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Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Patients urged to prioritise their prescription planning for the festive period
As the festive season approaches, NHS 24 is urging people who rely on repeat medicines to plan ahead to ensure they have enough of their...
Ayrshire Daily News
Nov 13, 20242 min read
New location for Scotland’s first-ever ‘Take some Breathing Space’ bench in Troon
The first ever Breathing Space bench to be installed in Scotland has been moved to a new location. The bench, which was unveiled on the...
Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 30, 20245 min read
CHSS Asks People in Ayrshire and Arran to Act F.A.S.T. with Launch of New Campaign
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Launches New F.A.S.T. Campaign to Improve Stroke Awareness Leading health charity launches new public...
Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 23, 20244 min read
NHS laboratory specimens delivered over Firth of Clyde by drone for first time by Project CAELUS
Drones fly between University Hospital Crosshouse and Arran Project CAELUS is continuing to break new ground for Scotland with drones...
Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Emergency services unite with NHS to enhance mental health support
A partnership between NHS 24, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is streamlining how patients receive mental...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Public Urged to Help Set New CPR World Record
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS) are calling for members of the public to learn CPR and help set...
Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 10, 20241 min read
Amazing fundraising efforts for the Acute Stroke Unit
A local business women has raised a staggering, £6,260 and chose to donate it to the Acute Stroke Unit at University Hospital Crosshouse. ...
Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Ambulance Care Assistant and former Ibiza DJ lends support for charity
A Scottish Ambulance Service Ambulance Care Assistant who used to DJ in Ibiza is now plying his former trade to play music for a charity...
Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 23, 20242 min read
NHS staff member forever grateful to SAS following care for Mum before she passed away
An NHS staff member said she’d be forever grateful to the Scottish Ambulance Service staff who attended to her mum before she passed...
Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 19, 20241 min read
British Empire Medal for NHS Ayrshire & Arran Spiritual Care Administrator
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Spiritual Care Administrator Susan Robertson has been awarded an Order of the British Empire Medal (BEM), announced...
Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Get summer ready with NHS 24
Despite the not-so summery weather that we have had so far, people in Scotland are being reminded to be summer-ready with their health...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 23, 20242 min read
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Nurses Shortlisted for Prestigious RCN Scotland Awards
Two nurses from NHS Ayrshire & Arran have been named finalists in the esteemed Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 9, 20241 min read
Kilwinning Fire: Statement Update - Fire at recycling centre, Byrehill Place
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service urges residents in the surrounding area to remain at home with windows and doors shut following a...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Heart Health Event Success
More than 700 people were screened for heart conditions at an event hosted last month by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, the Pumping Marvellous...
Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Jason Leitch and Dr John Harden congratulate NHS Ayrshire & Arran Improvement Foundation Skills (AAIFS) graduates
The recent cohort of NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Improvement Foundation Skills (AAIFS) was joined by the National Clinical Director of...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 25, 20243 min read
Pharmacies Open Across Ayrshire Over The Easter Holiday Weekend
With GP practices being closed on Friday 29 March 2024 and Monday 1 April 2024, Ayrshire residents are being urged to check who to turn...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Number of confirmed cases of whooping cough infection in Ayrshire
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is aware of number of confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) infection in Ayrshire. Whooping cough is a...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Managing the risk caused by serious offenders in South West Scotland
Managing the risk posed by serious offenders was the topic of a MAPPA staff development day held at Dumfries House in Cumnock on Tuesday...
Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Public Health Minister highlights long COVID services in Ayrshire
The Scottish Government Minister for Public Health Jenni Minto has spent the morning (Monday 11 March) at University Hospital Crosshouse...
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