Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing information and advice about the support available to help families struggling with income or money worries. 

A series of free events hosted by the council, its partners and voluntary organisations, have also been organised and are taking place in local communities. 

These sessions range from health and wellbeing and benefits advice to numeracy and literacy groups and managing money. There’s lots of valuable, expert advice on hand. In addition to in-person events there is also a series of Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefings, providing online opportunities to engage in sessions including social security, jobs and life’s essentials. 

Online information is being offered to help support people across the area who are living with or facing poverty. Thousands of households are suffering from low incomes and high living costs. The information will provide practical steps people can take to help boost their income and improve their lives.  

A full list of events can be found here.

Councillor Chris Costello, Convener of Wellbeing and Tackling Poverty Committee said, “The annual Challenge Poverty Week provides an opportunity for organisations and people across the country to highlight the injustice of poverty and to raise their voice against poverty. 

“By working with partners to deliver key events and sessions this week we’re continuing to provide vital, expert support to the most vulnerable people in our local communities.”  

North Lanarkshire Council’s Tackling Poverty Strategy aims to help residents tackle the drivers of poverty by offering guidance on health and wellbeing, employment, income maximisation and support for families and parents. And our team provides vital, expert support throughout the year to secure additional income through benefit checks, appeals and financial advice helping thousands of residents navigate financial hardship.

Our Tackling Poverty team can be contacted on 01698 332551 or by emailing TPteam@northlan.gov.uk.