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A range of large print books and audio books are available at all North Lanarkshire Council Libraries. There are library branches in all the main towns. For all current locations and opening hours, please visit the following website: https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/

Home Library Services are also available: https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/home-delivery-service/

This is a free service available to all residents of North Lanarkshire who are unable to visit a branch or mobile library because of a disability or long-term illness which normally confines them to their home.

CALIBRE Audio

Calibre Audio is a national charity lending free audiobooks to anyone who is print disabled: https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/

RNIB Library

The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free with over 60,000 items in the collection. This website is your gateway to the entire collection in one place: Audio, Braille, Giant Print, Music – there is so much to access, borrow and enjoy.

For more info you can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999, email helpline@rnib.org.uk or see webpage www.rnib.org.uk/.../books/rnib-reading-services-online-library

There are a number of organisations that produce talking newspapers for more information on these service please visit the following website: www.tnf.org.uk

For the RNIB library of Newspapers and magazines please visit the following websites:

The Herbert Protocol is a form which family members or carers complete for a person living with dementia or at risk of going missing.

Families of a person with the condition are asked to download the Herbert Protocol form and provide information such as places of importance to them, often visited places, health issues and places they have been found in the past if reported missing.

The protocol can be printed out and stored in a safe, easily accessible place in the person’s home or kept by a family member electronically.

It enables police officers to quickly obtain vital information about vulnerable people who have been reported missing.

The form is available to download from Police Scotland’s website: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/the-herbert-protocol/

The Macular Society supports those with Macular Degeneration, their families and their carers; offering counselling and other services.

Contact Information:

Organisation: The Macular Society

Website: www.macularsociety.org/local-support-groups

Phone: 01264 560 259

The NHS Medicines: Care and Review Service is a voluntary service for people with long-term conditions. It's available at all community pharmacies across Scotland. You can only use this service if you've registered with a community pharmacy. The service can help you manage your medicine through your local pharmacist whilst your doctor continues to provide your medical care.

For more information please see attached document.

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The NHS Medicines Care and Review Service

Triple Tap Tech provide advice, help, support and training for the visually impaired community of Scotland in using technology to enhance people's life. They will show you how to use the latest computers, smartphones, Alexa, Google Assistant and other devices.

They can come to your home; meet you in another location of your choice or you can pop into their office.

For more information please use the contact details below:

Contact Information:

Organisation: Triple Tap Tech

Website: https://tripletaptech.org/

Email: TripleTapTech@Outlook.com

Phone: 0141 353 1567 during office hours or 07805 353149 outwith office hours.

The following places have a selection of phones you can try before you buy, as well being able to provide advice and assistance.

Contact information
Organisation: Deaf Connections
Email: Carol@deafconnections.co.uk
Phone: 0141 420 1759
Address: Centre for the Deaf, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow G5 9EJ

If you do want to get in touch, then please contact Carol Grice and ring or email to arrange appointment, as they are sometimes away from the building

Contact information:
Organisation: Deaf Services Lanarkshire
Website: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Mobile: 07806497562
Phone: 01236 604808
Address: Unit 9 Fountain Business Centre, Ellis Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3AA

Many people find that with certain products it is very helpful to try before you buy to be sure that you are getting something that will really help you. There are many centres across the UK which have equipment on display for you to try.

Advice on trying before you buy is also available from www.ageuk.org.uk

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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 team

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

Illustration of a person looking at a laptop with the words 'It's quicker to click!' and 'Do it online'

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.

What do you want for tea? PDF

Aura in North Lanarkshire

Aura is a new service, supporting people affected by domestic abuse across North Lanarkshire.

Aura PDF

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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