Children's Services Directory, July 2011 - ClacksWeb

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Carol Johnson 

Children’s Services Policy Officer 

Clackmannanshire Council 

Lime Tree House 

Alloa 

FK10 1EX 

Tel: 01259 452368 

Fax: 01259 452440 

Email: cjohnson@clacks.gov.uk 

web: www.clacksweb.org.uk 


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www.centralsexualhealth.org/professionals/forthvalleys-sexual-health 

• Drug & Alcohol Service Directory 

www.clacksweb/site/documents/health/forthvalleyalcoholanddrugpartnershipservicedirectory 

• Children's Emotional Wellbeing Directory 

www.clacksweb/children/directoryemotionalwb 


CONTENTS 

LOCAL DETAILS – Sorted By Category PAGE 

Community & Faith Groups 3 TELEPHONE 

DIRECTORY 

Sorted By First Name 

Advocacy/Children’s Rights 8 DIRECTORY FORM 61 

Support Services 9 

Health Related Services 12 

Voluntary Organisations 15 

Disability/Carers 17 

Employment/Training 21 

Council Services 22 

Child Protection 25 

Substance Misuse 26 

Schools/ Services/Further Education 28 

Members of Parliament 31 

Nurseries & Family Centres 32 

Out of School Care 34 

Abuse 36 

Business 38 

Funding 38 

NATIONAL DETAILS 

Parents/Carers 40 

Young People 45 

Practitioners 50 

Policy Principles & Connections 52 

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

Council Services – 01259 450000 

Social Services (Childcare) - 

Forth Valley Social Services Out Of Hours Service – 

Childline 

Parentline Scotland 0808 800 2222 

National Child Protection Info Line – 0800 022 3222 

Police – Alloa 01259 723255 

Public Protection Unit 

• Domestic Abuse 

• Family Unit 

01259 225000 (out of hours 0845 277 7000) 

0845 277 7000 

0800 1111 

Womens Aid 

01324 574905 (out of hours 01786 456000) 

01324 574948 (out of hours 01786 456000) 

01259 721407 

Health - NHS 24 08454 24 24 24 

Victim Support Clackmannanshire 

01786 445782 

Young Runaways Coordinator 

01324 574908 

USEFUL WEBSITES 

Council www.clacksweb.org 

Police www.centralscotland.police.uk 

Health www.nhsforthvalley.com 

www.sid.scot.nhs.uk/ www.nhs24.com 


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LOCAL – SERVICES WORKING DIRECTLY IN CLACKMANNANSHIRE 


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Community & Faith Groups 

Agency Title Forename Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Alloa Amateur 

Gymnastics Tricia McDonald 

Local sports club for children. 

Alloa Athletic 

Football Club Robert Wilson 


Alloa North Parish 

Church 

Leader Christine Rollo normanrollo@supanet.com 

Leader Gina Alexander 

01259 

750255 

01259 

722695 

Involved in After School Club and holiday club. Also coordinates the Focus Weeks in schools and is the local area worker for the Scripture Union . 

Alloa Rugby Club 

Minis Jim Shaw 


Alloa School Of 

Tae Kwon Do Adam Paterson 


Alloa Swim Club Jim Tierney 


Alloa West Church, Session 

Clerk 

Locum 

Val Rose rosev@supanet.com 

Minister Ray Gaston raygaston@onetel.com 

Church Of Scotland parish church. 

Aerogym Gayle Weir 



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07800 

899738 

07921 

1682040 

01259 

218513 

01259 

www.alloawestchurch.org.uk 722958 

01259 

743203 

0774693 

1792 

Alloa North Parish Church, 

Ludgate, Alloa. FK10 2DR. 

Alloa West Church, Ludgate, 

Alloa.



Company 

Cadet Centre, Whins Road, 

Army Cadets Hall Commander Craig Hubbuck craighubbuck@hotmail.com www.armycadetforce.com 

Alloa FK10 3SB. 

Age group 13-18. Adventure Training. Expeditions. Sport. First Aid Training. Survival Techniques. Military Training. Learn about responsibility, discipline, friendship, 

leadership, opportunity to gain SCOTVEC and Btec vocational qualifications. opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and serve the local 

community. Detachments in Alloa, Alva, Tillicoultry, or Tullibody. Annual training camps and weekend training camps. 

Boys Brigade.26th 

Stirling (Alloa) 

Company. Captain John Forrest 

www.scotland.boysbrigade.org.uk 

01259 

212023 

C/o 43 Ludgate, Alloa, FK10 

1DS. 

The Boys Brigade is a Church based, uniformed youth organisation for boys aged 6-18. A wide range of activities are on offer and the Company is involved in outings, 

camps and both local and national events. 

Captain & 

01259 

Battalion 

www.scotland.boys- 214494 34 Whins Road, Alloa. FK10 

Boys Brigade Secretary John Syme 

brigade.org.uk 

3RE. 

Boy's Brigade- Endevouring to bring up boys in a true christian way of living. 

Boys Brigade, 34th 

Stirling Company 

01259 c/o 5 Brewlands Court, Dollar, 

(Dollar) Lieutenant Jessie Condie jessiecon@supanet.com www.boys-brigade.org.uk 743219 Clackmannanshire, FK14 7AU. 

Uniformed youth organisation for boys P2 - 18 years old. Divided into 3 sections; Anchor Boys for P2 and P3 boys, Junior Section for P4-P6, Company Section P7-18 

years. See website for further details. 

Youth and 

Schools 

Project 

Officer for 

British Red Cross, Mid Scotland 

British Red Cross Mid- 

Area Office, Bradbury House, 

(Forth Valley Scotland & 

01324 Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 

Branch) 

Argyll Karen Halperin khalperin@redcross.org.uk www.redcross.org.uk 679060 9AA. 

The British Red Cross provides humanitarian educational workshops to youth in addition to raising First Aid awareness. We also have volunteering opportunities for 

young people with the BRC and have peer-to-peer education groups. We provide all assistance and support to our volunteers. 

Central Athletics 

Roy Lennon 

01259 

Club 


742747 


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Central Scotland 

Fire & Rescue 

Station 

Manager, 

Community 

Cental Scotland Fire & Rescue 

Service HQ, Main Street, 

Maddiston, Falkirk, FK2 0LG. 

www.centralscotlandfire.gov.u 01324 

Service 

Safety Nicky Barr 

k 

716996 

Central Scotland Fire & Rescue Service (covering Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire) exists to help create safer communities, to provide an effective emergency 

service and to protect local economic, environmental and community interests. The service has established a Fire Cadet Scheme, using volunteers from within its own 

personnel as very positive and practical role models, who will develop opportunities and encourage youths within communities to reach their full potential. An integral 

part of the Fire Cadet Scheme is the creation of the Fire Cadet Units. One of these units has been established in Tillicoultry. The Fire Cadet Scheme will be affliated to 

the Fire Services Youth Training Association. The association is a registered charity whose role is to promote Youth Training nationally and to identify and encourage 

examples of good practice. 

Cheerleading Club 


Clackmannan 

Katie Arthur 

01259 

769171 

County Cricket 

01259 

Club Linda Ross 

720629 


Clackmannanshire 

Colts Rugby 

0797131 

Team/Girls Ben Hanvey 

8262 


Project 

01259 Community House, 23 Maree 

Community House Manager Elaine McDonagh elainecommunityhouse@tiscali.co.uk 

725424 Court, Alloa. FK10 1QE. 

Comprehensive and activity based project that provides a safe, listening place for children, young people and adults to meet. We aim to increase community 

engagement, reduce social isolation and improve quality of life. Offering a wide range of educational and recreational activities that will raise self esteem, self 

confidence and aspirations for the furutre and will increase the health and well being of those who attend by providing healthy food and encouraging to adopt a healthy 

lifestyle. Chidrens sessions includeAfter School Clubs, Breakfast Clubs and Tea Time Club, Friday Evening Youth Group for secondary school age, Adult Drop in 

Coffee times, Lunch Group and Helping Hands Group. All our services are provided at no cost to the service user. 

Dollar Phins 

01259 

Swimming Club Bob Anderson 

742 560 


Dollar Tennis Club 


Kasha McNab 

01259 

742081 


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Agency Title Forname Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Forth Valley 

01764 

Orienteers Fran Loots 

679785 


Hillfoots 

01259 

Gymnastics Club Margo Taylor 

213317 


Hillfoots Rugby Youth 

0793 222 

Club 

Convenor Martin Hogg 

0387 


Girl Guide 

01259 

Clackmannanshire Girl Guides, 

Unit 53 ABC, Whins Road, Alloa. 

Association 

clacksguides@yahoo.co.uk 

211318 FK10 3SA. 

As part of a worldwide movement the Clacks Girl Guide Association enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in 

society through a distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders. 

Project 

Reachout with Arts Developmen 

lesleyarthur.reachout@googlemailwww.reachout.clacksweb.or 

01259 Reachout, 4/8 Glasshouse Loan, 

in Mind 

t Worker Lesley Arthur .com 

g.uk 

723666 Alloa FK10 1PF. 

Reach-Out is an expressive arts self-help group for local adults experiencing mental health issues. It is a mutual aid project, an adult learning project and facilitates 

outreach events for members and the wider community about mental health. 

Stirling Triathlon 

01786 

Club Keith Wilkinson 

450083 


Child 

01259 

St Johns EpiscopalProtection 

Pennycoo 

724550 St John's Church, Broad Street, 

Church 

Officer Joan k office@stjohns.fsnet.co.uk www.stjohns.fsnet.co.uk 

Alloa. FK10 1AN. 

Religious education. 

St Mungo's Parish 

www.alloawestchurch.org.u 

01259 

213872 

Church Minister A Downie 

k 

Bedford Place, Alloa, FK10 1LJ 

Church of Scotland Parish Church. 

Stephen 

Tae Kwon Do 

Rooney 


Kerry 

Adam 


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01786 

821594


Agency Title Forname Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Tullibody 

Wrestling Club Colin McLaren 


Wee County 

Vaulters Jane Eccles 


Sauchie Judo Club Josh Gavin 


St Serfs Church Of 

Scotland, 

Tullibody, 

Presbytery of 

Stirling. Minister Donald Thomson donniethomson@tiscali.co.uk 

0796742 

0732 

01259 

751556 

01259 

725550 

01259 

729804 

16 Menstrie Road, Tullibody, 

Alloa. FK10 2RG. 

Christian Church of Presbyterian organisation. A Parish Church whose aims include bringing the Gospel to all the people of the Parish, both young and old. Various 

organisations within the Congregation are also open to everyone, for education and fellowship. The Church hall are used by a variety of community groups as part of 

our service to the wider community. 

Further details on Community & Voluntary groups can be found on www.clacksnet.org.uk , www.lookabootye.co.uk . 

More Info Weblink 

Activities in Clacks 

Arts 

Sport , Recreation 

& Leisure 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/culture/activities/ 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/culture/artsdevelopment/ 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/culture/publicart/ 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/culture/sport/ 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/culture/leisure/ 

www.clacksweb/learning/sportsdevelopment/ 


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Advocacy/Children’s Rights 


Alloa Carers Office, The Whins 

Princess Royal Young Carers 

01259 Resource Centre, Whins Road, 

Trust 

Support Worker Catherine Laing youngcarers@centralcarers.co.uk www.carersfalkirk.org.uk 729917 Alloa. FK10 3RH. 

A Young Carers Support Worker offers support and respite to young carers from 8yrs to 18yrs. Through regular monthly groups, 1:1 time and sessional time. We also 

work closely with our other projects, Young Carers School Project and the Befriending Project, to ensure support for young people. our young carers generally have or 

are affected by a caring situation within the family home. 

Psychological Transition 

01259 

Services 

Coordinator Liz Urbanczyk eurbanczyk@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 226000 15 Mar Street, Alloa. FK10 1HR 

Transition Coordinator works in partnership with parents and other key professionals to support secondary school pupils (age 14-16 years) who have additional 

support for learning needs/disabilities to plan for their transition as they move into adulthood. Also provision of a post-school service until the young person reaches 

the age of 24 years. This involves supportingyoung people with their future life choices which may inlude accessing further education, training, employment, adult day 

servics. Also providing an advocacy role to ensure that the young person’s voice is heard and that they are fully involved in the decision making process. 

C&YP Lynn 

Domestic 

0797 170 8515 

Abuse 

Outreach Katie 

www.scottishwomensaid.org 01259 Women's Aid, Greenfield Lodge, 

Womens Aid Worker I0779 253 2167 WomensAid@clacks.fslife.co.uk .uk 

721407 Parkway, Alloa. FK10 2AF 

Scottish Womens Aid is an organisation which promotes the interests of women, children & young people who have/are experiencing domestic abuse. The Outreach 

Worker is based in schools, concentrating mainly on referralls and drop-ins in secondary schools. 

FV Young 

Persons 

0141 226 C/O Brucefield, 50a Park Drive, 

Who Cares Worker Mary Bateman www.whocaresscotland.org 4441 Bannockburn, Stirling. FK8 2EG. 

Who Cares? Scotland is an independent organisation which provides an advocacy and support service to young people who are looked after and accommodated or 

have left care. The service is provided to young people up to the age of 25 from Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire. 

Advocacy into 

01259 The Advocacy Place, 1 King 

Action Manager Elizabeth Findlay jenny@theadvocacyplace.org www.advocacyintoaction.net 722257 Street, Alloa. 

Advocacy in Action is an independent advocacy organisation for people with a learning disability living in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Advocacy is helping 

someone to speak up for themselves, supporting them to express their views and to stand up for their rights. We have a separate young people’s advocacy project in 

Clackmannanshire, funded until 2013 by The Big Lottery. The project enables us to work with people who are learning disabled aged between 14 and 25 and who 

need help with the transition between children’s services and adult services or any other issues affecting their lives. Please contact The Advocacy Place, 1 King 

street, Alloa. Telephone: 01259 722257. E-mail: jenny@theadvocacyplace.org 

Young Persons 

Forth Valley Advocacy 

www.forthvalleyadvocacy.co 01259 The Advocacy Place, King 

Advocacy 

Worker Lynn Gibson lynngibson@nhs.net 

m 

722257 Street, Alloa. FK10 1LA 

Independent advocacy for young people up to the age of 18 who experience issues with their mental health or mental well-being. Mob 078 096 581 87 

See also Disability/Carers 


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Support Services 

Agency Title 

Children’s 

Forename Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Service 

01786 Barnardos Matrix, 40 Lomond 

Barnardos Matrix Manager Mary Boyd Mary.boyd@barnardos.org.uk www.barnardos.org.uk 446518 Cres, Stirling, FK9 5DN. 

Aims to provide early needs led support to families whose children (aged 8-11 years) are, or at risk of, developing anti-social and or offending behaviour with the aim of 

reducing identified risk factors and enhancing protective factors. 

Cashback For Project 

Communities Manager Jackie McNally joel@piltonvideo.org www.cashbackscotland.com Scottish Screen 

Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council have received investment to implement an 18 month pilot programme of arts and moving image media creative learning 

activities for young people across Scotland. Leading in Clacks is Pilton Video. Contact Joel Venet for further information. 

01324 

Epilepsy 

Epilepsy 

Miller 

624000 Neurology Dept, Falkirk Royal 

Connections Fieldworker Morag Thompson info@epilepsyconnections.org.uk 

ext 6022 Infirmary, Falkirk, FKI 5QE. 

Information, advice and support for adults and children with epilepsy, their families, carers and other people who work with them e.g. school and nursery staff. Epilepsy 

awareness training is available for adults, and also age-appropriate epilepsy awareness talks for children. 

. 

Family Mediation Service 

01786 12 Melville Terrace, Stirling, FK8 

Central Scotland Manager Katleen Frew fm.central@btconnect.com 

472984 2NE. 

Family mediation aims to lessen the trauma of family breakup, principally the emotional damage caused to children. Information, advice & assistance, appointments, 

mediation on child and financial issues, 3 supported child contact centres providing supervised contact. Direct consultation with children & young people. 

