Lanark Helps

Lanark's community response to COVID-19
Welcome to Lanark Helps.
We are a community initiative dedicated to helping the people of Lanark when they need it most.
If you are in the shielded group, the Scottish Government and South Lanarkshire Council will contact you to offer you support.

Get help from South Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership runs the COVID-19 Community Wellbeing Line.

This helpline is for people who:

  • live in South Lanarkshire
  • are self-isolating or vulnerable
  • don't have access to their usual support network.

The helpline will help people to access food and other essential supplies.

 Call 0303 123 1009

Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8:45am – 4:45pm
Friday 8:45am – 4:15pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:45am – 4:45pm

Get help from Lanark Helps

Lanark Helps is a community-based helpline run by local voluntary organisations.

This helpline is for people who:

  • live in Lanark or its surrounding villages (New Lanark, Nemphlar, Kirkfieldbank, Ravenstruther, Cleghorn and Cartland)
  • aren't in the shielded group or don't fit the criteria for the Wellbeing Line
  • are isolated with no local support
  • need help with shopping or collecting prescriptions
  • need a person to talk to (telephone befriending).

The helpline is staffed by friendly, trusted and experienced volunteers who will be happy to help you.

 Call 01555 437051

Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm (emergency cover until 4:45pm)
Sign up for our new Activity Library
Lanarkhelps has two projects, Dementia Support and Healthy Minds, which can provide individuals with jigsaws, activities and colouring books to help alleviate boredom and stress during a period of isolation or separation from others. We have a number of activities, including professionally produced activities for those who have dementia. The activities will be delivered to you by a volunteer from Lanarkhelps and so there is no need to you to leave your house and collect any activities. You can register yourself or someone else (with their permission) for these services.
Sign up now
Lanarkhelps isn't just a helpline. We have other projects which we are running to benefit those in need in the local community.
Find out more about our projects