North Lanarkshire 'tackling poverty team' to increase as dedicated helpline expands

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A helpline set up to help residents in North Lanarkshire with help and advice on the cost of living crisis is to be expanded.The dedicated service is devoted to supporting residents impacted in the local authority area.Members of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) heard during a meeting on Wednesday (November 30) that the crisis will force thousands of local people into poverty.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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As a result, Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (HSCNL) has prioritised exploring ways of increasing the help and advice available to individuals and families.Councillor Ayeshah Khan, chairwoman of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board, said: “We know the cost of living crisis is forcing people in North Lanarkshire,into making extremely difficult decisions on how they prioritise their money.“We expect the resulting impact on wellbeing, and physical and mental health, will result in existing health inequalities being intensified.“Given the partnership’s role in helping people to maintain their