Regional 

support@familiesoutside.org.uk www.familiesoutside.org.uk 0131 55713 

Great King Street, Edinburgh 

Families Outside Coordinator Elaine Stalker 

9800 EH3 6QW 

national charity in Scotland that works solely to support the families of people involved in the criminal justice system. Helpline Freephone 0500 83 93 83, download fact 

sheets, toolkits, support workers etc. Twitter www.twitter.com/ Search: "FamiliesOutside" Facebook www.facebook.com/ Search: "Families Outside" 

01786 The Rock Centre, 1 

GAP Coordinator Jan Morris coordinator@gapscotland.org.uk www.gapscotland.org.uk 850733 

st Floor, 61-63 

Murray Pl, Stirling, FK8 1AP. 

G.A.P.(Group For Adoptive People) a voluntary independent support group for adults in Central Scotland aged 16+ who were adopted and are looking for an informal 

setting to meet other adopted people and share experiences of growing up in an adoptive family, and then searching for birth relatives. Not a counselling service but 

can point people in the right direction for professional help. The group is run by adopted people, for adopted people. Jointly funded by Stirling, Falkirk and 

Clackmannanshire Councils. We provide monthly meetings in the Rock Community Project, Murray Place, Stirling. 

Home-Start 

Clackamannanshir Senior 

01259 Town Hall Lodge, Mar Place, Alloa, 

e 

Organiser Anne Dornan homestart@hsclacks.co.uk 

213453 FK10 2AB. 

A voluntary charity organisation who offers one to one, personalised support for parents with children under five; reaching out to families at risk of social exclusion, 

including those who do not engage with other services. Trained volunteers are placed alongside parents. Support is tailored to the individual needs of each family and 

is provided for as long as the family needs it. Home-start run two weekly drop in groups and 6 Toy Librariers throughout Clackmannanshire. 


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Housing 

Support 

Clackmannanshire Council, 

Room 9 Lime Tree House, Alloa. 

FK10 1EX. 

Housing Services Coordinator Elaine O'Hanlon eohanlon@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 

01259 

452406 

A referral can be made to the team by professionals & individualswho are at risk of homelessness or who are currently homeless and require support to set up and 

maintain a tenancy. An initiatl assessment is completed with all individuals who are referred to the service. This determines what the housing support needs are and if 

they can be met by the team. The Housing Support Team can provide support and advice on a range of tenancy issues such as; applying for housing and council tax 

benefits, applying for benefits and grants, budgeting and managing debts, dealing with rent arrears estalishing links in the local community. 

Action For Project 

01259 

Children 

Manager kate Sharkey path@actionforchildren.org.uk www.actionforchildren.org.uk 212044 19 Broad St, Alloa FK10 1AN. 

Housing support 16-25 years. 

01324 9 Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 

Relate Forth Valley Manager May Chamberlain may@relateforthvalley.org.uk www.relateforthvalley.org.uk670067 

1XS. 

Relationship counselling, sexual relationship theraphy, workshops, training, talks. 

Local 

YoungRunaways@centralscotland. 

01324 

Young Runaways Coordinator 

pnn.police.uk 

574908 

National Contact Details - Freefone Helpline 0808 800 7070 text 80234 email runaway@missingpeople.org.uk 


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Agency 

Scottish Marriage 

Title Forename Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Care 

Head Of 

www.scottishmarriagecare.o 01324 Scottish Marriage Care Falkirk, 

Services Marion Laird M.Laird@ScottishMarriageCare.org rg 

638426 Hope Street, Falkirk. FK1 5AT 

Deliver relationship counselling sessions. Appointments available to everyone in Forth Valley. SMC enables couples and individuals to examine the difficulties in their lives, 

decide how best to deal with these problems and move forward positively. We also work in partnership with OPFS and are developing a youth programme. We offer FOCCUS a 

programme for people who are planning to marry, based upon current knowledge about the key elements in a successful marriage. 

077331 

Mark Lawrie markstreetsports@hotmail.com 

01804 Hawkhill Comm Centre, Hillcrest 

Support 

www.forthvalleystreetsport.o 077881 Drive Alloa 

Street Sport Worker Scott Gardner scottstreetsports@hotmail.com rg.uk 

35048 

Forth Valley Street Sport is a programme of sport, education and health activities for marginalised sections of society aged 16+. The main aims are: ·to provide an 

opportunity to participate in rewarding activities which promote self-esteem, build confidence and develop motivation, ·to support participants to make positive life 

choices, providing a route out of social exclusion and back into mainstream society. 

Victim Support Assistant 

01786 38 Forth Crescent, Riverside, 

Clackmannanshire Co-ordinator Jane Morrow jane.morrow@victimsupportsco.org.uk www.victimsupportsco.org 445782 Stirling FK8 1LG 

Victim Support provides emotional support and practical help to victims of crime. 

Young 

0141 Cares Scotland, c/o Brucefield, 

Who Cares Persons 

226 50A Park Drive, Bannockburn, 

Scotland Worker FV Steve Griffen www.whocaresscotland.org 4441 Stirling. FK8 2EG. 

Who Cares? Scotland is an independent organisation which provides an advocacy and support service to young people who are looked after and accommodated or 

have left care. The service is provided to young people up to the age of 25 from Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire. 

See also: Health Related Services, Disability/Carers, Substance Misuse, Council, Community, Abuse, Out Of School Care. 

Emotional Wellbeing Directory - www.clacksweb/children/directoryemotionalwb 

Information for services working with children and young people that work towards improving emotional well being. 


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Health Related Services - FV Service Information Directory www.sid.scot.nhs.uk 


Department 

Speech & 

Speech & Language Theraphy 

Dept, Alloa Health Centre, 

Marshill, Alloa, FK10 1AB. 

Department 

01259 

Language Therapy Manager Helen Jones helen.jones@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk www.nhsforthvalley.com 222477 

The Speech & Language Therapy Service aims to provide an efficient, effective and as far as possible equitable service to people with communication impairment 

within Forth Valley Health Board area. The Service provides:¨ assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language, voice and communication disorders¨ 

assessment and management of eating and drinking disorders (dysphagia)This encompasses:¨ facilitating the individual in achieving his or her potential in 

communication¨ assisting others in the individual’s environment to adapt their communication to meet the needs of that individual¨ raising awareness and understanding 

of issues of communication impairment across other professional groups in the NHS and in other agencies¨ promoting good practice in eating and drinking.¨ Service 

operates an open referral system receiving referrals from a wide range of professionals and agencies and also self referrals. 

Head of 

Service & 

01324 (CAMHS), The Manor, Brown 

Child & 

Consultant 

610846/ Street, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 

Adolescent Mental Clinical 

01786 4PX./ 1 Randolph Rd Stirling FK8 

Health Service Psychologist Helen Stirling helen.stirling@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk 

450491 2AU. 

There are two parts to our service, a specialist CAMHS bases at 1 Randolph Rd, Stirling offering assessment and therapies for children, young people and their families 

(age range 0-19), with moderate to severe mental health or psychological problems. The second part is the Link Up Service, a project that see children, young people 

and their families with emergeing or mild to moderate mental health problems and also offers trainng and consultation. 

Lead 

Primary 

Link Up Child & Mental 

Adolescent Mental Health 

01786 Link-Up, 1 Randolph Road, 

Health Service Worker Jacqueline Sproule jacqueline.sproule@nhs.net 

450591 Stirling. FK8 2AU. 

Link Up provides a service to all children aged 0-18 within Clackmannanshire area. We are the early intervention service of CAMHS and are responsible for the 

promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. We support and enhance service provision already delivered by universal services 

by providing – liason, consultation, training and joint work. We also undertake direct work with family to identify signs of emerging mental illness in children & young 

people, and provide direct intervention for children & young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. 

Clackmannanshire Public 

01259 Public Health Practitioner, NHS 

Community Health Health 

290204 Forth Valley, Clackmannanshire 

Partnership Practitioner Grace Christie grace.christie@nhs.net 

CHP, CCHC, Hallpark Rd. Sauchie, 

Coordination and direction of health improvement activity across CHP workforce in line with national and local strategy and policy. Determine health priorities, develop 

helath programmes to reduce health inequalities in partnership with NHS, LA, voluntary sector and local communities. 

Details of local pharmacies, Dentist, Hospital and GP surgeries can also be found @ www.nhs24.com 


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Community 

www.nhsforthvalley.com/home/Services/Local/Clacks/Clacks_ 01786 

Pharmacies 

pharmacies.html 

431200 

Pharmacists and their staff are trained to offer consistent sexual health advice and information on contraception and sexually transmitted infections. Many pharmacies 

in Clackmannanshire are signed up to offer a Pharmacy Sexual Health and Emergency Hormonal Contraception Service (EHC) 

NHS 

01259 Clacks Community Health Centre, 

Sexual Health www.centralsexualhealth.org/ 215333 Hallpark Rd, Sauchie. FK10 3JQ 

Contraception & Sexual Health clinic in Clacks Community Health Centre on Wednesday evenings 6.45pm-8.45pm. Service provision includes all methods of 

contraception, free condoms, chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing and referral. Special service for young people under 21 years Wed 3.30pm-6.30pm (Sorted On 

Sex: SOS Clacks). 

NHS 

Young Persons 

Sexual 

Health 

01786 

450518 

Angus block, Stirling Royal 

Infirmary. 

'services Practitioner Hazel Sommerville hazelsomerville@nhs.net www.centralsexualhealth.org/ 

Sorted On Sex 

young People's 

Sexual Health 

01786 SOS, Orchard House Health Centre, 

Clinic www.centralsexualhealth.org/ 450518 Union St, Stirling. FK8 1PH 

Aged 13-20. Provides advice and information on all methods of contraception Most methods of contraception are available from SOS however referrall is required for 

specialist contraception e.g. intrauterine methods. Pregnancy testing and referral for termination. Free condoms. Chlamydia testing and treatment. Advice on 

sexually transmitted infections. (See SAT Directory for more details). Drop in no appointment necessary, Mon & Thurs 4.00-6.00 pm. FREEPHONE for young 

people – 0800 027 6001. 

Co- 

NHS Forth Valley ordinator Catherine Tannahill catherine.tannahill@nhs.net 

LAAC & Young Public Kathy Pickles kathypickles@nhs.net 

01786 

Persons Health Health 

468268 St Ninians Health Centre, Mayfield 

Team 

Nurse 

Street, St Ninians, Stirling, FK7 0BS. 

Working in partnership to improve health outcomes and access to services for young people in and leaving care from the 3 local authorities within NHS Forth Valley 

area. Paediatricians meet with under 12’s, Nurse led service for 12 and over. 

Lead 

Officer 

01786 

Health 

Health 

Twelves- 

431119 NHS Forth Valley, Euro House, 

Improvement Promotion Betsy Dickson b.twelves-dickson@nhs.net www.nhsforthvalley.com 

Wellgreen Place Stirling. FK8 2DJ. 

Heatlh education, harm reduction, training, health information and resources to support work in these areas 

Scottish Health Administra 

karen.rattray@scottishhealthco 

01786 46 Barnton Street, Stirling, FK8 

Council 

tor Karen Rattray uncil.org www.show.scot.nhs.uk/fvlhc/ 471550 1NA. 

The Scottish Health Council is a new body set up by the Scottish Executive to ensure that the views of patients and the public are properly taken into accound by 

Health Boards. It is independent from Health Boards and able to comment honestly on how well they involve people in decisions about care and services. 


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NHS Forth Valley 

Community 

Food 

Developmen 

t Worker Debbie Ross deborah.ross@nhs.net 

www.forthvalley.scot.nhs.uk/fv 

healthpromotion/nutrition/nutri 01259 1/3 Candleriggs, Alloa FK10 1EA 

tion.htm 

724324 Mob 0788 150 2838 

Provides advice, support and practical training workshops on funding, resources and healthy eating. 

Tullibody Healthy 

Community 

Developmen 

01259 Tullibody Healthy Living, 13 Tron 

Living 

t Officer Tracy Gibson tullibodyhealth@btconnect.com 

724374 Court, Tullibody. FK10 2PS. 

The Tullibody Healthy Living is a charitable organisation, promoting healthier lifestyles in the are of Tullibody, Cambus, and Glenochil. Supported by 

Clackmannanshire Alliance and is part of Clackmannanshire Healthier Lives partnership , the THL brings local access to health facilities and classes as well as 

working with local volunteers to enable group work that supports healthier lifestyles (ie Tullibody Fruit Barra). 

Stop Smoking 

Stop Smoking Services, Health 

Services NHS 

01786 Promotion Department, Euro House, 

Health Promotion Kate Johnstone kate.johnstone@nhs.net 

431123 Wellgreen Place, Stirling. FK8 2DJ 

Young people from age 12+ can get NRT (patches and gum) and support, we provide drop-in clinics, no appointment necessary at Alloa Health Centre every Tuesday 

5.30pm-7.30 pm. We also have clinics at various GP surgeries and pharmacies. 

GP 

Prescribing 

Co- 

01786 GP Prescribing Service, 9 

NHS FV 

ordinator Leona Paget leona.paget@nhs.net www.forthvalleysat.co.uk 434764 Gladstone Place, Stirling. FK8 2AH. 

(Age group 18+) GP Prescribing Service aims to promote shared clinical care of a patient who misuses opiates by their GP, keyworker and community pharmacist. 

GPPS is a therapeutic treatment programme to promote change in drug using behaviour. 

See also, Substance Misuse & Disability/Carers, wellbeing - www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk (Adults) www.shapeofmind.scot.nhs.uk (Young People). A sexual 

health service directory www.clacksweb/site/documents/health/forthvalleydirectoryofsexualhealthservices or check out website www.centralsexualhealth.org/ 

Health fact sheets for young people can be downloaded from www.youngscotinfoline.org/infosheets/?s=263 


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Voluntary Organisations 


C-MEE Project Coordinator Jane McTaggart cmee@kilncraigs.plus.com 

01259 Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, 

727441 FK10 

C-MEE (Community Maintenance & Environmental Services) provides a low cost gardening, decorating & small repairs service to members of the community who are, 

due to various constraints, unable to acess these services elsewhere. We provide our service within the Forth Valley area. C-MEE also offers a volunteering 

opportunity and is a training provider for Triage/Workonnect trainees. 


Citizens Advice 

bureau@alloacab.casonline.org 

01259 723880 (advice) CAB, 47 Drysdale Street, Alloa, 

Bureau Manager Duncan Dennett .uk 

01259 219404 (admin) FK10 1JA. 

Advice and information to general public, service is free, independent, impartial and confidential. 

Project 

elainecommunityhouse@tiscali. 

01259 Community House, 23 Maree Court, 

Community House Manager Elaine McDonagh co.uk 

725424 Alloa. FK10 1QE. 



confidence and aspirations for the furutre and will increase the health and well being of those who attend by providing healthy food and encouraging to adopt a healthy 

lifestyle. Chidrens sessions includeAfter School Clubs, Breakfast Clubs and Tea Time Club, Friday Evening Youth Group for secondary school age, Adult Drop in 

Coffee times, Lunch Group and Helping Hands Group. All our services are provided at no cost to the service user. 

Council for 

Ross.Paterson@cvsclacks.org. www.scvo.org.uk/scvo/Home/ 01259 CVS, 12-14 Primrose Stree, Alloa. 

Voluntary Service Manager Ross Paterson uk 

Home.aspx 

217852 FK10 1JG 

Age group 12 + CVS provides support for existing and emerging voluntary groups and organisation i.e. information on how to start up a group, where to get grant 

funding, how to organise fundraising events, how to set up a bank account and keep up to date accounts or information on anything else that you need do to make 

your group or organisation run as effectively as possible. We maintain a list of voluntary organisations across Clackmannanshire that young people might like to get 

information on, with a view to possibly getting involved. Signposting to other agencies where relevant. 

01259 

Rotary Club of 

742936 10 Brewlands Court, Dollar. FK14 

Alloa Secretary Ray Gill raygill@tiscali.co.uk www.rotary-alloa.org.uk 

7AU 

The Rotary is an organisation dedicated to world peace and understanding. They also support the local cummunity, charities, and causes. 


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Voluntary Organisations 

Agency Title Forname Surname Email Website Tel 

077331 

Address 

Mark Lawrie markstreetsports@hotmail.com 

01804 Hawkhill Comm Centre, Hillcrest 

Support 

www.forthvalleystreetsport.or 077881 Drive Alloa 

Street Sport Worker Scott Gardner scottstreetsports@hotmail.com g.uk 

35048 

Forth Valley Street Sport is a programme of sport, education and health activities for marginalised sections of society aged 16+. The main aims are: ·to provide an 

opportunity to participate in rewarding activities which promote self-esteem, build confidence and develop motivation, ·to support participants to make positive life 

choices, providing a route out of social exclusion and back into mainstream society. 

