East Ayrshire Care & Repair

16/06/2026

Calling all gardeners in 🌿💐

Our annual garden competition is now open for nominations!
Whether you’ve got a wee garden, some lovely hanging baskets or a full space in bloom, we’d love to see it 🌸

There are loads of categories to get involved in, from best private or council garden to veggie plots, eco-friendly spaces and community awards 🌼

🗓 Nominations are open until Tuesday 30 June, with judging set to take place throughout July

👉 Full details and how to enter in the link in comments

11/06/2026

🔧 Contractor Spotlight: McKissock Appliance Repairs
East Ayrshire Care & Repair is proud to work alongside trusted local contractors who help keep residents safe, warm and independent at home — and this month we’re shining the spotlight on McKissock Appliance Repairs 👏

🏡 About them
A family-run business with over 40 years’ experience, McKissock Appliance Repairs provides reliable repairs to essential household appliances across Ayrshire.
They specialise in:
✅ Washing machines
✅ Cookers & ovens
✅ Dishwashers
✅ Tumble dryers
✅ And more

⭐ Why they stand out
✔️ Friendly, local and dependable
✔️ Quick response times
✔️ High-quality repairs you can trust
✔️ Supporting people to stay independent at home

👏 We’re grateful for the vital role contractors like McKissock Appliance Repairs play in supporting the work of Care & Repair — helping make homes safer and day-to-day life that bit easier.

Contact McKissock Appliance Repairs Service on 0808 189 1175
www.mckissockappliancerepairs.co.uk

10/06/2026

Some GP Practices will be closed from 1pm to 5.30pm on the 17th, 23rd and 25th of June to carry out staff training. During these times the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service will provide urgent care and support to patients of practices which are closed.

Patients or Community Pharmacies who require to contact a participating GP Practice urgently during the time they are closed for Protected Learning Time should call the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.

For more information and a list of closed practices please visit: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/gp-practices/protected-learning-time-plt-for-gp-practices/

10/06/2026

On Monday 15 June 2026, GP practices will be closed for the bank holiday.

Some community pharmacies will remain open and can provide advice on choosing and using medicines, as well as support for treating common, everyday ailments. NHS 24 also has pharmacists available to answer medicine‑ and pharmacy‑related questions by calling 111.
You can find a list of pharmacy opening hours here:

👉 https://www.nhsaaa.net/.../comunity-paharmacy-opening-times/

10/06/2026

We’re considering changes to our policy on accessing adult social care services – and we want to know your thoughts. 👩🏻‍🦰👨🏻👵🏽👴🏻

We currently follow the Scottish Government’s National Eligibility Framework’s four risk categories. These help us to identify which service users are most in need of our help.

With national rising costs and an ageing population, our services are in even higher demand, meaning we must prioritise support to service users most in need.

Our proposed changes to adult social care would mean that services are provided only to individuals whose needs are assessed as critical.

We invite you to participate in our consultation to help us gain a fuller understanding of how this proposed change may impact you.

Your views will also help us to identify alternative approaches that may help minimise these impacts and support the wellbeing and rights of everyone in East Ayrshire.

Visit our Engagement HQ website to begin the survey: https://orlo.uk/9Si7F 💻

This survey will close on Tuesday 16 June.

05/06/2026

🌟East Ayrshire Care & Repair Trusted Trader Spotlight 🌟
This week, we’re pleased to highlight CC Roofing, a trusted local trader delivering dependable, high-quality roofing services across the area. 🏠🔨

Trading for 4 years with a reputation for professionalism and attention to detail, CC Roofing offers a wide range of services—from repairs and maintenance to full roof replacements—ensuring homes are protected all year round.

✅ Skilled and experienced team specialising in traditional slating/leadwork
✅ Reliable and trustworthy service
✅ Quality workmanship you can count on
Choosing a Trusted Trader like CC Roofing means peace of mind, knowing the work is carried out to a high standard by a vetted professional.

👏 Thank you, CC Roofing, for the excellent service you provide to our community.

📞 07538804803

🌐 Website: ccroofingltd.com

04/06/2026

🔧 CALLING LOCAL TRADES – JOIN OUR TRUSTED TRADER LIST 🔧
Are you a reliable, local tradesperson looking to grow your business and give something back to your community?
Care & Repair is always looking to expand our Trusted Trader list, which we use to support homeowners—often older or vulnerable people—who need help finding good, honest and dependable contractors they can trust.
We regularly refer work in areas such as: ✔️ Plumbing
✔️ Joinery
✔️ Electrical
✔️ Roofing
✔️ Heating
✔️ Small repairs & adaptations
✔️ General maintenance
💬 Why join our Trusted Trader list? • Access to a steady stream of local enquiries
• Work referrals from a well-established, respected service
• No joining fees
• Reputation boost by being recommended by Care & Repair
• Opportunity to support people to live safely and independently at home
🔍 What we look for • Fully insured
• Good standards of workmanship
• Fair and transparent pricing
• Reliable, respectful and customer-focused
• Willing to work with Care & Repair clients
If you’re a contractor who takes pride in your work—or you know someone who does—we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Interested?
Send us a message or email [email protected] and we’ll get in touch to explain the process.
👉 Please share to help us reach local trades who might be a good fit.
Together, we can keep homes safe, warm and well maintained 🏠💙

27/05/2026

University Hospital Crosshouse - B7064 roadworks and traffic management

As part of the works to form the Ayrshire Innovation Park, essential road works will take place from today (Monday 25 May) for a period of three weeks on the B7064 close to University Hospital Crosshouse. This is to allow new traffic signals to be installed on the B7081 at the junction to the site, and for Scottish Power Networks to carry out works around the main roundabout to Kilmarnock Road/Irvine Road and the B7081.

Additional measures will be put in place to help improve traffic flow for the duration of the works.

Where possible, please consider alternative modes of transport for the duration of the works and allow extra travel time.

27/05/2026