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Occupational Therapists use play event to boost service awareness
The Children and Young People’s Occupational TherapyService in East Ayrshire took the opportunity to engage with local families at the...

Ayrshire Daily News
2 hours ago1 min read


NHS Ayrshire & Arran porter breaks world record and becomes a double Hyrox World Champion
Competing in the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago, David Ridout, a porter at University Hospital Crosshouse, recently won his solo...

Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 11 min read


Tranquil new garden at NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Kyle Chemotherapy Unit
Patients attending the Kyle Chemotherapy Unit at Ailsa Hospital are now enjoying the benefits of a new garden after the ward applied to...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 93 min read


Stars shine bright in Ayrshire
Ayrshire Achieves awards celebrate outstanding contributions More than 80 members of NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff, volunteers, and members...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 12 min read


Be screen smart
Screen Awareness week, which runs from Monday 5 May through to Friday 9 May 2025, aims to raise the profile of the impact screen use has...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 62 min read


Pharmacies open in Ayrshire over the Bank Holiday
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...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 292 min read


Bikers bring Easter cheer and vital funds to young patients in University Hospital Crosshouse
Ayrshire’s biking community returned to the road this Easter weekend in support of local charity Crosshouse Children’s Fund, with the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 282 min read


Scottish health campaigners call for strong measures to tackle youth and adult nicotine addiction
Leading Scottish respiratory paediatricians, health charity ASH Scotland and Ayrshire & Arran’s Youth Vaping Taskforce are urging the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 283 min read


NHS 24’s expert tips for handling dental emergencies
With many people indulging in more sugary treats than normal over the Easter weekend, NHS 24 has shared their expert advice on where and...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 222 min read


SAS and St John Scotland partnership to benefit Troon
Life-saving kit which includes vital first aid equipment, and a portable AED has been presented to the newly re-established Troon...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 12 min read


Strengthening Scotland’s NHS - New Plan to Focus on Delivery
Health Secretary Neil Gray has set out how the Scottish Government plans to improve access to treatment, reduce waiting times and shift...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 312 min read


Prestigious award success for Health Visiting and Family Nurse teams across Ayrshire
NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the three Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have retained a top UNICEF accolade for...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 253 min read


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

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 212 min read


Brave 4 year old commended by SAS for calling 999 for mum
A BRAVE four-year-old has been awarded with a certificate of commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service after immediately calling...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 172 min read


NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s robotic gynaecology surgery marks a milestone in women’s healthcare
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is celebrating the success of its pioneering robotic gynaecology surgical programme, which has transformed the care...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 72 min read


Anger grows as NHS staff are left high and dry on pay, says UNISON
Scottish health secretary Neil Gray must start NHS pay talks before April, says the country's biggest health union, UNISON today...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 261 min read


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

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 172 min read


Crosshouse Children’s Ward Gets a Colourful New Look
The entrance to the children’s ward at University Hospital Crosshouse has been transformed into a bright, welcoming space, marking the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 132 min read


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

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 71 min read


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

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 61 min read
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