Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire

Providing free, confidential advice and support around Self-directed Support throughout South Lanarkshire.

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Here's a video update of how we've changed our ways of working during lockdown: https://t.co/14pUzD2QON

[Self-Directed Support Network South Lanarkshire @sdsnetsl]

NEWS FLASH, book your FREE ticket for our AGM and The Mystery of Self-Directed Support Sequel on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 with breakfast rolls, and Italian buffet lunch

Any dietary requirements, please email [email protected] once you have booked

https://t.co/kvdclwNNTD

[Self Directed Support Scotland @SDSScot]

🔊PA Bonus

A dedicated online and paper based application form, administered by Scotland Excel on behalf of the Scottish Government, will be launched on Wed 30 June 2021 to pay Personal Assistants who are eligible to receive their £500 payment for NHS and Social Care staff.

[Self Directed Support Scotland @SDSScot]

🚨 We’re proud to launch an update of the Personal Assistant (PA) Employer Handbook.

➡ https://t.co/gNcywd5fet

[Life Changes Trust @LifeChangesTrst]

NEWS! Knowledge is Power' is a booklet of handy hints that can help make life easier after a diagnosis of dementia. Written by people with dementia, for people with dementia and published in both English & Scottish Gaelic. It's brilliant! https://t.co/3pfK39LWzO @DementiaVoices

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

We have limited numbers of LFT Covid testing kits for Personal Assistants employed via Direct Payments in South Lanarkshire. Phone [phone] or email [email protected] for further info and request form. Office closed 4.30pm Fri to 9.30am Mon. https://t.co/kolqTxWCVr

[mediaco-op @mediaco_op]

Only a few more hours until our second Fire Starter Festival event, Girls on Film! #FSF2021 🔥 Screening films from @ZTScotland @closethepaygap @Maryhill_IN @EngenderScot and more!
Tickets are still available here: https://t.co/qnQwVPzSA2

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

It's Time To Talk day - if you're feeling isolated, stressed or down please reach out and talk to someone about it. Be brave and ask someone how they're doing, and listen when they tell you. To find out more visit: https://t.co/Nj5Y6iQBbI

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Up to £30k of funding available for disabled students to attend UK based master's courses with @GDIHub @SnowdonTrust Masters Scholarships. Open to national & international students, across all courses & institutions. Find out more & apply: https://t.co/guyehnzS1S

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Do you live in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire or East Dunbartonshire and have care needs, or do you care for someone in your family? Come to one of our online awareness sessions to find out about how Self-directed support could give you choice and control: https://t.co/pCjlgvMUmD

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

This Thursday it's Time to Talk day - now more than ever it's crucial to take the time to talk about how we're feeling and ask others how they are.

[Carers Scotland @CarersScotland]

Young Carer Grant is an annual payment for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who care for someone getting a disability benefit. Those who applied last year and still meet the criteria can get another £305.10

https://t.co/NC9XQYPSEr

[Self Directed Support Scotland @SDSScot]

Interested in joining a network of organisations who are committed to supporting the implementation and development of Self-directed Support (SDS)?

Click the link to view our members and learn how you can become one: https://t.co/2Q5SulsHe5

[Self Directed Support Scotland @SDSScot]

Are you a disabled person or a carer? Share your experiences to support the Government’s National Strategy for Disabled People 👉 https://t.co/P5xvM8obxx

[mediaco-op @mediaco_op]

media co-op is going to @FireStarterFest 2021! 🔥We’re hosting three easy-going, entertaining screenings to get you thinking about video production with social purpose. Grab your lunch and join us on the 1st-5th Feb! Full details below. #FSF2021
Tickets: https://t.co/x9WDJlC9hJ

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

NHS Lanarkshire have a link for Employed Personal Assistants to book a COVID Vaccination. If you’re involved with Take Ctrl we’ll email you, or you can email [email protected] for more info. Our email/socials are unmonitored at the weekend,
we'll be back on Monday morning.

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Come along to one of our informal online sessions to find out more about Self-directed Support in South Lanarkshire.
Professionals click here: https://t.co/fBuT3YcMTT
and for Supported People and Carers: https://t.co/fWdMhlN5Ku.

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Take Ctrl will close at 4.30 on Wednesday 23rd and re-open at 9.30 on Tuesday 5th January. If you need immediate support between times, please call Social Work on 03031231008. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday, from Sharon, Agnes, Louise and Helen at Take Ctrl.

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Christmas can be hard, especially this year. The South Lanarkshire Community Wellbeing helpline can be called on 0303 123 1009 for people shielding who can't access essential food and medication. Open 8.45am-4.45pm Monday-Thursday and 8.45am -4.15pm on Friday.

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

Help us celebrate Christmas online this year! We're having a Zoom party on Friday afternoon from 1pm with fun quizzes and maybe even a scavenger hunt! Email [email protected] for your invite.

[Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire @TakeCtrlSL]

There's a few tickets left for our online SDS awareness session on Thursday morning, click the link below to book yours: https://t.co/iIbWfe6lQs