Singing Provost Launches Charity Appeal
Provost Stephanie Young enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment as she launched her new charity appeal at the North West Kilmarnock Area Centre.
Alzheimer Scotland, Action on Dementia, is Provost Young’s chosen charity for this year, following in the footsteps of Combat Stress who benefitted from donations topping £50,000.00 thanks to the support of East Ayrshire elected members, employees, local businesses and public.
Provost Young said: “I’m delighted to be working with Alzheimer Scotland to raise funds and awareness this year. Our ..read more Read more
STAYING SAFE IN THE SUN
When warm weather hits Scotland we all like to get outside to make the most of it. We all know how great it feels to be outside enjoying the fresh air and sunny days. Spending more time outdoors and being physically active relaxes you, makes you feel good, and is good for your health.
But it is also important to be sun safe and NHS Ayrshire and Arran and East Ayrshire Council jointly recognise the importance of promoting sun safety.
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GIVING CHILDREN A CHANCE
East Ayrshire Council has signed a promise to commit to the aims of the Who Cares? Scotland Anti-Stigma campaign which sets out to give looked after children and young people a fair chance in life.
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council was joined by Councillor Maureen McKay and Councillor Tom Cook to sign the promise to support the campaign at the recent Council meeting which also featured a drama presentation from young people called “One Big Family”. The messages from ..read more Read more
LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK
Cumnock hosted a unique event recently when over 300 people enjoyed a football tournament to celebrate Learning Disability Week.
Teams of all ages and abilities competed together in bright sunshine with great enthusiasm. This was just one of a number of events held in East Ayrshire which celebrated the aims of Learning Disability Week – to celebrate the abilities of those involved and real integration of able bodied and disabled people.
Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Young People, who opened ..read more Read more
PARTNERSHIP IN PRACTICE
Successful ways of supporting people with learning disabilities to live ordinary lives was the focus of a ‘Partnership in Practice’ event held at St Kentigern’s Church in Kilmarnock last week.
The event was a curtain raiser for Learning Disability Awareness Week which takes place from 20th June.
A wide range of organisations and agencies involved in working with people with learning disabilities and their families in East Ayrshire met to discuss and learn more about important issues affecting this key section of ..read more Read more
EAST AYRSHIRE CARERS FORUM
East Ayrshire Community Health Partnership (CHP) needs your help to establish a local Carers Forum which will represent the views of local carers and carers groups as key partners in the planning and delivery of care.
The CHP is hosting a multi-partnership event at the Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock from 10.30am to 3pm on Thursday 20 May. This event will outline the local context for the proposed Forum, consider all the issues and agree a way forward for its establishment. ..read more Read more
“SERVICES ARE WORKING WELL TOGETHER TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN EAST AYRSHIRE”
A joint inspection of services to protect children in East Ayrshire has concluded that arrangements for helping to keep children safe are “very good”.
Conducted between October and November 2009, the inspection was led by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education and the final report was published today (11 March 2010). The inspection looked at services provided by NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde Police, East Ayrshire Council and the Children’s Reporter. It also included services provided by voluntary and independent sector organisations.
The ..read more Read more
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK LAUNCHES
A Question Time session organised by East Ayrshire Women’s Forum got International Women’s Week in East Ayrshire off to a flying start.
The Panel Members: Cathy Jamieson MSP; Fiona Lees Chief Executive East Ayrshire Council; Gerri Watt, Ayrshire Procurator Fiscal; Provost Stephanie Young; Sandra White Consultant Nurse NHS Ayrshire and Arran and Councillor Kathy Morrice were all open and candid with questions from the audience which made it a very positive event.
The session allowed local women to pose questions on aspirations, ..read more Read more
East Ayrshire Children’s Panel are currently recruiting for more Panel Members
East Ayrshire Children’s Panel are currently recruiting for more Panel Members
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Read moreSUPPORT CENTRE MOVES TO NEW PREMISES
Provost Stephanie Young joined other guests recently at an Open Day held to show people around the new premises of the Rape Counselling and Resource Centre in Kilmarnock.
Guests were able to find out more about the service which provides free and confidential counselling and support to female survivors of rape and child sexual abuse; mothers whose children have been abused, or anyone supporting a survivor, such as friends, partners, parents and families.
On offer at the centre is a resource ..read more Read more
