Wishaw politicians have urged locals to attend an event this week aimed at helping them through the cost-of-living crisis.Experts and community organisations will be on hand at the LAMH Wellbeing Centre and Café on Friday from 10.30am to 2pm to talk to residents about finances and available support in response to increasing pressure on the cost of living.The event is being organised by Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson and her Westminster counterpart Marion Fellows.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Ms Adamson said: “Constituents are contacting us afraid of what lies ahead.
Marion and I are determined to help people across Motherwell and Wishaw get the support they need.“The organisations we have invited were selected to cover a range of problems that people might be facing as the cost-of-living crisis continues.“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend: young and old, employed, and unemployed, single people and families – these events are for our entire community.“Things are tough right now and people are facing huge pressures – but there is help out there.
Please come along and explore the support networks available. We are on your side.”Organisations taking part include the Scottish Social Security, Citizens’ Advice Bureau, SSPCA, Wishaw and Motherwell Credit Unions, Christians Against Poverty,
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