Lanarkshire Carers

30/10/2026

Our Festive Carer Training Programme is here!

The festive season can bring joy, but it can also bring added pressures for carers. Our festive programme offers opportunities to learn something new, take time for yourself and connect with others.

Join us for:
- Low-demand Christmas for Autistic People
- Festive Printmaking
- Making Space for Yourself at Christmas
- Seasonal Card Making Workshop
- Step into Christmas! Engage & Interactive Session for Young Adult Carers (18-25 years)

Whether you'd like practical tips, creative time for yourself, or space to reflect and recharge, there's something for everyone.

Find out more and book your place: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk/training

30/10/2026

Today's feedback comes directly from carers who have participated in our recent Carer Training Programme courses.

From discovering new ways to support their health and wellbeing to taking time out from their caring role and focusing on themselves, these comments highlight the positive impact that making time for self-care can have.

We are always grateful to those who take the time to leave feedback about their experience.

28/10/2026

It was fantastic to welcome carers from across Hamilton and Blantyre to our latest Steps of Caring session at Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton yesterday afternoon.

Designed for people who are new members of Lanarkshire Carers or new to their caring role, Steps of Caring provides a friendly and supportive space to access information, learn about local services, and connect with other carers who understand the realities of caring.

One of the most valuable parts of the session was the opportunity to share experiences, make new connections, and take time to focus on personal wellbeing and support needs. Building a strong support network can make all the difference, and it's always encouraging to see carers supporting one another.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you back for the next session.

27/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined today's Carers Connected (South Lanarkshire) consultation event at Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton.

Carers shared their experiences, insights and ideas to help shape the future South Lanarkshire Carers Strategy 2027-2030, highlighting what's working well, what needs to improve, and the priorities they want to see reflected in future support for unpaid carers.

Your voices will help ensure carers remain at the heart of planning and decision-making across South Lanarkshire.

26/10/2026

Brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety and hot flushes can all make the challenges of caring feel even greater.

Our recent Women's Health and Menopause Support workshop provided carers with practical wellbeing tools, stress-management techniques and, most importantly, dedicated time to focus on themselves.

A small investment in self-care can make a big difference.

24/10/2026

Everyone's invited to the 'Our Stories, Our Communities, Our Future in North Lanarkshire' event for Black History Month held by the North Lanarkshire Cultural Committee.

Join this free celebration and enjoy food, entertainment, and community connections this Wednesday 28 October 2026 from 10am - 1.30pm at the Isa Money Community Centre in Motherwell.

Register using the link: https://ow.ly/yN7G5100rg9

23/10/2026

Today's feedback comes directly from carers who have accessed support from Lanarkshire Carers.

This week's comments highlight the difference that timely support, guidance and a listening ear can make. From helping carers feel more in control during challenging times to providing reassurance that they're not facing things alone, these comments reflect the impact of being there when it matters most.

We are always grateful to those who take the time to leave feedback about the support they have received.

Why not let us know how we've made a positive difference to your caring journey?

https://ow.ly/mIan50ZjXYL

23/10/2026

Taking time out, trying something new and getting creative.

Our Resin Craft Workshop on Wednesday gave carers the opportunity to learn a new skill and spend a few hours focused on something completely different. With plenty of imagination and concentration around the table, it was great to see everyone getting stuck in and enjoying the process.

22/10/2026

Members of the public are being invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Annual Review on Thursday 5 November 2026.

The Annual Review will take place in the Lecture Theatre at University Hospital Hairmyres, with members of the public invited to arrive from 1.30pm.

Anyone wishing to attend should email NHS Lanarkshire Board Secretary: [email protected] (Please indicate if you will be joining in person or online and if you require any support to attend. A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will be present at the event. Online attendees will be able to view the review, but will not be able to speak or use the chat function on MS Teams.)

Public questions for the Q&A session should be submitted in advance by 5pm on Wednesday 28 October. Members of the public can submit a question whether they are attending or not.

Further information can be found: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/news-annual-review-26/

Members of the public are being invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Annual Review on Thursday 5 November 2026.

The Annual Review will take place in the Lecture Theatre at University Hospital Hairmyres, with members of the public invited to arrive from 1.30pm.

Full story https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/news-annual-review-26/

21/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our hospital discharge focus group this morning at Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire, University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership.

Carers came together to share their experiences of supporting someone leaving hospital, discussing what worked well, the challenges they faced, and what could have made the process easier for carers.

The feedback, ideas and lived experience shared will play an important role in shaping the new Lanarkshire-wide Integrated Discharge Hub, helping to improve communication, support and coordination when people leave hospital. Most importantly, it will help ensure carers' voices remain at the heart of future discharge planning and support across Lanarkshire.

We are grateful to everyone who took the time to contribute and help influence positive change for carers across Lanarkshire.

Your voice matters.