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 – Food and Healthy Eating

A well-balanced diet is important to provide all the energy you need to keep active throughout the day a info@themandacentre.co.uknd nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you stay strong, healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness. If you are worrying about food there are different organisations that are able to support you. Select this section for different options that are available.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/523

South Lanarkshire Council – The 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

Bold bid to beat health inequalities

South Lanarkshire is at the heart of a bold new collaboration to tackle health inequalities.

The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) brings a new approach north of the border that has previously had success in parts of England and Wales, including improvements in life expectancy.

https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2488/Bold_bid_to_beat_health_inequalities

The Manda Centre

The Manda Centre provides support to those affected by the negative impact of loss, isolation and loneliness due to Trauma, Loss and Personal Crisis. We concentrate on Practical and Emotional Support, Advocacy, Counselling and Holistic Therapies. The Manda Centre is in a position to accept referrals from those who have been affected by Trauma, Loss or Personal Crisis

Contact The Manda Centre on:- 01698 328724  or 0775 740 7002  or by email info@themandacentre.co.uk

www.themandacentre.co.uk