Services Spotlight

Join Spectrum Collective this Wednesday! A welcoming space for neurodivergent people to connect, relax, and be themselves in Ayr.

Last week, NEST joined partners at Prestwick Airport’s Accessibility Forum to share ideas and feedback on making travel more inclusive. From improved signage to staff training, find out what’s changing — and how you can help shape a more accessible South Ayrshire.

⚽ ASN Friendly Football offers a welcoming space for all abilities to enjoy the game, make friends, and feel part of the community. Find out more in our latest blog post!

Dyslexia Scotland is a national charity dedicated to empowering children, young people, and adults with dyslexia. In this spotlight, we explore the free services, advice, and community support they offer to help people with dyslexia — and those around them — thrive.

💡 This month’s Service Spotlight is on FASD Hub Scotland – a lifeline for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or suspected prenatal alcohol exposure. From free resources to dedicated family support, find out how they can help.

This week is Scottish Learning Disability Week — a chance to celebrate inclusion and highlight the organisations making it real in our communities. We’re proud to share how our partners at CentreStage are ensuring that the arts are open to everyone. 🎭💜

🌟 Provost Claire Leitch is putting young carers in the spotlight by naming East Ayrshire Young Carers as her charity of the year! Find out why this matters and how her support is set to make a real difference. 👇

Discover how South Ayrshire is promoting accessibility and inclusion with the installation of over 20 Communication Boards in public spaces. Learn more about this fantastic initiative and its impact on the community.

🗣️ Creating communication-friendly spaces across South Ayrshire! Discover how SACFE is helping community settings become more inclusive for everyone — with visual supports, staff training, and accredited environments that support connection and understanding.

This Carers Week, we're shining a light on the quiet heroes among us. 💙 Whether you're a young carer, a parent, or a friend—your care matters. You are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone.

🎉 Carers Week is coming to South Ayrshire! From free leisure access to live music and a carers disco — it’s a full week of celebration, connection, and appreciation for unpaid carers 💜 Find out what’s on and how to get involved.

🧠💬 Discover how Ayr Hospital is becoming more communication friendly! These free info sessions are designed to support families, carers, and neurodivergent individuals. Find out what’s changing and how it can help your loved ones feel more comfortable in A&E.

👩‍👧‍👦 Free Teen Life Programme this June! A six-session course for parents and carers of autistic young people aged 10–16. Spaces are limited — book now via autismsupportayrshire@nas.org.uk.

🌟 Project SEARCH (Culzean) is open for applications! A fantastic opportunity for young people with additional support needs to gain real-world work experience. Starts August 2025 — apply now!

📣 Radio City School is hosting an Open Evening on 27th May in Kilbirnie! Come along to meet the team and explore the school. RSVP to Aspris Scotland. 🏫

🫧 This month’s top tip: bubbles! Discover how this simple activity can help build your child’s early language skills — one “pop” at a time. 💬

East Ayrshire’s parks just got more inclusive! 🌈 Discover how new communication boards are helping children of all abilities connect, play, and thrive together. 💬🛝

Powering inclusion at EDF Hunterston! 💡🌈 NEST Ayrshire joined forces with Conscious Inclusion Champions to spark conversations and celebrate neurodiversity in the workplace. #EmpowerEveryMind

Looking for support around autism in Ayrshire? Autism Support Ayrshire offers free, confidential advice, guidance, and connection — helping autistic individuals and their families feel heard and supported.

Caring for someone can be isolating — but it doesn’t have to be. Find out how Carers Gateway North Ayrshire is connecting carers with the support and community they deserve.