Services Spotlight

Worried about your child’s speech or communication? This free NHS helpline offers friendly, expert advice across Ayrshire—no referral needed! 📞🗣️

Looking after someone else? Don’t forget to look after yourself too. Discover the support available from East Ayrshire Carers Centre — from 1:1 help to benefits advice and energy guidance.

If you care for someone in South Ayrshire, you’re not alone. Carers Gateway offers free help, advice, and a strong sense of community. Here’s how they can support you.

While visiting Mount Carmel Primary, Celine spotted a beautiful neurodiversity display created by pupils—a colourful celebration of all minds and a reminder of why inclusion matters. 🧠💛

Project SEARCH is hitting the road this November! If you or someone you know is interested in joining the 2024 intake of student interns, this is your chance to meet the team and find out more.

☀️ Our summer of events is now complete — and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us! From workshops to activities, it’s been a season of connection, learning, and community. Looking ahead? Parent/carer workshops are running throughout the rest of the year. Find dates and book your place on our website. 💙 www.nest.scot/workshops

💬 Do you live in East Ayrshire and care for a child with Autism or social communication differences? Local Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy teams are offering monthly virtual drop-ins to support parents and carers. (Please note: This is not a NEST-run event — we’re just helping to spread the word.)

Looking for support as a parent or carer of a young person with ASN? 💬 Join us at upcoming coffee mornings, workshops, and the annual transitions event across South Ayrshire.

nspired by one family’s story, North Ayrshire’s parks are becoming more inclusive! 💬🛝 Find out how new communication boards are helping children of all abilities connect and play together.