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Quit Your Way NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Quit Your Way NHS Ayrshire and Arran 

The best way to stop smoking is receiving support and using stop smoking products.

Your local stop smoking service Quit Your Way is here to support you through your quit attempt.

The service offers :
-FREE support (face to face or telephone)
-FREE stop smoking products such as patches
inhalators etc.
– Your own dedicated advisor

And mainly you’re 4 times more likely to quit smoking which can lead to physical and mental health benefits along with the financial benefits.

For more information or if you would like to stop smoking please contact our Quit Your Way helpline free on 0800 783 9132, email us at QYWAyrshire@aapct.scot.nhs.uk


Dundonald Castle Fun Day 31st July 1-3pm

This year to kick off Games’ Week here in Dundonald, Dundonald Castle will be hosting a fun and interactive event for all our young history enthusiasts!
Come along to this free event on 31st July 1-3pm and take part in a variety of experiences, including dress-up, mini jousting, medieval medicine-making, Roman & Medieval artifact handling, short castle tours, and more!
There’s also plenty of space for a family picnic and you can top these up with a great food and drink selection in the visitor centre.
No tickets needed, just pop along on the day between 1-3pm 🏰


Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open

Only a few days until the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open returns to Dundonald Links ⛳
The event will take place between 28-31 July and two time major champion and current World No.1 Jin Young Ko is set to headline the event. To find out more about the event and to get tickets, go to 👉 https://www.womensscottish.com/


Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club

Ayrshire Armed Forces Veterans have a range of breakfast clubs.

They meet every Saturday, Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10am.

Saturday – The Carrick, Irvine

Monday – Melbourne Cafe, Saltcoats

Tuesday – Indigo eats, Largs.

The AFVBC also has direct links to numerous organisations set up to help veterans and their families.

Length of service or how long ago doesn’t matter. If you are interested and need more info


Pharmacy Saturday Closing Dates

This summer, some community pharmacies will be closed on Saturdays, so please check ahead if you are planning to visit your pharmacy.

More details available here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services-a-z/pharmacy/


Invitation to Changing Lives through Sport and Physical Activity Fund

Date for diary: 19 August 2022
Invitation to the Changing Lives through Sport and Physical Activity Fund learning and celebration event on 19th August at Big Hearts Community Trust, Wheatfield St, Edinburgh, EH11 2NZ.
 
All members of the Network are welcome to attend. If you wish to go, please see flyer for more information and rsvp to alex.johnston@spiritof2012.org.uk


Adult Disability Payment

Adult Disability Payment, which replaces Personal Independence Payment, will open for new applications in North Ayrshire 25th July.

Money Matters have shared some useful information. Read here.

If you wish further advice or support in regards to benefits please contact Money Matters on 01294 310456.


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