Are you in the early stages of thinking that your child could be autistic? Are you a professional working with children who you are autistic and you need a little more understanding? Join our informative session designed to provide you with a first look at autism and some basic support strategies. Led by autistic adults,...
Author: NLC (Kirsten Scott)
Hope for Autism – Ponies Help Children
Hope for Autism are running a series of therapeutic sessions over the summer with Ponies Help Children. Full details are available on the attached flyer.
Celebrating success at CLD Family Learning Awards
The CLD Family Learning Awards at Coatbridge Community Centre celebrated the achievements of local families and children – highlighting the lasting impact of family learning. “Forest of Friendship” encouraged social skills and a growth mindset, while “Girls Group” supported emotional health through fun, shared experiences. “Positive People” helped young children and parents explore emotions through...
Understanding Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma is when something happens that makes us feel unsafe, scared, or overwhelmed. It can be a one-off event like a car crash or something that happens more often, like abuse. Everyone reacts differently, and trauma can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. Trauma is more common than people once thought. It...
New Paid Leave for Parents of Babies in Neonatal Care
North Lanarkshire Council staff who require specialist medical care for their new born are now being offered up to 12 extra weeks of paid leave. The change follows the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, which came into effect on 6 April 2025. It gives parents the legal right to extra leave if their...
SAMH – Let’s Connect Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops
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...
Take a Break applications now open!
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...
Smoke Free Home Study
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 Volunteer Recruitment
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...
Health and Wellbeing Community Group – Milestone Fest
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.