Volunteer Centre 

Youth 

Development 

Volunteer Centre 

01259 Clackmannanshire, 14-16 Bank 

Clackmannanshire Officer Hazel Donaldson hazeld.cvda@btconnect.com 

215237 Street, Alloa, FK10 1HP. 

Volunteer Centre Clackmannanshire is part of the National Network of Volunteer Centres in Scotland. We work with the Scottish Governments Volunteering Strategy 

to meet the needs of volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations in Clackmannanshire. We focus on young people volunteering, dismantling barriers to 

volunteering, improving the experience, policy development and developing our staff, management committee and volunteers to ensure continuous improvement. 

Further details on Community & Voluntary groups can be found on www.clacksnet.org.uk , www.lookabootye.co.uk . 

See also : 

• Volunteering in the Youth Work Sector: An Action Plan www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2007/11/26110321/0 

• Volunteer Resource Bank - a searchable bank of information, resources and training used by the voluntary youth work sector. 

www.youthscotland.org.uk/resource-bank/resource-bank.htm 


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Disability/Carers 

Agency Title 

Additional 

Support 

Forename Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Active Schools Needs Jean Duncan jduncan@clacks.gov.uk 

The role of the coordinator is to promote physical activity and provide opportunities for children to be active. 

Advocacy into Action Manager Elizabeth Findlay jenny@theadvocacyplace.org 

01259 The Advocacy Place, 1 King Street, 

www.advocacyintoaction.net 722257 Alloa. 

Advocacy in Action is an independent advocacy organisation for people with a learning disability living in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Advocacy is helping someone to 

speak up for themselves, supporting them to express their views and to stand up for their rights. We have a separate young people’s advocacy project in 

Clackmannanshire, funded until 2013 by The Big Lottery. The project enables us to work with people who are learning disabled aged between 14 and 25 and who need 

help with the transition between children’s services and adult services or any other issues affecting their lives. Please contact The Advocacy Place, 1 King street, Alloa. 

Telephone: 01259 722257. E-mail: jenny@theadvocacyplace.org 

Autism 

Advisory & 

Consultancy 

AACS, New Struan School, Scottish 

Service 

robinson@autism-in- 

01259 Society For Autism, 100 Smithfield 

Autism In Scotland Manager Anna Robinson scotland.org.uk 

222001 Loan, Alloa. FK10 1NP 

The Autism Advisory and Consultancy Service (AACS) provide a range of autism-specific services to parents/carers and professionals working with children and young 

people who have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Services available include: Autism advisory service to families (including home visits and telephone support), 

individualised consultancy packages, specialist autism assesments, a counselling service to persons with asperger syndrome, and training courses for parents and 

professionals. 

0131 Capability Scotland, Head Office, 

Development 

mark.bevan@capability- www.Capability- 

337 Westerlea, 11 Ellersly Road, 

Capability Scotland Manager Mark Bevan scotland.org.uk 

Scotland.org.uk 

9876 Edinburgh, EH12 6HY. 

Capability is a major ally in supporting disabled people with physical and learning disabilities to ahve choice and control in their lives. We achieve this by working alongside 

disabled people and commissioning parthers to design and deliver personalised, outcome focussed services. 


Disability Access Panel Secretary J Jagdeo 

3 St Serfs Road, Tullibody. 

Promoting awareness of problems experienced by people with disabilities to access their local amenities. 

clackmannanshire@crossroads www.crossroads- 

01259 Crossroads (Clackmannan), 19 Mar 

Crossroads Manager Rosemary Docherty -scotland.co.uk 

scotland.co.uk 

216760 Street, Alloa FK10 1HR 

Crossroads (Clackmannan) provides trained paid staff to support carers, who are caring for people of any age or disability. Providing respite within their own home or outing 

to stimulate and encourage. 

Epilepsy 

Miller info@epilepsyconnections.org. 

01324 

www.epilepsyconnections.org 624000 Neurology Dept, Falkrik Royal 

Fieldworker Morag Thompson uk 

.uk 

ext 6022 Infirmary, Falkirk. FK1 5QE 

Epilepsy Connections, Unit 6, The 

Epilepsy Connections 

Epilepsy 

Fieldworker Barbara Buddie 

bbuddie@epilepsyconnections. 

org.uk 

01324 

692030 

Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, 

Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR. 

Provides information, advice and support to people with epilepsy and their carers on issues like employment, education, health and home safety. 


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Forth Valley 

Disability Sport Lynne Glen 

Project 

christinecollins9@btinternet.co 

01259 Play Alloa, Sauchie Hall, Mar 

Play Alloa 

Manager Christine Collins m www.playalloa.co.uk 210239 Place, Sauchie, FK10 3AE. 

Play Alloa provides a weekly youth club as well as school holiday playschemes for children & young people from 5-25 years who have additional support needs. 

Princess Royal 

Project 

Manager 

Befriending & 

hollyhoskisson@centralcarers 

01324 

Carers Befriending Project, Old 

Burgh Buildings, 12-14 Newmarket 

Trust 

young carers Holly Hoskisson .co.uk www.carersfalkirk.org.uk 626046 Street, Falkirk. FK1 1JQ 

The Princess Royal Trust provides quality information, advice and support to carers. In particular within Clackmannanshire there is a Befriending Project providing 

companionship and support to carers of all ages (volunteers befriend a young carer and take them out once a fortnight for respite from their caring responsibilities). , A 

Young Carers Project that provides group and individual support for young carers under 19, and a Schools Project that provides one to one support for young carers 

facing difficulties at school. 

Princess Royal Trust, Carers Centre 


Young Carers 

Befriending 

befrienders@centralcarers.co. 

01324 

Falkirk & Clackmannan, Old Burgh 

Buildings, 12/14 Newmarket Street, 

Trust 

Organiser Lindsay Morrison uk www.carersfalkirk.org.uk 626046 Falkirk, FK1 1JP. 

The Young Carers Befriending project offers volunteer to befriend a young carer and take them out once a fortnight for respite from their caring responsibilities. 

Young Carers Project, Old Burgh 

Princess Royal Young Carers 

youngcarers@centralcarers.c 

01324 Buildings, 12-14 Newmarket Street, 

Trust, 

Coordinator Nicki Brodie o.uk www.carersfalkirk.org.uk 639508 Falkirk. FK1 1JQ. 

We offer support to young people aged 8-18 who live within the Falkirk and Clackmannanshire areas, whose lives are affected because they have a main caring 

responsibility for someone in their home who is ill, has a mental or physical disability or is affected by substance misuse. 


Young Carers 

Support 

wilmadavies@centralcarers.c 

01324 

Young Carers Project, Old Burgh 

Buildings, 12-14 Newmarket Street, 

Trust 

Worker Wilma Davies o.uk www.carersfalkirk.org.uk 639508 Falkirk. FK1 1JQ 

Provides 1:1 support on time limited basis for young carers by request or by referral. Organise groups, activities, and transport where applicable to groups. Also 

organise summer outings. Takes lead postion at some of the time out groups, home visits to new referalls, communicates with referers and social services, and all 

other agencies involved with our young carers. Nnetwork through meetings and training events and open days etc. Awareness raising presentations on request, 

serach for funding for our activities, residential, summer outings etc. Full time worker. 


Young Carers 

School 

Liaison 

catherinelaing@centralcarers. 

01259 

Alloa Carers Office, The Whins 

Resource Centre, Whins Road, 

Trust 

Worker Catherine Laing co.uk www.carersfalkirk.org.uk 729917 Alloa. FK10 3RH. 

Promote inclusion and help to address young carers needs when their education achievement is affected by their caring role. Provide one to one support in school. Act 

as a link between young carers. Their families and school. Raise awareness of young carers issues through PSE classes in school. Provide advocacy services where 

appropriate. Offer young carers access to a range of recreational activities, including respite through residentials. 


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01324 

590720



Psychological Transition 

01259 


Coordinator Liz Urbanczyk eurbanczyk@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 226000 15 Mar Street, Alloa. FK10 1HR 

Transition Coordinator works in partnership with parents and other key professionals to support secondary school pupils (age 14-16 years) who have additional support 

for learning needs/disabilities to plan for their transition as they move into adulthood. Also provision of a post-school service until the young person reaches the age of 

24 years. This involves supportingyoung people with their future life choices which may inlude accessing further education, training, employment, adult day servics. 

Also providing an advocacy role to ensure that the young person’s voice is heard and that they are fully involved in the decision making process. 

Scottish Society for Services 

abbott@autism-inwww.autism-in- 

01259 Head Office, Hilton House, ABC, 

Autism 

Manager Sally Abbott scotland.org.ukscotland.org.uk 

720044 Whins Road, Alloa. FK10 3SA. 

Adult Services – for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Central Scotland Area Services provide support to adults (16 yrs +) with ASD to live in 

theircommunities with: the provision of community activities opportunities throughout the day and evening with specialist day services; home life opportunities where 

accommodation is provided for 2,3or 4 people; community support opportunities including home support and outreach; finally assessment and transition. 

Tayavalla, Action For 

Children Scotland, Project 

Family Support Service, 

Family Support Manager 

tayavalla@actionforchildren.or www.actionforchildren.org.u 01324 Tayavalla, 54 Brown Street, 

Service. 

Tayavalla James Crossley g.uk 

k 

633772 Camelon, FK17 4QF. 

Tayavalla is a 4 bedded residential short break service supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with a disability. We support a minimum of 35 families at any 

one time throughout Forth Valley. 

Home 

School 

Liaison 

Special Needs 

Officer 

Lochie 

01259 Lochies Primary School, Gartmorn 

Primary School School val McInroy vmcinroy@edu.clacks.gov.uk 

216928 Road Sauchie. 

Special Need Primary School 

Special Needs 

/www.alloa.clacks.sch.uk/sc 

Alloa Academy Secondary School, 

Bowhouse Road 

Secondary School alloa@edu.clacks.gov.uk hool/about/ 

Alloa, FK10 1DN 

Includes a special needs unit within the mainstream school for pupils of secondary age. 

Special Needs New Struan 

School - A 

www.autism-in- 

Bradbury Campus, 100 

Centre For 

newstruan@autism-inscotland.org.uk/do/NewStru 01259 Smithfield Loan, ALLOA FK10 

Autism 

scotland.org.uk 

an_Intro.php 

222000 1NP 

New Struan School is an independent residential and day special school managed by the Scottish Society for Autism. It is a state of the art school specifically built and 

designed for children with complex and intensive educational needs who have a primary diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. 


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See also - 

• Sport for Young People with Special Needs http://clacksweb/learning/sportforyoungpeoplewithspecial/. (Alloa Academy Multi-sports Club, Gymnastics, 

Swimming Lessons, Football ASN). 

• Forth Valley Disability Sport - http://www.fvds.org.uk/ 

• Are you caring for a child with a disability leaflet? http://clacksweb/children/disability/ 

• Adaptations http://clacksweb/housing/adaptations/ 

• Support for People with Learning Disabilities and their Families http://clacksweb/social/localareacoordination/ 

• Carers charter http://clacksweb/document/2153.pdf 

Learning Disabilities - Information Booklets: • “All About Feeling Down” (FREE to download) 

www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/publications/?EntryId5=14644&q=303425%c2%acall+about+feeling+down%c2%ac For young people with learning disabilities aged 

14 to 25. This booklet is about what you can do if you feel down. As you grow up, changes can feel hard to deal with. But there can be exciting times too. Everyone 

has ups and downs, especially about growing up. 

“What Kind of a Future?” (FREE to download) www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/publications/?EntryId5=29215&q=303425%c2%acwhat+kind+of+a+future%c2%ac 

An easy-read booklet for young people, their families and supporters. It gives advice on finding employment and building social networks after leaving full-time 

education. For any of these publications, contact the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities on 0207 803 1100, email: publications@fpld.org.uk or see the 

website at www.learningdisabilities.org.uk The FPLD is part of the Mental Health Foundation charity. 

Disabled young people is one of a series of Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland leaflets giving guidance to advisers working with disabled children and their 

families. outlines entitlement to benefits at 16. http://www.cpag.org.uk/scotland/childrenandfamilies/Disabled_young_people.pdf 

Benefits for disabled children and their families is a checklist giving guidance to advisers who are working with disabled children and their families. Lists the 

range of benefit, tax credit and other help available to families with a disabled child or young person up to the age of 20. 

http://www.cpag.org.uk/scotland/childrenandfamilies/Benefits_for_disabled_children_and_their_families.pdf 

Prepared for the future? Information to prepare families when a young person with a learning disability is leaving school or college. 

http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/EasySiteWeb/getresource.axd?AssetID=33715&type=full&servicetype=Attachment 

My kind of a future A workbook to help young people with learning disabilities prepare for the future 

http://www.careknowledge.com/secure/contenttypes/doc.aspx?id=68630 


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Employment/Training 


Skills 

Development 

www.skilsdevelopmentscotland. 01259 39/43 Bank Street, Alloa, 

Scotland Team Leader Craig Bendoris alloa@sds.co.uk 

co.uk 

215214 FK10 1HP. 

Skills Development Scotland offers a range of services and products to young people in both school and beyond. These services are primarily focussed on supporting 

career planning and employability. The service 15-19 year olds received will be based on a needs assessment and may involve multiple interventions for some. Clients 

visiting the Centre may also make use of free internect connections to support their job serach. Carerrs Scotland also offers a key worker service to assist those young 

people who are experiencing more complex personal difficulties. Our services are also available to adults irrespective of status, at no cost to the individual. 

Jobcentre Plus, 17 Mar 

Street, Alloa. 

Jobcentre Personal 

01259 Clackmannanshire. FK10 

Plus Adviser Hazel Snaddon hazel.snaddon@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk 294037 1LX. 

Jobcentre Plus – job search help. Access to advisers for those claiming benefits. Servicing vacancies for employers. 

Progress 2 

APEX Stirling, 5-7 Crawford 

work APEX 

01786 Arcade, King Street, Stirling, 

Trust Harry Mennie harrym@apexscotland.org.uk www.apexscotland.org.uk 445970 FK8 1AX. 

Age 18-65 This service assists people with drug misuse issues back into training or employment. People can be referred by another agency or as a self-referral. 

See also Council Services. 


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Council Services – 01259 450000 - www.clacksweb.org.uk 


Childcare Social 

Services childcare@clacks.gov.uk 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/c 

ouncil/childcare/ 

01259 

225000 

Clackmannanshire Council, Lime 

Tree House, Alloa. FK10 1EX 

Forth Valley Social Services Out Of Hours Service – 0845 277 7000. National Child Protection Info Line – 0800 022 3222. Police – 01259 723255 Council Out Of 

Hours – 01259 450000. 

Clackmannanshire Council, Alva 

01259 CAP, 153 West Stirling Street, 

Youthwork Worker Ian Findlater ifindlater@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 763962 Alva. 

The Children and Youth Work Team engages with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational development and enable them to gain a voice 

influence and a place in society. It is primarily a community learning and development process, delivered in safe settings and based on experiential learning, 

participation, confidence building and the taking of responsibility. 

Youthwork Team Leader Mary Fox mfox@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksyouth.org 

01259 

763963 


Alva CAP, 153 West Stirling 

Street, Alva. 

A Community Learning & Development Worker works in a community setting with young people aged 12-25 years ensuring that they have a say in developing 

services for young people. This may lead to development of local action groups and forums or events/activities addressing issues and providing information 

Tosh Scott tscott@clacks.gov.uk 


Detached Youth 

01259 Alva CAP, 153 West Stirling 

Youthwork Worker John Hosie jhosie@clacks.gvo.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 763947 Street, Alva. 

Clackmannanshire Council Detached Youthwork project engages with young people on their own territory in a non judgmental and non authoritarian manner. 

Detached workers listen to young peoples views and concerns and support them to address any relevant issues within their own community. The detached project 

prioritises contacting those young people who for whatever reason do not utilise or engage with existing services or opportunities. 

Community 

Chief 

Planning Policy 

01259 Greenfield House, Tullibody Road, 

Executives Officer Lesley Baillie lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 452012 Alloa. FK10 2AD 

Strategic Policy Team have corporate responsibility to assist and develop community planning agenda, providing policy support and coordination to community 

planning theme teams. 

