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 – Online Access

There are many things which you may need to be able to access online, such as shopping, job applications and benefits help. If you need either equipment, skills or an internet connection to be able to do this, the following section lists places that may be able to hep you

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/517

Lived Experience Fund

The Lived Experience Fund supports local organisations to capture the voices of South Lanarkshire residents to help share better services and policies. Grants of up to £500 are available that supports residents facing poverty, inequality or deprivation.

For further information and to apply visit the Community Planning website https://orlo.uk/Uhb2k

Hamilton CAB

Hamilton CAB has a number of community outreach sessions throughout the month across Hamilton, Blantyre, Larkhall, Bothwell and Uddingston. Please see our website for more information on dates and times. No appointment needed, just pop along.

Call: 01698 283477 or email: advice@hamiltoncab.casonline.org.uk

https://www.hamiltoncab.org.uk/newsEvents

The Family Fund - Helping Disabled Children

Whether you need a fridge, cooker or washing machine; clothing and bedding; sensory or play equipment; technology for your child, or a much needed family break, we are here to help.

https://www.familyfund.org.uk/apply-now-in-scotland/