Health connection sessions taking place in Lanark

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A series of weekly sessions to connect residents with local health and social care services is taking place in Lanark this autumn.South Lanarkshire University health and social care partnership (HSCP) has launched new initiative Space to Talk, allowing individuals to discuss their needs and concerns with representatives from social work and NHS Lanarkshire services including health improvement, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and more.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Maureen Dearie, who is the HSCP’s Clydesdale locality manager, said: “These events offer a flexible opportunity for residents to connect with the right people in a setting that is both informal and supportive; by bringing together a range of organisations and services, we are ensuring that local people have the support they need to manage their health and wellbeing effectively.” Chief officer Professor Soumen Sengupta added: “At the heart of this initiative is our commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting positive lifestyle changes across rural South Lanarkshire.“Space to Talk exemplifies our vision of working with the community to provide accessible,