Healthy living

There is a lot of information available online to help everyone get the most from life and cope with the challenges we face. Here are a few resources you might find useful:

Alzheimers and dementia

The number of people dealing with dementia is increasing. We worked closely with Alzheimers Scotland to make sure that our libraries are easy to access for people with dementia and that library staff are sensitive to its signs. You can check out Dementia resources in Lanarkshire or find advice and guidance about coping with dementia at the Alzheimer Scotland website.

Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Find out more at https://breathingspace.scot/.

Fit and fabulous

Get fit quick through combining exercise and nutrition at www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/collection/fitness-nutrition.

Health and Wellbeing

Find out about Health and Wellbeing services in South Lanarkshire using the Locator web tool, putting in your postcode and selecting the types of services you are looking for.

Healthy eating

Vital to healthy living. Find out how to create healthy meals for all diets at www.bbc.co.uk/food.

Macmillan Cancer Support

We are working with Macmillan Cancer Support and North Lanarkshire Libraries to provide support for people who are coping with cancer, either themselves or their family and friends. Find useful information at Macmillan cancer and support services.

Mental health support

Available at www.elament.org.uk, Lanarkshire's first stop for online mental health and wellbeing.

NHS Services in Scotland

Find out about the NHS services available in Scotland.

Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They’re there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture aspires to help everyone get the most from life, whether it is leisure, culture or fitness. Have a browse through the resources below to find something to suit you.

Activage

Activage is a membership specifically for South Lanarkshire residents who are aged 60 or over. Activage membership allows access to all mainstream leisure services (gym, fitness classes, swimming, health suite, racquet sports and East Kilbride Ice Rink).