Absolutely nobody I knew in the NHS had routine gatherings or drinks after work during covid restrictions. We left exhausted, stripped, showered, terrified we might pass something on, ate, stayed in and slept. Day off meant a solo walk in the park. Rinse & repeat

In a hotly contested field, this is one of the worst things they have ever said. Nurses had it particularly bad. It was absolutely awful. There was no let up, no parties, no during or after work drinks. People often couldn't even access the staff room

Positive post - a nice post from our 'Energetic Elderly' sessions. Here we have Sandra delivering massages as a treat following 6 weeks of all enegetic activities💆‍♀️ We will continue to incorporate more exercise and energetic activities into our groups moving forwards 💃🏋️‍♀️🍏

If you can’t make it to a polling place on 5 May for the Council elections or its more convenient, you can apply for a postal or proxy vote: ow.ly/PWhu50IEKOE Deadline to apply for postal votes is 5pm on Tuesday 19 April and for proxy votes it is 5pm on Tuesday 26 April.

With the end of free lateral flow tests for all, it's important that people providing unpaid care in Scotland know that they can still order tests online.

#VoteSNP for real action on the Tory cost-of-living crisis, and to build a better future. 🏘️ 110,000 more affordable homes 🚸 Wraparound childcare system 🤝 National Care Service ⛽️ Tackle fuel poverty 🍎 Free school meals for all in P1-P7 👉🏼 And more: snp.org/manifesto2022

In government the SNP have doubled the Scottish Child Payment to £20 per eligible child. By the end of 2022 it’ll rise further to £25. Putting money into the pockets of those who need it most. #voteSNP

First stop of the day on The SNP election tour - Cumbernauld with Jamie Hepburn MSP and Stuart McDonald! #VoteSNP

If you’re considering quitting smoking this #WorldNoTobaccoDay it’s not something you have to do on your own. There are a variety of free NHS Lanarkshire stop smoking options. Their helpful and friendly advisers will support you every step of the way! ow.ly/mJqE50JjoKO

Scotland is perfectly placed to export green hydrogen to Germany. An industry led study shows that Scotland can answer the call of the growing German market for clean, green hydrogen as early as 2025. Details👇 #hydrogen #renewables scottish-enterprise-mediacentre.com/news/scotland-…

Are you celebrating your Golden Wedding this year? Or do you know family or friends who were married in 1972? With South Lanarkshire Council, we'd like to invite 'Golden' couples to an afternoon of celebrations later this year. Find out more at ow.ly/bI9F50JLwnM

New Scottish Independence poll, Panelbase 29 Jun - 1 Jul (changes vs 26 - 29 Apr): Yes ~ 48% (+1) No ~ 47% (-2) Don't Know ~ 5% (nc) Excluding Don't Knows (/ vs 2014): Yes ~ 51% (+2 / +6) No ~ 49% (-2 / -6)

It was a pleasure to join Stuart McDonald & Bliss Baby Charity to show my support for introducing the #NeonatalCareBill. It would means that families with a baby in neonatal care would benefit from extra leave & pay at a time when they need it the most.

Refreshingly frank (and politically devastating) from a Labour MP about her party’s priorities in Scotland: “Only last week, we (Scottish Labour) suspended two Labour councillors in Edinburgh because they weren’t prepared to vote for the Tories over the SNP”

Scotland has the lowest level of child poverty across the nations and regions of the UK. Far too much of the block grant the Scot Gov gets back is spent mitigating cruel polices inflicted on us by the UK gov in Westminster. We could do so much better as an independent country.

Heatwave is here. Please keep yourself and your pets safe💙 x.com/DogsTrust/stat…

⚠️Some parts of #NorthLanarkshire are now included in the amber warning for #ExtremeHeat issued by Met Office The warning is valid for today and tomorrow. Drink plenty of water, protect yourslef from the sun and avoid alcohol and extreme physical exercise ow.ly/iIpC50JXVwP

Community Officers were carrying out speed checks on Condorrat Ring Road this afternoon following complaints from local residents. #SlowDownSaveLives

NorthLanCouncil have organised a cost of living event at the Muirfield Centre on the 23rd November. All the details can be found below: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/CAcad/2022/…