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Epilepsy Scotland – Talk Epilepsy
Epilepsy and seizures are unpredictable. Sometimes a person having a seizure can result in a change of plans. Being flexible and understanding with them can help them feel less guilty
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Lanarkshire Carers – Caring for Parkinson’s
Join Lanarkshire Carers on Tuesday 7th May for an online session where you will learn more about Parkinson’s and what may help you to support your loved one. Book a place by visiting: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk/training
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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NHS Lanarkshire’s Spring / Summer Booster Programme
NHS Lanarkshire’s spring/summer booster vaccination programme is taking place at Wishaw Sports Centre. Please note – Ravenscraig Sports Facility is no longer a vaccination centre. Find out more about the programme, including a daily list of locations: https://nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccine-centres
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Bowel Cancer Awareness 2024 – bowel screening
Information to help you with your bowel screening test kit is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio) at http://nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Police Scotland – trusted traders
Making some home improvements? Don’t deal with cold callers – many local authorities run approved trader schemes, listing local businesses who have been vetted by Trading Standards & who have made a commitment to treat customers fairly. For more information visit: https://orlo.uk/wjrte
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Social Security Scotland – best start food resources
Social Security Scotland have removed income thresholds and made other changes which mean around 20,000 more people are eligible for Best Start Foods. Get shareable social media content, poster and factsheets at their website: Social Security Scotland – Best Start Foods Resources
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2024
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month! Around 4,000 people in Scotland get bowel cancer every year. Being aware of the key symptoms and contacting your GP if things don’t feel right can help increase chances of an early diagnosis. For more information please visit: Bowel screening in Scotland | NHS inform
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Carers Scotland – become a member
Looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who relies on you for support? Become a Carers Scotland member for free. You’ll receive the latest carer news, be part of our online community, and join our movement for change. Learn more: http://carersuk.org/join
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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NLC Carers Conference – commitment to carers
Join North Lanarkshire Council for their Commitment to Carers Conference on 21 May at the Glo Centre, Motherwell, from 10am – 3pm. This action-packed event will help you connect with fellow carers, access support and hear about the latest Carer Strategy. RSVP by emailing QAResourceWorkers@northlan.gov.uk
Thank you,
Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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Full of Beans – healthy lifestyle class
Cumbernauld Library hosts 10 weeks of Full of Beans – a fun free healthy lifestyle class for kids aged 18 mths to 5 yrs and families starting Wed 17 Apr, 10am. Get tips on fussy eating, healthy snacking, screen time & physical activity. Sign up or drop in: https://bit.ly/3JiL8Jl
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Making Life Easier and Disability Information Team
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