South Ayrshire Carers Centre

17/06/2026

New Short Break Opportunity for Carers! We’re excited to introduce a new wellbeing short break opportunity using VR headsets at our Maybole Carers Hub.

Join us on Wednesday, 1 July, and take a few minutes to relax, switch off and enjoy a calming virtual experience. You could explore beautiful landscapes, peaceful nature settings, underwater worlds, wildlife experiences, or even take a guided virtual trip to places such as Venice, Paris or Tokyo.

These short sessions are designed to be simple, relaxing and accessible, especially for anyone who has never tried VR before. You’ll be fully supported by staff throughout, and sessions will be seated, gentle and around 10–15 minutes per person.

This is a chance for carers to enjoy a small moment of calm, try something different and experience a new way to support wellbeing. Booking form available shortly, so keep an eye on our page for further details. Shared Care Scotland Connect South Ayrshire South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

17/06/2026

Due to unforeseen venue arrangements, we unfortunately need to postpone today’s Hub in Maybole and the Prestwick Connect Hub on Friday, 19 June. This is only a temporary for those specific sessions. Ayr Hub on Friday afternoon is unaffected.

Anyone who has an appointment with Sheila on Friday will be contacted directly to make alternative arrangements. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate everyone’s understanding any questions give us a ring on 01292 263000. 🫶 Connect South Ayrshire

15/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped and supported us in making Carers Week 2026 such a success. Throughout the week, we received a high number of referrals and had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of carers. 🫶

To the incredible, selfless individuals who dedicate so many hours to unpaid care across South Ayrshire: you are truly our inspiration. Please remember, we are here for you.

We'd also like to extend our deep thanks to South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Connect South Ayrshire, Sunset Glow Lounge , Rotary in Ayr, The Royal Bank of Scotland. Vocalist Shannon Cooper, Voluntary Action South Ayrshire, Carers Trust Scotland, Coalition of Carers In Scotland and the many others for assisting us in making the week so special.

12/06/2026

We’re underway at the Grain Exchange!

It’s been a busy start already, with lots of interest around the stalls and a great atmosphere in the world cup themed room 🫶

The POA event starts at midday, with sandwiches and refreshments provided, so there’s still time to come along, have a chat, gather information and join us for the session.

We look forward to seeing you!

11/06/2026

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11/06/2026

Join us from 10am tomorrow at the Grain Exchange for stalls prior to the Power of Attorney event from noon. We'll have food, refreshments and are delighted to be joined again Vocalist Shannon Cooper who will be providing live music. 🫶

11/06/2026

Maybole Carers Week's event is underway 🫶 If you look after someone, feel free to drop in until 1pm today for a free therapy Sunset Glow Lounge Connect South Ayrshire South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

10/06/2026

Join us tomorrow in Maybole Connect for complimentary therapies via Sunset Glow Lounge as we continue to celebrate Carers Week 2026 🫶

Celebrate Carers Week in Maybole! 💙 If you look after someone, you are warmly invited to join us for our Maybole Carers Week celebration on Thursday 11th June, from 9am to 1pm, at Maybole Connect on the High Street.

Come along and enjoy tea, cakes, celebrations and a chance to take some time for yourself. We’re delighted to be teaming up with Sunset Glow Lounge , who will be offering a range of free relaxing therapies for unpaid carers during the event.

No booking necessary just pop into Maybole Connect on Thursday between 9am-1pm and we’ll book you into the next therapy slot. We’ll love to see you there. 💙✨

10/06/2026

What a tremendous, fun-filled morning we had at our Prestwick Carers Week event today!

A huge thank you to Sheila and the team for pulling together such a wonderful variety of activities for carers to enjoy. There was dancing, singing,and fantastic live music thanks to Vocalist Shannon Cooper, along with a range of therapy inputs from Collette and a really interesting session from the The Royal Bank of Scotland. Indoor curling added even more fun to the morning, and everyone left filled with joy after enjoying a much-needed short break from caring.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make the event such a success, and to all the carers who joined us. Tomorrow, we have a range of therapies available through Maybole Connect from 9am to 1pm.

Then on Friday, we’ll be at the Grain Exchange and are delighted to have Shannon joining us again to bring the live music element. We’d love to see you there! 😍 South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

09/06/2026

Be sure to join us in Prestwick tomorrow for a variety of celebrations, therapies, fun and music 🫶

Celebrate Carers Week in Prestwick! 💙 As part of our Carers Week celebrations, unpaid carers are warmly invited to join us at the 65 Club Café on Wednesday 10th June, from 10am to 12 noon.

Come along for a wonderful morning celebrating unpaid caring, with a relaxing mix of therapies, refreshments and good company. We’re also delighted to be joined by the The Royal Bank of Scotland and Vocalist Shannon Cooper, who will help make it a great morning.

If you look after someone, please take some time for yourself and pop in. No booking required. We’d love to see you there. 💙