Stay safe, well, and warm this winter

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This is the online version of the Stay Safe, Well and Warm leaflet which has been distributed throughout Falkirk by the Adult Protection Committee. It provides resources and useful advice for keeping well this winter. You can also download a copy to print at home.

Download: Stay Safe, Well, and Warm Leaflet

Stay safe

Be aware of fraud, fire safety, and know where to get help if you or someone you know is being harmed.

Free home fire safety check
The need to prepare and think about your safety and the risks that colder weather can bring is important. Make sure your alarms are working and home electrical items are safe.

Scottish Fire and Rescue
0800 0731 999

Avoiding scammers
Being fraud aware and telling someone if you are being controlled or harmed are also important. If you’ve been scammed, there are organisations you should report the scam to. Don’t feel embarrassed about reporting a scam. Scammers are clever and scams can happen to anyone.

  • Police: 101
  • Advice Direct Scotland’s Consumer Service: 0808 164 6000
Citizens Advice Bureau
Free independent, confidential advice over the phone on many different kinds of problems.

  • Falkirk CAB: 01324 626070
  • Denny and Dunipace CAB: 01324 823118
  • Grangemouth and Bo’ness CAB: 01324 666935
Domestic Abuse Support
If you are being harmed by a partner or ex-partner, there is support available.

  • Committed to Ending Abuse: 01324 635661
  • Equally Safe Falkirk: 01324 632903
  • Central Advocacy Partners: 01324 633321
Adult Support and Protection
If you think an adult you know is being harmed, we can help. If you are an adult and you’re being harmed, we can help keep you safe. Start the conversation by telling us you have concerns an adult is at risk of harm.

  • Report an Adult Protection Concern: 01324 506070

Stay well

It’s important to keep physically and mentally well and socially connected to
others, especially over winter months. If you’re struggling there is support and people that can help.

NHS Forth Valley
Visit NHS Forth Valley’s winter zone for information about repeat prescriptions, checking symptoms and self help guides, and accessing winter flu vaccinations.

www.nhsforthvalley.com/winter-zone

FDAMH
Mental Health Charity in Falkirk: 01324 671600
Shout
Support for anyone of any age struggling with their mental health.

  • TEXT ‘Falkirk’ to 85258
Central Wellbeing
Groups & Café
5 Manse Place, Falkirk
01324 274034
Carers Centre
Support for unpaid carers looking after a family member or friend.

01324 611510

Dial-a-journey
Door-to-door transport for people who have mobility difficulties.

01324 630500

Falkirk Food Train
Helping older people with shopping, befriending, light housework and meal sharing.

01324 374144

Change Grow Live
For anyone with concerns about their drink or drug use.

08081 962 188

Recovery Scotland
Support for addiction and mental health. Activities every week at cafés across Falkirk.

01324 874969

Andy’s Man Club
A support group dedicated to men’s mental health. The group is open to all men in the community, offering a safe and non-judgmental space for men
of all ages and backgrounds to come together and discuss their ups and downs.

01324 562992

Stay warm

It’s important to keep warm over winter. Keep moving, eat well, stay stocked up, keep up with health appointments, keep your home warm and wrap up when outside.

If you are having difficulties with the cost to heat your home or you don’t have enough food, help might be available.

Libraries
You’ll get a warm welcome at your local library. Free to join and visit. Read, study, charge your phone, use library wi-fi or PCs and help yourself to a free hot drink.

Families will love the children’s spaces, and you’ll find clubs and events for children and adults. Many events are free or have a reduced entry cost if you receive certain benefits. Call: 01324 506800 for information.

Library Opening Hours, All closed: Wednesday & Sunday

Bo’ness, Falkirk & Larbert (Stenhousemuir)

  • Monday: 10am – 8pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am – 5pm
  • Friday: 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 3pm

Bonnybridge, Denny, G’mouth & Meadowbank (Polmont)

  • Monday: 10am – 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am -8pm
  • Friday: 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 3pm

Slamannan

  • Monday: 10am -2pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 2pm
  • Thursday: 2pm – 7pm
  • Friday: 2pm – 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Scottish Welfare Fund Helpline
Grants: 01324 506070
Welfare Benefits or Money Worries Help
  • Debt or money management worries: Debt Advice Team: 01324 506735
  • Benefit support & assistance: 01324 506070
Support for People
Helping you to access essential items you can’t with the support of local community groups

  • Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, 0808 100 3161

Central Advice and Support HUBs

  • Central Advice & Support HUB
    Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, 01324 506070
  • East Advice & Support HUB
    Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, 01324 506070
  • West Advice and Support HUB
    Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, 01324 506070

Weekly Outreach Advice

  • Tuesday 2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Larbert Library, 22 Hallam Road,
    Stenhousemuir, FK5 3JX
    01324 503590
  • Thursday 2:30pm – 4:30pm
    Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close,
    Bo’ness EH51 0AH
    01506 778520

National helplines

A range of free advice phone lines.

Home Energy Scotland
Free and impartial advice on energy saving measures and information about funding available in your area.

0808 808 2282

Age Scotland
Free and confidential phone service for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

0800 124 4222

Shelter Scotland
Housing Advice
0808 800 4444
NHS 24
Call: 111 for 24/7 Support
Breathing Space
If you are feeling unable to cope and need to talk.

0800 83 85 87

Samaritans
116 123 for 24/7 Support
Scotland’s Citizens Advice Helpline
Free, impartial and confidential advice on a variety of topics.
0800 028 1456

This information was put together by Falkirk Adult Support and Protection Committee. A hard copy of the 2024/25 Stay Safe, Well, and Warm this Winter has been distributed across Falkirk and is available from social work teams, advice HUBs, Falkirk and Grangemouth Job Centre, the Carers Centre, the debt advice team.