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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
6 days ago2 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
6 days ago2 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
6 days ago3 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


South Ayrshire HSCP launch a new pilot offering COPD testing at Girvan Community Hospital
The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is delighted to be funding a new Spirometry testing pilot to support early...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 62 min read


NHS Protecting young people in Ayrshire from vaccine preventable disease
Parents of secondary school pupils in NHS Ayrshire & Arran are being asked to look out for vaccine consent forms being sent home from...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 32 min read


Local Man Has Donated a Staggering £1,800 to The InS:PIRE Programme
Local man, Keir Williams, has donated a staggering £1,800 to the InS:PIRE programme in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at University...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 311 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
Dec 11, 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
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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