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East Ayrshire Council

Moving forward to a positive future - new Prison Based Employability scheme gets go ahead

Helping people of all ages and abilities into worthwhile careers is a big part of East Ayrshire Council’s Community Wealth Building strategy. The strong track record of the Employability Teams is now moving forward with approval of a new four year long programme which is being introduced at HMP Kilmarnock. 

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Local hospital to raise dementia awareness at health and wellbeing event

A new event hosted at East Ayrshire Community Hospital is set to promote health and wellbeing during Dementia Awareness Week.

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Ayrshire groups pitch an alternative take on recovery at football tournament

Eight local recovery groups presented teams at the Ayrshire Recovery Network Football Tournament, showcasing a community committed to tackling addiction and promoting recovery and wellbeing.

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Care home residents become star bakers at Great East Ayrshire Bake Off

Residents across East Ayrshire’s care homes dusted off their aprons to whisk up their showstopper cakes for The Great East Ayrshire Bake Off 2025.

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Cabinet agrees investment in social care housing at Barnweil Drive, Hurlford

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, agreement was reached on the renovation of four properties on Barnweil Drive, Hurlford by Housing Services on behalf of East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP).

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Cabinet approves East Ayrshire Social Care Services Contribution and Charging Framework

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet recently agreed an updated Social Care Services Contribution and Charging Framework.

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New accommodation provision planned in Galston

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet recently agreed proposals to repurpose existing housing stock at Clinchyard Place in Galston, to help meet the increasing demand for accommodation for disabled people and to support Ukrainian refugees looking to settle in East Ayrshire.

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Council reviews pave the way for change

In a bid to become a more financially sustainable organisation now and into the future, East Ayrshire Council is preparing to set out a new direction of travel, with people, partnerships, early intervention and prevention sitting at the heart of these proposals.  

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Cabinet approves East Ayrshire Social Care Services Contribution and Charging Framework

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week agreed an updated Social Care Services Contribution and Charging Framework. This sees the first increase in charges for services provided by the Health and Social Care Partnership since 2018.

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East Ayrshire Council & East Ayrshire HSCP commission Kooth Digital Health

Kooth Digital Health has been commissioned by East Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Its Kooth.com service will provide 14 to 24-year-olds across the region with free, anonymous and 24/7 personalised digital mental health support.

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Care home residents go for gold at senior games

Local care home residents became sporting heroes for the day at the East Ayrshire Senior Care Home Games, taking part in everything from archery and football to cycling and volleyball!

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Community Asset Transfer of Old People’s Cabin Howard Park to The Kilmarnock Heritage Railway Trust (KHRT)

Joint statement from Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council and Councillor Lillian Jones, Chair of Governance and Scrutiny Committee.