'clacksweb' 

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Education 

http://clacksweb/learning/ 01259 Sports Development, 6 Marshill, 

Sport Karen Grossart kgrossart@clacks.gov.uk sportsdevelopment/ 222350 Alloa 

Primary PE, delivering 1.5 hours per primary pupil per week. 

Education Active Schools 


Sport 

Coordinator Alison Mackie amackie@clacks.gov.uk activeschools/ 

222350 Alloa 

Delivering after school clubs, training, competitions and sports festivals for all school pupils. See also http://clacksweb/learning/positivecoachingscotland/ 

Education Active Start 


Sport 

Manager Jackie Stevenson jstevenson@clacks.gov.uk sportsdevelopment/ 222350 Alloa 

A nursery based movement programme plus various pre-school sports opportunities. 

Education Sports Specific 

sportsdevelopment@clacks.govhttp://clacksweb/learning/ 

01259 Sports Development, 6 Marshill, 

Sport 

Team 

.uk 

sportsdevelopment/ 222350 Alloa 

Linking schools and community sports opportunities, delivering coach education, festivals, leagues and competitions. See also http://www.sportcentral.org.uk/ 

Psychological 


Principal 

Psychologist Alison Russell arussell@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 

01259 

226000 15 Mar Street, Alloa. FK10 1HR 

The psychological service exists to support the psychological and educational development of all children and young people. They provide a range of services to 

children and young people, families, schools and other agencies who work with and for children. 

Psychological 


Transition 

Coordinator Liz Urbanczyk eurbanczyk@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 

01259 

226000 15 Mar Street, Alloa. FK10 1HR 

Transition Coordinator works in partnership with parents and other key professionals to support secondary school pupils (age 14-16 years) who have additional 

support for learning needs/disabilities to plan for their transition as they move into adulthood. Also provision of a post-school service until the young person reaches 

the age of 24 years. This involves supportingyoung people with their future life choices which may inlude accessing further education, training, employment, adult 

day servics. Also providing an advocacy role to ensure that the young person’s voice is heard and that they are fully involved in the decision making process. 

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01259 Housing, Limetree House. Alloa 

Housing ysharp@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 452512 FK10 1EX. 

The Money and Welfare Team provide: money advice to all residents of Clackmannanshire with multiple or complex debt problems – referrals can be made directly 

to us by individuals or their representatives. Benefits advice by way of training and support to internal and external colleagues – referrals for advice for an individual 

can be made to us by the persons support or key worker. Money support to individuals seeking to return to work, improve work situation, or train for work – referrals 

from Clackmannanshire Works Progression Advisers only. Clackmannanshire Works contact number 01259 226699. 


Housing Housing Support 

01259 Room 9 Lime Tree House, Alloa. 

Services Coordinator Elaine O'Hanlon eohanlon@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 452406 FK10 1EX. 

A referral can be made to the team by professionals & individualswho are at risk of homelessness or who are currently homeless and require support to set up and 

maintain a tenancy. An initial assessment is completed with all individuals who are referred to the service. This determines what the housing support needs are and 

if they can be met by the team. The Housing Support Team can provide support and advice on a range of tenancy issues such as; applying for housing and council 

tax benefits, applying for benefits and grants, budgeting and managing debts, dealing with rent arrears estalishing links in the local community. 

Children’s 

Services To Services Policy 

01259 Room 43, Services To People, 

People Officer Carol Johnson cjohnson@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 452368 Limetree House, Alloa. FK10 1EX 

Responsible for the Integrated Children’s Services Plan, performance management, and other strategic functions relating to children and young people. 

Lead Officer Child 

Services To Protection 

01259 Services To People, Limetree 

People Committee Sara Lovelock slovelock@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 452466 House, Alloa. FK10 1EX 

Works for the local Child Protection Committee who is the primary strategic planning mechanism for inter-agency child protection work in Clackmannanshire. 

Sports 


Services To Development 

01259 Sport & Devlopment, 6 Marshill, 

People Manager Marjorie MacFarlane mdmacfarlane@clacks.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 222350 Alloa, FK10 1AB. 

Sports Development consists of several teams of specialists delivering physical activity, PE and sports to 3-18 year olds, giving them skills and confidence for an 

active healthy lifestyle and towards sporting success. All activities are based on prgression, education and opportunities for competition and participation., with a 

strong emphasis on inclusion, integration and links to national and local sprots groups. 

Services To Activities & Events 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/cu 01259 

People Coordinator Karen Kirkwood kkirkwood@clacks.gov.uk lture/leisure/ 

213131 

Leisure Services; manages local halls and leisure centres, manages the specialist facilities at Firpark Ski Centre, Devon Equestrian Centre and Gartmorn Dam 

Fishery, produces a comprehensive programme of arts and entertainment activities and events, provides a wide range of recreational opportunities within 

Clackmannanshire; maintains development programmes in dance, gymnastics, snowsports and other areas; provides leisure and recreation opportunities for the 

whole community, from pre-school to prime time and everyone in between. 

See also Early Years 


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Child Protection - www.clacksweb/children/childprotection/ 



Council 

Lead Officer 

Clacks & 

Stirling CPC Anne Salter saltera@stirling.gov.uk www.clacksweb.org.uk 

01786 

443379 

Stirling Council, Viewforth, Stirling, 

FK8 2ET 

Works for the local Child Protection Committee who is the primary strategic planning mechanism for inter-agency child protection work in Clackmannanshire & 

Stirling. See Childcare Social Services 01259 2255000 for useful telephone numbers if you have a concern about a child. 

Tel: Stirling Local Office 

Scottish Children’sReporter 

To 

01786 17 Gladstone Place, Stirling 

Reporters Children’s 

476400 FK8 2NG 

Administration Panel Pauline Proudfoot www.scra.gov.uk 

The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) is the national body responsible for providing a world class care and justice system for all Scotland's 

children. Children’s Reporters located in each local authority area. Children are referred to the Reporter from a number of sources for a variety of reasons. The 

Reporter investigates each referral to decide if compulsory measures of intervention are needed. If necessary, the child is referred to a Children’s Hearing. Each 

Hearing comprises three Panel Members, who are all trained volunteers from the local community. The Children’s Hearings System has wide and far-ranging powers 

available to it, designed to ensure that the best interests of the child are met. 

Clacks Children's 

Panel Chair Sue Blytheway suetryst@aol.com 

Children's Panel – voluntary body. Trying to help children in need of care and protection/offending. 

www.childrenshearings.co.uk 

01259 

752947 

5 The Meadows, Coalsnaughton, 

FK13 6LW. 

Provide us with information to protect our children and prevent them from harm. To talk to a duty Social 

Worker call 01259 225000 (out of hours 01786 470500), or Police Family Unit 01324 574948 (out of hours 

01786 456000) www.centralscotland.police.uk/about/policing/operations/cms/family_unit.php. 

Leaflets, report and inter-agency guidelines available http://clacksweb/children/childprotection/. Advice on Internet Safety can be found 

at www.clacksweb/children/internetsafety/. Information about inter-agency training can be found at 

www.centralscotland.police.uk/about/policing/operations/cms/docs/inter_agency_child_protection_training_programme.pdf 

If you are concerned that a child is in immediate danger: Call 999 If you are concerned about the welfare of a child: Call the National 

Child Protection Helpline on 0800 022 3222 or visit www.infoscotland.com/childprotection 

NSPCC Helpline will allow members of the public to contact the Helpline by texting 88858. They can use the text service to seek advice 

and assistance and also to report concerns that may need follow up action or investigation. The service will be run on a pilot basis in the 


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first instance until the end of 2011. The public can send a text anonymously if they wish at no cost to themselves. On receipt of the text 

the Helpline will send an immediate automated confirmation response and then a specific response to their enquiry from a Helpline 

practitioner within three hours. The NSPCC Helpline is experienced in dealing with enquiries and safeguarding issues raised by the 

public which would otherwise place additional demands on the statutory services. Through the texting service, we are extending the 

range of options that people have for contacting the Helpline. As you know, these currently include: telephone (0808 800 5000), email 

(help@nspcc.org.uk) and reporting on line (at www.nspcc.org.uk/helpline). All these services are available free to users and on a 24-hour 

basis. 

Stop it Now! is a confidential freephone helpline for people who might be worried about their own thoughts and feelings towards children 

or the behaviour of others; parents and carers of young people with sexually worrying behaviour; and professionals needing help with 

difficult cases. This confidential helpline operates from 9am - 9pm Monday to Thursday and from 9am - 7pm on Friday. The number to 

call is: 0808 1000 900 or visit the website: www.stopitnow.org.uk 

For general information about keeping children safe: CHILDREN 1ST, 83 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1AT Tel: 0131 446 2300 

/ Fax: 0131 446 2339 Helpline 0808 800 2222 / Email: info@children1st.org.uk 

Parents and carers can call the national, free and confidential helpline: ParentLine Scotland on 0808800 2222. ParentLine opening 

hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 9pm. 

For advice on online and internet safety: The Child Exploitation and Online Protection ( CEOP) Centre at www.ceop.police.uk 

provides a range of very useful advice for young people, parents, teachers and other professionals. The information to help parents can 

be found at www.thinkuknow.co.uk 

CEOP also runs the 'most wanted' service for local police forces where members of the public can work with the police to locate some of 

the UK's most wanted child sex offenders. 

You can register to receive updates about these offenders by visiting www.ceop.police.uk/wanted 


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Substance Misuse - www.forthvalleysat.co.uk/v2/ 


Clacks 

Alcohol & 

Drug 

Substance 

Developmen & 

Customer Care 

Room 43, Lime Tree House 

www.forthvalleysat.c01259 

45 2446 

Partnership Officer Valerie Corbett vcorbett@clacks.gov.uk o.uk/v2/ 

The principal aim of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) is to co-ordinate and express the views of service providers, service users and those in need of services 

in relation to substance misuse. The key objectives are: to raise the awareness of substance misuse issues and to change public attitude towards substance misuse; 

to continue to support a corporate approach by the key service agencies, involving the community, to reduce the problems associated with substance misuse; to 

target young people in an effort to reverse the trends in substance misuse within this group; to develop an effective preventative strategy for the people of 

Clackmannanshire. 

Alchol Link, Unit 2, Block 1, 

Cooperage Business Village, 

Alcohol Link 01259 726632 Cooperage Way, Alloa. Fk10 3LP. 

Aged 16+ Provides practical support to anyone wishing to address problematic alcohol consumption. One to one, group work, CBT and motivational work. See SAT 

Service Directory for further info. 

Addictions 

Support and 

Counselling Chief 

01324 874696 Addictions Support & Counselling 

(ASC) Executive Paul Mooney chiefexec@asc.me.uk www.asc.me.uk 01786 450721 & Support Service, 32 Vicar Street, 

Go Forth N Bido enquiries@asc.me.uk www.asc.me.uk 

Falkirk. FK1 1JB 

Addictions Support & Counselling (ASC) – Forth Valley is a voluntary organisation providing a range of support services for people affected by substance misuse 

(aged 16-21) across Falkirk, Stirling & Clackmannanshire. We provide information and advice, counselling and family support and our Go Forth service offers a 

community based, structured rehabilitation service for people wishing to access educational, training, volunteering and employment opportunities. Go Forth – Age 

16+ This service assists people in recovery from alcohol/drug dependency to gain personal/professional skills and support them in moving towards education, 

training, volunteering and/or empoyment. To bridge the gap between alcohol/drug treatment services and employment services. 

Community 

Alcohol 01786 Community Alcohol & Drugs 

Alcohol Drugs 

483131 Drugs Service, Bannockburn Hospital, 

Service CADS Manager Colin Bennie colin.bennie@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk 

01786 483121 Bannockburn, FK7 8AH. 

Team Leader Graham Nisbet 01786 483113 

The service is mainly for those aged (18-65) and is delivered in the community through a network of outpatient clinics and home visits. It comprises of nursing, 

medical and administration personnel. The service has two distinct sections "Drugs and Alcohol". The CADs Drugs Service provides drug treatment ot patients 

within the Forth Valley area. This treatment includes specialist assessment and support of illicit drug use including replacement prescribing. The CADS Alcohol 

service receives the majority of referral from General Practitioners (GPs) within Forth Valley. It to offers specialist assessment; detoxification, (both inpatient and 

domiciliary), and assessment for residential rehabilitation. Along with core treatment services CADs also provides a needle exchange service via a network of 

community pharmacists. CADs also provides medical support/prescriptions to staff within Childcare Social Work who are working with young people under the age 

of 18. 


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Forth Valley 

Criminal 

Justice Drug 

Treatment 

01786 

2nd floor, Drummond House, 

Wellgreen Place, Stirling. FK8 

Service Team Leader Denise Neary Denise.neary@nhs.net 

443900 2EG. 

We provide drug treatment interventions, either through the Fast Track Programme or the DTTO programme, for the sherriff courts in Forth Valley. 

Signpost 

Signpost, Unit 2 block, Cooperage 

Recovery 

info@signpostwww.signpost- 

0845673 Business Village, 1 Cooperage 

Forth Valley Manager Jackie Johnston forthvalley.org.ukforthvalley.org.uk 

1774 Way Alloa. FK10 3LP. 

Tier one direct access drug treatment/support service. The service provides a comprehensive assesmenmt and access to treatment/detoxification or referral on to a 

service more appropriate to meet the clients needs. Accept professional as well as self referral working in partnehsip with all other services/agencies to provide a 

comprehensive treatment plan. 

Stop Smoking 

Stop Smoking Services, Health 

Services NHS 

Promotion Department, Euro 

Health 

01786 House, Wellgreen Place, Stirling. 

Promotion Kate Johnstone kate.johnstone@nhs.net 

431123 FK8 2DJ 

Age 12+ Service provides effective evidence based smoking cessation support to smokers motivated to quit. Including pregnant woment, and young people. 24hr 

SMOKELINE 0800 84 84 84 

NHS FV GP 

GP Prescribing Service, 9 

GP Prescribing Prescribing 

01786 Gladstone Place, Stirling. FK8 

Service Co-ordinator Leona Paget leona.paget@fvhb.scot.nhs.uk www.forthvalleysat.co.uk 434764 2AH. 

(Age group 18+) CPPS provides a flexible treatment option for opiate users where clients are supported by a multi-disciplinary team. Signpost FV keyworkers 

support the client intensely, methadone is prescribed by the clients own GP (if their GP is willing to prescribe treatment for opiate misuse) and support and 

administration of treatment is provided by a community pharmacist. Support and advice is provided to the GP's, keyworkers and community pharmacists by the GP 

Prescribing Coordinator (GPPC) and the area Specialist Pharmacist in Substance Misuse (SPiSM). 

See website for service directory, details on training, Protocol for Inter-Agency working on Children and Families Affected by Parental 

Substance Misuse, The Forth Valley Substance Use Strategy 2009 - 2011 - www.forthvalleysat.co.uk/v2/ 

NHS Health Scotland have published the following guides 

• “Alcohol: what every parent should know”. This is available at: www.infoscotland.com/alcohol/files/Alcohol.pdf. 

• “Drugs: what every parent should know”. Available at www.healthscotland.org.uk/drugs/ 

For free confidential drugs information and advice call Know the Score on 0800 587 587 9 


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Schools/Services/Further Education 

Schools Agency Title Forename Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Details of all local authority schools can be found at www.clacksweb/learning/schools/ or contact: Facilities, Schools & Welfare Team, Services to 

People, Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX. Tel: 01259 452499 Fax: 01259 452440 Email: fswsupport@clacks.gov.uk 

Private Dollar 

Academy 

Rector 

Private educational establishment. 

John Robertson rector@dollaracademy.org.uk www.dollaracademy.org.uk 

Special Needs Education Home School 

Liaison Officer 

Lochie School val McInroy vmcinroy@edu.clacks.gov.uk 

Special Need Primary School 

Special Needs 

alloa@edu.clacks.gov.uk 

Includes a special needs unit within the mainstream school for pupils of secondary age. 

Special Needs New Struan 

School - A 

Centre For 

newstruan@autism-in- 

Autism 

scotland.org.uk 

/www.alloa.clacks.sch.uk/sc 

hool/about/ 

01259 

742511 

01259 

216928 

Dollar Academy, 

Dollar, 

Clackmannanshire, 

FK14 7DU. 

