SAMH understand that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many children and young people, as well as for parents, carers, and staff. The transition into the long summer break can bring heightened stress, uncertainty, and emotional strain – whether it’s due to changes in routine, increased pressure, or concerns about the months...
Eligibility for this years Take a Break grant has changed to parent/carers (including eligible kinship carers) of disabled and seriously ill children and young people aged 0 to 17 years old. The aim of this programme is to support unpaid parent carer’s quality of life, health and wellbeing by providing cash grants to help them...
If you are a parent, carer, grandparent, friend or relative who cares for a child/children (aged 0-16 years if age) at least one day per week and would like to make your home smoke-free then a study run in collaboration with NHS Lanarkshire, the University of Glasgow and the University of Stirling, would like to...
Home Start’s next volunteer training will start on Tuesday 26th August 2025 and run for over 5 weeks at 10am-12.30pm. Home-Start offer support to families with children under 5 who are going through a difficult time, eg isolation, loneliness, low mood, lack of support. Their trained volunteers offer families care, compassion, fun, and a listening...
Milestone Fest is a celebration of every new Scots journey involving traditional dance, talk shows, games, food and culture, taking place on Friday 13th June at the Isa Money Community Centre from 3pm till 8pm. Full details are available on the attached flyer.
Do you want to get back into work? Citizens Advice Bureau are running a employability course over 4 weeks for adults who are looking to upskill and return to work. Full details are available on the attached flyer.
Please find attached details regarding an open day to be hosted by Community Action Newarthill in collaboration with other local organisations to showcase the activities and support that is available within the Newarthill community.
Following on from the success of NLCT’s Carer Forum and in recognition of unique barriers and challenges faced by parent carers please find details attached promoting a launch event for NLCT’s Parent Carer Forum on the 12th June 2025 as part of Carers Week. This will be an in-person event and will take place at Old Monkland...
Please see attached leaflet for details of upcoming workshops for families, including booking details.
As part of the Vaccine Service Review, NHS Lanarkshire are seeking feedback from patients and members of the public on the factors that help them engage with vaccination services, and barriers they may experience. Link to survey: Immunisation & Vaccination Questionnaire
