NHS Ayrshire and Arran facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NHS Ayrshire and Arran |
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| Type | NHS board |
| Established | 1 April 2004 |
| Headquarters | Dalmellington Road Ayr KA6 6AB |
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| Staff | 9,491 (2018/19) |
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is a part of NHS Scotland. It helps look after the health of people in the Ayrshire and Arran area. It started on 1 April 2004. This organization provides healthcare and social care for nearly 400,000 people. They manage a large budget to pay for all these services.
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How NHS Ayrshire and Arran Helps You
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has many dedicated staff. About 6,000 people work in their hospitals. Another 2,500 staff work in local communities.
They also make sure you get care from:
- 300 general practitioners (GPs) and their teams at 90 different places.
- 98 local pharmacies where you can get medicines.
- 160 dentists at over 70 dental clinics.
- 60 eye care places (called ophthalmic practices).
Hospitals in Ayrshire and Arran
NHS Ayrshire and Arran runs many hospitals. These hospitals are spread across different areas. You can find a full list of hospitals in Scotland, including those in Ayrshire and Arran, in the hospitals list.
Hospitals in East Ayrshire
- East Ayrshire Community Hospital in Cumnock
- Kirklandside Hospital in Hurlford
- University Hospital Crosshouse in Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock
Hospitals in North Ayrshire
- Arran War Memorial Hospital in Lamlash, on the Isle of Arran
- Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine
- Brooksby House Hospital in Largs
- Lady Margaret Hospital in Millport, on the Isle of Cumbrae
- Woodland View in Irvine
Hospitals in South Ayrshire
- Ailsa Hospital in Ayr
- Biggart Hospital in Prestwick
- Girvan Community Hospital in Girvan
- University Hospital Ayr
Emergency Departments (EDs)
Only three hospitals in NHS Ayrshire and Arran have an emergency department (ED). These used to be called Accident and Emergency (A&E). University Hospital Crosshouse has a large ED that opened in the early 2000s.
University Hospital Ayr also has an emergency department. There were plans to move this department, but it stayed open. The Arran War Memorial Hospital on the Isle of Arran also has an emergency department.
A new special hospital for young people's mental health is planned. It will be called Foxgrove. It is expected to open in 2022 at Ayrshire Central Hospital Campus in Irvine.
How Well They Are Doing
NHS Ayrshire and Arran works hard to provide good care. In May 2015, 88% of patients visiting the EDs were seen within four hours. This was a goal set for all health boards.
In 2016, they started three community wards. These wards helped manage patients with heart problems and diabetes. This new approach helped reduce emergency hospital visits by 40% in just six months.
In April 2017, Nicola McIvor won an award for being the "Caterer of the Year." She works in the hospital's food service department. Her department also won an award for staff health and wellbeing.