Lochies Primary 

School, Gartmorn 

Road Sauchie. 

Alloa Academy 

Secondary School, 

Bowhouse Road 

Alloa, FK10 1DN 

www.autism-in- 

Bradbury Campus, 

scotland.org.uk/do/NewStru 01259 100 Smithfield Loan, 

an_Intro.php 

222000 ALLOA FK10 1NP 

New Struan School is an independent residential and day special school managed by the Scottish Society for Autism. It is a state of the art school specifically built 

and designed for children with complex and intensive educational needs who have a primary diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Support 


Primary 

Schools' 

Support 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/learn 

ing/schools/primaryschoolss 01259 

East Castle Street 

Alloa, FK10 1BB 

Service psss@edu.clacks.gov.uk upportservice/ 

212151 

Flexible and responsive methods are utilised within the service to support primary school aged children who experience social, emotional and behavioural difficulties 

through onsite and outreach provision. 

Support 


Secondary 

Schools' 

Support 

http://ssss.clacksweb.org.uk 01259 

Bedford Place 

Alloa, FK10 1LJ 

Service ssss@edu.clacks.gov.uk / 

724345 

Clackmannanshire Secondary Schools Support Service is a resource, which uses flexible and responsive methods of supporting youngsters who have difficulty 

coping in mainstream education because of social, emotional and behavioural needs. 


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Schools 

Support 



Central 

Scotland 

Youth 

Project, Rape 

Central Scotland 

Youth Project, 1 

Glebe Avenue, 

Stirling, FK8 2HZ. 

centralyouthservice@hotmail. www.centralscotland- 01786 

Crisis. Manager Cathy Steele com 

youthproject.co.uk/ 

849380 

Raises awareness of the causes and effects of all types of violence through discussion, video, and role-play in secondary schools throughout Clackmannanshire, 

Falkirk and Stirling areas. The content of the delivery of the project covers types of violence, effects of violence, dealing with anger/confrontation. Young peoples 

rights and responsibilities, and power. The project is delivered to S/S2 or S3 pupils. 

Support 


Women's 

Aid Childrens & 

Young People 

Lynn 

0797 170 8515 

Women's Aid, 

Greenfield Lodge, 

Domestic Abuse Katie 

WomensAid@clacks.fslife.co. www.scottishwomensaid.org. 01259 Parkway, Alloa. 

Outreach Worker 0779 253 2167 uk 

uk 

721407 FK10 2AF 

Scottish Womens Aid is an organisation which promotes the interests of women, children & young people who have/are experiencing domestic abuse. They provide 

refuge facilities, outreach support, weekend cover and dedicated children's workers. 

Support 


Princess 

Royal Trust 

young Carers, 

School Liaison 

Alloa Carers Office, 

The Whins 

Resource Centre, 

Whins Road, Alloa. 

FK10 3RH. 

catherinelaing@centralcarers. 

01259 

Worker Catherine Laing co.uk www.carersfalkirk.org 729917 

Promote inclusion and help to address young carers needs when their education achievement is affected by their caring role. Provide one to one support in school. 

Act as a link between young carers. Their families and school. Raise awareness of young carers issues through PSE classes in school. Provide advocacy services 

where appropriate. Offer young carers access to a range of recreational activities, including respite through residentials. 

See Council Services. 

Active Schools Team Tel 01259 222350 

The role of the coordinator is to promote physical activity and provide opportunities for children to be active through active school 

clubs, playground games, holiday programmes. 

Alison Mackie - Active Schools Manager amackie@clacks.gov.uk, Anne Manson Active Schools Alloa Academy Cluster amanson@clacks.gov.uk, 

Boushra Oussellam Active Schools Alva Academy Cluster boussellam@clacks.gov.uk, Jean Duncan Active Schools Additional Support Needs 

jduncan@clacks.gov.uk , Leanne Ross Active Schools Alva and Lornshill Academy Cluster lross@clacks.gov.uk . 

This website provides links to curricular resources which will support learning and teaching. www.ercsch.org.uk/curriculinks/ 


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Further 

Education Agency Title Forename Surname Email Website Tel Address 

Forth Valley 

Clackmannan Campus 

College 

www.forthvalley.ac.uk/ 

01259 21 

Branshill Road, Alloa, FK10 3BT 

info@forthvalley.ac.uk 

51 21 

The Clackmannanshire campus will be moving to Alloa shortly, check out website for new contact details. 

Head of 

Care, Social 

Sciences & 

Forth Valley Early 

gail.fertacz@forthvalley 

01324 Forth Valley College, Grangemouth 

College Education Gail Fertacz .ac.uk www.forthvalley.ac.uk 403000 Road, Falkirk. FK2 9AD. 

Forth Valley College is a major provider of education and training within the Further Education Sector with campuses at Alloa (Clackmannan Campus), 

Stirling and Falkirk. 

Youth 

Forth Valley Developmen 

Corrina.smilth@forthval 

01259 Forth Valley College, Branshill 

College t Officer Corrina Smith ley.ac.uk www.forthvalley.ac.uk 215121 Road, Alloa. FK10 3BT 

Works with young people on a range of social issues and organises topic-based workshops. The project also has a youth counsellor who will give guidance and 

support to young people at the college for three hours per week. 

See also A-Z List of Scotland's Colleges - http://www.sfeu.ac.uk/list_scotlands_colleges , www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk/scotlands-colleges.html 


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Members Of Parliament 


Scottish 

Parliament MSP Keith Brown keith.brown.msp@scottish.parliament.uk www.scottish.parliament.uk 

01259 

219333 

Keith Brown MSP 80 Mill Street, 

Alloa, FK10 1DY. 

Member of the Scottish Parliament - provide advice and assistance to all members of the community. For details of the Ochil Constituency Mid Scotland and Fife 

regional MSPs see link www.clacksweb/council/membersofthescottishparliament/ . 

Westminster 

Parliament MP Gordon Banks constituency@gordonbanksmp.co.uk www.gordonbanks.net 

European 

Parliament MEP 

01259 

721536 

Alloa Constituency Office 

Gordon Banks MP 

49-51 High Street, Alloa, Clacks 

FK10 1JF 

For details of the Members of the European Parliament representing Scotland see link www.clacksweb.org.uk/council/membersoftheeuropeanparliament/ 

MSYP Allan Newbigging alan.newbigging.msyp@sypmail.org.uk www.syp.org.uk 

Social Justice Committee 

MSYP Arran Smith arran.smith.msyp@sypmail.org.uk www.syp.org.uk 

Equal Opportunities Committee 

The Scottish Youth Parliament is an organisation committed to ensuring that the voice of Scotland's young people is listened to by all decision makers. The Scottish 

Youth Parliament works through a series of local coordinators, generally employed by the local authority. For more information on getting involved, contact Mary Fox 

mfox@clacks.gov.uk. Alternatively to contact the SYP directly, please email Rob Gowans at rob.g@scottishyouthparliament.org.uk or call 0131 313 2488. 

Local Councillor details can be found on www.clacksweb/council/wards/ or contact Administration Officer, Chief Executive's Services, 

Greenfield House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2AD. Tel: 01259 452011 Fax: 01259 452230 Email: 

chiefexecutivesservices@clacks.gov.uk 


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Nurseries & Family Centres 


01259 Hawkhill Community 

Hawkhill Community Nursery 

www.clacksnet.org.u 218139/2Association, 

132 Hillcrest Drive, 

Association Nursery Supervisor, Marie Partridge hawkhillcc@yahoo.co.uk k/hosted/hawknew/ 18125 Alloa, FK10 1SB. 

Provide pre-school education for 3-5 years. Small community based nursery working within the voluntary sector and in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council. 

We are registered to take 16 children. 

Manager, & health 

promoting schools 

www.clacksweb/childr 01259 Alloa Family Centre, East Castle 

Alloa Family Centre coordinator Ann Donnan adonnan@clacks.gov.uk en/alloafamilycentre/ 218722 Street, Alloa. FK10 1AT. 

Offers support to vulnerable families within Clackmannanshire. The Family Centre offers daycare, groups, parent & toddlers, mother & baby groups. Working in 

partnership with both the statutory and voluntary agencies. 

Action For Children 

Tullibody Family 

Jean.brodie@actionforchildren.or www.actionforchildren 01259 101a Newmills, Tullibody FK10 

Project Project Manager Jean Brodie g.uk 

.org.uk 

214695 2SE 

Works with families with children 0-12 years, who live in the Tullibody area offering support, daycare, parents groups, after school groups, parent & toddler sessions. 

www.clacksweb/learni 

sauchienurseryschool@clacks.g ng/schools/sauchienu 01259 Sauchie Nursery, By Holton 

Sauchie Nursery Head Teacher Mary Baxter ov.uk 

rseryschool/ 214752 Cottages, Sauchie. 

Provides a service of care and education to pre-school children in the communities of Sauchie and Fishcross plus a few outlying farms. Children with additional 

needs are included in the school community with access to specialist support from associated agencies including Psychological Services, Social Services, speech & 

language therapy, physiotherapy, health visitors, specialised teachers for hearing and visually impaired. The school has an active Parent Staff Association who meet 

monthly. In addition to this there are regular meetings of parents working groups and helpers to be found around the nursery. 

www.clacksweb.org. 

uk/learning/schools/to 01259 Tower Nursery School, Scott 

Tower Nursery SchoolHeadteacher Marie Macaulay mmacaulay@edu.clacks.gov.uk wernurseryschool/ 216748 Crescent, Alloa, FK10 1BD. 

Tower Nursery School along with Park Primary and Alloa Family Centre are situated in the South East of Alloa. 

For details of all pre-school and childcare services please visit www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk/LocalChis.aspx?chisid=13 


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Out Of School Care 


01259 Play Alloa, Sauchie Hall, Mar 

Play Alloa Project Manager Christine Collins christinecollins9@btinternet.com www.playalloa.co.uk 210239 Place, Sauchie, FK10 3AE. 

Play Alloa provides a weekly youth club as well as school holiday playschemes for children & young people from 5-25 years who have additional support needs. 

Community Wing, Alva Primary 

01259 School, Brook Street, Alva. FK12 

Alva Play Pals Chair/Manager Avril Byrne abyrne@clacks.gov.uk 

769976 5AN 

Play Pals operates in both Alva and Menstrie primary schools. We offer care for P1-S4 (4.5-16 years) before and after school and during school holidays. We offer 

care to any child or young person within this age group on a ‘first come –first served basis’. Our staff are all qualified and disclosures are carried out on all relief and 

new staff and udated regularly on existing staff. Play pals is a registered charity. 

Scottish (SCMA) 

SCMA Development Officer, 28 

Childminding Development 

01324 Paul Drive, Airth, Falkrik. FK2 

Association Officer Domini Grant domini.grant@childminding.org www.childminding.org 832098 8LA 

Scottish Child Minding Association is a company limited by guarantee, whose directors are selected from 32 elected members represeting the unitary authorities in 

Scotland. There main aims are to; raise the profile of childminding and the work of the association, improve the quality of childminding, recruit and retain 

childminders. SCMA lobby local authorities and cental government to seek a better deal for those involved in childminding including parents. Represent 

childminders at childcare partnerships throughout Scotland. Help to inform legislation to childminders. Organise training locally and nationally to enable 

childminders to attain better skills. Provide information, support and advice through advice line, quarterly magazine, network newsletters, network meetings, support 

groups, publications to assist with their business. A range of briefing sheets to answer any questions. 


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Out Of School Care 


Community 

elainecommunityhouse@tiscali. 

01259 Community House, 23 Maree 

House Project Manager Elaine McDonagh co.uk 

725424 Court, Alloa. FK10 1QE. 



confidence and aspirations for the furutre and will increase the health and well being of those who attend by providing healthy food and encouraging to adopt a 

healthy lifestyle. Chidrens sessions includeAfter School Clubs, Breakfast Clubs and Tea Time Club, Friday Evening Youth Group for secondary school age, Adult 

Drop in Coffee times, Lunch Group and Helping Hands Group. All our services are provided at no cost to the service user. 

See also: 

Disability/Carers, Community & Faith Groups, & Voluntary Organisations. 

For details of all pre-school and childcare services please visit www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk/LocalChis.aspx?chisid=13 


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Abuse - www.clacksweb.org.uk/social/domesticabuse/ 


Open Secret 

Development 

Worker 

(youth) Sally Foreshaw alloa@opensecret.org www.opensecret.org 

01259 

729981 

Open Secret, 19 Mar street, 

Alloa. Clacks. FK10 1HR 

Working with young people Open Secret is an independent community based organisation offering free, confidential support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse 

(male & female). We offer young people aged 12+ a safe environment to explore loss, grief, anger and the emotional and practical impact that sexual abuse has on 

their lives. We do this through one-to-one conselling/support, group work and befriending. 

SACRO 

Service Team 

Leader info@groupworkservices.sacro.org.uk www.sacro.org.uk 

Eileen Spence espence@groupworkservices.sacro.org.uk 

01324 

627824 

22 Meeks Road, Falkirk, FK2 

7ET. 

Sacro groupwork services runs groupwork programmes for domestic abuse. We also have a Womens Services Worker who works alongside the Domestic Abuse 

Groupwork Programme supporting women of the men, who may be partners or ex-partners who attend the Domestic Abuse Group. This is a court mandated 

programme. 

Childrens & 

Young People 

Support 

Women's Aid Worker Sharon Johnstone WomensAid@clacks.fslife.co.uk 

www.scottishwomensaid.o 

rg.uk 

Women's Aid, Greenfield 

01259 Lodge, Parkway, Alloa. FK10 

721407 2AF 

Scottish Womens Aid is an organisation which promotes the interests of women, children & young people who have/are experiencing domestic abuse. They provide 

refuge facilities, outreach support, weekend cover and dedicated children's workers. 

Central 

Scotland Rape 

Crisis & Sexual 

www.rapecrisiscentralscotl 01786 CSRC, 1 Glebe Avenue, 

Abuse Centre Manager Cathy Steele csrcc@ic24.net 

and.co.uk 

446887 Stirling FK8 2HZ. 

Central Scotland Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre exists to provide free and confidential service of emotional support and practical information on legal and 

medical issues to survivors who have experienced Rape, Sexual Assaulty or Child Sexual Abuse, throughout Centraal Scotland. Our telephone helpline is staffed by 

trained volunteers and offers long or short-term support by email, letter, telephone or face to face counselling. We also support friend and families. We also deliver 

training, talks and presentations on all aspects of sexual violation to professionals and other interested bodies. Helpline 01786 471771 Tues/Weds 11am-1 pm, 

Thurs 7pm-9pm, Sunday 1pm-3pm. 


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Abuse - www.clacksweb.org.uk/social/domesticabuse/ 


Victim Support 

Clackmannans 

hire 

Assistant Coordinator 

Jane Morrow 

jane.morrow@victimsupportsco.org. 

01786 

uk www.victimsupportsco.org 445782 

38 Forth Crescent, Riverside, 

Stirling FK8 1LG 

The lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime. The service offers free and confidential emotional and practical assistance as well as 

information about the criminal justice system. 

Police Public Protection Unit - Larbert Police Office, 3 Central Boulevard, Central Business Park, Larbert FK5 4RU. 

• Domestic Abuse 01324 574905 (out of hours 01786 456000) dau@centralscotland.police.uk 

• Family Unit 01324 574948 (out of hours 01786 456000) 

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline - Freephone 0800 027 1234 

See also Schools/Services & Support 


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BUSINESS 

For access to a local electronic directory giving details of businessess including those providing services to children and young people see 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/business/directory/ . This is currently in the process of being updated Jan 2008. A hard copy of this document can be requested from: 

Economic Development, Strategy & Support, Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB. Tel: 01259 727325 Fax: 01259 727326 Email: busdir@clacks.gov.uk 

FUNDING 



www.Clacksweb.org.uk/lea01259 

Council fswsupport@clacks.gov.uk 

rning/schoolclothinggrants/ 452499 

Grants to assist with the purchase of clothing for school are available to school aged pupils whose parents are in receipt of Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance 

(Income Based) or Child Tax Credit (but not where Working Tax Credit is paid) where the annual income (as assessed by the Inland Revenue) does not exceed 

£14495 and attend a primary, secondary or special school within Clackmannanshire. Children within families who receive support under part VI of the Immigration 

and Asylum Act 1999 may also be entitled. 


www.clacksweb.org.uk/lea 01259 

Council 

rning/freeschoolmeals/ 452499 

All schools in Clackmannanshire provide a lunchtime meal for their pupils. In certain circumstances these can be provided free of charge. If you are claiming Income 

Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based) or Child Tax Credits (where Working Tax Credit is NOT paid) and your annual income is less than £14495 you will 

be able to claim free school meals for your child. Children in families who receive support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 may also be 

entitled. 

www.clacksweb.org.uk/cult01259 

Sports Council Secretary, 6 

Sports Council leisure_info@clacks.gov.uk 

ure/sportscouncil/ 222340 Marshill, Alloa. FK10 1AB. 

