Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in the community and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital. People should not visit hospital if they have any signs of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea and/or vomiting. Lesley Thomson, nurse director,...
Author: NLC (Kirsten Scott)
NHS Lanarkshire – Getting it Right for Every Child Website
NHS Lanarkshire has launched their Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) website which offers staff, families and carers and children and young people across Lanarkshire support to understand GIRFEC and wellbeing, information on the ‘Child’s Plan’, and access to a range of supports and resources. The site can be accessed via the following link:...
Impact Arts: new programmes starting in January
Impact Arts have a new programme for parents in North Lanarkshire starting this week in Motherwell.The programme is called Impactful Parents and is a fun, non-traditional stage 1-2 employability programme for unemployed parents in North Lanarkshire. The programme embeds creativity in all planned activities, with an emphasis on using visual arts to improve parents’ confidence...
Cleland Community Council Warm Space
Cleland Library Warm Space started on Friday 3rd January and will run every Wednesday and Friday from 10am till 1pm and 2pm till 5pm. Free tea, coffee and biscuits are available to all who join along with a warm space to work, read, study or use the computer. This venture is provided by the community...
Sum it Up – Numbers are Everywhere
North Lanarkshire Council’s Sum it Up team are offering free maths for all levels classes to anyone over 16 years old to help build confidence in numbers. Please find details of all the classes available on the attached flyers. You can sign up by emailing: sumitup@northlan.gov.uk.
Sum it Up Programme – January till March 2025
Please find below details of the upcoming workshops run by Sum it Up across North Lanarkshire. For further information please contact Andy Jack at Sum It Up on: jackan@northlan.gov.uk or visit their webpage: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/sumitup Area Month Start Date End Date Day Time Venue Subject Wishaw January 13/01/2025 10/03/2025 Monday 1.00-3.00 Innerleithen FLC Cookery Wishaw January...
VANL – Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Event
VANL will host a Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Event on Wednesday, 29th January 2025 from 9:30am till 12:00pm at the Glo Coffee Shop and Conference Centre in Motherwell. Please note there is no need to book.
Heathery Park Family Learning Centre officially opens
he new Heathery Park Family Learning Centre in Wishaw has officially opened, offering a bright and welcoming environment for up to 40 children daily. The centre, part of North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious 1,140-hour Early Years and Childcare programme, has undergone a remarkable transformation from its previous role as Wishawhill Community Centre. The refurbishment included major...
GBV Services Information
Gender-Based Violence Service (GBV Service) is a small, specialist multi-disciplinary team working in the field of violence against women and gender inequality. Since inception, the service has developed and adapted as both a frontline service and a source of expertise for NHS Lanarkshire, building a quality reputation locally and nationally. GBV Service can offer the...
Neurodevelopmental Service – January Calendar
Please find below an overview of all Neurodevelopmental Service workshops for the month of January 2025. For booking information, please visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/78023144453 or scan the below QR Code: Workshops: 7th January – 12.30 till 14.30 – Supporting your child to manage their anxiety 14th January – 12.30 till14.30 – Supporting language and communication in young children...