We believe that period products are a necessity. No young person who lives or learns in North Lanarkshire should have to worry about affordability or availability of these essential products. 

We provide free period products for any student who needs them in: 

• Primary schools 
• High schools
• Family learning centres 
• Children's homes

What students can expect

All our students can expect:

• free products available during the school day
• access without forms, eligibility check or proof of need 
• clear collection points in toilets or other designated areas
• a choice of product types wherever possible

How schools deliver this 

Every school:

• has a designated staff contact who oversees ordering and stock checks 
• displays products in accessible, student friendly locations
• reports low stock to the team
• can access more digital and print materials and resources for implementation upon request
• promotes information on availability through school notices, bulletins, campaign leaflets and posters, assemblies or digital channels

This provision is designed to be easily and discreetly accessible, inclusive while ensuring support, dignity and choice for all.

Students and families can also access free period products outside school time from our over 100 community locations.

New College Lanarkshire Students 

If you are a student at New College Lanarkshire, free period products are available on all your campuses provided by your school. You can also access free period products from our community locations. 

Alternatively, you can download The Scottish Government's PickupMyPeriod app where you can access free period products locations across Scotland when traveling or outside North Lanarkshire:

• PickupMyPeriod - App Store
• PickupMyPeriod - Google Play

To report any issues, feedback or recommendations related to accessing free period products, you can email us at communitymatters@northlan.gov.uk