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Learning Disability Awareness Week focuses on independence and empowerment
To mark Learning Disability Awareness Week (Monday 8 – Sunday 14 September), our local area coordinators in Vibrant Communities organised […]
New £1.1m service to support cancer patients and their families in Ayrshire and Arran
A new service to ensure people living with cancer and their families are offered emotional, practical and wellbeing support has […]
Make a difference as a supported carer
What is a supported carer? Our supported carers provide a home and support to young people, often with care experience, […]
East Ayrshire young people raise their voices to help improve lives for the care experienced community
Representatives of East Ayrshire’s care experienced community and corporate parent organisations have launched a series of documents that will help […]
All smiles at Kay Park ‘Play Day’
The highly anticipated ‘Play Day’ at Kilmarnock’s Kay Park was another fantastic day out for children and families, with around […]
Alcohol and Drugs Partnership launches Grassroots Fund
Are you part of a grassroots, voluntary or community group whose work is helping to reduce drug and alcohol related […]
Ayrshire Suicide Prevention Community Champions Awards
Do you know someone who cares about the mental health of other people? Do you know a local group which […]
Kilmarnock F.C. charity hosts sports event for all abilities
Kilmarnock Football Club’s community outreach charity, The Killie Community, recently welcomed adults and young people with additional support needs to […]
High risk overdose alert – how to reduce risks and save lives
Drug related harms including near fatal overdoses and death have increased across Ayrshire over recent weeks. This may be due […]
Planning and Performance Team takes on the Kiltwalk
Well done to our Planning and Performance Team, who completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk ‘Big Stroll’ route on Saturday 26 April. […]
Tackling community drug concerns together
NHS Ayrshire & Arran and Police Scotland are working with partner agencies to address recent concerns about the rise in […]
World Social Work Day 2025
This month we marked World Social Work Day (18 March) with a coffee break event celebrating social work staff across […]
Planning and Performance Officer proves diabetes is no barrier to a full life
Congratulations to Planning and Performance Officer, Michael Byers, who was recently awarded the Alan Nabarro medal to celebrate 50 years […]
Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2025
Are you worried that an adult could be at risk of financial harm? Residents across Ayrshire and Arran are being […]
Sensory room is “bigger and better” in new location
A sensory room for children with additional support needs has recently relocated to Centrestage Music Theatre in Kilmarnock. Originally within […]