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 – Wellbeing

Taking care of yourself is very important. When you are under stress, it can be harder to do this. Within this section you will find information on places where you can get help to look after your mental and physical health as well as find social links and supports to help you stay comfortable, healthy and happy.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/522

Community Networking Event – Friday 10 October

Save the Date - Community Networking Event Friday 10 October 2025Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA from 12pm to 4pm.

The event will take a familiar shape with FIN members hosting stalls/tables to promote their services to community groups and members of the public.  In addition to this there will be an element of workshops and learning opportunities which will be hosted throughout the afternoon.

Please use the following two links to register for a stand and provide ideas for any workshops:-

• Registering for a stand - https://forms.office.com/e/NA3v327ui6
• What you want to learn - https://forms.office.com/e/MhRKrJ26Xp

For more information contact us at – communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Healthy Valleys

Visit our website to catch up on news, events and activities that we are hosting:-

https://www.healthyvalleys.org.uk/activities.php

The Machan Trust

The Machan Trust is building stronger, resilient, children, families and communities with dignity, inclusion and respect.  Visit our website for more information on events and activities:- https://machantrust.wixsite.com/themachantrust

Adult Disability Payment

The Scottish Government have announced that the 66,000 residents in Scotland who currently receive Disability Living Allowance from the Department of Work and Pensions will have their benefits transferred to Social Security Scotland by the end of the year.  For more information follow the link:-

https://www.gov.scot/news/new-scottish-benefit-to-replace-dla/