Better Government for Older People (BGOP)

Age Concern Scotland

Age Concern Scotland is an independent charity working in Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable.
www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk

Better Government for Older People

Better Government for Older People is a UK-wide partnership in which older people are the key partners. Its role is to ensure older people are engaged as citizens at all levels of decision making and shape the development of strategies and services for an ageing population.
www.bgop.org.uk

Cancer Backup

This site provides up-to-date information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home

Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. The site provides information about benefits and services you may be able to get and how to apply, including forms you can download.
www.dwp.gov.uk

Direct Government

This site provides one point of contact for information on all public services.
www.direct.gov.uk

Hamilton Sound talking newspaper

Hamilton Sound is a free talking newspaper service for visually impaired people in the area. Audio tapes of The Hamilton Advertiser are posted out weekly or can be listened to or download from the website which also has registration details.
www.hamiltonsound.co.uk

Healthy Valleys

Healthy Valleys aims to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone who lives in the rural Douglas and Nethan Valley communities.
www.healthyvalleys.org.uk

Inland Revenue

The Inland Revenue site has comprehensive information on tax revenue. Many applications can be carried out online.
www.hmrc.gov.uk

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

On the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board site you'll find information on health services in the Greater Glasgow area.
www.nhsggc.org.uk

NHS Lanarkshire

The NHS Lanarkshire website contains information about its services, job vacancies and improving your health.
www.nhslanarkshire.co.uk

Pension Service

This site provides information about benefits and services which you may be entitled to and how to apply, including forms you can download.
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk

Princess Royal Trust for Carers

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers website offers useful information and support for unpaid carers throughout the UK.
www.carers.org

Service Personnel and Veterans Agency

The website contains information for war disabled pensioners, war widows, their dependants and carers and other veterans.
www.veterans-uk.info

South Lanarkshire Carers Network

The South Lanarkshire Carers Network provides advice and support for carers in the area and also aims to raise the profile of carers in the community.
www.slcn.co.uk

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the regional transport partnership (RTP) for the West of Scotland. One of seven RTPs established under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, it took over the roles and functions of the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority and WESTRANS.
www.spt.co.uk

Strathclyde Police

The Strathclyde Police website covers many areas including community safety, recruitment and police news.
www.strathclyde.police.uk

Universal Beneficent Society (UBS)

UBS is a national charity helping older people in the UK living on low incomes, regardless of ethnic origin, background or religion and providing older people with lifelong financial support and friendship.
www.u-b-s.org.uk

West of Scotland Seniors Forum

West of Scotland Seniors Forum is the umbrella body for local senior forums in the area, providing information,training, support and advice, for new and established local senior forums. It works to raise awareness of issues affecting older people and acts as a consultative body, giving agencies such as health boards and social work departments older peoples' views on current and proposed service provision.
www.wssf.org.uk

clydevalley.net

This contains site information and listings for cultural events and groups in the Clyde Valley.
www.clydevalley.net

digitaluk

This site has everything you need to know about the digital switchover, from when it is happening in your area to what new services you'll receive once the switch has happened.
www.digitaluk.co.uk

theGuidLife

Rural Lanarkshire's online community.
www.theguidlife.net