If you live in South Ayrshire, have a learning disability, and would like to meet new people, make friends and have fun, come and join us for our weekly Wednesday Club.

From 6pm - 8pm we run lots of different activities from Bingo, Quiz Nights and so much more!

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we’re supporting Mental Health Foundation to get everyone moving more for their mental health. Get involved by sharing your #MomentsForMovement .

Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

📢 New Swimming Group! 🏊

If you would like to join us and live in South Ayrshire, have a learning disability, and wish to spend time with others taking part in some water fun, please come along and join in!

🗺️ Maybole Swimming Pool
📅 Every Friday 10.45am to 11.45am

Join the Carer's Gateway for their first meeting of the Prestwick Unpaid Carers Support Group on May 22nd from 10am-11:30am at the 65 Club, Main Street, Prestwick.

'Mark your calendars and spread the word - let's build a strong carer support network together!'

📣 Our Girvan Opportunities Social Club is back!! 🥳

If you live in South Ayrshire, have a learning disability and enjoy socialising, join us for a meal & drink followed by a fun karaoke session. 🍽️ 🥤 🎙️

📅 Thursday 23rd May
📍 The 19th Hole, 40 Golf Course Road, Girvan

The NHS A&A app has some great advice on looking after your mental wellbeing, with links to helpful resources, support and additional useful apps. Find out how to download by watching a short video at youtube.com/watch?v=knyl4R…

#NAMentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Partners at The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have launched an online survey as they consider future changes to the emergency service. Further information can be found on our website using the link below⬇️ communityjusticeayrshire.org.uk/the-scottish-f…

Removing ticks as soon as possible is the best way to prevent Lyme disease. You can use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal card to remove it carefully and safely.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease

Did you know you can access free sanitary products from a range of locations in South Ayrshire? Help yourself to some free products, or take a ‘wee white bag’, which will provide you with a small supply.

For a full list of locations, visit: south-ayrshire.gov.uk/wee-white-bag/

This week sees the annual crossover of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & #GreenHealthWeek .

Our latest blog gives a view on the links between these indicating that the increase of green space can facilitate a positive effect on both physical and mental health.

publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2024/…

Our next board meeting is on Tuesday 21 May 2024 from 9.30am on Microsoft Teams, if you wish to observe the public Board meeting please email [email protected] before 12 noon on 20 May and a link will be sent to you.

Over 50? Come along and find out more about the Ageing Well movement in South Ayrshire. Where are we one year in and what is coming up next. 💜

Please note this is a ticketed event, please phone 0800 432 0510 or visit:
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Girvan Opportunities have teamed up with Drama Llama theatrical productions to run a drama group in Girvan. If you live in South Ayrshire, have a learning disability, and would like to learn new skills, improve your confidence, make new friends, and have fun join us!

Do not miss tomorrow's South Ayrshire Wellbeing Pledge Showcase 2024 💜

With more than 40 organisations joining our marketplace and a list of exciting presentations and taster sessions available there is something for everyone!

📢 Lets talk wellbeing!

Are you feeling the pinch of high cost of living in our area? Are you finding eating on a budget a challenge? Check out these resources below for support and solutions. #costofliving

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Vibrant Voices

Join our Speech and Language Therapist for a friendly and supportive choir for anyone with any type of communication difficulties. 💜

No need to book and no musical ability necessary, just come along for some fun! 🎶

📅 Every Friday 2pm - 3pm
🗺️ Biggart Hospital

Louise Louise Steel sharing WHY we need to focus our improvement efforts on supporting children and families with speech, language and communication development at the earliest point possible Ayrshire SLT South Ayrshire Reads lyndsay mcroberts South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership #gettingweepeoplechatting

📣 Our Girvan Opportunities Social Club is back!! 🥳

If you live in South Ayrshire, have a learning disability and enjoy socialising, join us for a meal & drink followed by a fun karaoke session. 🍽️ 🥤 🎙️

📅 Thursday 23rd May
📍 The 19th Hole, 40 Golf Course Road, Girvan

A huge congratulations to our Practice Development Team, their training course 'The Role of the Second Person in Adult Support & Protection' has undergone an independent assessment and has now been CPD accredited!

A fantastic achievement for the team 💜

Did you know it's National Smile Month? (13th May - 13th June)

This year's theme is Love Your Smile – let's spread positivity and confidence by sharing those pearly whites! 😁

#NationalSmileMonth #LoveYourSmile