NHS Lanarkshire’s Free Maternal and Infant Vitamin Distribution Scheme Vitamins are free for all pregnant women, women in the postnatal period until their child’s first birthday or for the duration of breastfeeding and vitamin D for all babies from birth until their 3rd birthday. Ask your midwife, health visitor or family nurse for more information.
Please see below the information on Open days being held by New Lanarkshire College this month, along with the link to register attendance for anyone that may wish to come along. To register your interest in attending one of the NCL October Open Days 2024 follow the link to complete a short survey: NCL October...
Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods are payments that help towards the costs of being pregnant or looking after a child. They’re part of the 5 family payments you may be able to get from Social Security Scotland, along with Scottish Child Payment. Best Start Grant is made up of 3 one-off payments: ...
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) offers support before, during and after antenatal screening. The helpline is answered by trained staff Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 5.30pm. Telephone: 020 7713 7486 Or text: 07908 683004 Tuesday and Thursday: 8 – 10pm Email: info@arc-uk.org to arrange an evening call.
North Lanarkshire Council is proud to support care experience week. We have a commitment to keeping The Promise and that care experienced children will grow up loved, safe and respected. For more info visit: https://ow.ly/rhTc50TPzr7
The Moving Forward+ programme offers a flexible and person-centred pathway to help young autistic people aged 16-25 build their confidence and resilience and move forward into their preferred positive destination. Full details on the attached leaflet:
Come along and join NHS Lanarkshire and Stigma Free Lanarkshire for a fun packed day celebrating Mental Health Recovery. This will be the third annual event and we can promise you a day full of entertainment, discussions and much more. Tickets are free and will include lunch on the day! Your ticket will also include...
A NEW Bike School project delivered by Trackside Bikes offers FREE 30 day e-bike loans to parents and teachers which can be used for the daily commute to school. Full details on the attached leaflet and to register an interest in the loan scheme please complete the form: https://t.co/peTyyjxa3w
Free Infant Feeding Information Session for antenatal mothers and their significant other person. Open to all in North Lanarkshire. No need to book, just turn up: Gartlea Community Centre, Hillfoot Road, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 9PB. Upcoming date: Tuesday 5th November: 6pm – 7.30pm
Learn practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, & low confidence in a supportive setting. 6 sessions (90 min each). Suitable for ages 16+. Topics include: Please see poster for more information including location, dates and times of classes.
