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Coffee morning at NLDF

Coffee morning at NLDF

Oct 7, 2024

NLDF would like to say a huge thank you for everyone who came to our coffee morning! We are very grateful and we appreciate that you took your time to pop in for a wee tea, coffee and cake. We would like to say a huge thank you for everyone who donated delicious treats and support worthy cause…

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Alpaca therapy for NLDF

Alpaca therapy for NLDF

Oct 4, 2024

The north and south team visited Stormcloud Alpacas Strathaven alpacas (24th September) for lots of cuddly fun and photo opportunities. The team spent the day with these cheeky characters on an alpaca picnic. Great fun and a brilliant team builder for all. Fantastic day

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NLDF at the Rob Roby Mighty Hike

NLDF at the Rob Roby Mighty Hike

Oct 4, 2024

A big well done to our colleagues Nicola and Ruth who both completed the Rob Roy Mighty Hike on Saturday 31st August 2024 raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Care. What a feat!

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Representatives from the community and Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire stand at the back and sit at the front holding documents to gather people's views.

Participation Day

University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire last week hosted its Participation Day at Cornerstone in Cumbernauld Town Centre, marking one year since the launch of its Engagement and Participation Strategy (2024-2027).

The event brought together carers, supported individuals, voluntary organisations, and community representatives to celebrate the achievements of the past year and reaffirm the partnership’s commitment to placing people at the heart of local decision-making.

The strategy, developed in collaboration with key partners, has empowered voluntary organisations to carry out high-quality engagement with communities across North Lanarkshire.

Central to this success is the Growth Pot Fund, which has already awarded £80,000 to 30 grassroots groups, enabling them to reach underrepresented voices and build stronger, more inclusive networks.
More than 100 attendees heard inspiring presentations from Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire Carers Together, and North Lanarkshire Disability Forum.

Supporting organisations to engage meaningfully with local people, means the partnership is helping individuals feel more connected, valued, and involved in shaping the health and social care services that affect their lives.

This increased engagement is not only transforming how services are designed – its also helping residents live well, stay connected, and enjoy good quality lives rooted in their communities.
Claire Rae, chief officer, University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, said: “As a health and social care partnership, we are committed to enabling high-quality public engagement and ensuring that every voice in North Lanarkshire is heard, respected, and reflected in the services that support them.

“The Participation Day was an excellent opportunity for people across North Lanarkshire to hear about the excellent engagement work the Growth Pot is supporting. Crucially, it was an opportunity for them to learn how they can make their voices heard and shape the services they receive.”

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
North Lanarkshire Cultural Committee are inviting you to come along to their Black History Month celebration event.Where and when:Wednesday 28 October 202610am - 1.30pm with lunch at 12:00pmIsa Money Community Centre, Muirhouse Road, Motherwell, ML1 2LTEverybody is welcome and it's completely free for all, if you or someone you know is attending, please encourage them to bring something to symbolise their culture, for example a small flag - if they wish - to showcase the diversity of the attendees.To register your attendance please use the QR code on the flyer or follow the link below: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=O5WPqRjWQ0uKZQOCaBvSg62YGsn1K3BFk129vD0UOAJUQ0ZN... ...

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

14 hours ago

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
NLC tenant participation are holding their annual Tenants Conference and are inviting you to come along and voice your opinion.The theme of this years conference is Shaping Communities: Then, Now and Next and will provide an opportunity to reflect on the significant achievements, service improvements and organisational developments delivered since the previous conference, while also setting out key priorities and strategic objectives for the year ahead. More information can be found here: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/housing/get-involved/annual-tenants-conference-2026If you would like to book a place you can contact:Phone - 07890438431E-mail - tenantparticipation@northlan.gov.uk ...

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Breast Cancer Now are hosting a Speakers Live webinar focusing on breast cancer in men.Taking place on Tuesday 3 November at 7pm, the session will raise awareness of breast cancer in men, explore some of the unique challenges and concerns that can come with a diagnosis, and provide an overview of the support available during and after treatment.Joined by Richard Galloway, a moderator and valued member of the Men’s Virtual Meet Up (VMU) community, which offers support and connection to men affected by breast cancer. Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy in January 2016. He will be sharing his experiences and insights during the session.Patients can book a place here:signup.breastcancernow.org/event/a52dfc76-ffa4-47d0-b798-1b215b744bfd/0b449f76-88ca-4cb8-8dc9-1bd.... ...

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2 days ago

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*Repost as previous qr code does not work*Deaf Services Lanarkshire wants your opinion on the future use of the Shawhead Community Centre.Below is a link and a QR code for a questionnaire that they have created for their Community Engagement Event that they are holding at Shawhead Community Centre on 19th October 2026, 4pm - 7pm.Link: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=f_5nv_6EPEGTBNmkkJJ7z2-HvhW6CrVIrqKD5Xi0nc5URDNM... ...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Scottish women, with one in nine women developing the disease. Women are five times more likely to survive when breast cancer is detected at its earliest stage.In Scotland, the NHS offers routine breast screening to women aged 50 to 70. Those eligible are invited every three years, and the screening process usually takes around 10 minutes. Breast screening does not prevent cancer, but it can identify cancers at an early stage when they may be too small to see or feel.We know that inequalities exist in breast screening uptake and that some people may face additional barriers to accessing screening. By talking openly about breast screening we hope to help increase awareness and support efforts to reduce barriers to accessing the service.Public Health Scotland has produced a video showing step by step what happens during a breast screening appointment. The process is straightforward and usually takes around 10 minutes.You can watch the breast screening video on YouTube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YfN_Xo-6YABreast cancer can affect anyone, so it is important to know what is normal for you and be aware of possible changes.A lump or swelling in the breast/chest, upper chest or armpitChanges to the skin, such as puckering or dimplingChanges in the colour of the breast/chestA nipple becoming pulled in or invertedRash or crusting around the nippleUnusual discharge from either nippleChanges in the size or shape of the breast/chestIf you notice something that feels new or unusual, even if you feel well, you should make an appointment with your GP.More information about breast screening in Scotland is available from:NHS inform breast screening information:www.nhsinform.scot/breastscreening· For information in other languages and formats visit www.nhsinform.scot/breastscreening· For information for the transgender community visit this link:www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/screening/screening-information-for-the-transgender-community/Further information and free resources are also available from Breast Cancer Now The UK’s leading breast cancer charity:breastcancernow.org ...

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

2 weeks ago

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
We're overwhelmed with gratitude to everybody who took the time to visit our stall and attend our presentation at the Participation day in the Bellshill and Mossend YMCA!It was absolutely fantastic to see so many new faces, eager to learn more about what we do, as well as familiar faces who have supported us along the way. We're thrilled to have had the opportunity to share our vision with all of you and hope you had as much fun as we did. Thank you again for your continued support. ...

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