NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team are running a winter warmer event at the At Home Centre in Airdrie on Friday 14th February. Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments, entertainment and find information on a range of local support services, including: Citizen’s Advice, Police Scotland and much more. Full details on the event can be...
A significant milestone in infant health has been reached in Lanarkshire, as 50.7% of babies born in North Lanarkshire were breastfed. This marks the first time the area has surpassed the benchmark of 50%, reflecting a growing awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding among new parents. This achievement follows a similarly encouraging figure in South...
To help raise awareness about Suicide Prevention, North Lanarkshire Council are organising a 7-a-side football and netball tournament for S5 and S6 aged pupils at Ravenscraig on Wednesday 26th February. We are encouraging as many schools as possible to take part. To register your school email: football@northlan.gov.uk Further details can be found below on the...
To mark Children’s Mental Health Week, Kooth have put together a list of supports focusing on children’s mental health and eating disorders awareness. Please follow the links below to access each of the resources: KoothKlass: A webinar for young people aged 0+ titled ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ – KoothKlass KoothTalks: Tailored training webinars for professionals...
One Parent Families Scotland has launched a new survey to understand how single parents in Scotland are impacted by benefit sanctions and increased work requirements. The survey is open to single parents currently affected, as well as those who have been affected in the past. The survey will run until March 3, 2025. Why this...
NHS Lanarkshire are running a free infant feeding information session for antenatal mothers, fathers or support persons which is open to all in North Lanarkshire. No need to book, just turn up. Further details on the sessions can be found on the attached flyer.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable...
Impact Arts are running two new employability courses – one for parents and one for young people. Full details on the courses and how to make a referral to Impact Arts is detailed on the attached flyers below.
Lanarkshire Links are running mental health and wellbeing groups at venues across Lanarkshire. The groups will focus on the following topics and others: Reducing stigma Self Care Holistic Therapy Peer Support For further details and information on how to book please check the attached flyer.
Free, friendly and fun weaning workshops are available for parents and carers via a two-week course run at Tannochside Primary School Community Rooms in Viewpark Course dates are: Monday 3rd and Monday 10th February Monday 21st and Monday 28th April Monday 16th and Monday 23rd June Full details on the course and how to book...
