The latest meeting of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Network (Children, Young People & Whole Families) took place on Tuesday 20 May.
Over 70 participants attended the fourth network event, completing a rotation across all localities in South Lanarkshire. A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event.
If you missed it, you can watch the highlights from the day over on our YouTube.
This workshop is to explore and improve South Lanarkshire Council’s funding relationship with the third sector, alignment with the Fair Funding Charter, KTBA principles and strategic shared outcomes. To set the groundwork for a new South Lanarkshire Grant Policy and explore models of community funding.
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Eastfield Community Centre, Dukes Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G72 7BA
On Wednesday 14 May, VASLan hosted a powerful day of engagement between the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) and the Third Sector.
The CPP Development Day brought together key voices from across the third sector and statutory bodies to explore how we can work better together to deliver real change for our communities. Three organisations represented the sector, with VASLan proud to host. The day focused on creating more genuine, resourced and inclusive collaboration within the Community Planning Partnership.
We can't wait to celebrate the dedicated and passionate volunteers' that are supporting people across South Lanarkshire. Come and join us for Volunteers' Week from Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th June 2025.
At VASLan, we are hosting two special events - a celebration event in Lanark and a volunteer recruitment event in East Kilbride. You can find the details below.
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
A celebration for South Lanarkshire volunteers to coincide with Volunteers' Week 2025. The day will include an Afternoon tea, speeches, quiz and showcasing volunteer achievements.
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Location: St Nicholas Church Hall, Castlegate, Lanark, ML11 9DZ
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
To shape a new strategic relationship between the South Lanarkshire's Third Sector and South Lanarkshire Council that reflects mutual values and understanding. To improve collaboration and strengthen representation of the third sector. This session forms part of the SLC/Third Sector Partnership Review and is a deliberative space for discussion, ideas, suggestions and potential solutions. Please note this is not a decision-making space. Subsequent workshops will focus on the funding relationship, commissioning, and the delivery partner relationship.
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership and our local partners are offering 1:1 advice about a range of health and social care topics. Come along to have a chat about support and resources you can access to help you with any health and wellbeing challenges you may be experiencing at present.
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Location: C-TEC Building, 1-15 Main Street, Cambuslang, G72 7EX
Click here for the full timetable.
South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership and our local partners are offering 1:1 advice about a range of health and social care topics. Come along to have a chat about support and resources you can access to help you with any health and wellbeing challenges you may be experiencing at present.
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Location: C-TEC Building, 1-15 Main Street, Cambuslang, G72 7EX
Click here for the full timetable.