Social care and health News
Dangers of workplace stress
Published: Wednesday 9th May 2012
A special themed event has been held to raise awareness of the dangers of stress in the workplace.
Fire safety boost for elderly
Published: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
The Council and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue have piloted a scheme to cut the number of vulnerable people injured in house fires.
Music takes seniors down memory lane
Published: Monday 2nd April 2012
Clients of South Lanarkshire Council’s residential homes and day care centres have been enjoying sing-along concerts.
Go-ahead to build Kilbryde Hospice
Published: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Plans to build the Kilbryde Hospice have been given the green light today.
Annual parents as partners conference
Published: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Parents from every primary and secondary school have been invited to attend this year’s Parents as Partners conference.
International Women's Day a success
Published: Monday 12th March 2012
More than 800 women attended this year's highly successful International Women's Day event at Hamilton Park Racecourse.
Community signs Armed Forces covenant
Published: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Community groups from across South Lanarkshire have signed up to strengthen support for local men and women in the Armed Forces.
Adoption campaign launched
Published: Friday 2nd March 2012
If you think you could provide a loving adoptive home please come along to one of our open meetings this month.
Getting fit with active health
Published: Friday 24th February 2012
An active health programme to help people following an accident or illness has been hailed a success.
Special event for parent carers
Published: Thursday 2nd February 2012
A special event is taking place to provide support for parents who care for children up to 18 who have additional support needs.
Forever families urged to come forward
Published: Tuesday 1st November 2011
If you think you could provide a 'forever home' for a child then our family placement team would like to hear from you.
Global walk to school month
Published: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Pupils from across South Lanarkshire are joining children from across the world in walking to school this month.
Sign up for child poverty conferences
Published: Monday 3rd October 2011
Anyone involved in child poverty issues are being encouraged to sign up for one of two conferences taking place next week.
It's good to talk
Published: Wednesday 7th September 2011
This is Suicide Prevention Week and Choose Life is encouraging people to talk about how they are feeling.
Lanarkshire getting it right for children
Published: Friday 24th June 2011
Scotland’s Minister for Children and Young People has commended Lanarkshire for its work in getting it right for every child.
Lanarkshire set to get it right for children
Published: Monday 20th June 2011
A Getting it Right event to give children and young people the best start in life is taking place tomorrow.
Raising the flag to support veterans
Published: Friday 17th June 2011
The council and NHS Lanarkshire are joining forces in the run-up to Armed Forces Day with a special information day.
Choices for life heads for park
Published: Thursday 19th May 2011
Thousands of people are expected to attend a free event promoting healthy lifestyles and the danger of drugs and alcohol misuse.
Foster care fortnight - time to care
Published: Monday 16th May 2011
Today is the start of Foster Care Fortnight, a national campaign to raise awareness of the need to recruit more foster carers.
Brain injury awareness week
Published: Monday 9th May 2011
A series of events is being held to raise awareness and funds as part of Brain Injury Awareness Week.
Group to improve social work services
Published: Tuesday 19th April 2011
An independent public body has been set up to scrutinise and improve care and social work services.
Organisations needed for consultation
Published: Monday 11th April 2011
A TV campaign supported by the South Lanarkshire Adult Protection Committee and councils resulted in 400 calls to a helpline.
Safety event hailed a success
Published: Monday 28th March 2011
Young adults with learning difficulties from across Lanarkshire have taken part in a unique safety event.
Workers eyes and ears for vulnerable adults
Published: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
All frontline staff are being urged to be 'the eyes and ears' of the community to prevent vulnerable people from being harmed.
Girls development programme a success
Published: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
More than 500 teenagers have now completed a Girls' Development Programme aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles.
Older people get taster for big event
Published: Thursday 10th March 2011
An event to showcase everything that's available for older people in South Lanarkshire has been held at Carluke Leisure Centre.
Gardens redefine elderly care standards
Published: Wednesday 23rd February 2011
David Walker Gardens in Rutherglen is one of the finest examples anywhere of a care home for older people.
Campaign highlights adult protection
Published: Monday 14th February 2011
A hard-hitting TV campaign is being launched today to highlight the need to protect vulnerable adults.
Project stops slip ups in home
Published: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Pensioners have been putting their best foot forward thanks to an innovative home safety project - a sloppy slipper exchange.
Inspectors find children's needs well met
Published: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Children’s needs are being "met very well by staff working effectively together" according to a new report.
Awards for volunteers in community
Published: Wednesday 19th January 2011
A total of 38 volunteers have been honoured at the annual Community Service Awards.
Help protect vulnerable adults
Published: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Everyone is being asked to report any concerns over vulnerable adults being harmed, just as they would a child being abused.
National Adoption week open day
Published: Friday 29th October 2010
As part of National Adoption Week the council is holding a special information day for anyone who would like to give a child a permanent home.
Emotional development for children
Published: Thursday 21st October 2010
A innovative approach to help nurture the emotional wellbeing of children has been launched in schools and nurseries across South Lanarkshire.
Scottish mental health arts and film festival
Published: Friday 10th September 2010
The annual Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival will be staging more than 200 events across the country during October.
