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Collaboration helps support more families in poverty
A recent collaboration between our Health Visiting and Financial Inclusion teams has been a great support for East Ayrshire families […]
Celebrate National Play Day with Vibrant Communities
Children and families are invited to a free activity event in Kilmarnock to mark National Play Day. Organised by East […]
Community defibrillator initiative aims to save more lives
East Ayrshire Council has launched a lifesaving initiative which aims to increase community access to defibrillators. Led by their Health […]
Scottish Government introduces National Care Service Bill
The Scottish Government has introduced the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill to parliament. This bill allows Scottish Ministers to transfer […]
National Smile Month creates happier, healthier smiles
Our Oral Health Improvement (OHI) Team recently visited venues across Ayrshire to promote National Smile Month. Between 16 May – […]
John Hartson workshop offers hope for gambling addiction
On Monday 27 June we attended the John Hartson Gambling Recovery Workshop at Take A Bow Opportunity Centre, Kilmarnock. It […]
Bids open for funding to support health and wellbeing
Local organisations and groups are being encouraged to submit their health and wellbeing projects to a public vote for a […]
Care of FDS Team helps restore independence
We recently received some good news stories from our Front Door Services (FDS) Team, in which service users have regained […]
What Matters To You Day encourages more meaningful conversations
On Thursday 9 June we invited all staff to take part in What Matters To You Day – an event […]
Community Care Officer helps rebuild service user’s confidence
One of our community care officers recently provided excellent support to a service user whose confidence had been affected following […]
Telecare scam continues to target service users
We’ve received further information from the Scottish Government’s Digital Office about a scam targeting telecare service users who are moving to digital […]
Pharmacies open in East Ayrshire over the Jubilee weekend
With GP practices being closed on Friday 3 June 2022, East Ayrshire residents are being urged to prepare to cope […]
Ochiltree Hub is a place for everyone
For people living in rural areas, having a sense of community is vital. Not only does it provide an essential […]
Family’s gratitude for standard of mother’s care
Our Kilmarnock Care at Home staff recently received some lovely feedback from the family of a service user who had […]
Break the Silence receives accreditation for excellence
Break the Silence has received recognition from the European Foundation for Quality Management. The Kilmarnock-based charity, which supports victims of […]