Abington Community Development Group

26/08/2026

Help shape the next stage of Our Health Together.

NHS Lanarkshire is inviting people across Lanarkshire to comment on the refreshed Our Health Together strategy, its long-term strategy for improving health and care.

Find out more and take part: https://bit.ly/4ggIh3y

05/08/2026

💙 FREE Therapeutic Heat Pads Available 💙
Thanks to the generous support of Muirhall Energy, The Old Schoolhouse has 12 Far Infrared (FIR) Heat Pads available to give away to local people who would benefit most.
These reusable heat pads provide gentle, deep warmth and may help relieve:
🔥 Arthritis and joint pain
🔥 Muscle aches and stiffness
🔥 Back, shoulder, neck and knee pain
🔥 Long-term health conditions where warmth provides comfort
The pads are lightweight, USB powered, energy efficient and inexpensive to run, making them an affordable way to stay warm and comfortable.
We know that many people quietly struggle with pain, mobility issues or keeping warm, so we are inviting anyone in our local community who feels they would benefit to self-refer.
If you think this could make a difference to you or someone you care for, please email:
📧 [email protected]
Please include:
• Your name
• Your contact number & email
• A few sentences explaining why you would benefit from receiving a heat pad.
Applications are open now until all 12 heat pads have been allocated.( we can obtain more funding if there is a huge demand)
Thank you again to Muirhall Energy for helping us support the wellbeing of our local community

29/07/2026

Great Opportunity with NHS Lanarkshire

Start your career in finance with NHS Lanarkshire

We’re recruiting a Finance Assistant Modern Apprentice to join our Finance team at Kirklands, NHS Lanarkshire Headquarters.

This 18-month opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, develop valuable workplace experience and work towards an SCQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting with South Lanarkshire College.

You’ll gain practical experience supporting financial planning, budgets, forecasting and other key finance processes, with support from a workplace buddy, job coach and fellow apprentices.

No previous work experience is required. Applicants should be aged 16–24, or up to 29 for those who are disabled or care experienced, and able to work at SCQF Level 6/Higher level.

📅 Apply by Monday 10 August 2026. The vacancy may close early, so submit your application as soon as possible.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=264581&isPreview=Yes&advert=external

22/06/2026

Do you have a child who is a School Leaver?
Are they going into Employment or Further Education?
Did you know they are eligible for a Grant from Connect2Renewables?
No Strings attached and NOT means tested they are a Community Benefit for any child leaving school in the Middle Muir area.
All it takes a call or an email

09/06/2026

Great opportunities with NHS Lanarkshire

Reminder: Modern Apprenticeship vacancies closing soon

There’s still time to apply for our current Modern Apprenticeship opportunities with NHS Lanarkshire.

Vacancies are open until 16 June and include:

🔹 Healthcare Support Worker – Community
🔹 Healthcare Assistant – Acute
🔹 Maintenance Technician
🔹 Hospitality
🔹 Business Admin

Modern Apprenticeships are a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable experience and take the first step in your NHS career.

Find out more and apply here:

Healthcare Support Worker – Community
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260055

Healthcare Assistant – Acute
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260061

Maintenance Technician
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=257044

Hospitality
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260097

Business Admin
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260113

⏰ Applications close 16 June. Don’t miss your chance to apply.

08/06/2026

VASLan Voluntary Sector Awards
https://forms.office.com/e/70gwmHVGv5
The 2026 award categories are:
1. Greener Futures - This award recognises organisations taking action on climate change, improving their local environment, or helping people connect with nature.
2. Social Enterprise and Sustainability - This award recognises organisations using enterprise and sustainable approaches to support their work and achieve their social purpose.
3. Partnership and Collaboration - This award recognises organisations working effectively with others to deliver better outcomes for communities in South Lanarkshire.
4. Volunteer of the Year - This award celebrates an individual whose exceptional commitment to volunteering has made a meaningful difference to others, inspired those around them, and deserves special recognition.
5. Young Volunteer - This award celebrates young people (up to age 25) who have made a positive impact in their community through volunteering or other contributions. Nominations can be for an individual or a group.
6. Heart of the Community Award - This award celebrates volunteer-led groups making a real difference in their communities, highlighting the impact of people coming together for a shared purpose.
7. Improving Access to Health and Wellbeing – This award recognises organisations improving access to health and wellbeing support, reducing barriers, and promoting inclusion within their communities.
8. Excellence in Community and Family Initiatives - This award recognises organisations or initiatives that support families and communities to thrive through inclusive, compassionate, and impactful work.

08/06/2026

🎉 Fantastic News for Crawford, Elvanfoot & Daer Families! 📚✨

ACDG would like to thank Colin Mackie, resident of Elvanfoot, who has secured funding through Crawford, Elvanfoot & Daer Action Resource & the Clyde Windfarm Micro Grants, enabling us to continue providing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to children across the CEDAR area for another year.

This funding means that local children enrolled in the programme will continue to receive a free, age-appropriate book delivered directly to their home every month, helping to nurture a lifelong love of reading from an early age.

A huge thank you to Colins Cones & Crawford, Elvanfoot & Daer Action Resource for their support and commitment to investing in opportunities for local children and families.

Together, we're helping to put more books into little hands and more stories into family homes. ❤️📖

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08/06/2026

🎉 Fantastic News for Duneaton Families! 📚✨

We are delighted to share that Abington Community Development Group (A.C.D.G.) has secured funding through Duneaton Community Council & the Clyde Wind Farm Fund , enabling us to continue providing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to children across the Duneaton area for another year.

This funding means that local children enrolled in the programme will continue to receive a free, age-appropriate book delivered directly to their home every month, helping to nurture a lifelong love of reading from an early age.

A huge thank you to Duneaton Community Council for their support and commitment to investing in opportunities for local children and families.

Together, we're helping to put more books into little hands and more stories into family homes. ❤️📖

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14/04/2026

If you are a South Lanarkshire Council tenant and get Universal Credit (UC) to help pay your rent, please log in to your UC account today and update the “Confirm your housing costs” task with your new fortnightly rent charge: https://orlo.uk/Y9yX7

You must do this before the end of your UC assessment period in April 2026, or you will not get the full amount you are due.

If you made your claim by phone, call the UC Service Centre on 0800 328 5644 to update your details.

If you have already completed this task, you don’t need to do anything else.

20/03/2026

So important to have our say on matters that affect our area. Please take the time to fill this online form in, takes 5 minutes.

Consultation is underway on the design of paths and associated infrastructure for a rural path and cycling network.
Find out how to have your say on the Clydesdale Way project in the View:
https://orlo.uk/hL05Q