Arran CVS host one-stop health and care event

In addition to learning about all of the organisations and what they offer, visitors were also able to speak to representatives about their individual circumstances and to meet some of the faces behind the organisations.

Following the well-attended event, NEST representatives hosted a number of workshops over two days at Ormidale Pavilion. Visiting representatives, who help individuals and families living with neurodevelopmental differences (autism, ADHD, and FASD) in Ayrshire, hosted various workshops, including sleeping support, inclusive communication, and an “Introduction to Neurodiversity” workshop.

Arran CVS was established in 1965 to co-ordinate voluntary efforts on Arran. The charity provides a wide range of information and services to voluntary and community groups and spearheads a number of projects that benefit Arran’s residents. These include lunch clubs, transport groups, social groups, as well as administering funding initiatives and networking opportunities for volunteers and businesses.

In partnership with Ayrshire Community Trust, Arran CVS supports and represents North Ayrshire’s “third sector” at both a local and national level by providing an interface between the island community, local government, regional, national, and other bodies.

Further information about Arran CVS, and the wealth of services and assistance it offers, can be found at www.arrancvs.org.uk/