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LOCAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
https://nhsinform.scot – provides the latest guidance about Covid 19 from NHS Scotland and the
Scottish Government plus other information about health and wellbeing services.
https://nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk provides information about local health services plus health and
wellbeing resources to empower you to lead a healthier lifestyle.
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk provides the latest information about local services.
To contact the South Lanarkshire Council Customer Services Centre telephone 0303 123 1015.
The Council also operates a Community Wellbeing telephone line to support South Lanarkshire
residents. It is not for emergencies such as when you might need police or ambulance services, or for
enquiries about normal services like bin collections. You should continue to make use of the usual
telephone numbers for these. However, this helpline does provide access to advice and can link you
to local services and community volunteers in your area if needed.
Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45-4.35pm. Fridays 8.45-4.15pm (Tel: 0303 123 1009)
FINANCIAL ADVICE
The Money Matters Service, South Lanarkshire Council is a free and confidential service that helps
South Lanarkshire residents claim benefits and deal with debt.
Further information and a link to online forms are available on the South Lanarkshire Council
Website https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
OR you can Phone: 0300 029 0041 or Email: moneymatters.advice@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Clydesdale Citizens Advice Bureau – is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial
confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or
problems. The local branch is based at 10-12 Wide Close, Lanark, ML11 7LX
Website: https://www.clydesdalecab.org.uk (Tel: 01555 664301)
OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Clydesdale Foodbank – Provides food to those in need who have been referred by partner agencies.
Website: https://clydesdalefoodbank.org.uk (Tel: 01555 771700)
Care & Repair in Lanarkshire – Offers a wide range of practical services and advice that allow elderly
and disabled people in our community to live independently. Website: https://careandrepair-sl.co.uk/ (Tel: 01555 666200)
Chris’s House – A Centre for Help, Response and Intervention surrounding Suicide. The first 24hour
Non-medical Crisis centre in Scotland. Website: https://chrisshouse.org/ (Tel: 01236 766755)
Healthy Valleys – Provides opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and build stronger
communities.
Website: www.healthyvalleys.org.uk (Tel: 07859 062831)
Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health – Provides advice and support to access the tools and
services needed to improve mental health.
Website: https://lamh.org.uk (Tel: 01698 476726)
Lanarkshire Carers – Provides information and support to carers in Lanarkshire.
Website: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk (Tel: 01698 428090)
Seniors Together – Is a Council project in association with NHS Lanarkshire. It is aimed at improving
the quality of life for older people living in South Lanarkshire. Website: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/SeniorsTogether (Tel: 01698 454105)
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture – This website provides information about local leisure
facilities, cultural venues, museums and libraries as well as country parks and outdoor activities in
our area. Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Carluke Leisure Centre is situated at 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA. (Tel: 01555 751384)
VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) – Provides opportunities and support to community groups and those who wish to volunteer
Website: https://www.vaslan.org.uk (Tel: 01698 300390)
NATIONAL HELPLINES
Age UK – is a leading charity representing older people.
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk
Age Scotland’s national helpline for people over 55. (Tel: 0800 12 44 222)
Children 1 st – has a Parentline and offers advice and support to families.
Website: https://www.children1st.org.uk (Tel: 0800 28 22 33)
Childline – provides help and advice to children.
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk (Tel: 0800 1111)
Scottish Women’s Aid – provides help to victims of domestic abuse and forced marriages.
Website: https://womensaid.scot (Tel: 0800 027 1234)
The Samaritans – provide a vital lifeline for people in crisis and distress.
Website: www.samaritans.org (Tel: 116 123 for free)
NHS/Out of Hours Service – Tel: 111. This number is available 24 hours a day and provides free advice
CARLUKE HEALTH CENTRE
40 Chapel Street, Carluke, MLK8 4BA
Tel: 01555 7770635
DOCTORS:
There are two medical practices based at this Health Centre:
High Mill Medical Practice – https://www.highmillmedicalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 01555 771012
St. Luke’s Medical Practice – https://www.stlukesmedicalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 01555 752150
DENTISTS:
Carluke Dental Studio,
Carluke Community Health Centre, 40 Chapel Street, Carluke, ML8 4BA.
Tel: 01555 750408
My Dentist,
28 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AJ.
Tel: 01555 771424
The Tooth Doctor,
79 Kirkton Street, Carluke, ML8 4AD.
Tel: 01555 808037
Clyde Valley Dental Practice,
41 Lanark Road, Crossford, Carluke, ML8 5RE.
Tel: 01555 860086
OPTICIANS
Clear Vision Optician,
25 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AL.
