Growing up in the online world' consultation being carried out by the UK Government?

There is a survey that applies to carers directly/adult carers and there is one for 10-21 year olds.

You can get involved by taking the survey below.

15/05/2026

Are you a Young/Young Adult Carer moving from primary school to High School or High School to Further education/Employment. If so, ensure you have signed up as a Young/Young Adult Carer with YoungScot. The link is here: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-carers-transitions/



The Scottish Government

Young Carers face a number of transition periods during their time as a young carer. Read about what support is avaiable.

12/05/2026

Carers Week will be returning soon with this year’s theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities'.

Communities play a crucial role in helping carers be recognised, understood, and valued by understanding the impact of caring and taking action to identify and support carers in many ways.

Join us in building a carer friendly community so that carers can have fairer opportunities and lead better lives.

08/05/2026

NHS Forth Valley is returning to deliver a training about the signs of su***de and how to prevent it. This session is designed to help carers learn practical ways to support not only the people they care for, but also peers and others in the community.

You’ll gain confidence in:
🔸recognising signs
🔸starting conversations
🔸and responding effectively

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
🙋 For unpaid carers in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire, who are registered with the Centre
📅 Thursday 21 May
⏰ From 11 am to 12.30 pm
📍 In person only at the Carers Centre, 1a Bank Street
📝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 Tuesday 18 May: https://forms.office.com/e/M2dSFGQJWS