Clackmannanshire Sports Council was formed in 1978 to develop sporting opportunities for people living within Clackmannanshire. Any Club or individual wishing to 

apply for Grant Aid must be affiliated to the Clackmannanshire Sports Council for a minimum of 3 months before applications will be considered. The maximum any 

club membership or individual can receive through grant aid in any one year is £500. Grant Aid is awarded at the discretion of Clackmannanshire Sports council and 

cannot be presumed. Grants are awarded in January, March and September of each year. 

For more local funding opportunities, see: www.clacksweb.org.uk/community/grants/ 

For more national funding opportunities, see: www.youthlink.co.uk/fundingdirectory 

www.grantnet.org.uk - Funding Website for Community and Voluntary Groups A straightforward free-to-use 

service can help groups and small businesses find suitable funding. It allows community and voluntary groups, sports and other clubs, schools, social enterprises 

and small businesses to search across EC and UK sources including Government departments, local authorities, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors. It is 

presented in the format of an online, step-by-step questionnaire that provides the enquirer with information on over 4,000 grants and other incentives. 


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NATIONAL SERVICES 


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Parents/Carers 

Agency Email Website Tel Address 

Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa-uk.org.uk 0845 769 7555 

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem 

and help others to recover from alcoholism. 

Anti-Bullying Network abn@education.ed.ac.uk www.antibullying.net 0131 651 6103 

Information for adults and young people about bullying and useful contact numbers for support. 

Moray House School of 

Education, University Of 

Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, 

Edinburgh. EH8 8AQ. 

Apex Forth Valley Unit www.apexscotland.org.uk 01786 445970 

To reduce re-offending by working with offenders and young people at risk of offending to help them address their employability needs and progress them towards 

employment, education or training. By helping offenders and young people at risk to realise their potential for employment we can reduce crime because the 

individual who finds and sustains a job is three times less likely to offend than if they are unemployed. 

Capability Scotland www.capability-scotland.org.uk 0131 313 5510 

Capability Scotland is Scotland's leading disability organisation. We provide a range of flexible services which support disabled people of all ages in their everyday 

lives. We are committed to creating a just and fair Scotland and we work with disabled people, their families and carers to influence policy legislation, practice and 

attitudes. 

Career Scotland - Key Workers 01324 620311 

Careers Scotland Key Workers run a multi-agency team which covers Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Council areas. The project provides assistance to 

young with additional issues i.e. young homeless, drug / alcohol problems. The project helps young people identify their goals and assists them with working towards 

them, whether in independent living or finding work or training. 

Careline www.carelineuk.org 0845 122 8622 

Careline provides confidential telephone counselling for children, young people and adults. We offer a unique service in that we can provide instant telephone 

counselling to any individual on any issue. The calls we receive include family, marital and relationship problems, rape and sexual assault, child abuse, bullying, 

exam worries, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS and sexual health, bereavement, drug and alcohol addictions, homelessness, disability, ethnic issues, stress, depression, 

loneliness, anxieties and phobias. Careline also provides a face-to-face counselling service to adults who might otherwise find counselling beyond their resources. At 

Careline we have an extensive referral system covering the whole country and can offer to refer callers to a specific agency or support group in their area if required. 


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Chat Danger www.chatdanger.com 

Child Law Centre enquiries@sclc.org.uk www.sclc.org.uk 0131 667 6333 

Information for adults: promoting knowledge and use of Scots law and children’s rights, for the benefit of the children and young people in Scotland. 

Children First For Health www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk 

A one-stop-shop for health and hospital, supporting children and young adults through everything to do with health. 

Drinkaware www.drinkaware.co.uk 

Drinkline www.alcoholconcern.org.uk 0800 917 8282 

Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. Working to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality 

of services available to people with alcohol-related problems. 

Family Mediation Scotland info@familymediationscotland.org.uk www.familymediationscotland.org.uk 0845 119 2020 

Family Mediation Scotland 18 

York Place, Edinburgh EH1 

3EP 

Helps parents who are separating or divorcing make their own arrangements and plans for the future, particularly regarding their children. This can involve; helping 

them communicate better, providing groups for adults and children affected by separation or divorce, facilitating contact between children and a parent who no longer 

lives with them. Our office is in central Edinburgh and there are mediation services located in all parts of mainland and island Scotland. 

Forth Valley Advocacy 

1. The Bungalows, Larbert, 

Services www.fva.org.uk 01324 557070 FK5 4SZ 

Forth Valley Advocacy is there to support you if you; feel no one is listening, would like more information to help you consider your choices, need someone to support 

or prepare you for meetings, would like to know more about your rights. 

HELP - The National Autistic 

Society www.nas.org.uk 0845 070 4004 

Offering support for parents and Carers of school age children, young people and adults who have a recent diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder.The 

programme is delivered free to parents. 

ISEA (Scotland) Isea@isea.org.uk www.isea.org.uk 

0131 454 0096 

Charity providing advice, information and practical support for parents/carers of a young person with special educational needs. 


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Know The Score www.knowthescore.info/kts/451.html 0800 587 587 9. 

Provides parents with information, advice and resources on drugs to help them become properly equipped to approach their children about this issue. 

National Drugs Helpline www.talktofrank.com 0800 77 66 00 

NHS 24 www.nhs24.com 08454 242424 

An online and telephone based service providing comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland. 

NHS Forth Valley www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk 

Information and advice on troublesome thoughts feelings and actions, split into different platforms for professionals, carers and individuals. This site is designed to 

help people think about emotional problems and work towards solving them. 

Mindroom mig@mindroom.org www.mindroom.org 

A charity dedicated to helping children and adults with learning difficulties. 

Mental Welfare Commission 

For Scotland www.mwcscot.org.uk 

0131 317 1016 

An independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of everyone with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder. 

Providing information, advice and guidance. Mental Health Act Topic Guides- www.mwcscot.org.uk/GoodPractice/Publications/Mental_Health_Act_Topic_Guides.asp 

Freephone 

13 Gayfield Square, 

One Parent Families Scotland info@opfs.org.uk www.opfs.org.uk 

0808 801 0323 Edinburgh EH1 3NX 

One Parent Families Scotland is a national voluntary organisation, offering; a telephone help-line for lone parents, pregnant women and contact parents and 

organisations working with lone parents, Lone Parent Rights Guide and a wide range of fact sheets. a regular newsletter for members and other interested 

organisations and a Scottish Directory of Organisations relevant to lone parents, training. 

Parenting Across Scotland. www.parentingacrossscotland.org 0131 319 8071 

Info and advice around parenting and family issues. A multi-agency voluntary sector partnership funded by Scottish Executive to provide a focus for issues and 

concerns affecting parents in Scotland. 

Parentline Scotland www.children1st.org.uk/parentline 0808 800 2222 

A free confidential telephone helpline for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. Offers parents and carers the opportunity to talk through worries, problems and 

concerns. 

Parent Network Scotland www.parentnetworkscotland.org.uk 0131 555 6780 

Run by parents for parents. 

Parents Enquiry Scotland www.parentsenquiryscoltand.org 

Provides support and advice for parents and families of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people. 


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0131 556 6047/0141 

427 3897



Parentzone www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk 

A national site to develop partnership between parents and schools 

Positive Parenting jthomson@parenting.org.uk www.parenting.org.uk 

01324 877276 

9 Morven Court, Hallglen, 

Falkirk. FK1 2QD 

Support for parents through parenting workshops and courses via schools and community groups, literature and resources. 

Relate Scotland webmaster@relateforthvalley.org.uk www.relateforthvalley.org.uk 01324 670 067 

Alloa Relate Centre Outpost 

Lime Tree House, Alloa. 

FK10 1EX. 

Relate Scotland offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through the national website 

www.relatescotland.org.uk . 

0808 800 2345 

RE-SOLV www.re-solv.org 

(freephone) 

The national charity soley dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse in the UK. On this site you will find information in a range of formats, 

you can access factsheets, on-line training, and publications. 

Samaritans www.samaritans.org 01324 629 955 

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those 

which could lead to suicide. 

SAMH www.samh.org.uk 01259 217 382 

Scotland's leading mental health charity. Whose ambition is to raise the aspirations and expectations of people who use mental health services, people who deliver 

these services and society as a whole. 

Scottish Marriage Care 

Scottish Marriage Care 

Falkirk, Hope Street, Falkirk. 

Info@ScottishMarriageCare.org www.scottishmarriagecare.org 

01324 638426 FK1 5AT 

Scottish Marriage Care provides relationship counselling to couples and individuals who are married, living together, living apart, divorced or separated. The services are 

offered without judgement or discrimination on any grounds and regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, personal beliefs, or social background. It also offers 

relationship skills courses. A registered charity and voluntary organisation it delivers a professional counselling service to the whole community including young people. 

They also work in the field of parenting and domestic abuse. Appointments available in either Falkirk or Stirling venues. 

Scottish Parent Teacher 

Council www.sptc.info 

Offers help and advice to all parents, and encourages the fullest co-operation between school and home. 


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Sleep Scotland, 8 Hope Park 

Square, Edinburgh, EH8 

Sleep Scotland sleepscotland@btinternet.com www.sleepscotland.org 

0131 651 1392 9NW. 

The vision of Sleep Scotland is that all families of special needs children with severe sleep problems anywhere in Scotland can be helped to achieve an improvement 

in the whole family's life. Sleep Scotland undertakes the following functions: train and support sleep counsellors, run sleep clinics, run parent support groups, and a 

telephone helpline for parents and professionals. 

Stepfamily Scotland www.stepfamilyscotland.org.uk 0845 122 8655 

If you are in a stepfamily already, or about to become part of one, Stepfamily Scotland can provide helpful advice and support. If you feel you would like to talk to 

someone who will listen, be non-judgemental and provide you with some support call the Stepfamily Scotland Helpline on 0845 122 8655. 

Terence Higgins Trust 

Scotland www.tht.org.uk 0845 122 1200 

We offer a wide range of support services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Including; emotional support and information by phone, help with accessing 

HIV testing and (PEP) treatment, advice about your rights in benefits, employment, immigration and housing, treatment advice, contact with support groups, help 

with accessing grants, respite and complementary therapies, education for the community about HIV and sexually transmitted infections, legal advice for those living 

with HIV, written information and leaflets, counselling. If you can't find what you are looking for, please call THT Direct on 0845 1221 200. 

Thinkuknow www.thinkuknow.co.uk 

The internet is integral to the lives of children of all ages. The website is split into various sections, for young people, parents/carers, and teachers The parent, 

guardian or carer section aims to let you work through and understand more about what your child is doing online. It explains different terminology, explores some of 

the specific dangers that children could face and provides practical advice and guidance that should make the online experience safer for all. You can also discover 

and download specially designed short leaflets that can be stored easy at hand for future reference as well as other tools that will help you catch up with your child's 

understanding of the internet. http://clacksweb/children/internetsafety/ 

Womens Aid info@scottishwomensaid.org.uk www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk 

01259 721407 

Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Contact Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 027 1234 or local Clacks group details above. 

Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk 0800 018 2138 

YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. Our national telephone helpline, YoungMinds Parents 

Information Service, provides information and advice for any adult with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. The service takes thousands of 

calls from parents, carers, grandparents and professionals such as teachers and counsellors worried about a particular child or person. 

YouthinMind www.youthinmind.co.uk 

Helping stressed children and teenagers – and those who care for them. 


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Young People 

Topic 

Agency Email Website Tel 

Enquire 

www.enquire.org.uk/yp/ 

Enquire, advice and information service for special educational needs, have your say on the young people’s blog and find out what’s on in your area by using 

the map of clubs. You can also send Enquire an email with your queries or feedback, get our contact numbers and download all our guides. 

SCCYP 

info@sccyp.org.uk www.sccyp.org.uk/index.php 0131 558 3733 

Scotland’s Commissioner For Children & Young People the website promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. 

SCLC 

enquiries@sclc.org.uk www.sclc.org.uk Freephone 0800 328 8970 

Free legal advice for children and young people under 18. Telephone: 0131 667 6333 . Text: text 'SCLC' and your question to 80800 Fax: 0131 662 1713 

Young Scot 

Freephone. 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 

info@youngscot.org www.youngscot.org/ 

6pm) 

Scottish youth information for 12-26 year olds. Clackmannanshire home page can be located at http://www.youngscot.org/local/clackmannanshire/ . Young 

Scot also has an information website http://www.youngscotinfoline.org/ If you're over 16 the InfoLine website is your source of information on everything 

from health to money. The site is designed to help answer your questions on the topics that are important to you, such as dealing with health issues, getting funding 

for an arts project or managing your money. The site is supported by our InfoLine freephone service 0808 801 0338. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles 

and all calls are confidential. Our Information Advisors are trained to help you with your call, no matter what it's about. The InfoLine is open Monday to Friday, 

10am until 6pm. 

The Princes Trust 

www.princestrust.org.uk/need_help/in_your_region/scotland.aspx 

0800 842 842 

The Prince's Trust is a youth charity that helps change young lives. We run programmes to help young people who are working less than 16 hours a week, 

and who want to get their lives working. We offer grants to; Pay for courses, Help you get a job. 

Help Alateen www.al-anonuk.org.uk 0141 339 8884 

Alateen, which is part of Al-Anon, is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. They provide understanding and support 

for young people aged 12–20. 

Childline www.childline.org.uk/ 0800 1111 

A free helpline for children and young people in the UK 0800 1111(freephone) 24 hours. Bullying helpline 0800 441111 


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Help Childwatch www.childwatch.org.uk 01482 325 552 

We offer free confidential counselling and support to victims of abuse. We are here to help whether you are a young person or an adult Lots of people call 

us every day about things that are making them unhappy. Whatever the problem is, whatever is going on in your life, please call us in confidence. 

Cruse Bereavement Care 

Young Person's Helpline www.rd4u.org.uk 0808 808 1677 

RD4U aims to support young people, after the death of someone close to them. The main aim of the site is to let you find your own road to dealing with 

your loss. If you want a break from all of this, go to the fun zone and play one of our new games. 

Get Connected 

www.getconnected.org.uk 0800 808 4994 

A free, UK wide, email and telephone helpline that finds young people the best help whatever the problem. If you have contacted Get Connected by phone, 

the helpline worker can then provide a free connection to the service you have chosen, or can text important information to your mobile. 

RE-SOLV 

www.sniffing.org.uk 0808 800 2345 (freephone) 

The national charity soley dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse in the UK. Young persons site providing information about 

solvents and other substances. National helpline 01785 810762. 

The Childrens Legal Centre 

www.childrenslegalcentre.com 

Independent national charity providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK. 

Utalk Services for Young 

People - Relate 

www.relate.org.uk/familylife/servicesforyoungpeop 

le/ 0845 456 1310 

Relate offers counselling for Young People whose parents/carers are separating or in conflict, courses in schools and peer listening skills. Aged 10-25. 

Young Carers youngcarers@carers.or 

g www.youngcarers.net/ 

A web site for young carers providing discussion boards, free monthly newsletter, chatroom, and Agony Aunt pages. 

Youth2youth Helpline 

www.youth2youth.co.uk 020 8896 3675 

Youth2Youth – The UK’s first National Young Person’s helpline, run by young people, for young people. The helpline for all young people 11-19 years old. 


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Young People 


Health Children First For 

Health www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk 

A one-stop-shop for health and hospital, supporting children and young adults through everything to do with health - whether they’re worried about acne or 

being bullied, or facing a visit to hospital. Children First for Health is also a service working across the NHS to support health professionals in the 

dissemination of engaging health to children and young people. The service is provided to NHS Trusts and health professionals without charge. 

