by NLCT | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
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by NLCT | Oct 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
We were delighted to receive recognition for our work at the recent North Lanarkshire Community Learning and Development Partnership, Celebration of Learning Event. Thanks to Peter McNally from the Motherwell Team who nominated North Lanarkshire Carers Together in the...
by NLCT | Sep 11, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Minister for Social Security, Jeanne Freeman, has recorded an update for carers on the plans for social security in Scotland. In it she sets out the plans and timescales for setting up a social security agency in Scotland and taking over the 11 devolved benefits...
by NLCT | Aug 28, 2017 | Uncategorised
The National Carer Organisations have produced a Manifesto for Carers for the local council elections on the 4th of May 2017. We are calling on all candidates in the local council elections to agree to: Protect funding for carer support & ensure there are adequate...
by NLCT | Jul 5, 2017 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to Frida Skinner who is the first recipient of the Tony Fitzpatrick Special Achievement Award. Frida is a young carer who helps to care for her Mum. Frida has embraced her caring role and since joining the Action for Children, North Lanarkshire Young...
by NLCT | May 2, 2017 | Uncategorised
Following a Scottish Government review of social work complaints, the complaints system changed on the 1st April 2017. The National Carer Organisations have produced a briefing paper which explains what the changes are and how you can go about making a complaint about...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
Social Security in Scotland – The consultation is open until the 28th October 2016 The Scottish Government is publishing a consultation on social security in Scotland, to gather views and inform future decisions, including the development of the forthcoming Social...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
Theresa Shearer on what the Living Wage really means for the sector The Scottish Government’s deadline for paying all social care staff the Living Wage of £8.25 comes into force tomorrow (Saturday, 1 October). And as chief executive of one of the nation’s largest...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
We were delighted to recognise 4 of our directors for their long standing voluntary contribution to the work of our organisation. Liz Seaton, Harry Robertson, Ann Muir & Annabel Main all received recognition at this year’s AGM with their combined service to North...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
NHS Lanarkshire is developing a new healthcare strategy ‘Achieving Excellence’ to help people live longer, healthier lives. The vision is to provide safe, effective and person-centred care to patients of all ages by doing the right thing, on time and in budget....
