Welcome to this week's Financial Inclusion Network news

The Financial Inclusion Network is an informal group of over 250 members taken from the Public and Third Sectors which covers all areas of South Lanarkshire.  This network is to share information from a wide range of themes. We hope to provide a new update each week that can be accessed by all members at any time to see what is going on in the area under the headings below. If you would like an item included within our weekly news, please complete our short online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ht5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Online Access

There are many things which you may need to be able to access online, such as shopping, job applications and benefits help. If you need either equipment, skills or an internet connection to be able to do this, the following section lists places that may be able to help you.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/517

Thistle Credit Union

At Thistle Credit Union we understand that managing cashflow as a busy family brings its own set of challenges; a stress that is only magnified by the summer holiday.  Our family loans are specifically designed to help you take the stress out of the school holidays.  Not to brag, but our family loans are a more affordable alternative to traditional loan companies.  Borrow either £250, £500 or £750, repay straight from your child benefit payments, spread repayments over 26, 38 or 44 weeks and continue to save as you repay.  Registered and regulated by the financial conduct authority.  Free loan protection included.  

Email:- staff@thistlecu.co.uk

Webpage:- https://thistlecu.co.uk/loans/family-loans/

Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland

Family Fund call on Scottish Government to do more for digitally excluded families.

https://civi.alliance-scotland.org.uk/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=3597&qid=

Have Your Say on Council Plan

Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect.  Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the council’s vision and values, and priorities for the future. 

https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/3004/Have_your_say_on_Council_Plan