Disability


Clare Adamson MSP – Motherwell and Wishaw

Devolved Matters

Tel: 01698 337540

E-mail: clare.adamson.msp@parliament.scot

Website: https://www.clareadamsonmsp.scot/

Your MSP represents you in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Parliament is responsible for a wide range of devolved matters in which it sets policy independently of the UK Parliament. Devolved matters include education, health, agriculture, justice and prisons.

Stephanie Callaghan MSP – Uddingston and Bellshill

Devolved Matters

Tel: 0131 348 5493

E-mail: stephanie.callaghan.msp@parliament.scot

Your MSP represents you in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Parliament is responsible for a wide range of devolved matters in which it sets policy independently of the UK Parliament. Devolved matters include education, health, agriculture, justice and prisons.

The Advocacy Project – North Lanarkshire

Tel: 0141 420 0961

Website: http://www.theadovcacyproject.org.uk

E-mail: enquiry@theadvocacyproject.org.uk

The Advocacy Project is a human rights-based organisation that supports people to have their voices heard and be empowered to be involved in decisions that affect their lives. Our issue-based advocacy services are free and confidential, and we are independent of social work, NHS, and other agencies.

Carers Scotland (Part of Carers UK)

Tel: 0141 445 3070

Web: http://www.carersuk.org/Scotland

Email: info@carerscotland.org

Carers Scotland work as part of Carers UK, providing expert advice, information and support; connecting carers so no-one must care alone; campaigning together for lasting change; and finding new ways to reach and support carers.

Carers Together – North Lanarkshire

Tel: 01698 404055

E-mail: enquiries@carerstogether.org

Website: http://www.carerstogether.org

North Lanarkshire Carers Together pledges to improve the lives of carers within North Lanarkshire by actively linking carers and professionals in meaningful working relationships. The organisation is a registered charity working in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, NHS Lanarkshire and a wide range of third sector and national organisations.

Equals Advocacy Partnership

Adults aged over 65

Tel: 01698 327772

Website: http://www.equalsadvocacy.org.uk

E-mail: admin@equalsadvocacy.org.uk

Equals Advocacy Partnership is an advocacy organisation offering services in Motherwell and Wishaw to adults over the age of 65. The types of advocacy offered include collective advocacy and one-to-one advocacy.

Lanarkshire Carers Centre – Carers Trust

Tel: 01698 428090

E-mail: info@prtlcc.org.uk

Website: http://www.prtlcc.org.uk

The Lanarkshire Carers Centre aims to provide a valuable resource to carers, carers support groups, and organisations throughout Lanarkshire. The key objects are information and communication, emotional support, giving carers a voice, and raising awareness of carers and their issues.

NHS 24

Call Free on 111

Website: http://www.nhs24.com

NHS 24 is Scotland’s national Telehealth and Telecare organisation. NHS 24 is designed to help you get the right care, from the right people, at the right time. Call us free on 111, if you are ill and it can’t wait until your regular NHS service reopens.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

North Lanarkshire

Tel: 01698 375800

Website: http://www.trfs.org.uk

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provide services to people aged 10 and over, who have mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, forensic needs, and behaviour that challenges. They provide support to people in their own homes, covering the range of housing support and care at home needs including community support and engagement.

Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

Tel: 0131 524 1975

Website: http://www.siaa.org.uk

E-mail: office@siaa.org.uk

The SIAA is a membership organisation that has the overall aim of ensuring that Independent Advocacy is available to any vulnerable person in Scotland. Independent Advocacy safeguards people who are vulnerable and discriminated against or whom services find difficult to serve, empowering people who need a stronger voice by enabling them to express their own needs and make their own decisions.

Speak Out Advocacy Partnership

For those with learning difficulties

Tel: 01355 230202

Website: http://www.speak-out.org.uk

E-mail: info@speak-out.org.uk

Speak Out Advocacy Partnership is an advocacy organisation offering services in Motherwell and Wishaw to people with learning difficulties. The types of advocacy offered include citizen advocacy, peer advocacy and one-to-one advocacy.

Your Voice

Children and young people

Tel: 01236 700108

E-mail: info@urvz.org.uk

Your Voice is an advocacy organisation for children and young people. Based in Coatbridge, the types of advocacy services across North Lanarkshire offered include collective advocacy and one-to-one advocacy.

 

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