Lanarkshire library becomes 'go-to' place for locals unable to access social care services from home

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A Lanarkshire library is now set to play a key role in delivering health and social care services. Locals will be able to attend appointments remotely at Biggar Library which becomes a 'go-to' place for video consultations if home is not an option.

It comes as part of the Near Me in Libraries scheme which sees select services joining around Scotland to boost accessibility for people to attend important meetings.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Around 45,000 consultations are already being held every month across the country, as the scheme is piloted across a range of public service libraries.Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Chief Executive, Pamela Tulloch, welcomed the opportunity to further expand the role local libraries play in the community, with full support of the initiative.She said: “Local libraries provide a safe alternative to home and are ideally positioned to support people at risk of digital exclusion, especially in terms of health and care services."Networked with free public WiFi, users have access to private and confidential spaces, with trained staff available to support with their digital literacy needs.“By using public libraries as a venue for ‘Near Me’, clients and patients can access the help they need without having to travel a significant distance from