Stirling – Local Hospitals and NHS 24

Stirling Royal Infirmary, Livilands, Stirling Call – (01786) 434000 Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary, Majors Loan , Falkirk Call – (01324) 624000 If you require medical attention, and it is not an emergency, contact your GP or NHS 24 NHS 24 – This service provides advice and health information when you are unwell. It is [...]

Trossachs Health Fair 27th February 2010

Trossachs Health Fair 27th February 2010 at Callander Kirk Hall in Callander from10.30am to 3.30pm. Free entry, drop in any time. Opens with Callander Brass Band and Provost Fergus Wood. On the spot health checks Advice on stopping smoking and weight loss How to deal with stress and other issues Strategies to manage mental health [...]

Cold Weather – Scottish Government – Sources of Advice

The Scottish Government have signposted links to several sources of informati0n about coping with current cold weather, at the following web page: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/cold-weather-advice/

Anxious about swine flu ? Where to go for information

There are several authoritative sources of information in Scotland about human swine influenza, which may be of interest to people in Forth Valley. For more information, visit the following websites: 1.  The Health Protection Scotland website – www.hps.scot.nhs.uk   2.  The Scottish Government have a briefing page about swine flu on their website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/health/AvianInfluenza/mexicanswiuneflu [...]

Consumer Advice

A consumer organisation can provide advice before buying goods and services, as well as explaining warranties, refunds and replacements, etc There are many consumer watchdogs, often independent. Citizens Advice – Debt, consumer and legal issues    www.adviceguide.org.uk Consumer Direct – free advice mon to fri and sat mornings call 08454 04 05 06/minicom 08451 28 13 [...]

RD4U for young people

RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care’s Youth Involvement Project and is here to support people after the death of someone close. RD4U means the ‘road for you’ – the main aim of the site is to let you find your own ‘road’ to [...]

Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau

Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau can be contacted by telephone on 01786-470239 during their opening hours and further information is also available from their websites: UK National Citizens Advice Bureau website Scottish Citizens Advice Bureaux website Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau website (includes opening hours)  

Victim Support Scotland

The website of Victim Support Scotland explains:  Victim Support Scotland is the lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime. It provides emotional support, practical help and essential information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime. The service is free, confidential and is provided by volunteers through a network of community based [...]

Stirling Community Alcohol & Drug Service

Stirling Community Alcohol & Drug Service are contactable on 01786 456211

Tax Aid (Tax Advice )

Telephone 0845 120 3779 website TaxAid is a UK charity providing free tax advice to people who cannot afford to pay a professional adviser. The service is independent and confidential.

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