Depression In Teenagers 

www.depressioninteenagers.co.uk 

This website deals with the subject of depression in young people. It is intended that it be used as a resource to help users to recognise the symptoms 

associated with the condition as well as offering some suggestions about ways to combat these symptoms. 

Mind, Body and Soul 

www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk 

A website which aims to give young people aged 14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting way. It will give you accurate and up-to-date 

information about health so that you can make your own choices & contains material that you will help with your schoolwork. 

Playing Safe - NHS 

www.playingsafely.co.uk 0800 567 123 

If you have had unprotected sex, or are experiencing any unusual symptoms we recommend you make an appointment for a check up at your local sexual 

health clinic (also known as Genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinics). Do you need information or advice about sexual health or contraception in a hurry? Call a 

freefone national helpline for confidential and anonymous advice. 

Low Down 

Your guide to teenage health 

www.getthelowdown.co.uk/ 0808 802 4444 

SANE 

sanemail@sane.org.uk www.sane.org.uk 

0845 767 8000 

Mental health charity, offering support as well as information on services, treatments and therapies to young people aged between 16-25 affected by 

mental illness, who may feel more at ease using email. 

Shape Of Mind 

www.shapeofmind.scot.nhs.uk 

A signposting website to help young adults make informed decisions about how they wish to deal with their problems. Self help guides, talk to someone, 

peoples stories, info about support groups etc. 

Talking2ourselves 

www.talking2ourselves.com/ 

A website to provide help and information on mental health issues for young people by young people. 


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Young People 


Health There4me www.there4me.com/home/index.asp 

Website for 12-16 years old who are worried about something and need help with loads of issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm. If there's 

something bad that's happening and you want to know what to do, you can talk to them and no one else has to know. There are message boards, contact Sam, agony 

aunt or talk confidentially with an on-line advisors. 

Young Minds 

www.youngminds.org.uk/ 

A national charity committed to improving mental health of all children and young people. 

YouthinMind 

www.youthinmind.co.uk 


Groups Cyber Pilots - 

Friends, Families 

and Travellers www.gypsy-traveller.org/cyberpilots/index.htm 

Welcome to the Cyber Pilot Website, the meeting place for Gypsy, Traveller, Barge and Showmen young people. 

LGBT Youth 

info@lgbtyouth.org.uk www.lgbtyouth.org.uk 

0845 113 0005 

A national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. Youthline Tuesdays 7.30pm-9.00pm. LGBT Textline 07905 918 515. 

Aware Face Up 2 It www.faceup2it.org 

The website was set up by a group of young people aged 12-18, who wanted to raise awareness that child sexual exploitation could be happening in your area. 

Game Over 4 Knives 

www.gameover4knives.com 

Aimed at young people (aged 11 - 16) this is a new improved micro-site against knife crime. The charity aims to raise awareness of and ultimately reduce 

knife crime, by and against young people in Britain’s communities. 

Thinkuknow 

www.thinkuknow.co.uk 

This website lets you find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. There’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel 

uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online. 


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Young People 

Care 


Looked After 

C&YP 

www.ltscotland.org.uk/lookedafterchildren/childre 

n/index.asp 

The website provides information, useful resources and networking opportunities. Whilst the site is now live there are areas which are still undergoing 

development. Comments and suggestions for improvements of the site are welcome. 

Meet Sid 

www.meetsid.co.uk 

This website is about the National Care Standards for young people in care – in other words stuff to help you feel like you’re actually on planet earth. 

Who Cares? Scotland 

www.whocaresscotland.org/ 

A voluntary organisation working with and for children and young people in care. 

Action 

Scottish Youth 

Parliament 

info@scottishyouth.parl 

iament.org.uk www.scottishyouthparliament.org.uk/ 

A group of around 150 elected young people aged between 14 and 25 years, who aim to be a collective national youth voice for all young people in Scotland. 


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Practitioners 


Career Scotland - Key Workers 01324 620311 

This is a FV multi-agency team which includes Clackmannanshire. The project provides assistance to young with additional issues i.e. young homeless, drug / 

alcohol problems. It helps young people identify their goals and assists them with working towards them, whether in independent living or finding work or training. 

Carers www.carers.org 

Build by the The Princess Royal Trust specifically so that professionals working with carers have access to the best information available on the internet. Split into 

Health, Adult Carers, and Young Carers. 

Children First For Health www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk 

A one-stop-shop for health and hospital, supporting children and young adults through everything to do with health. It is also a service working across the NHS to 

support health professionals in the dissemination of engaging health to children and young people. The service is provided to NHS Trusts and health professionals 

without charge. 

Children In Scotland. www.childreninscotland.org.uk/ 

A national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland. 

83 Whitehouse 

Children 1st www.children1st.org.uk 0131 446 2300 Loan,•Edinburgh, EH9 1AT 

CHILDREN 1 ST supports families under stress, protects children from harm and neglect and promotes children's rights and interests. 

Drugs www.drugs.gov.uk 

The cross-government portal on drugs. 

Eighteen and Under www.violenceispreventable.org.uk 01382 206222 

I Victoria Road, Dundee. 

DD1 1EL 

Publishes a 'See Us Hear Us' resource aimed at helping staff understand the feelings, behaviour and needs of young people wh have suffered sexual abuse. 

Education For Choice www.efc.org.uk/Home 

An impartial organisation enabling people to make informed choices about pregnancy and abortion. Includes a website dedicated to young people. Also provides 

guidance for parents and professionals around discussing the issue of abortion with young people. 

Hands On Scotland www.handsonscotland.co.uk/ 

A resource providing practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people’s troubling behaviour, build up their self-esteem 

and promote their postive mental wellbeing. 


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Practitioners 


NHS Forth Valley www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk 

Information and advice on troublesome thoughts feelings and actions, split into different platforms for professionals, carers and individuals. This site is designed to 

help people think about emotional problems and work towards solving them. 

NSPCC www.nspcc.org.uk 

Charity whose purpose is to end cruelty to children. Supports children & families, raises funds, works towards changing the law and changing public attitudes. 

Childline (0800 1111), Child Protection Helpline (0808 800 5000), 

SCCYP info@sccyp.org.uk www.sccyp.org.uk/index.php 0131 558 3733 

85 Holyrood Road, 

Edinburgh 

EH8 8AU 

Scotland’s Commissioner For Children & Young People the website promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. 

Survivor Scotland www.survivorscotland.org.uk 

An information and education resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It is a networking resource and gives useful links, it does not provide 

treatment/counselling/advice. 

Talk To Frank www.talktofrank.com 

Drugs advice, information and where to get support. 

The Muslim Youthwork 

Foundation (MYWF) www.mywf.org.uk 

The website is designed to help youth workers keep in touch with relevant developments in youth work and policy, and to provide networking opportunities 

and recommend other resources. It also features details of training opportunities, lists the projects currently being undertaken or supported by the foundation 

and includes some useful links. 

Thinkuknow www.thinkuknow.co.uk 

Internet Safety website. The site is split into various sections, for young people, parents/carers, and teachers The Teachers and Trainers Area provides resources 

which have been produced to help teach young people how to stay safe online. The resources have been developed largely with the direct help and advice from the 

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centres Youth Advisory Panel. The products incorporate the latest classroom chat, lingo and music to effectively portray key 

safety online messages. Download resources are free. 

Youthlink www.youthlink.co.uk 

The national youth agency for Scotland promotes the well-being and development of young people in Scotland in a local, national and global context. 

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Scottish Government Policy, Principles and connections to support young people achieve their potential. The following links 

are grouped to reflect the 9 delivery pillars. 

1. Curriculum for Excellence - http://www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk , 

Building the Curriculum 3 - http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence/publications/buildingthecurriculum3/index.asp 

Amazing Things - http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/news/volunteering-action-plan-resources.htm 

Association of Directors of Education in Scotland - http://www.adescotland.org.uk 

2. Supporting transitions 

More Choices, More Chances - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/06/13100205/0 

16+ Learning Choices - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Life-Long-Learning/16581/newpage4 

Determined to Succeed - http://www.determinedtosucceed.co.uk , Prince's Trust Scotland - http://www.princes-trust.org.uk , CBI Scotland - http://www.cbi.org.uk 

3. Youth-friendly health services 

NHS Health Scotland - http://www.healthscotland.com , Respect and responsibility - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/health/sexualhealth/respect 

Equally well - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/health/Inequalities/inequalitiestaskforce 

NHS Health Scotland's Youth Programme Walk the Talk - http://www.walk-the-talk.org.uk , Choose Life - http://www.chooselife.net/home/Home.asp 

Healthy Eating, Active Living: An Action Plan to Improve Diet, Increase Physical Activity and Tackle Obesity 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/20155902/0 , Smoking Prevention Action Plan - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/19144342/0/ 

Changing Scotland's Relationship with Alcohol - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/16084348/0 

Delivering a Healthy Future: An Action Framework for Children and Young People's Health in Scotland 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/02/14154246/0 

4. Services for young people 

Looked After Children and Young People: We Can and Must Do Better - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/01/15084446/0 

Association of Directors of Social Work - http://www.adsw.org.uk 

5. Preventing offending by young people 

Youth Justice Framework - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/17093513/0 , Cashback for Communities - http://www.cashbackscotland.com 

Drugs Strategy - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/22161610/0 

6. Information and accessible youth-friendly services 

Young Scot and Young Scot WOW - http://www.youngscot.org.uk , http://www.youngscotwow.org.uk , Childline - http://www.childline.org.uk 

7. Youth work opportunities and approaches 

Youthlink Scotland - http://www.youthlink.co.uk , Youth Scotland - http://www.youthscotland.org.uk , 

Youth Work Strategy - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/03/08113759/0 

Volunteering Action Plan - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/11/26110321/0 

Volunteer resource bank - http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/resource-bank/resource-bank.htm , 

Scottish Peer Education Network - http://www.fastforward.org.uk/peernetwork.html 

The Scottish Government/ COSLA joint statement on Community Learning and Development 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Life-Long-Learning/LearningConnections 


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8. Young people's voice and communications 

Scottish Youth Parliament - http://www.syp.org.uk , Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People - http://www.sccyp.org.uk 

GLOW - http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/glowscotland/ , Dialogue youth website - http://www.dialogueyouth.org 

See the Person, Not the Age - http://www.seetheperson.info 

Advice on involving children and young people in community planning - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/09140609/0 

Young Scot - Commonwealth Games 2014 Consultation - http://www.youngscot.org/images/imageGetr.asp?id=13183 

National standards for community engagement - http://www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/webpages/cs_010771.hcsp 

9. Workforce development 

The Standards Council for Community Learning and Development in Scotland 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Life-Long-Learning/LearningConnections/StandardsCouncil 

GIRFEC - Getting it right for every child 

Guide to getting it right 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/childrensservices/girfec/publications/GuideToGettingItRight 

GIRFEC Learning Community: 

http://www.scotand.gov/topics/people/young-people/childrensservices/girfec/practitioners/LearningCommunity/ 

UNCRC - United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/Childrens-Rights 

The Early Years Framework - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/01/13095148/0 


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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 


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Forname Surname Title Agency Email Tel Address 

A Downie Minister St Mungo's Parish Church 01259 213872 Bedford Place, Alloa, FK10 1LJ 

Health Promotion Officer 

Health Promotion Service, Euro House, Wellgreen 

Aileen Schofield Education Health Promotion Service aschofield@nhs.net 01786 431101 Place, Stirling FK8 2DJ 

Alison Russell Principal Psychologist 

Manager, health promoting 

Clackmannanshire Council arussell@clacks.gov.uk 01259 226000 Psychological Services, 15 mar Str, Alloa. FK10 1 HR 

Ann Donnan schools coordinator Alloa Family Center adonnan@clacks.gov.uk 01259 218722 Alloa Family Center, East Castle Street, Alloa. 

Autism Advisory & Consultancy 

AACS, New Struan School, Scottish Society For 

Anna Robinson Service Manager Autism In Scotland robinson@autism-in-scotland.org.uk 01259 222001 Autism, 100 Smithfield Loan, Alloa. FK10 1NP 

Anne Dornan Senior Organiser Home-Start Clackamannanshire hsclacks@btconnect.com 01259 213453 Town Hall Lodge, Mar Place, Alloa, FK10 2AB. 

Community Wing, Alva Primary School, Brook Street, 

Avril Byrne Chair/Manager Alva Play Pals abyrne@clacks.gov.uk 01259 769976 Alva. FK12 5AN 

Epilepsy Connections, Unit 6, The Courtyard, 

Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, 

Barbara Buddie Epilepsy Fieldworker Epilepsy Connections bbuddie@epilepsyconnections.org.uk 01324 692030 FK1 1XR. 

Twelves- Lead Officer, Clacks Health 

Betsy Dickson Promotion NHS b.twelves-dickson@nhs.net 01786 431119 Euro House, Wellgreen Place, Stirling FK8 2DJ. 

young Carers, School Liaison 

Alloa Carers Office, The Whins Resource Centre, 

Catherine Laing Worker Princess Royal Trust 

Central Scotland Rape Crisis & 

catherinelaing@centralcarers.co.uk 01259 729917 Whins Road, Alloa. FK10 3RH. 

Cathy Steele Manager 

Sexual Abuse Centre 

Central Scotland Youth Project, 

csrcc@ic24.net 01786 446887 1 Glebe Avenue, Stirling FK8 2HZ. 

Rape Crisis. centralyouthservice@hotmail.com 01786 849380 1 Glebe Avenue, Stirling, FK8 2HZ. 

Play Alloa, Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie, FK10 

Christine Collins Project Manager Play Alloa christinecollins9@btinternet.com 01259 210239 3AE. 

Christine Rollo Leader Alloa North Parish Church normanrollo@supanet.com 

Alcohol 01786 

Community Alcohol Drugs 

483131 Drugs Community Alcohol & Drugs Service, Bannockburn 

Colin Bennie CADS Manager 

Service colin.bennie@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk 

01786 483121 Hospital, Bannockburn, FK7 8AH. 

Corrina Smith Youth Development Officer Forth Valley College Corrina.smith@forthvalley.ax.uk 01259 215121 Forth Valley College, Clackmannan Campus. 

Skills Development Scotland, 39/43 Bank Street, 

Craig Bendoris Team Leader Skills Development Scotland alloa@sds.co.uk 01259 215214 Alloa, FK10 1HP. 

Craig Hubbuck Company Commander Army Cadets Hall craighubbuck@hotmail.com Cadet Centre, Whins Road, Alloa FK10 3SB. 

Foth Valley Criminal Justice 

2 

Denise Neary Team Leader 

Drug Treatment Service Denise.neary@nhs.net 01786 443900 

nd floor, Drummond House, Wellgreen Place, Stirling. 

FK8 2 EG 

Community Food Development 

01259 724324 

Debbie Ross Worker NHS Forth Valley Primary Care deborah.ross@nhs.net 

0788 1502838 1/3 Candleriggs, Alloa FK10 1EA 

Scottish Childminding 

SCMA Development Officer, 28 Paul Drive, Airth, 

Domini Grant (SCMA) Development Officer Association domini.grant@childminding.org 01324 832098 Falkrik. FK2 8LA 


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Donald Thomson Minister St Serf’s Church Of Scotland donniethomson@tiscali.co.uk 01259 729804 

01259 723880 

16 Menstie Rd, Tullibody, Alloa. FK10 2RG. 

Clackmannanshire Citizens 

(advice) 01259 

Duncan Dennett Manager 

Advice Bureau bureau@alloacab.casonline.org.uk 219404 (admin) CAB, 47 Drysdale Street, Alloa, FK10 1JA. 

Senior Advisor, Money Advice Housing, Clackmannanshire 

Clackmannanshire Council, Housing, Limetree House. 

Eileen Grinly and Welfare Benefits Team Council egrinly@clacks.gov.uk 01259 452512 Alloa FK10 1EX. 

Eileen Spence SACRO espence@groupworkservices.sacro.org.uk 01324 627824 22 Meeks Road, Falkirk, FK2 7ET. 

Community House, 23 Maree Court, Alloa. FK10 

Elaine McDonagh Project Manager Community House elainecommunityhouse@tiscali.co.uk 01259 725424 1QE. 

