Working together to reduce drug deaths
Scotland has recorded its lowest number of drug-related deaths in eight years. While this is welcome news, the country’s drug death rate remains the highest… Read More »Working together to reduce drug deaths
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Ayrshire families urged to help beat flu with the vaccine
With young people across Ayrshire heading back to school, NHS Ayrshire & Arran is urging parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against… Read More »Ayrshire families urged to help beat flu with the vaccine
Creating a Space of Comfort and Care
Published on behalf of Crosshouse Children’s Fund (CCF) For families coping with a bereavement, the moments spent saying goodbye to a loved one can be… Read More »Creating a Space of Comfort and Care
Shining a Light on Children’s Health
Published on behalf of Crosshouse Children’s Fund. Children living with conditions such as childhood arthritis or connective tissue disease often experience a wide range of… Read More »Shining a Light on Children’s Health
Occupational Therapists use play event to boost service awareness
The Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service in East Ayrshire took the opportunity to engage with local families at the recent Play Day event… Read More »Occupational Therapists use play event to boost service awareness
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Chief Executive stepping down
NHS Ayrshire & Arran today confirm that its Chief Executive, Claire Burden, will be stepping down from her position, to take time out and pursue… Read More »NHS Ayrshire & Arran Chief Executive stepping down
New national mental health facility set to open in Ayrshire
Work on site is coming to an end for the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service, Foxgrove, being built on the Ayrshire Central Hospital campus in… Read More »New national mental health facility set to open in Ayrshire
Helping to secure employment for unemployed locals
A bespoke recruitment and induction programme has resulted in the successful completion of nine fully funded work placements within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. In collaboration… Read More »Helping to secure employment for unemployed locals
Exciting transition for East Ayrshire Community Hospital Facilities Team
From Thursday 7 August, the dedicated facilities staff at East Ayrshire Community Hospital (EACH) officially became part of the NHS Ayrshire & Arran family. This… Read More »Exciting transition for East Ayrshire Community Hospital Facilities Team
Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board – next meeting
The next meeting of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board is on Monday 11 August 2025 from 9.30am on Microsoft Teams. If you wish to observe… Read More »Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board – next meeting