Not sure what support NEST can offer? This quick guide breaks down what we can and can’t do — and how we’ll always try to point you in the right direction.

🌟 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. 👇

Clare joined the Thriving Communities Carers Week Event at Riverside Sports Arena to represent NEST, offering advice and resources for carers and families. Discover how the day unfolded and why community connection matters more than ever.

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.

💜 Join the celebration! South Ayrshire’s Annual Carers Event is back — a day filled with connection, live music, food, and recognition for the amazing carers in our community. Find out more in our latest blog.

🎉 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.

Parenting a neurodivergent child comes with unique challenges—and you don’t have to face them alone. 🌍💙 This Global Day of Parents, we’re celebrating your strength and sharing resources to support you every step of the way.

💙 Applications now open! Take a Break Scotland offers grants for families of disabled or seriously ill children to enjoy a short break. Apply now at takeabreakscotland.org.uk.

ASN Sessions at Party Palz are back and better than ever! Join us every Friday evening for inclusive fun designed especially for neurodivergent children and young people. 💜

👩‍👧‍👦 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.

It’s Foster Care Fortnight! We’re celebrating the carers who open their hearts and homes to children in need — especially those supporting neurodivergent young people. 💛

School holidays can bring joy… and a few challenges. These five practical, neurodivergent-friendly tips will help your family plan ahead and make the most of the Easter break. 🐰📅

:You can’t pour from an empty cup. These six self-care tips are here to support the carers behind the scenes—because your wellbeing matters, too. 🤗

Who has supported you on your neurodivergent journey? Whether it’s a friend, teacher, parent, or colleague—this post is a heartfelt thank-you to the people who walk alongside us. 💬💖

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.

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.

Meet Malysha, a sibling carer with a powerful story of love, growth, and neurodiversity. Her brothers have shaped her world — and helped her shape others’.

🎓 Join us for our second Education Support Hub, hosted by North Ayrshire Council’s senior management. Learn about Staged Intervention, TAC meetings, and how to make your voice heard in your child’s education journey.