North Lanarkshire Council provides social work and social care services for people of all ages across North Lanarkshire.
Our main areas of support are:
Children and Families
- Child protection
- Family support
- Care and accommodation
- Fostering and adoption
- Support for looked‑after children
- Youth justice services
- Self‑Directed Support for children
- Support for disabilities and sensory impairment
- Children’s rights
Adults (18 and over)
- Reporting concerns that an adult may be at risk of harm
- Adult protection
- Alcohol and drug support
- “Making Life Easier” online help
- Community Alarm Service
- Community care assessment and support planning
- Help to live independently at home
- Advocacy services
Carers
- Support for adult and young carers
- Information on eligibility for services
- Short breaks and respite for carers
Justice Services
- Support for offenders and their families
- Services for people affected by crime
- Court services and diversion from prosecution
- Social work support in prisons
- North Lanarkshire Community Justice Partnership
More Information
- Visit our website: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health
- Find your local social work office
- Contact adult social care services
How Deaf BSL Users Can Contact Social Work
1. Contact Scotland BSL
- Free online interpreting service
- Use a video call to get information, report a concern, or request help
- Tell them if you need a face‑to‑face interpreter for your appointment
2. Contact Scotland BSL App
- Download on smartphone, tablet, or laptop
- Connect to an interpreter who can phone the local social work office for you