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 – Employment

If you are looking for work, there are services within South Lanarkshire who can help you with this. They can provide training, support and advice for you. They can also help if you are in work but need to develop your skills to secure better paid jobs or need to know about your employment rights including how much the Living Wage is or what in work benefits you can claim

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/524

NHS Lanarkshire – Salus

Supporting mental health isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s essential for a healthy, productive workforce.

Join our short, online session to discover how you can empower your team and build a stronger workplace culture by becoming a Mental Health Workplace Trainer.  The session is being held on Tuesday 2 June 2026 (12.00-12.45pm).  In just 45 minutes, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why mental health matters
✔️ The challenges employers face
✔️ What the Train the Trainer programme involves
✔️ The benefits for your organisation and people
✔️ Real impact and practical tools
✔️ How to take the next step

Book here for a free space - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empower-your-team-become-an-internal-mental-health-trainer-tickets-1987906553013?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*zvnzqo*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcyNDY3NTU0OS4xNzc5MjYzMDMy*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzkyNjMwMjkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzkyNjMwMjkkajYwJGwwJGgw

The Wise Group – Relational Mentoring Scotland

Please visit our website where you will discover a wealth of valuable advice and information that you can effortlessly share to raise awareness about the support The Wise Group can provide households:

• Ready-to-use copy for any publications you create
• Engaging posters, information leaflets and printable factsheets
• Key information and contact details
• Additional brand resources.

https://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/relational-mentoring/