We are absolutely delighted to have won the Carer Positive 10th Anniversary Award for Best Small or Medium Employer for Overall Carer Support.
Staff and Board Members from Lanarkshire Carers were presented with our award last night at the awards ceremony in Edinburgh!
Carer Training Programme - Coming Up in the Next Few Days
You can find out more about our Carer Training Programme and view the range of courses available on our website: https://t.co/fpD6Q1zQqG
It’s #FeedbackFriday and we want to highlight some direct feedback that we have received from Carers and also some feedback from Carers who attended two of our in-house training courses.
@Lan_Carers will be in attendance at and be a guest speaker at one the upcoming Stay and Play sessions. A welcoming playgroup for families of children with complex medical needs.
The sessions begin on Thursday 27 February 2025. 12:30pm - 2pm.
For more info, please see flyer.
@NHSLanarkshire's Quit Your Way Team’s research study, to support Lanarkshire families to create a smoke-free home, is underway.
For more information please visit:
https://t.co/cuOEgdMvDI
And to sign up:
https://t.co/wEruQ3WWYW
Here are some of @parentclubscot's tips on reminding us that if your teen seems down or withdrawn, they might be feeling lonely - even with friends and family around. Teens often experience loneliness more intensely than adults.
Visit - https://t.co/D6OpBZwMP8 for more advice.
Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen is holding a Social Care event to hear from people who use Social Care services and their carers.
@Lan_Carers have a stall at this event!
Michael is asking people to come along and share their experiences, and to hear from others.
Are you a supported adult or unpaid carer?
@InControlScot would like to hear from you.
Over the next year, they will be asking some questions about SDS in Scotland and if you receive social care, or support someone who does.
https://t.co/H0FaDpNj0r
It’s #FeedbackFriday and we’ve had some fantastic feedback from carers who attended some of our recent Carer Training Programme courses all aiming to help you maintain your overall physical and mental health and wellbeing and take some much-needed time out from caring.
Are you a Parent Carer for someone with Additional Support Needs (ASN)?
@lan_carers Carer Training Programme has 3 upcoming Carer Training Courses in March that may be of interest to you.
Book your place on any of our training courses by visiting: https://t.co/4jtOBFfKit
This #SaferInternetDay check out our website where we have lots of tips & advice on talking to children and young people, of all ages, about online safety 💻📲🎮
Younger Children➡️ https://t.co/L0m5ISFRIW...
8-12 ➡️ https://t.co/57FuPeDcul...
Teens➡️ https://t.co/KqMqRYxz0p
It’s important to check your body regularly, to help spot any changes to your breasts early. If you notice any changes, your GP wants to know.
Visit https://t.co/zrTQzjontZ to learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast
cancer.
#BreastScreeningScot
Each year around 1400 people donate their organs, but despite this the waiting list continues to rise. It takes just two minutes to register, and you could save up to nine lives.
To register your decision to become an organ donor visit https://t.co/jh9uXwn0VF
Thinking of quitting smoking?
Most people find the first 72 hours really tough.
But with the right support, you'll get through 72 and beyond.
Find out how at https://t.co/0hR4BqhNbR
Join @Lan_Carers and @sdsnetsl for an Additional Support Needs (ASN) support network event.
Open to all parents and carers. Please see flyer.
Held at Sanderson High School, East Kilbride, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 3:30 PM.
Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen is holding a Social Care event to hear from people who use Social Care services and their carers.
@Lan_Carers have a stall at this event!
Michael is asking people to come along and share their experiences, and to hear from others.