Barns Medical Practice

09/06/2026

💜 Carers Week 2026 💜

This year's focus is on building carer friendly communities.

South Ayrshire Carers Centre
in partnership with Connect South Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership are developing a network of local Carer Hubs making it. easier than ever for carers to find support closer to where they live, work and learn.

The Carer Hubs will provide all the same support, information and services that carers currently access, but offering welcoming physical spaces within local communities where carers can drop in, connect and receive support.

📍Prestwick Carers Hub is available Frodays all day at Freeman's Hall
📍 Ayr Carers Hub is available Mondays all day and Friday afternoons at Connect on Sandgate.

This new hub model means support is more visible, more accessible and more connected to local communities ensuring carers receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. They have also expanded their digital services so that you can access support 24/7: https://carersgateway.org.uk/south-ayrshire/

If you’d like more information about your nearest hub, please get in touch with South Ayrshire Carers Centre on 01292 263000

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

1 in 10 prescriptions in Scotland go unused.

When medicine prescriptions aren’t taken, valuable NHS resources are wasted. Reducing waste helps the NHS provide care where it’s needed most. Let’s make every prescription count.

What you can do to help:
• Check what medicines you already have before reordering.
• Only order medicines when you’re down to your last 2 weeks supply.
• Please speak to your GP pharmacy team if your repeat prescription isn’t up to date or if you’re unsure what you should be taking.

By ordering medicines responsibly you’re helping to reduce waste, supporting NHS resources and protecting your own health and the environment.

08/06/2026

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📢 Have you thought about who would make decisions for you or a loved one if you couldn't?

Join us during Carers Week for an important and informative Power of Attorney Event, at the Grain Exchange, hosted by the South Ayrshire Carers Champions Board.

⚖️ Learn directly from experts about:
✅ What a Power of Attorney is
✅ Why it’s so important
✅ How it protects you and your loved ones
✅ The steps involved in setting one up in Scotland

📅 Friday of Carers Week
🍽️ Food and refreshments provided
🎟️ Choose from one of three workshop sessions

Following the workshops, stay for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Health and Social Care Partnership, a carer and a solicitor. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get practical advice about future planning.

Whether you're an unpaid carer, family member, or simply want to understand your options, this event could provide invaluable peace of mind for the future.

📍 Spaces are limited – book your place today:
https://cgsachampspoa.eventbrite.co.uk/

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this important information. 💜 South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Connect South Ayrshire

08/06/2026

💜 Carers Week 💜

What is a Carer?

A carer is anyone who looks after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness, addiction, or who needs extra help as they grow older.

Please let the Practice know if this is you 💜

If you would like to register with the Carers Gateway South Ayrshire, please use the applicable link below. 🫶🙂

Adult Carers: https://forms.office.com/e/hRjm4Tgz8k
Young Carers: https://forms.office.com/e/cyDUfeKwDg

07/06/2026

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Celebrate Carers Week in Prestwick! 💙 As part of our Carers Week celebrations, unpaid carers are warmly invited to join us at the 65 Club Café on Wednesday 10th June, from 10am to 12 noon.

Come along for a wonderful morning celebrating unpaid caring, with a relaxing mix of therapies, refreshments and good company. We’re also delighted to be joined by the The Royal Bank of Scotland and Vocalist Shannon Cooper, who will help make it a great morning.

If you look after someone, please take some time for yourself and pop in. No booking required. We’d love to see you there. 💙

06/06/2026

❌ Stop Cancer Before It Starts ❌

If you’ve received an invite from the Practice to take part in this Public Health Scotland initiative, please pop into Reception to pick up your testing kit or chat to one of the team 🙏

05/06/2026

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📢 Have you thought about who would make decisions for you or a loved one if you couldn't?

Join us during Carers Week for an important and informative Power of Attorney Event, at the Grain Exchange, hosted by the South Ayrshire Carers Champions Board.

⚖️ Learn directly from experts about:
✅ What a Power of Attorney is
✅ Why it’s so important
✅ How it protects you and your loved ones
✅ The steps involved in setting one up in Scotland

📅 Friday of Carers Week
🍽️ Food and refreshments provided
🎟️ Choose from one of three workshop sessions

Following the workshops, stay for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Health and Social Care Partnership, a carer and a solicitor. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get practical advice about future planning.

Whether you're an unpaid carer, family member, or simply want to understand your options, this event could provide invaluable peace of mind for the future.

📍 Spaces are limited – book your place today:
https://cgsachampspoa.eventbrite.co.uk/

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this important information. 💜 South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Connect South Ayrshire

26/05/2026

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🌟 Age Without Limits – Free Community Event 🌟

Join us for a fun, inspiring day celebrating ageing well in South Ayrshire! 💜
📍 Ayr Town Hall
📅 Wednesday 10 June
⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am – 2pm

✨ What to expect:
🔹Friendly stallholders offering wellbeing, support & activity information
🔹 Free fitness MOTs to help you stay ahead of the curve
🔹 Checks for atrial fibrillation
🔹 Refreshments available all day ☕

Let’s come together to challenge ageism and celebrate the positives of growing older 🙌
🎟️ This is a free event – just drop in!
📞 For more info: 0800 432 0510
📧 [email protected]

24/05/2026

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📢 Taking action for whole health and wellbeing!

Join us for a two day interactive workshop to learn how to explore, sustain and improve your mental health and wellbeing! 🫶

❗Please note this course includes an introduction session and 4 half day sessions for the course itself, participants must be able to attend all session dates. Please see the attached fliers for details on each workshop

Spaces are limited, call 01292 665 699 to book your space today.