A Positive Future
This week, Apex staff have embraced all that is festive. Inspired by Save the Children’s campaign, we have been modelling our Christmas jumpers to help raise funds for local causes. Although a national charity, our hearts are in our communities and, as this is where we invest our time and energy on a daily basis,…
Each year it is a privilege to be able to look back and see how much has been accomplished over the past 12 months. This year’s Annual Report highlights our involvement at a local level, showing not only how much our communities across the country appreciate our contribution, but also how much it means to…
Apex Scotland is delighted to have been awarded the title ‘Centre of Excellence’ in recognition of our outstanding practice in running ASDAN courses. The nomination was made by Regional Managers at ASDAN and reflects commitment to celebrating success and rewarding achievement of both learners and those working with them. Apex’s nomination was made specifically in…
The Apex Forth Valley team attended an award ceremony at the Falkirk Wheel for our clients that participated in the Green Action Outlook project 2014, a 12-week course that started on 9 September 2014. The day gave a good opportunity to try out the public nature trail path that they had helped to create. As…
Apex Scotland Forth Valley are offering a new workshop. The Employability Skills Workshop sets out to help clients build their knowledge and competence around job search methods, where to look for jobs and resources available. The Workshop runs weekly and will be tailored to individual needs, focusing on what most suits the needs of the…
Apex Scotland Forth Valley offer its clients auricular acupuncture sessions as part of their rehabilitation/detox. Auricular acupuncture can help in a variety of different ways such as; Stress Management, Relaxation Therapy and Anger Management. The session involves the gentle placement of five small, sterile, disposable needles onto specific sites on the ear. The recipient of…
Members of a new women’s group showcased their creative talent in an art exhibition recently. The art group is part of a programme called Women Only Workshop (W.O.W) which has been introduced by Apex Forth Valley and aims to help women build confidence, learn new skills and develop social networks.
A group of young local people – run by Apex Scotland at Cooperage Way in Alloa – have been carrying out voluntary work at Bandweath Dog Shelter in Throsk near Stirling. They travel through on a weekly basis to help out at the Shelter and understand that voluntary work is a valuable tool to have on their CV when applying for jobs.
Staff at Apex Forth Valley are encouraging local women to take advantage of the exciting WOW programme that focuses on self confidence, health and wellbeing. They also offer an excellent Lifeskills programme for 16-18 year olds that develops social and employability skills.
The Scottish Government’s Permanent Secretary, Sir Peter Housden joined staff and service users of Apex Scotland at the Clackmannanshire Council Greenfield Café in Alloa on the 3rd May 2012 and saw first hand how this successful partnership was making a significant difference to the lives of the Apex clients and the service users from the Council’s Adult Day Services who worked there.