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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 22, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 31, 20252 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 25, 20253 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 21, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 7, 20252 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 26, 20251 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 17, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 7, 20251 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 6, 20251 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 6, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 31, 20251 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


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 30, 20245 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 23, 20244 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
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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