NHS Lanarkshire - Health Improvement

25/09/2025

Young People Sexual Health Clinics


NHS Lanarkshire provides walk-in s*xual health clinics across North and South Lanarkshire for young people up to the age of 20 years. Clinics offer a variety of services including testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs), free condoms, pregnancy testing and contraception. There are 2 types of clinics, YP (Young people) clinics and YP+ (Young People Plus) clinics, both clinics offer different services so it’s important to check which clinic you would like to attend. For more information and to find your local YP clinic visit: https://buff.ly/eOYyzUr

24/09/2025

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23/09/2025

Student carers may be able to get financial support if they are providing emotional, mental or physical support to someone they know who gets a disability benefit.

Social Security Scotland has three payments available for unpaid carers including many of those who study alongside their caring duties.

Young Carer Grant - a yearly payment of more than £390 for young carers aged 16, 17 or 18 years old.

Carer Support Payment - help for people who spend over 35 hours per week caring for someone.

Carer's Allowance Supplement - an extra payment paid twice a year to people in Scotland who get Carer Support Payment.

23/09/2025

Child Winter Heating Payment helps disabled children and young people and their families with increased heating costs over winter.

If people are getting certain qualifying benefits during the qualifying week, Monday 15 September to Sunday 21 September, the majority will get a payment automatically.

If you're eligible there's no need to apply if living in Scotland, you'll get a letter to confirm that you'll receive the payment automatically into the same bank account as your qualifying benefits.

22/09/2025

Breastfeeding groups offer a warm, welcoming and safe environment where pregnant women and breastfeeding mums can meet and support each other.

Come along for a chat, make new friends and share experiences.

You do not need to be having breastfeeding challenges to attend, as the social and emotional support is just as important.

If you do have challenges on your journey, you can get professional advice from staff who have been fully trained to support breastfeeding.

A warm welcome awaits!

Find your local group here: https://buff.ly/TD1LZEO

19/09/2025

18/09/2025

Wellbeing Festival - Wednesday 24 September
10am-2pm
Langloch Farm, Langloch Farm at CCI

Not long to go until our Wellbeing Festival on Wednesday 24th September.

Come along to experience a wealth of FREE activities and workshops related to health and wellbeing.

All are very welcome. No need to book, just come along on the day.

We look forward to seeing you then. ❤️

16/09/2025

Worried about paying your council rent?

You may be eligible for our Rent Assistance Fund, which provides short-term financial support to council tenants who are finding it difficult to keep up with their rent.

Please get in touch with your local housing office for advice and support.

Read more: ⬇️
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/news/rent-assistance-fund-helping-tenants-stay-their-homes

15/09/2025

Well-being evening tonight (15th September) come and join us at Carluke Street Level for an evening of info, activities and food. All welcome, starts at 5pm, Drop in, no need to book.

11/09/2025

Community Wellness Event
Monday 6th October, 11am at Abington Old Schoolhouse
Join us for a relaxing morning!
For more information, please contact Nicci- nicholahillosh@gmail.com



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11/09/2025

Sexual Health week 2025: 15th-21st September. The theme is Chronically Online, exploring how being Chronically Online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around s*x and relationships.
🎓 Sexting, self-esteem, and screen time, let’s talk about it.
is all about navigating s*x & relationships in a digital world.
📲 Resources for young people: lanarkshires*xualhealth.org

10/09/2025

🧡 Our Health Promoting Health Service (HPHS) is helping support patients more holistically.
📝 New update: Patients admitted to hospital will now have the option for a Holistic Needs Assessment referral — helping staff connect patients with support for housing, finances, mental health & more.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/health-improvement/health-promoting-health-service/