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

South Lanarkshire becomes a Marmot Place

South Lanarkshire Council welcomed Professor Marmot and colleagues from the Institute of Health Equity, Public Health Scotland, representatives from across the Community Planning Partnership, local groups and stakeholders to engage with and input in to the journey towards better health and opportunity for those who live and work in South Lanarkshire.  
Filmed at the launch event watch key speakers including Professor Marmot outline their commitment to improving health equity and opportunity as South Lanarkshire becomes a Marmot Place 

You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR1d3_3c5Pc 

Care and Repair Lanarkshire

Care and Repair are an independent charity.  We offer a wide variety of services and support to residents from all over Lanarkshire.  You can access our services if you or someone who lives with you is: A homeowner or are a tenant of a private landlord 60 or older living with a long-term health problem or illness.  For more information visit our website: - https://careandrepair-sl.co.uk/

AbilityNet

We area a charity who support people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.  This is done through free training, support, webinars and devices.  They also provide money saving advice.   For more information visit our website:  https://abilitynet.org.uk/