Ayrshire’s newest residents
Staff at Ayrshire Maternity Unit at University Hospital Crosshouse have welcomed their first babies of 2026. Baby Arabella was born at 12.14am, weighing 8lb 9oz.… Read More »Ayrshire’s newest residents
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Santa’s special deliveries
Santa Claus stopped in at the Ayrshire Maternity Unit on his way back to the North to make some special deliveries. First to arrive was… Read More »Santa’s special deliveries
Christmas cheer as Kilmarnock squad visit children’s ward
The Kilmarnock FC first-team squad made a heartwarming visit to the children’s wards at University Hospital Crosshouse on Monday to help spread the Christmas spirit.… Read More »Christmas cheer as Kilmarnock squad visit children’s ward
Open visiting reintroduced across NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospitals
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is delighted to announce that, from Wednesday 24 December, open visiting will return. Jennifer Wilson, Nurse Director, said: “We want to… Read More »Open visiting reintroduced across NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospitals
Festive donation for children’s ward
Local man, Michael Kirkum, from Kilwinning has made another generous donation to the children’s ward at University Hospital Crosshouse. Michael approached local businesses asking them… Read More »Festive donation for children’s ward
From challenges to success
Chief Executive Gordon James reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026 “On behalf of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, I would like to take this… Read More »From challenges to success
Pharmacies open in Ayrshire on New Year’s Day and 2 January 2026
With GP practices being closed on Thursday 1 January 2026 and Friday 2 January 2026, residents of Ayrshire and Arran are being urged to check… Read More »Pharmacies open in Ayrshire on New Year’s Day and 2 January 2026
Special Christmas visits to Ayrshire children’s wards
Santa made one of his first stops this Christmas, when he visited the Children’s ward at University Hospital Crosshouse to spread a little seasonal cheer… Read More »Special Christmas visits to Ayrshire children’s wards
Pharmacies open in Ayrshire on Christmas Day and Boxing day
With GP practices being closed on Thursday 25 December 2025 and Friday 26 December 2025, residents of Ayrshire and Arran are being urged to check… Read More »Pharmacies open in Ayrshire on Christmas Day and Boxing day
Preventing antimicrobial resistance together
During November, children in University Hospital Crosshouse children’s wards took part in a colouring in competition as part of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week to… Read More »Preventing antimicrobial resistance together