Public Health NHS A&A

09/03/2026

International Women’s Day Event

Join North Ayrshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership on Thursday 12 March, from 1pm–4pm, at Fullerton ConneXions, Church Street, Irvine.

We’d love for you to go along and celebrate International Women’s Day.

09/03/2026

This March, Endometriosis UK are hosting events for political representatives across all 4 nations to raise awareness of endometriosis with those in power.

Find out how you can make a change for the 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth with endometriosis in the UK.

Take action by asking your elected representatives to attend events in March using Endometriosis UK's easy-to-use form.

Visit:https:https://secure.endometriosis-uk.org/page/183551/action/1

07/03/2026

Pause, Breathe. Notice the lights, the smells, the sounds. Mindfulness can help ground you during busy or emotional times.

05/03/2026

Healthy Working Lives- Online Menopause Cafe

Join us for a virtual chat about navigating menopause in the
workplace - let's support each other in staying healthy at work!
Thursday 26 March 12pm to 1pm
Book your free space on Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-working-lives-scottish-borders-online-menopause-cafe-tickets-1982426898218?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/03/2026

🧠 Mentally Healthy Workplace Training For Managers
📅 23rd March
📍 Ayr Hospital
🕤 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Line managers have a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees. This training demonstrates good practice in promoting a mentally healthy workplace, offering practical examples of how to support employees experiencing mental health problems and the opportunity to share good practice with managers from other organisations.

Let’s build mentally healthy workplaces together 💙

👉 Registration link: https://mhandsplearning.publichealthscotland.scot/mhwtcourse_registration.aspx?id=dcf73fb6-acf7-48b0-982f-0058f789fa8b

📬 Want to stay in the loop?
To sign up to our monthly newsletter get in touch: aa-uhb.hwl@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

04/03/2026

If you are having thoughts of su***de, please talk to someone. It may be hard to believe that these feelings will end, but help is always available to get you through it. If you feel you can’t talk to someone you know, there are organisations who will listen to you without judgement and provide support.

To hear from others who have been there and come out the other side, visit https://tinyurl.com/mper5ub5

To find out more about the support available, visit https://tinyurl.com/muzzx8hn

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04/03/2026

🌟 Workplace Health Team Learning Session
To***co, Health & the Workplace: Improving Staff Wellbeing and Productivity
🗓 Friday 13th March
⏰ 10.30-11.00am

Boost your organisation’s wellbeing and productivity with this focused 30‑minute session exploring how smoking, va**ng, and health inequalities affect your workforce.
Join us to learn:
• How to***co and va**ng impact staff health, absence, and productivity
• How to develop or strengthen a smoke‑free workplace policy
• Practical ways to promote NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Quit Your Way support to your staff

📌 Book your place on Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to***co-health-the-workplace-improving-staff-wellbeing-and-productivity-tickets-1982014718377?aff=oddtdtcreator

💬 Questions?
Get in touch with the Workplace Health Team: aa-uhb.hwl@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

03/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Month.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth.

Endometriosis UK are the UK's leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis and they are hosting FREE webinars in March.
Visit: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/upcoming-webinars

Learn more about endometriosis at NHS Inform: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/

02/03/2026

🌱 Spring can bring joy for many — but for others, it can bring deep heartache.
If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one to su***de, this time of year can feel especially heavy.
The memories, the emotions, and the weight of it all can sometimes feel overwhelming.

💚 You are not alone. Support is available for anyone struggling with grief or difficult emotions.

📞 Reach out to the Su***de Bereavement Support Service:0800 471 4768.
👉 https://penumbra.org.uk/services/su***de-bereavement-support-service

They offer compassionate, confidential support for anyone affected by su***de loss.

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02/03/2026

🌟 Workplace Health Team Learning Session
To***co, Health & the Workplace: Improving Staff Wellbeing and Productivity
🗓 Tuesday 10 March
⏰ 14:30 – 15:00

Boost your organisation’s wellbeing and productivity with this focused 30‑minute session exploring how smoking, va**ng, and health inequalities affect your workforce.
Join us to learn:
• How to***co and va**ng impact staff health, absence, and productivity
• How to develop or strengthen a smoke‑free workplace policy
• Practical ways to promote NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Quit Your Way support to your staff

📌 Book your place on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to***co-health-the-workplace-improving-staff-wellbeing-and-productivity-tickets-1981740774002?aff=oddtdtcreator

💬 Questions?
Get in touch with the Workplace Health Team: aa-uhb.hwl@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

01/03/2026

NHS A&A Department of Public Health are holding a Men's Health event

Tuesday 3rd March from 3-7pm
Fullarton Connexions in Irvine

You can speak to a range of local services, no appointment necessary

You can book a free health check with K:A Leisure (limited availability)

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Come along and have a conversation.

27/02/2026

Suicidal thoughts can happen to any of us at any time. If you are having thoughts of su***de – Tell, Talk, Seek Help and Hold on to Hope.

To hear from others who have been there and come out the other side, visit https://tinyurl.com/mper5ub5

To find out more about the support available, visit https://tinyurl.com/muzzx8hn