NHS Ayrshire & Arran

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[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Kilwinning Medical Practice is currently experiencing issues with its telephone lines. We ask that only patients with urgent medical needs attend the practice in person to request an appointment. If you have a medical emergency, please call 999. Apologies for any inconvenience.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's vaccine clinic on Arran will now run from 1pm until 6pm. We will be contacting patients with appointments to reschedule. Drop-in patients can attend today from 1pm to 6pm or tomorrow, Tues 20 Oct, from 8.30am to 3.45pm.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Are you pregnant?

If so, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine as you’re at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.

For more information visit https://t.co/dGCl3NPVu3

#FluHitsHarder

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Are you pregnant?

If so, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine as you’re at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.

For more information visit https://t.co/dGCl3NPVu3

#FluHitsHarder

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Our Emergency Departments (A&E) at University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse are extremely busy today. People who attend ED with non-urgent needs will face a long wait.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Are you pregnant?

If so, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine as you’re at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.

For more information visit https://t.co/dGCl3NPVu3

#FluHitsHarder

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

People with underlying health conditions are more at risk of becoming seriously ill from flu. If you get an invite for the flu vaccine, you got it for a reason.

For more information visit https://t.co/dGCl3NPVu3

#FluHitsHarder

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

The flu vaccine is the safest and easiest way to help protect your child. Given as a simple nasal spray, all it takes is a wee scoosh up the nose.

Find out more at https://t.co/1vogXcnQ6S
#WeeScoosh

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

The best way to protect your baby from serious disease is getting the recommended vaccines at the right time. If you're pregnant, you'll be offered the RSV vaccine from 28 weeks. Speak to your midwife about getting the vaccine.

Visit https://t.co/uO1MtmAevj for more information.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

After you arrive in Scotland, you may be eligible for free vaccines that are not available in your home country.

Find out if you're eligible and book an appointment by visiting: https://t.co/3ixaMHNIkG

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

One dose isn’t enough to provide protection. Your second dose must be given at least  28 days after the first dose and then protection develops about two weeks after the second dose.

Find out more at https://t.co/3ixaMHNIkG
#MenBVaccine

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌍Know someone making an exceptional difference to global health overseas – or could it be you?

🌎Shine a light on this work by nominating for the Global Citizenship Award #HealthAwards26

🌏https://t.co/hMH9dweHv2

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

We’re proud to celebrate NHS Ayrshire & Arran Stroke Consultant Dr Sandip Kumar Ghosh, awarded the prestigious Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Read the full story: https://t.co/pGzsUschJ8

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran Oral Health Improvement @NHSOHI]

We’re hiring!🦷

➡ Senior Dental Officer: https://t.co/hyEFQyCR19

➡ Dental Officer: https://t.co/xdpi7Hp7By

➡ Dental Nurse: https://t.co/y8934K2PWa

Join our team, help make a difference to oral health across our communities.

#NHS #Recruitment #DentalCare #AyrshireAndArran

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Entries are now open for @NHSScotland Scotland’s Health Awards in partnership with @TheScotsman

Let’s make sure @nhsaaa incredible staff get the recognition they deserve! Find out more and submit your nomination here: https://t.co/eBdoIziF9a 🏆

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

With GP practices being closed on Monday 15 June 2026, some community pharmacies will be open and can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and provide easy-to-understand advice on treating everyday ailments. Find out more here: https://t.co/qMBE8YX71U

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Director of Health & Social Care Partnership @eahscp

East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership is seeking an exceptional individual to join as the new Director.

Read more and apply here: https://t.co/bm5ATgNtI0

[East Ayrshire @EastAyrshire]

Traffic management control is due to start on Monday 25 May at the Ayrshire Innovation Park development site.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

You're not alone. Find out how others are taking care of their mental wellbeing at https://t.co/XtfFss3S9p

#MindtoMind #LookAfterYourHead

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

Planning a visit to a petting farm over the school holidays? 🐑🌼

Professor Dominic Mellor shares simple tips to help keep families well - from handwashing after animal contact to taking extra care if pregnant.

Find out more 🔽

https://t.co/MOQKP2oOz3

#SafeFarmVisits