Our Stop Smoking team provides specialist advice, treatment and support to anyone wishing to stop smoking ⬇️ 📱 01786 433293 ➡️ nhsforthvalley.com/stopsmoking ✅ Visit your local pharmacy

The deadline has been extended for groups to apply for the Suicide Prevention Day Activities Fund until this Monday 19 August! This is an important opportunity to highlight conversations about mental health and suicide prevention in an accessible way.

Good to meet with some of the staff at Dundas Resource centre and hear about some of their plans for the centre. Dundas provides valuable day care services for people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership

We are issuing a public health warning after lab results from counterfeit vodka seized earlier this month confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed. Visit our website for further information at: bit.ly/478Qh1B

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those who are no longer with us and support those who struggle with addiction. No one should stand alone in our fight to end overdose. #TogetherWeCan Support ➡️ ow.ly/E37K50TaXrl Naloxone kit ➡️ ow.ly/mley50TaXrk

Some GP Practices are closed on Monday 9th September, however, a number of pharmacies will be open. Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is, and when it is open, on this bank holiday. Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/infozone

Vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious illness from flu and Covid-19. If you’re eligible, you’ll be contacted with information about your appointment. For more information about the vaccine and eligibility, visit nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines #WinterVaccinesScot

Work is underway to raise awareness of the reasons for switching medicines as part of wider plans to maximise value and ensure that resources available are used as wisely as possible. To read more ⬇ nhsforthvalley.com/switches-offer…

Earlier this summer we invited people in Falkirk to help shape future learning disability services & support. We have now created a draft strategy & delivery plan for the next 5 years. Let us know what you think, via our survey open until 18 September: falkirkhscp.org/survey-draft-l…

Some GP Practices are closed on Monday 9th September, however, a number of pharmacies will be open. Make sure you know where your nearest pharmacy is, and when it is open, on this bank holiday. Find your nearest pharmacy at ➡ nhsforthvalley.com/infozone

Following a warning from Food Standards Scotland about counterfeit vodka in 350ml bottles fraudulently labelled as Glen's Vodka, our Food & Safety team will be conducting inspections of licensed premises to identify if any counterfeit vodka is on sale to protect local consumers.

Community groups and local organisations are getting ready to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September. A range of activities are being supported by our Suicide Prevention Day small grants funding. Find out what’s on in your area: falkirkhscp.org/world-suicide-…

Thank you to community groups and volunteers across Falkirk, who are helping to mark World Suicide Prevention Day this week, and to spark a conversation. Find out what’s on in your area: falkirkhscp.org/world-suicide-…

We’re proud to have supported 7 local community groups to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Using small grants up to £500, local groups are hosting events and support sessions to help change the conversation about suicide. Find out what’s on: falkirkhscp.org/world-suicide-…

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP has said Scottish Government will continue its efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm, as the latest NatRecordsScot annual figures show a small rise in deaths caused by alcohol.