The list of contacts below is a useful starting point. These organisations can link you to other services and support in your area. Unless otherwise stated the organisations are available within office hours.
Information and Support for Carers
Care Information Scotland
Tel No: 0845 600 1001
http://www.careinfoscotland.co.uk/home.aspx
Princess Royal Trust Lanarkshire Carers Centre
North Lanarkshire Tel: 01236 755 550
South Lanarkshire Tel: 01698 428 090
Princess Royal Trust for Carers website: www.carers.org
Carers Information Line
North Lanarkshire Tel: 0800 028 0287
South Lanararkshire Tel: 0800 085 3945
(9am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri)
North Lanarkshire Carers Together
Tel: 01698 404 055
Website: www.carerstogether.org
South Lanarkshire Carers Network
Tel: 01698 285 163
Website: www.slcn.co.uk
Young Carers
North Lanarkshire NCH Young Carers Project Tel: 01698 258 801
South Lanarkshire Young Carers Service Tel: 01698 455 455
Carers Support Team
Co-ordinator for Carers:
Hairmyres Tel: 01355 585522
Monklands Tel: 01236 712566
Wishaw General Tel: 01698 366118 (switchboard)
Other Useful Contacts
Financial Information
(Age 60+)
Motherwell Pension Centre
Tel: 0845 606 0265
(Age under 60)
Contact local job centre
Local and National Contacts
Below are the contact numbers of some more Helplines. Again this list does not include all the Helplines available but provides you with a starting point.
NHS Lanarkshire General Enquiry Line
Tel: 0845 130 130
Chest Heart and Stroke Advice Line
Tel: 0845 0776000
Website: www.chss.org.uk
Provides information and advice for people affected by heart disease and stroke.
Alzheimers Scotland - Action on Dementia Helpline
Tel: 0808 808 3000
Website: www.alzscot.org
Provides information and advice for people affected by dementia
Alzheimers (Lanarkshire)
Tel: 01698 275 300
Samaritans Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 429 411
Website: www.samaritans.org
Confidential emotional support 24 hours a day.
Social Work Offices (South Lanarkshire)
South Lanarkshire Council
David Dale House, 45 John Street, Blantyre, G72 0JG
Tel: 01698 527400
Website: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Email: swloblantyre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Council Offices
South Vennel, Lanark, ML11 9JT
Tel: 01555 673400
Email: swloclydesdale@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Civic Centre
Andrew Street, East Kilbride, G74 1AB
Tel: 01355 807000
Email: swloeastkilbride@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Brandon Gate
1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 455400
Email: swlohamilton@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Claude Street
Larkhall,
ML9 1DR,
Tel: 01698 884656
Email: swlolarkhall@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Royal Burgh House
380 King Street
Rutherglen
G73 1DQ
Tel: 0141 647 9977
Email: swlorutherglen@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
South Lanarkshire Council Social Work Emergency Service
Tel: 0800 678 3282
Social Work Offices (North Lanarkshire)
North Lanarkshire Council
Airdrie Social Work Locality
Coats House, Gartlea Road, Airdrie, ML6 9JA
Tel: 01236 757000
Fax: 01236 757001
Website: www.northlan.gov.uk
Email: AirdRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Bellshill Social Work Locality
303 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1AW
Tel: 01698 346666
Fax: 01698 748686
Email: BellRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Coatbridge Social Work Locality
122 Bank Street, Coatbridge, ML5 1ET
Tel: 01236 622100
Fax: 01236 622137
Email: CoatRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Cumbernauld Social Work Locality
Bron Chambers, Bron Way, North Carbrain Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1DZ
Tel: 01236 638700
Fax: 01698 403080
Email: CumbRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Motherwell Social Work Locality
Scott House 73/77, Merry Street, Motherwell, ML1 1JE
Tel: 01698 332100
Fax: 01698332165
Email: MothRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Shotts Sub Office
169 Station Road, Shotts, ML7 4BQ
Tel: 01501 824700
Fax: 01501 824711
Email: ShottsRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Wishaw Social Work Locality
King's Building, King Street, Wishaw, ML2 8BS
Tel: 01698 348200
Fax: 01698 348269
Email: WishRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
Social Work Headquarters
Scott House 73/77, Merry Street, Motherwell, ML1 1JE
Tel: 01698 332000
Fax: 01698 332017
Carers Liaison and Support Project (CLASP)
Wishaw and Shotts
Tel: 01698 348226
North Lanarkshires Council Social Work Emergency Service
Tel: 0800 121 4114