Lanarkshire's poorest people hit hard by reductions in benefits

iOS - Android When last seen she was wearing a green t-shirt with a black t-shirt underneath, grey leggings, black trainers, and a brown chequered ‘Gucci’ baseball cap.A Police Scotland spokeswoman told Lanarkshire Live: “We’re appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace Kerys.“Kerys was last seen leaving Wishaw Hospital around 9.30pm on Wednesday (July 15).“She also has links to the Ayrshire area.”This is the second time in less than a week that Kerys has gone missing, and

iOS - Android The sums for the two councils are respectively the third- and fourth-highest sums being issued across Scotland’s 32 local authorities, which are sharing a combined £11.8m in additional support from Holyrood.NLC's existing grants already exceed the new minimum, with grants of £140 for primary pupils and £150 for secondary being paid to families from this week for uniforms and shoes ahead of next month’s new school term.The council also introduced a £140 nursery clothing payment

Scotland and are either deaf or have a hearing impairment you may be entitled to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help with the cost of living with a disability.

iOS - Android The standard expects patients should wait no longer than four hours from arrival to admission, discharge or transfer for A&E treatment. Of the figures, Central Scotland MSP Gillian Mackay told Lanarkshire Live : “These figures clearly show the extreme pressure being placed on A&E services in NHS Lanarkshire.

iOS - Android The hub is one of 12 projects to be awarded a share of £15.8 million of funding from the Scottish Government through the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund.

iOS - Android Attempted theft of vehicles has increased across Scotland and in a number of divisions, there has been an increase in the number of vehicles successfully stolen too.Officers are now urging the Lanarkshire public to take appropriate security measures in respect of their vehicles and valuables within, to try and prevent further victims of these crimes.Detective Superintendent Joyce Greenhorn, Police Scotland's acquisitive crime lead, said: "With people now able to spend increased

iOS - Android Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that the level zero move would go ahead in a statement to a virtual meeting of the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.However, the First Minister added that “certain mitigations such as the mandatory wearing of face masks will remain not just now but for some time to come”.She said: “This is not just to give added added protection to the population as a whole, but to those amongst us who are particuarly vulnerable and have to shield; lifting all

iOS - Android The payment will help with the costs of starting a job including travel, new clothes or childcare.Young people are among those whose job prospects have been hardest hit by this pandemic, and Ms Haughey argues that it’s proper they should be supported to ensure they are at “the heart of the economic recovery from Covid-19.”People can find out more and apply through mygov.scot or by calling 0800 182 2222.Commenting, Clare Haughey MSP told Lanarkshire Live: “Getting a new job can be

link!Shoppers will be greeted in-store with a shopping list giving details of the products that are most-needed by their local food bank or FareShare regional centre, and are being encouraged to pick up an item as they shop to drop in special donation trolleys on the way out of the store.The supermarket giant will give a little extra help with top up donations of 20 per cent.Jim Burns, Director of Operations at FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, said: "The items we receive will help us

Child Disability Payment is set to replace Disability Living Allowance Child (DLA Child) and will be the next new benefit to be introduced by the Scottish Government. The new benefit will provide additional financial support to children and young people with disabilities, as well as their families, to help with the additional costs they incur as a result of having a long-term health condition.

iOS - Android It has also expanded into the neighbouring north authority in the past decade, and adapted to continue providing support virtually throughout the COVID pandemic.Staff at NFU were invited to nominate local charities to receive support from its latest fund – part of a £2m “agency giving” programme for customers and communities affected by coronavirus.Other Scottish recipients included the Royal British Legion, Scottish Association for Mental Health and Scotland’s Charity Air

iOS - Android More than two thirds of the Lanarkshire premises reached by the major civil engineering rollout have since upgraded to the ultra-fast, full-fibre service, which allows easier and quicker web browsing, online work, gaming and streaming.North Lanarkshire enterprise convener Councillor Allan Graham told Lanarkshire Live: “The Digital Scotland programme has helped connect many of our small towns and villages and means communities are now able to receive fibre-based broadband.“Without

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Ayr. A 54-year-old man and a woman, 30, were rushed to University Hospital Ayr for treatment after the incident on Smith Street on Saturday night.

Glasgow on Saturday, May 15, to celebrate the club's title victory. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 37-year-old man, 31-year-old man, 29-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

rescued after their boat sank off the east coast of Scotland. The alarm was raised at around 4.40am on Saturday when the vessel began taking on water around half a mile off Badbea in Caithness.The occupants were forced to bail into a life raft as their boat began to sink before swiftly becoming completely submerged.

youth care charity Kibble, has supported more than 270 children and young people since it was established in 2013.

Amber Heard who is a new mom! Nobody knew the 35-year-old actress was expecting a baby via surrogate but on Thursday, July 1st she made the big announcement on Instagram. Her daughter was born on April 8, 2021, and Amber chose the name Oonagh Paige Heard. According to The Bump, Oonagh is of Greek, Scottish, and Irish origin, and means “pure, holy” and she chose Paige after the name of her late mom.

iOS - Android A follow-up inspection was carried out on June 4 to follow up on outstanding improvements required of the home in relation to catheter care.On June 4, the Care Inspectorate found “significant improvements” in catheter care risk assessment and care planning at the home, run by Hudson (Lorne) Ltd.The inspection report laid out to the Scottish Parliament on June 23 stated: “All staff had completed comprehensive training in catheter care, appropriate to their role."Management had

iOS - Android She then went on to study nursing at Motherwell College, met and married her beloved husband, Darren and continued her career as a carer in Lanarkshire, while also looking after her family.Ellona then decided to continue with her studies and is currently studying nursing at the University of the West of Scotland in Hamilton, as well as working as a carer.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionHer son