31 July 2020

World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Helping Families to Make Informed Decisions on Nursing

As World Breastfeeding Week 2020 begins and is celebrated in more than 120 countries, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores the subject of breastfeeding, offering useful advice and information for local mothers and mums-to-be.
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29 July 2020

Updated Statement on Closure Status of Cornerstone House Centre’s Building (Coronavirus)

Visitors to Cornerstone House Centre are asked to read the below important and updated information in relation to all upcoming planned visits to the organisation’s community-owned building in light of UK Government’s latest guidance regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
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27 July 2020

Week of Online Activities Launched for BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) Carers

Carers from minority groups living in Cumbernauld are being encouraged to participate in a special week of free online activities being hosted by Lanarkshire Carers Centre from 27-31 July 2020.
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24 July 2020

#TalkToUs Campaign Supported in Cumbernauld on Samaritans Awareness Day

Samaritans Awareness Day is on Friday 24 July 2020, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub this year more than ever eager to highlight the value of local and national services provided by the charity Samaritans.
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21 July 2020

Cumbernauld’s Fight Against Coronavirus: Recognising 10 Groups of Unsung Heroes

A lot has been made about recognising the workers on the frontline of the NHS during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, rightly so, but what about the less-acknowledged groups in the community who have been putting themselves at risk to serve others at this time?
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16 July 2020

Celebrating 10 Years of Bookbug: Helping Children and Families Develop and Bond

Bookbug, Scotland’s universal early years book gifting programme, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2020, and Cumbernauld Family Hub has taken some time to reflect on the success and impact of the programme locally and nationally.
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12 July 2020

New NHS Scoring Exercise to Help Decide on Location of Monklands Hospital Rebuild

NHS Lanarkshire has released details of a re-run consultation on the site of the new Monklands Hospital, with a cohort of Lanarkshire residents and healthcare staff invited to give their views remotely on three possible locations.
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2 July 2020

Impact of Smoking on Coronavirus: New Research Published by Leading Charity

New research from a leading Scottish anti-smoking charity has concluded that it is highly likely that smoking contributes to the severity of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, amid evidence that thousands up and down the country have quit due to concerns over how smoking may impact on the illness.
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30 June 2020

Nine Tips for Working from Home Successfully: Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance

With more people than ever working from home in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores the secrets behind making working from home a success during lockdown.
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