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Students show enthusiasm for much‑needed social care role

Students show enthusiasm for much‑needed social care role

Published: Monday, 09 March 2026

Opportunities have been boosted for people needing tailored day-to-day support after students gave an enthusiastic reaction to learning about a little-known social care post.

Planning news

More council homes on the way

New council homes are to be purchased at a development in Almada Street, Hamilton.

Environment news

Pupils take winter jacket appeal to heart of their community

Pupils have helped ensure hundreds of children, young people and families across South Lanarkshire face the winter months with warmth and dignity.

Education news

Virtual reality produces real results

A unique project using virtual reality has increased levels of attendance in a Hamilton primary school.

Housing news

Connor is Apprentice of the Year

A Modern Apprentice with South Lanarkshire Council has scooped a prestigious prize at the country’s top housing awards.

Roads news

Major improvements on way for road in Rutherglen

Improvement works are to be carried out on a road in Rutherglen from this weekend.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

South Lanarkshire leads the way on tackling poverty

A new approach to tackling poverty and giving children the best start to life is being pioneered in South Lanarkshire.

East Kilbride news

Community grants help groups across East Kilbride area

Almost £1900 of community grants have been awarded to five local groups by the East Kilbride Area Committee.

Clydesdale news

Lanark Lifestyles benefits from upgrade

The programme of investments in local gyms and fitness studios across South Lanarkshire continues with Lanark Lifestyles the latest to benefit.

Hamilton news

Applications for role of Chair in Hamilton’s Pride in Place

The process is continuing to appoint an independent chair to lead a plan that will invest up to £20 million in Hamilton town centre.