New toddler group running in partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire – Stay and Play. A welcoming playgroup for NL families of children with complex medical needs (0-5years old): Starting on 27th February at 12.30pm-2pm Location: Craighalbert Centre, 1 Craighalbert Way, Cumbernauld, G68 0LS Contact details to register: 01698 442883 or info@homestartgnnl.org.uk Please...
Over 150 people enjoyed a Family Fun Day in Jerviston Community Centre organised by the Mental Health and Tackling Poverty LOIP subgroup and supported by the Community Partnership Team. Attendees got a free lunch and had the opportunity to take part in many fun activities such as Glasgow Street Aid Ambulance, face painting, live music,...
Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16. You can apply for the payment of over £100 every 4 weeks if you • get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits • have a child or children aged under 16 The quickest way to apply is online at https://bit.ly/ SocialSecurityScotlandScottishChildPayment...
The Sum It Up team with North Lanarkshire Council to support those over 16-65, to boost confidence with numeracy and gain SQA level 2 and 3 qualifications in an informal community setting. They have recently based themselves in Chapelhall library on Monday’s 1-2:30pm where they plan to deliver a 10 week course, “Newyear, New you”,...
This year Kinship Care Week will run from Monday 17th March to Friday 21st March 2025 and will be a chance to celebrate the connections and support local kinship peer support groups provide to Kinship Care families. On Tuesday 18th March, North Lanarkshire Council’s Kinship Carer Peer Support group will host a coffee morning at Gartlea Community...
With winter putting extra pressure on healthcare services, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding residents that its urgent Primary Care Out of Hours Service is here to support urgent medical needs when GP practices are closed. This vital service ensures you get the care you need without unnecessary delays. NHS Lanarkshire’s urgent Out of Hours Service operates...
North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team will be operating 12 pop-up stalls across North Lanarkshire to provide a wide range of free period products and promote their pick-up points. Over 100 people visited their 2 stalls yesterday and today they will be in Airdrie Leisure Centre, Airdrie Health Centre and Bellshill Health Centre. The pop-up...
This year Kinship Care Week will run from Monday 17th March to Friday 21st March 2025. This will be a chance to celebrate the connections and support local kinship peer support groups provide to Kinship Care families. On Tuesday 18th March, North Lanarkshire Council’s Kinship Carer Peer Support group will host a coffee morning at Gartlea Community...
Volunteer training: Home Start’s next volunteer training in North Lanarkshire starts 25th Feb and will run over 5 weeks, each training session is on a Tuesday 10am-12.30pm Becoming a Home-Start volunteer could be a rewarding journey for you, seeing the difference you have made! Families may need support if they are going through relationship issues,...
NHS Lanarkshire has achieved a significant milestone, with more than 670 businesses across the region now signed up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme. The Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme promotes positive experiences for breastfeeding mothers while they are out in public. It ensures that mothers feel comfortable and confident to feed their babies without interruption...
