A patient at University Hospital Crosshouse was able to see her son marry in a heartwarming ceremony arranged by dedicated hospital staff. Photo: NHS Ayrshire & Arran Carol, from North Ayrshire, who was receiving care on the hospital’s gynaecology ward while in the later stages of cancer, watched proudly as her son James, 38, and his partner Shoni, 30, from South Ayrshire, exchanged vows in an emotional ceremony held on the ward last month. The couple had originally planned t

This year people most at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 are being invited to come forward for a vaccine, which will be given along with their seasonal flu shot at the same appointment. Image - Market Chemist Patients being offered both vaccines include adults aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older adults and people aged six months and older who are immunosuppressed. In Ayrshire, letters with appointment details for those being invited to our communi

A network of walk-in GP clinics will open as part of work to improve access to primary care. The clinics, which would be staffed by GPs, nurses and support staff, will be open seven days a week, 12:00-20:00, in addition to existing primary care services. They will provide a range of same-day assessments, diagnostics and treatment. Fifteen clinics in sites across Scotland will proceed initially to test the benefits for patients. Health Secretary Neil Gray said: “Improving acce

Patients in Ayrshire and Arran who have been waiting more than 26 weeks for an inpatient or day case procedure are being urged to look...

A new national mental health facility for young people is set to open in Ayrshire early next year. Photo: NHSAAA Work is nearing...

Single-use vapes will no longer be stocked or sold in Scotland under new legislation which comes into force today (Sunday 1 June). The...

South Ayrshire Council, in partnership with Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) are pleased to announce that they have been successful in...

With GP practices being closed on Monday 5 May 2025, Ayrshire and Arran residents are being urged to check who to turn to if they need...

Leading Scottish respiratory paediatricians, health charity ASH Scotland and Ayrshire & Arran’s Youth Vaping Taskforce are urging the...

With many people indulging in more sugary treats than normal over the Easter weekend, NHS 24 has shared their expert advice on where and...

Health Secretary Neil Gray has set out how the Scottish Government plans to improve access to treatment, reduce waiting times and shift...

NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the three Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have retained a top UNICEF accolade for...

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is encouraging men over 65 years and who live in Ayrshire and Arran to attend their Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)...

A BRAVE four-year-old has been awarded with a certificate of commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service after immediately calling...

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is celebrating the success of its pioneering robotic gynaecology surgical programme, which has transformed the care...

New figures , show that as of 31 December 2024, the families of 326,080 children under 16 years of age were receiving vital support from...

Scottish health secretary Neil Gray must start NHS pay talks before April, says the country's biggest health union, UNISON today...

A digital pathway for prostate cancer that was developed by teams within NHS Ayrshire & Arran has had such successful results that it is...

NHS Ayrshire & Arran recently hosted two special events to recognise and celebrate the dedication of staff who have served for more than...

The outstanding work and dedication of a member of staff from NHS Ayrshire & Arran has been recognised with two national awards. Gaynor...