Welcome to this week's Financial Inclusion Network news

The Financial Inclusion Network is an informal group of over 250 members taken from the Public and Third Sectors which covers all areas of South Lanarkshire.  This network is to share information from a wide range of themes. We hope to provide a new update each week that can be accessed by all members at any time to see what is going on in the area under the headings below. If you would like an item included within our weekly news, please complete our short online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ht5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Wellbeing

Taking care of yourself is very important. When you are under stress, it can be harder to do this. Within this section you will find information on places where you can get help to look after your mental and physical health as well as find social links and supports to help you stay comfortable, healthy and happy.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/522

Have your say on savings and your services

Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.  A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.

https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2770/Have_your_say_on_savings_and_your_services

Christmas cheer spread by staff and partners

Christmas really is the time for giving and staff at South Lanarkshire Council, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and the Community Planning Partnership have certainly taken that message to heart this year. 

Read the full story - www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2828/Christmas_cheer_spread_by_staff_and_partners 

Our January Newsletter is live!

Looking ahead to 2026, we’ve got some fantastic opportunities to help create healthier, happier workplaces:
Have your say – with opportunity to get workplace freebies
Mentally Healthy Workplace Training for Managers

You’ll also find:
A link to Glasgow Caledonian University small business research
Free Q and A’s to support employee wellbeing

Check out the full newsletter here  https://mailchi.mp/lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/jan26-14725122