The South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has begun to consult on the development of their new Strategic Commissioning Plan 2025 – 2028. This new Plan will have an important role in guiding the prioritisation of significant resources and the provision of services in particular by South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) over the next three years.
Joanne McMann, Engagement Lead at VASLan, has been interviewing people from across South Lanarkshire who have benefited from third sector services. The organisations who delivered these vital services and support all received funding from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF).
This report aims to demonstrate the necessity of local third sector organisations and advocate for fairer funding. We want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part and shared their story.
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
Location: Glebe Street Hall, East Kilbride Old Parish Church Hall, G74 4JS
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
Time: 12.30 - 3.30pm
Location: Blantyre Miners Welfare Society and Social Club, Calder Street, Blantyre, G72 0AU
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
Through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), VASLan have commissioned Inspirent to run a training programme for local Social Enterprises.
The VASLan Business Growth Programme is designed for Social Enterprises in South Lanarkshire that either 1. Own or manage premises or 2. Are involved in, or have recently been successful with, the Community Asset Transfer process.
The programme starts in January 2025, is fully funded and limited to 12 places to ensure personalised support.
Time: 6 - 7.30pm
Location: Princes Gate, 60 Castle Street Hamilton ML3 6BU.
On 25th November join millions across the globe who will be marking the annual United Nations Day to End Violence Against Women with demonstrations and marches. Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre are hosting this event.
Dates: 14th- 18th October
More information can be found here: https://ctauk.org/ctweek24
This network is facilitated by Healthy Valleys & CCI. More information coming soon.
Time: 9.45am - 12pm.
Location: St. Paul's Parish Church (Main Street, Forth, ML11 8AA)
This network is facilitated by David Livingston Trust & LAMH. More information coming soon.
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: David Livingstone Birthplace (165 Station Road, Blantyre, G72 9BY)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: VASLan Office (128 Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0EW) & Remote
New members welcome. Monthly Third Sector Chief Officer's Group (TSCOG) meeting to progress partnership opportunities, funding needs and sector representation. If you have any question about this event or network please email cog@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390