Tel: 01555 772448
John Coll,
38 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AJ.
Tel: 01555 772100
Optical Express,
61 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AL.
Tel: 01555 700291
CHEMISTS/PHARMACISTS
Boots,
88-70 High Street, ML8 4AJ.
Tel: 01555 771350
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday Closed.
Boots,
12c Lawhill Road, Law, ML8 5JQ.
Tel 01698 356312
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 5pm
Saturday 9.00am – 1pm
Sunday Closed.
Cairns,
26 Market Place, Carluke, ML8 4BP.
Tel: 01555 771046
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
*Sunday 11.00am -2.00pm
*Public Holidays 9.00am – midday
Lloyds,
17 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4A.
Tel: 01555 771249
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 5pm
Saturday 8.30am – 5pm
Sunday Closed.
ON SUNDAYS:
Boots,
47 – 49 Brandon Parade South ML1 1RE
Tel: 01698 271411
Sunday midday – 4.00pm
N.B. Please check these details on line or by phoning to make sure they are up to date.
LOCAL SCHOOLS & NURSERIES
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Braidwood Primary School, Monks Lane, Braidwood, ML8 5PN
Tel: 01555 770279
office@braidwood-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Carluke Primary School, Belstane Road, Carluke, ML8 4BG.
Tel: 01555 771621.
office@carluke-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Crawforddyke Primary School, Eastfield Road,Carluke, ML8 4NZ.
Tel: 01555 771215
office@crawforddyke-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
High Mill Primary School, Market Road, Carluke, ML8 4BE.
Tel: 01555 772580
office@highmill-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Kirkton Primary School, Kirkton Avenue, Carluke, ML8 5AB.
Tel: 01555 772466
office@kirkton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Law Primary School, Lawhill Road, Law, ML8 5HA.
Tel: 01698 350816
office@law-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
St. Athanasius’ Primary School, John Street, Carluke, ML8 4DD.
Tel: 01555 771418
office@st-athanasius-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Victoria Park School, Market Road, Carluke, ML8 4BE.
Tel: 01555 750591
office@victoriapark.s-lanark.sch.uk
Underbank Primary School, 159 Lanark Road, Crossford, ML8 5QQ.
Tel: 01555 860289
gw14underbankoffice@glow.sch.uk
SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOLS
Carluke High School, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA.
Tel: 01555 773680
Lanark Grammar School, Kirklands Road, Lanark, ML11 9AJ.
Tel: 01555 667520
St. Aidan’s High School, 100 Waverley Drive, Wishaw, ML2 7EW.
Tel: 01698 522738
Learning Communities
Underbank Primary School is in the same Learning Community as Lanark Grammar School.
St. Athanasius’ Primary School is in the same Learning Community as St. Aidan’s High School.
All the other Primary Schools above are in the same Learning Community as Carluke High School together with Forth Primary School.
N.B. Further information and links to the schools can be found on the South Lanarkshire Council website except for St. Aidan’s which can be found on the North Lanarkshire Council website.
LOCAL NURSERY PROVISION
Carluke Primary School Nursery Class, Belstane Road, Carluke, ML8 4BG.
Tel: 01555 771621
Green Apple Nursery, 2 Clyde Street, Carluke, ML8 5EP.
Tel: 01555 704021
Happy Feet Nursery, Rankin Gait Centre, Hamilton Street, Carluke, ML8 4AT.
Tel: 01555 700700
Kirkstyle Early Learning Centre, Eastfield Road, Carluke, ML8 4NZ.
Tel: 01555 772856.
Law Primary School Nursery Class, Lawhill Road, Law, ML8 5HA.
Tel: 01698 350816
St. Athanasius’ Primary School Nursery Class, John Street, Carluke, ML8 4DD.
Tel: 01555 771418
ACE Place Nursery & Out of School Care, Riverside, 1 Lanark Road, Carluke, ML8 4HD.
Tel: 01555 770225
Further information about nurseries can be found on the South Lanarkshire Council website – https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/34/nurseries
LOCAL CHURCHES
We are fortunate that our churches share a desire to serve and engage with their communities and many people from the different congregations volunteer and co-operate to support local organisations and events, e.g. the Choices Community Shop, Clydesdale Foodbank, Street Level Youth Project, Christian Aid Week, the Jam and Ham Festival and more.
