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#KnowYourRoute on Overdose Awareness Day 2024
Register now for #KnowYourRoute and help raise awareness of alcohol and drug recovery services in Kilmarnock.

Gala Day raises funds for hospital seating
A fantastic time was had by all at East Ayrshire Community Hospital’s Gala Day, which raised over £200.

Foster Care Information Evening
Could you help a child carry on being themselves? When a child feels safe, loved and valued, they can focus […]

Dementia Local Conversations coming soon!
Our East Ayrshire Local Conversation events are back! This year we want to hear from people living with dementia, as […]

Young artists to showcase work at Paisley exhibition
A group of care-experienced young artists from East Ayrshire have been invited to participate in ‘The Big Art Show’ in […]

East Ayrshire flies the flag at Scotland’s first pride event for older people
During National Pride month, Kilmarnock hosted Silver Pride, the first event of its kind in Scotland celebrating older members of […]

Shortlees Social brings local practitioners together
Practitioners in health, social care and education were invited to network and share ideas at the inaugural Shortlees Social event. […]

Coffee morning invites community to share their views
Visitors to East Ayrshire Community Hospital were invited for coffee, cake and a chat at our recent What Matters To […]

Adult Protection Committee Seminar focuses on tackling self-neglect
This month our Adult Support and Protection Team hosted the pan-Ayrshire Adult Protection Committee Annual Seminar. The event, which took […]

Digital Support Workers help tackle data poverty
Congratulations to our Digital Health and Care Support Workers (DHCSW), who recently became members of the National Digital Inclusion Network […]

Care home residents are great sports at Senior Olympics
The competition was fierce at Ayrshire Athletics Arena for this year’s East Ayrshire Care Home Olympics! The event, which was […]

‘Creating Hope’ with Margaret McLean
We recently welcomed Margaret McLean, Suicide Prevention Lead for East Ayrshire, who will now be working with our Wellbeing and […]

National Smile Month 2024
Happy National Smile Month! (Monday 13 May – Thursday 13 June) To promote good oral care and a healthy smile […]

Foster Care Fortnight 2024
Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight – the perfect opportunity to celebrate the love, care and support provided […]

CHAT walks encourage movement for mental health
As we near Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May) we’re highlighting the amazing mental benefits of […]