Pan-Lanarkshire care academy to be developed

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A Lanarkshire-wide care academy has been praised by South Lanarkshire councillors.The Lanarkshire Care Academy was discussed at the Social Work Resources Committee meeting earlier this week and was welcomed by elected members.The Care Academy will be developed in collaboration between South Lanarkshire Council, North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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