CARLUKE
Calvary Christian Fellowship,
Meets at the Lifestyle Centre,
Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4DF Website: http://www.calvarycarluke.org
Carluke Gospel Hall,
5-3 Church Lane,
Carluke, ML8 4AU. Website: https://www.carlukegospelhall.org.uk
Kirkstyle Baptist Church.
Chapel Street,
Carluke, ML8 4BA Website: https://www.carluke-baptist.org.uk
Kirkton Parish Church,
Station Road,
Carluke, ML8 5AA. Website: https://kirktonchurch.com
St. Andrew’s Parish Church,
Mount Stewart Street,
Carluke, ML8 5EB. Website: https://carluke-standrewschurch.org
St. Athanasius’ R.C. Church,
21 Mount StewartStreet,
Carluke, ML8 5EB. Website: https://www.stathanasiuscarluke.org
St. John’s Parish Church,
Hamilton Street,
Carluke, ML8 4 HA. Website: http://www.carluke-stjohns.org.uk
United Reformed Church,
1-5 Carnwath Road,
Carluke, ML8 4DF. Website: http://www.carluke.urc.org.uk
CROSSFORD
Braehead House,
A Christian Healing, Retreat and Conference Centre,
Crossford, ML8 5NQ.
Website: https:// www.divinehealingfellowshipbraeheadhousescotland.co.uk
Crossford Parish Church,
Lanark Road,
Crossford, ML8 5RD
LAW
Law Christian Fellowship,
12 Shawfield Crescent,
Law, ML8 5JA.
Law Parish Church,
Station Road,
Law, ML8 5WH. Website: https://lawparishchurch.org
LOCAL COUNCIL SERVICES
See More: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/
South Lanarkshire Council is one of 32 unitary authorities of Scotland and it provides a wide range of
services, e.g. schools and nurseries, social care, housing, libraries, bin collections, financial support,
roadworks, licensing, registration, and more.
Information about these services can be found by looking on the SLC. website
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk or phoning the Customer Services Centre on 0303 123 1015
Our Electoral Ward is Clydesdale West.
The Elected Councillors for the Clydesdale West Ward are:
ACTIVE TRAVEL – to walk, wheel and cycle
“Increasing levels of active travel can bring huge benefits to our communities, health and environment.” (A quote from the Paths for All website.)
If you are interested in getting out and about more by yourself or with your family and friends in the local area you can find out more on the following websites.
The Ramblers: https://www.ramblers.org.uk look on this website to find a group and/or a route near you. There are groups for different ages and areas of Scotland. The Ramblers organisation are currently mapping walks with the assistance of local people in our area.
Paths for All: https://www.pathsforall.org.uk Get Walking Lanarkshire offers a programme of free health walks across North and South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire Council: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk – search for headings:
Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding
Active Travel Network – Carluke Active Travel Network Plan
Clyde Walkway.
Adult road safety education – Family cycling.
South Lanarkshire Council’s Countryside Rangers raise the profile of our open spaces and help improve the area’s biodiversity and outdoor access networks. Look on their Facebook site for up to date information about how to get involved with walks and other outdoor activities, e.g. at the Milton Nature Reserve and Jock’s Burn in Carluke.
Visit Lanarkshire: https://visitlanarkshire.com – Walking & Cycling in Lanarkshire
Healthy Valleys: https://healthyvalleys.org.uk Healthy Valleys is a community led health initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire. They focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and build stronger communities, e.g. walking and cycling programmes, bike maintenance and other fitness sessions.
Lanark & District u3a: https://www.ldu3a.com This local branch of the University of the 3rd Age is for anyone who is retired or semi-retired and those on the young side of the “third age” who are no longer in employment. It provides a wide variety of activities including walking, cycling, dancing, badminton, pickleball and yoga.
VIVA/Villagers in the Valley: https://viva.chessck.co.uk is a community group for the over 60’s operating in the Clyde Valley around Crossford, South Lanarkshire and offers a walking programme plus a variety of other activities
South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture: https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk
Carluke Leisure Centre, 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA. Tel: 01555 751384. The website provides details about a wide variety of activities for all ages and local parks.
VASLan/Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire: https://www.vaslan.org.uk is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface (TSI). One of VASLan’s 4 core activities is to develop volunteering so if you wish to volunteer or need volunteers e.g. for an outdoor project look on this website.
- Some of our local churches also have walking groups and may have details on their websites or facebook sites.