Housing Services 

The Housing Support Service, Room 9 Lime Tree 

Elaine O'Hanlon Housing Support Coordinator Clackmannanshire Council eohanlon@clacks.gov.uk 01259 452406 House, Alloa. FK10 1EX. 

Elizabeth Findlay Manager Advocacy into Action jenny@theadvocacyplace.org 01259 722257 The Advocacy Place, 1 King Street, Alloa.. 

Head of Care, Social Sciences & 

Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk. 

Gail Fertacz Early Education Forth Valley College gail.fertacz@forthvalley.ac.uk 01324 403000 FK2 9AD. 

Alloa North Parish Church, Ludgate, Alloa. FK10 

Gina Alexander Leader Alloa North Parish Church 

2DR 

Public Health Practitioner, NHS Forth Valley, 

Clackmannanshire Community 

Clackmannanshire CHP, CCHC, Hallpark Rd. 

Grace Christie Public Health Practitioner Health Partnership Grace.christie@nhs.net 01259 290204 Sauchie, . 

Community Alcohol & Drugs 

Community Alcohol & Drugs Service, Clackmannan 

Graham Nisbet Team Leader 

Service 01786 483113 CHP, Bannockburn Hospital, Bannockburn, FK7 8AH. 

APEX Stirling, 5-7 Crawford Arcade, King Street, 

Harry Mennie Progress 2 work APEX Trust 

NHS 

harrym@apexscotland.org.uk 01786 445970 Stirling, FK8 1AX. 

Hazel Sommerville Sexual Health Practitioner Young Persons 'services hazelsomerville@nhs.net 01786 450518 Angus block, Stirling Royal Infirmary. 

Jobcentre Plus, 17 Mar Street, Alloa. 

Hazel Snaddon Personal Adviser Jobcentre Plus hazel.snaddon@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk 01259 294037 Clackmannanshire. FK10 1LX. 

Department Manager Speech & 

Speech & Language Theraphy Dept, Alloa Health 

Helen Jones Language Therapy Alloa Health Centre helen.jones@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk 01259 222477 Centre, Marshill, Alloa, FK10 1AB. 

01324 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), 

Head of Service & Consultant Child & Adolescent Mental 

610846/01786 The Manor, Brown Street, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 

Helen Stirling Clinical Psychologist 

Health Service helen.stirling@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk 

450491 4PX./ 1 Randolph Rd Stirling FK8 2AU. 


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Children & Young People Team, 

Children & Youth Work Team, Alva CAP, 153 West 

Ian Findlater Community Education Worker Cultural Community Services. 

Clackmannanshire Disability 

ifindlater@clacks.gov.uk 01259 763962 Stirling Street, Alva. 

J Jagdeo Secretary 

Access Panel 3 St Serfs Road, Tullibody. 

Signpost, Unit 2 block , Cooperage Business Village, 

Jackie Johnston Manager 

Lead Primary Mental Health 

Signpost Forth Valley Info’signpost-forthvalley.org.uk 0845 673 1774 1 Cooperage Way Alloa. FK10 3LP. 

Jacqueline Sproule Worker Link Up CAMHS NHS jacqueline.sproule@nhs.net 01786 450591 Link-Up, 1 Randolph Road, Stirling. FK8 2AU. 

GAP (Group For Adopted 

Rock Community Project, The Rock Centre, 1st Floor, 

Jan Morris Coordinator 

People) 

Tayavalla, Action For Children 

coordinator@gapscotland.org.uk 01786 850733 61-63 Murray Place, Stirling. FK8 1AP. 

Scotland, Family Support 

Family Support Service, Tayavalla, 54 Brown Street, 

James Crossley Project Manager Tayavalla Service. tayavalla@actionforchildren.org.uk 01324 633772 Camelon, FK17 4QF. 

Sleep Scotland, 8 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, EH8 

Jane Ansell Director Sleep Scotland sleepscotland@btinternet.com 0131 651 1392 9NW. 

Victim Support 

38 Forth Crescent, Riverside, Stirling FK8 1LG 

Jane Morrow Assistant Co-ordinator Clackmannanshire jane.morrow@victimsupportsco.org.uk 01786 445782 

Jane McTaggart Coordinator C-MEE Project cmee@kilncraigs.plus.com 01259 727441 Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 

Project Manager, Health Action For Children, Tullibody 

Tullibody Family Project, 101a Newmills, Tullibody 

Jean Brodie Promoting Schools Coordinator Family Project tullibodyfamilies@actionforchildren.org.uk 01259 214695 FK10 2SE 

Boys Brigade, 34th Stirling 

c/o 5 Brewlands Court, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, 

Jessie Condie Lieutenant 

Company (Dollar) jessiecon@supanet.com 01259 743219 FK14 7AU. 

Senior Practitioner & Volunteer 

Freagarrach, 14 Calton Crescent, Braehead, 

Jill Stephen Coordinator Barnardos Freagarrach jill.stephen@barnardos.org.uk 01786 450963 Stirling, FK7 OBB 

Joan Pennycook Child Protection Officer St Johns Episcopal Church 

26th Stirling (Alloa.Moncrieff) 

office@stjohns.fsnet.co.uk 01259 724550 St John's Church, Broad Street, Alloa. FK10 1AN. 

John Forrest W 

Coy. The Boys Brigade. forrest@43lindon.freeserve.co.uk 01259 212023 c/o 43 Ludgate, Alloa, FK10 1DS. 

John Hosie Detached Youth Worker Clackmannanshire Council jhosie@clacks.gov.uk 01259 763947 Alva CAP 153 West Stirling Street, Alva. 

Dollar Academy, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, FK14 

John Robertson Rector Dollar Academy rector@dollaracademy.org.uk 01259 742511 7DU. 

John Syme Captain & Battalion Secretary 17th Stirling Coy. Boys Brigade 01259 214494 34 Whins Road, Alloa. FK10 3RE. 

Youth and Schools Project British Red Cross (Forth Valley 

British Red Cross, Mid Scotland Area Office, Bradbury 

Karen Halperin Officer for Mid-Scotland & Argyll Branch) khalperin@redcross.org.uk 01324 679060 House, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AA. 

Karen Rattray Administrator Scottish Health Council karen.rattray@scottishhealthcouncil.org 01786 471550 46 Barnton Street, Stirling, FK8 1NA. 

Stop Smoking Services, Health Promotion 

Stop Smoking Services NHS 

Department, Euro House, Wellgreen Place, Stirling. 

Kate Johnstone 

Health Promotion kate.johnstone@nhs.net 01786 431123 FK8 2DJ 

Kate Sharkey Project Manager Action For Children Path 

Family Mediation Central 

path@actionforchildren.org.uk 01259 212044 19 Broad Street, Alloa. FK10 1AN. 

Kathleen Frew Service Manager 

Forth Valley Public Health Nurse 

Scotlan Kathleen.fmc@btconnect.com 01786 472984 12 Melville Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2NE.. 

for Looked After & 

St Ninians Health Centre, Mayfield Street, St Ninians, 

Kathy Pickles Accommodated Children. NHS Forth Valley kathypickles@.nhs.net 01786 468268 Stirling, FK7 0BS. 

Keith Brown MSP Scottish Parliament keith.brown.msp@scottish.parliament.uk 01259 219333 Keith Brown MSP 80 Mill Street, Alloa, FK10 1DY. 


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GP Prescribing Service, 9 Gladstone Place, Stirling. 

Leona Paget GP Prescribing Co-ordinator NHS Forth Valley lpaget@nhs.net 01786 434764 FK8 2AH. 

Lesley Arthur Project Development Worker Reachout with Arts in Mind lesleyarthur.reachout@googlemail.com 01259 723666 Reachout, 4/8 Glasshouse Loan, Alloa FK10 1PF. 

Lesley Baillie Community Planning Officer Clackmannanshire Council lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk 01259 452012 Greenfield House, Greenfield, Alloa. 

Young Carers Befriending Princess Royal Trust Carers 

Princess Royal Trust, Old Burgh Buildings, 12/14 

Lindsay Morrison Organiser 

Centre Falkirk & Clackmannan befrienders@centralcarers.co.uk 01324 626046 Newmarket Street, Falkirk, FK1 1JP. 

Signpost, Unit 2 block 1 Cooperage Way Alloa. FK10 

Liz Harrison Project Worker Signpost Forth Valley 01259 726602 3LP. 

Liz Urbanczyk Transition Coordinator Clackmannanshire Council eurbanczyk@clacks.gov.uk 01259 226000 15 Mar Street, Alloa. FK10 1HR 

Scottish Health Council, 46 Barnton Street, Stirling. 

Louise McFarlane Local Officer Scottish Health Council louise.mcfarlane@scottishhealthcouncil.org 01786 471550 

01259 722257/ 

FK8 1NA. 

Lynn Gibson YP Advocacy Worker Forth Valley Advocacy lynngibson@nhs.net 

01324 574316 The Advocacy Pl, King St, Alloa. FK10 1LA 

C&YP Domestic Abuse Outreach 

Women's Aid, Greenfield Lodge, Parkway, Alloa. 

Lynn Irvine Worker Women's Aid Clackmannanshire 0797 170 8515 01259 721407 FK10 2AF 

Hawkhill Community Association 

01259 Hawkhill Nursery, Hawkhill Community Association, 

Marie Partridge Nursery Supervisor 

Nursery hawkhillcc@yahoo.co.uk 

218139/218125 132 Hillcrest Drive, Alloa, FK10 1SB. 

Marion Laird Head Of Services Scottish Marriage Care 

Services To People 

M.Laird@scottishmarriagecare.org 01324 638426 Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5AT. 

Marjorie MacFarlane Sports Development Manager Clackmannanshire Council mdmacfarlane@clacks.gov.uk 01259 222350 Sport & Devlopment, 6 Marshill, Alloa, FK10 1AB. 

Capability Scotland, Head Office, Westerlea, 11 

Mark Bevan Development Manager Capability Scotland mark.bevan@capability-scotland.org.uk 0131 337 9876 Ellersly Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6HY. 

Mark Lawrie Support Worker Streetsport markstreetsports@hotmail.com 07733101804 Hawkhill Comm Centre, Hillcrest Drive Alloa 

Barnardos Matrix, 40 Lomond Cres, Stirling, FK9 

Mary Boyd Children’s Service Manager Barnardo’s Matrix Mary.boyd@barnardos.org.uk 01786 446518 5DN. 

Team Leader, Community Cultural Services 

Mary Fox Learning & Development Clackmannanshire Council mfox@clacks.gov.uk 01259 763963 Alva CAP, 153 West Stirling Street, Alva. 

May Chamberlain Manager Relate Forth Valley. may@relateforthvalley.org.uk 01324 670067 RELATE. 9 Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XS. 

Mary Baxter Headteacher Sauchie Nursery, Clacks Councilsauchienurseryschool@clacks.gov.uk 01259 214752 Sauchie Nursery, By Holton Cottages, Sauchie. 

Miller 

01324 624000 Neurology Dept, Falkrik Royal Infirmary, Falkirk. FK1 

Morag Thompson Epilepsy Fieldworker Epilepsy Connections info@epilepsyconnections.org.uk ext 6022 5QE 

N Bido Go Forth 

Princess Royal Trust, Falkirk & 

enquiries@asc.me.uk 01324 874696 Go Forth, 32 Vicar Street, Falkirk. FK1 1JB 

Clackmannanshire Young 

Young Carers Project, Old Burgh Buildings, 12-14 

Nicki Brodie Young Carers Coordinator Carers Project youngcarers@centralcarers.co.uk 01324 639508 Newmarket Street, Falkirk. FK1 1JQ. 

Station Manager, Community Central Scotland Fire & Rescue 

Cental Scotland Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Main 

Nicky Barr Safety 

Service 01324 716996 Street, Maddiston, Falkirk, FK2 0LG. 


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Addictions Support & 

Addictions Support & Counselling Service, 32 Vicar St, 

Paul Mooney Chief Executive 

Counselling (ASC) chiefexec@asc.me.uk 01324874969 Falkirk, GK1 1JB 

Ray Gaston Locum Minister Alloa West Church,, raygaston@onetel.com 01259 743203 Alloa West Church, Ludgate, Alloa. 

Ray Gill Secretary Rotary Club of Alloa raygill@tiscali.co.uk 01259 742936 10 Brewlands Court, Dollar. FK14 7AU 

clackmannanshire@crossroads- 

Crossroads (Clackmannan), 19 Mar Street, Alloa 

Rosemary Docherty Manager Crossroads 

scotland.co.uk 01259 216760 FK10 1HR 

Head Office, Hilton House, ABC, Whins Road, Alloa. 

Sally Abbott Services Manager Scottish Society for Autism abbott@autism-in-scotland.org.uk 01259 720044 FK10 3SA. 

Sally Forshaw Development Worker (Youth) 

Quality Improvement Manager 

Open Secret alloa@opensecret.org 01259 729981 Open Secret, 19 Mar street, Alloa. Clacks. FK10 1HR 

Child Protection & Lead Officer, 

Services To People, Lime Tree House, Alloa. FK10 

Sara Lovelock Clacks CPC Clackmannanshire Council slovelock@clacks.gov.uk 01259 452466 1EX. 

Scott Gardner Support Worker StreetSport scottstreetsports@hotmail.com 07788135048 Hawkhill Comm Centre, Hillcrest Drive Alloa 

Childrens & Young People 

Women's Aid, Greenfield Lodge, Parkway, Alloa. 

Sharon Johnstone Support Worker Women's Aid WomensAid@clacks.fslife.co.uk 01259 721407 FK10 2AF 

Sue Blytheway Chair Clacks Childrens Panel suetryst@aol.com 01259 752947 5 The Meadows, Coalsnaughton, FK13 6LW. 

Tosh Scott Detached Youth Worker Clackmannanshire Council tscott@clacks.gov.uk 01259 763947 Alva CAP, 153 West Stirling Street, Alva. 

Tullibody Healthy Living, 13 Tron Court, Tullibody. 

Tracy Gibbson Community Development Officer Tullibody Healthy Living 

Home School Liaison Officer 

tullibodyhealth@btconnect.com 01259 724374 FK10 2PS. 

Val McInroy Lochie School Edcuation vmcinroy@edu.clacks.gov.uk 01259 216928 Lochies School, Gartmorn Road Sauchie. 

Val Rose Session Clerk Alloa West Church,, rosev@supanet.com 01259 722958 Alloa West Church, Ludgate, Alloa. 

Youth Learner Development 

Forth Valley College, Branshill Road, Alloa. FK10 

Wendy Kellock Worker Forth Valley College wendy.kellock@forthvalley.ac.uk 01259 215121 3BT. 

Young Carers Project, Old Burgh Buildings, 12-14 

Wilma Davies Young Carers Support Worker Princess Royal Trust wilmadavies@centralcarers.co.uk 01324 639508 Newmarket Street, Falkirk. FK1 1JQ 

Alchol Link, Unit 2, Block 1, Cooperage Business 

Alcohol Link 01259 726632 Village, Cooperage Way, Alloa. Fk10 3LP. 

Clackmannanshire Girl Guides, Unit 53 ABC, Whins 

Girl Guide Association clacksguides@yahoo.co.uk 01259 211318 Road, Alloa. FK10 3SA. 

SOS, Orchard House Health Centre, Union St, Stirling 

Sorted On Sex young People's Sexual Health Clinic 01786 450518 FK8 1PH. 


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CLACKMANNANSHIRE 

INTEGRATED CHILDREN’S SERVICES PLAN 

Children’s & Young Persons Service Directory Details 

Forename Of Contact Person 

Surname Of Contact Person 

Job Title 

Agency or Organisation 

Category 

(please tick or mark with X) 

Service Details 

(Provide a brief description of your 

service or organisation) 

Clacks Council 

College 

Fire 

NHS 

Other Council 

Police 

Prison 

Public 

Quango 

Voluntary 

Other (please state)

Principle Email 

Email 2 

Website 

Telephone 

Mobile 

Fax 

Address 

Other 

Please Note: The information provided in this application will be used for the purpose of 

creating the Children's Service Directory and the information provided will be published on the 

Council's Website, www.clacksweb.org.uk. 

Please return to: 

Carol Johnson 

Children’s Services Policy Officer 

Clackmannanshire Council 

Lime Tree House 

Alloa 

FK10 1EX 

Fax: 01259 452440 

Email: cjohnson@clacks.gov.uk

www.clacksweb/children/childrensservicesplanning/

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