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The community alarm service helps people living in North Lanarkshire who need some extra support to stay in their own homes with the security of knowing that they can call for help in an emergency, such as a fall or an illness, at any time of the day or night.
For more information please visit: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/adults/community-alarm-service.
Diabetes UK Support Groups provide support and information to people with diabetes and their families.
For further information please visit: www.diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/scotland/diabetes_in_your_area_scotland/lanarkshire.
NHS Inform provides online information on ways you can prevent falls. The site includes information on causes of falls, how to deal with anxiety about falling, strength and balance exercises and much more.
For more information please visit www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls.
As a local authority, North Lanarkshire Council, is responsible for dealing with antisocial behaviour within our communities. North Lanarkshire works in partnership with Police Scotland and other agencies to make sure our communities are safer and more pleasant places to live, work and visit. If you are experiencing issues in relation to antisocial behaviour, please call 0300 123 1382 or email antisocialenquiries@northlan.gov.uk. Our phone line operates 24-hours a day and our call handlers are available to take your complaint and provide relevant advice and assistance.
The Upwards and Onwards film can be found on NHS Inform and explains several things to do with falling.
For example:
- How to get up from a fall.
- What to do if you can't get up.
- How to prevent falls.
You can either watch the whole film or a specific section.
Visit www.nhsinform.scot and search for 'What to do if you fall' to find the videos.
There is also a leaflet attached which describes how you can help someone if they fall.
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Contacting adult social care services in North Lanarkshire
The following website has a form for contacting North Lanarkshire Council about adult social care services.
North Lanarkshire Council website: Contacting adult social care services
Energy Grants & Housing Support Services
Energy Grants and Payments PDF
North Lanarkshire Council Housing Support Services PDF
Assistive Technology Flat demonstration video
A video about the new Tech Flat, which has a range of assistive technology available.
Assistive Technology Flat demonstration video
Assistive technology catalogue
Lanarkshire Macmillan
Virtual & telephone support service, along with cancer packs service, available for people affected by cancer in Lanarkshire.
"We’re still here for you"
Lanarkshire Macmillan information
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Their aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. They provide information and support to people who are worried about their memory and for everyone living with dementia and their families.
Alzheimer Scotland - What's Online? PDF
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Rights PDF
Lanarkshire Mind Matters
Active Outdoors North Lanarkshire
Your guide to parks, green spaces and nature.
ALISS
A Local Information System for Scotland enabling people to find and share information on resources, services, groups and support in their local communities and online.
For more information visit: https://www.aliss.org/
New online debt system launched
An online form is now available for anyone who needs debt advice. Residents can make a request online, any time that suits day or night.
The form is part of a new system for managing the council's debt advice service and provides a confidential, accessible way to digitally sign required paperwork upload evidence and receive correspondence.
To complete the form, residents must use a MyAccount, which is quick and easy to set up and allows residents to access a number of services including reporting a housing or bin issue, paying Council Tax and booking a special uplift.
For more information visit the debt and advice page: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/debt-advice
NHS Lanarkshire - "Practical Tips to help my memory" booklet
If you have a problem with your memory it can have an impact on your ability to do everyday tasks. If you follow helpful habits and routines this may minimise the impact of your memory impairment. This booklet is designed by Occupational Therapists to illustrate some practical strategies that you might find helpful.
Practical Tips to help my memory PDF
What do you want for tea? booklet
Quick and easy recipes to support you to eat well at home.
Aura in North Lanarkshire
Aura is a new service, supporting people affected by domestic abuse across North Lanarkshire.
Your Health
This section provides a range of local services and well-being information for you to find advice or seek further assistance to support your health.
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