Contact Scotland secures one-year National Lottery grant to support families in North Lanarkshire
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Tuesday 13 January 2026
We are delighted to announce that Contact Scotland has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a one-year project for families living in North Lanarkshire.
The project, Looking After You and Yours, will support families with a disabled child or a child with additional needs, with or without a diagnosis.
Thanks to this funding, families will be able to access one-to-one appointments with Contact’s experienced and local parent adviser. We’ll provide hospital-based support at University Hospital Wishaw, regular face-to-face and online workshops, and free family days. We will build on our digital resources, developing factsheets, webinars and guides, so families can find clear and trusted information at a time that suits them.
Susan Walls, Head of Programmes in Scotland, says:
“This funding comes at a crucial time for families in North Lanarkshire. We are seeing high levels of child poverty, rising living costs and increasing pressure on local services. Many families with disabled, seriously ill, and additional needs children are struggling to get the help they need.
“Families tell us they feel exhausted, overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. This is especially so when they are waiting for a diagnosis or help for their child.
“We are very grateful to National Lottery Community Fund for awarding us this grant. It will will make an incredible difference to families.”
