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.
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, Warmer Homes Scotland, CLD Bus Pass Applications and local food banks as well as Routes to Work and Remploy to give earnings and employability advice.
Among the local groups taking part are Dallies Community Larder, Uniform exchange, Lanarkshire Baby Bank, LAMH and Miracle Foundation to share how their vital work can assist residents.
Mrs Fellows added: “People are worried how they are going to survive in the coming months.
"Whether it is the soaring cost of household gas and electricity, filling their cars with petrol or diesel, or simply just finding money to put food on their family’s table.
“We hope these events will equip local residents with the information they need to tackle the rising cost of living, in the absence of meaningful action from the UK Government.”
A similar event is being held in Motherwell at the Dalziel Building in Scott Street from 10.30am to 2pm on Friday, September 30.
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