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Participation and Engagement Intern, Ling Liao, with one of the children who took part in our colouring in activity

All smiles at Kay Park ‘Play Day’

22.08.2025

The highly anticipated ‘Play Day’ at Kilmarnock’s Kay Park was another fantastic day out for children and families, with around […]

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Alcohol and Drugs Partnership launches Grassroots Fund

12.08.2025

Are you part of a grassroots, voluntary or community group whose work is helping to reduce drug and alcohol related […]

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Ayrshire Suicide Prevention Community Champions Awards

16.07.2025

Do you know someone who cares about the mental health of other people? Do you know a local group which […]

A group of young boys attending the event at Rugby Park

Kilmarnock F.C. charity hosts sports event for all abilities

01.07.2025

Kilmarnock Football Club’s community outreach charity, The Killie Community, recently welcomed adults and young people with additional support needs to […]

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High risk overdose alert – how to reduce risks and save lives

13.06.2025

Drug related harms including near fatal overdoses and death have increased across Ayrshire over recent weeks. This may be due […]

The Planning and Performance team at the Kiltwalk starting line in Clydebank

Planning and Performance Team takes on the Kiltwalk

30.04.2025

Well done to our Planning and Performance Team, who completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk ‘Big Stroll’ route on Saturday 26 April.  […]

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Tackling community drug concerns together

31.03.2025

NHS Ayrshire & Arran and Police Scotland are working with partner agencies to address recent concerns about the rise in […]

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World Social Work Day 2025

28.03.2025

This month we marked World Social Work Day (18 March) with a coffee break event celebrating social work staff across […]

Michael Byers with his Alan Nabarro medal

Planning and Performance Officer proves diabetes is no barrier to a full life

27.02.2025

Congratulations to Planning and Performance Officer, Michael Byers, who was recently awarded the Alan Nabarro medal to celebrate 50 years […]

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Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2025

20.02.2025

Are you worried that an adult could be at risk of financial harm? Residents across Ayrshire and Arran are being […]

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Sensory room is “bigger and better” in new location

31.01.2025

A sensory room for children with additional support needs has recently relocated to Centrestage Music Theatre in Kilmarnock. Originally within […]

Two members of Gargieston Primary School girls' football club

Killie Community supports residents over the festive period

29.01.2025

A charity based at Kilmarnock Football Club provided much-needed support to people across East Ayrshire and beyond during the busy […]

Text message conversation - School has given me a vaccine consent form for HPV? Do I need it? Gran: Yes, it'll protect you against different cancers and genital warts when you're older. Reply: Oh! Sign tonight then?

HPV vaccinations

02.01.2025

The HPV vaccine helps protect people from HPV-related cancers and 90 per cent of genital wart infections. Getting the vaccine […]

Text message chat: Got a vaccine consent form from school. Dad: What for? Reply: Meningitis and other diseases I've not heard of. Dad: Sounds like they could save your life! Sign when I'm home?

DTP and meningitis vaccinations

02.01.2025

The DTP vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. These are serious diseases. You need a total of five doses […]

Attendees at our 'Share your views' event

Event gathers residents’ experiences of community hospital

20.12.2024

Many thanks to all who attended our ‘Share your views’ engagement and discussion event on East Ayrshire Community Hospital. The […]