Health and Wellbeing

There is often specific support for certain groups such as disabled, carers and elderly.

• Money for carers to help with the cost of living
  • Coalition of Carers
     
• Help with fuel costs for people with support needs
  • Taking Charge
     
• Financial support for older adults living alone to afford a dog companion
  • Give a dog a bone
     
• Speak to someone if you’re feeling low
  • Support for Mental Health web page
  • THRIVE to Keep Well Programme
    • 16 week course supporting people with a mental health challenge, including anxiety, low mood, depression, bereavement and trauma
  • Directory of Mental Health Supports in Clackmannanshire
  • Social Care and Health Directory
    • Covers a variety of health and wellbeing support organisations
  • Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland
     
• Money for essential items for disabled or seriously ill children
  • Family Fund
     
• Looking after yourself as a parent
  • Home-Start Clackmannanshire
     
• Financial and other advice if you are a woman fleeing domestic violence 
  • Women's Aid
     
• Other support organisations 
  • Support for people with disabilities
  • Information and support organisations relating to gender based violence
     
• Support with transport
  • Bus passes for disabled people (National Entitlement Card) 
  • Concessions with transport for disabled people 
     
• Support for people over 50
  • Age Scotland
     
• Voluntary sector wellbeing support organisations
  • Directory of voluntary sector wellbeing support organisations