Two South Lanarkshire health and social care staff have received national recognition for their hard work.Laura Arthur won the Leadership Award at the Scottish Social Services Awards and Megan Cassidy was a finalist in the Bright Spark in Social Work category.Speaking this week, Laura said: “I am delighted and honoured to receive this award in leadership.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Two South Lanarkshire workers have been recognised nationally

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