On 1 April 2010, Stirling Council began consultation on the development of the Stirling Local Housing Strategy which will cover the period 2010 – 2015 and will be submitted to the Scottish Government in the Autumn of 2010. The consultation will continue throughout April, May and June 2010 with partner agencies, voluntary organisations, community [...]
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There is active student help for students at Stirling University through this link http://www.student-support.stir.ac.uk/counselling/index.php This service offers: Counselling by competent and appropriately qualified staff who will endeavour to help you in an non-judgemental manner. A professional service from staff who can support you best by being aware of and engaged with their own personal and [...]
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Are you a first year undergraduate student at Stirling University ? STEER is a peer mentoring scheme that provides a simple, informal way for you to receive extra help and advice about living and studying at the University of Stirling, from students (mentors) who’ve already successfully completed their first year. Mentors are volunteers, who have [...]
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Stirling Users Network is a user-led, independent voluntary organisation which promotes user involvement & participation, and encourages open discussion between the providers and users of mental health services in the Stirling area. StUN have recently published a booklet titled “Everybody’s Free To Feel Good” which focuses on helping people to help themselves. To be [...]
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Stirling and District Association for Mental Health (SDAMH) provides a wide range of mental health related service to clients in the Stirling Council geographical area. This provider is one of several providers providing a range of services in Forth Valley. Each service is described below and also in more detail on the SDAMH website. The [...]
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The website Stirling.co.uk (a commercial website site) contains lots of useful information about local leisure and recreation.
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What is the Blue Badge scheme ? The Blue Badge Scheme provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers. The scheme also applies to registered blind people, and people with very severe upper limb disabilities who regularly drive a vehicle but cannot turn [...]
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There is a whole range of country events for people of all ages These events are great ways to discover nature, explore new areas and enjoy the health benefits of the countryside. There are two fisheries , three permanent orienteering courses, four woodland sites and many other facilities managed by the Countryside Service. Our address [...]
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