Financial Inclusion Network
FIN News: 23 September 2026
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 – Money
If you are finding it hard to get by, this section can help you:
- check what benefits you may be entitled to
- find fair work
- reduce household bills
There is more information further on about support if you are looking for a job.
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/519
Financial Inclusion Network (FIN) event – Thursday 8 October
FIN are hosting a networking event during Challenge Poverty Week this year. The event will be held on Thursday 8 October from 2pm to 4pm in South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Carluke, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4DF. This event has four great speakers lined up and will provide ample opportunities for networking with colleagues, old and new. Please us the link to register for this event -
If you have any questions regarding this please contact us at communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Scottish Government Consultation - Price Cap for Essential Food
The Scottish Government has opened a public consultation on proposed price caps for essential food items. This consultation seeks your views on the proposed introduction of legal price caps on essential food items. This would include a cap on the price of certain goods sold by large supermarkets chains in their stores or online. We are seeking your views on this proposal, and also on the design of any scheme introduced so that it delivers maximum benefit for people in Scotland. The consultation closes on 24 November 2026. Please follow the link to the consultation:-
Routes to Work South – What I Need
An effective employability programme for individuals furthest removed from the labour market requires intensive, personalised and barrier-first support rather than immediate job placement. - https://www.southlanarkshirejobs.org.uk/
Healthy Working Lives - Newsletter
Our September/November Newsletter is now live! Autumn is upon us, we’ve got some fantastic opportunities to help create healthier, happier workplaces:
- Let’s Talk Menopause – opportunity to attend a free webinar promote learning, understanding and support
- Lanarkshire Business Month in October – with opportunity to connect, collaborate and support workplace wellbeing
- Talk Money Week 2-6November – Opportunity to attend free webinar with Money and Pensions Service
- Free Breast Awareness training – become a voice in your community. Early diagnosis saves lives
The newsletter can be found here - https://mailchi.mp/lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/support-your-workforce-this-autumn-free-events-resources-r50kbituks
Healthy and Active East Kilbride - Vacancy
Looking for your next challenge? Healthy and Active is recruiting a Senior Operations Co-ordinator to play a key role in supporting and developing services that help improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. If you're highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The vacancy closes on Friday 25 September. Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking the link –
https://healthyandactive.org.uk/were-hiring-senior-operations-co-ordinator/
Stop, Hang Up, Call 159
If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. All the banks in the UK subscribe to this scheme.
159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So, if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. The cost of calling 159 will vary according to your phone provider. In many cases this will be the same as a national rate call. For more information –
https://stopscamsuk.org.uk/campaign/get-help-now/
