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World Social Work Day 2025
This month we marked World Social Work Day (18 March) with a coffee break event celebrating social work staff across […]
Share your views in our Carers Strategy Consultation
Calling all carers! Are you an unpaid carer living in East Ayrshire? Do you care about carers? Take part in […]
Planning and Performance Officer proves diabetes is no barrier to a full life
Congratulations to Planning and Performance Officer, Michael Byers, who was recently awarded the Alan Nabarro medal to celebrate 50 years […]
Sensory room is “bigger and better” in new location
A sensory room for children with additional support needs has recently relocated to Centrestage Music Theatre in Kilmarnock. Originally within […]
Killie Community supports residents over the festive period
A charity based at Kilmarnock Football Club provided much-needed support to people across East Ayrshire and beyond during the busy […]
Get into fostering in 2025
Looking to make 2025 your most memorable year yet? Make a life-changing difference to a child or young person by […]
Event gathers residents’ experiences of community hospital
Many thanks to all who attended our ‘Share your views’ engagement and discussion event on East Ayrshire Community Hospital. The […]
Analogue to Digital Team earns second Gold Award
Congratulations are in order for our Analogue to Digital Team, who were recently awarded the Gold 2 Digital Telecare Implementation […]
Key messages from 16 Days of Action 2024
From Monday 25 November to Tuesday 10 December, we took part in 16 Days of Action, an online campaign to […]
Dawn receives prestigious Court Medal
Congratulations to Dawn McLeod, Specialist Community Public Health School Nurse, who was awarded the prestigious UWS Court Medal for her […]
East Ayrshire braves the cold to march against gender-based violence
This year’s Reclaim the Night event was a huge success, as local councillors, partner organisations and residents from across East […]
Helping Hands Pantry opens in Hurlford
Volunteers at Helping Hands Pantry recently held an event to mark the official opening of their Hurlford premises. The event, […]
Health Visitor Support Worker awarded for compassionate care
Congratulations are in order for Louise Taylor, Health Visitor Support Worker, who recently received the Isabella Kimmett Compassionate Care Award. […]
Dementia Local Conversations take place across East Ayrshire
Our recent Dementia Local Conversation events were a huge success, with residents from across East Ayrshire engaging in discussion and […]
International Day of Older Persons
Today is International Day of Older Persons, where we recognise the achievements, talents and contributions of our older generation and […]