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

Healthy Working Lives – free Financial Wellbeing Support

With living costs soaring, financial wellbeing will be a priority for many employees. The effects of poor financial wellbeing are also  a concern  for businesses , as poor financial wellbeing has been linked to both reduced employee health and impaired employee performance.

Over 1.5 million people are experiencing both problem debt and mental health problems and as many as 24 million adults don’t feel confident managing their money. https://www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/money-and-mental-health-facts/

Access free workplace support sessions on financial wellbeing for employers and  employees at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hwl-lanarkshire-13501562963

Just Finance Foundation – Talk Money Week (4-8 November 2024)

open up about money at home, at work and at school

Most children in the UK miss out on meaningful financial education, leaving them unprepared to make informed choices about money as they grow. This can affect their confidence, wellbeing and future opportunities.  Join us this Talk Money Week and help change that.

https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/talk-money-week

Living Wage Week 2024 (4-10 November)

With 12.9% of people in work still being paid less than the real Living Wage,  recently set at £12.60 per hour (from 1 April next year), it has never been more important than it is now, as we battle against rising prices and the cost of living crisis, to campaign to get more employees the uplift they deserve.

We all agree that the real Living Wage is a key measure in the fight against poverty and this week gives everyone the opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of paying the real Living Wage.  It benefits employers, employees and local communities in so many ways.

For more information on the real Living Wage and the events being held please visit this link

https://livingwage.org.uk/living-wage-week

or send any queries to communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

New studios to be community led

An arts and craft studio is to be created in Clydesdale with support from the Can Do Community Challenge Fund.  Clydesdale Community Initiative will create a space for local people to engage in a range of arts and crafts that they have expressed an interest in.

https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2393/New_studios_to_be_community-led

Improvement Service

Please visit our website for information on surveys, events, reports, training and news updates including Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme.

https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/