NHS Ayrshire And Arran Women and Children’s Service

21/01/2026

Update on Crosshouse Hospital Roadworks 🚧

We are aware of the public concern regarding delays experienced yesterday around Crosshouse Hospital. ARA officers attended the site, where a temporary traffic signal fault had already been identified by the traffic management company and fixed. Traffic is now operating as intended.
To help improve flow, the following measures have been put in place:
🔵 Additional signage at key roundabouts
🔵 Reduction of temporary signals from 5 to 4
🔵 Adjusted signal priorities to support peak‑time traffic and hospital access
🔵 Additional spotters to help identify vehicles needing priority access

Works planned for Playingfield Road have also been cancelled and will be rescheduled after the main hospital works are complete.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes. If you are travelling to or from the hospital, please allow extra time if possible.

20/01/2026

🚧 Travel Advisory – Ayrshire Maternity Unit 🚧

Roadworks are currently taking place outside the hospital and significant delays are expected.

If you are attending Ayrshire Maternity Unit, please allow extra time for your journey to ensure you arrive safely and on time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 💙

19/01/2026

When it’s your turn, you’ll get a letter inviting you to make an appointment with your GP
practice. Don’t ignore your invite. It could save your life. Find out more at https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/cancer-services/cervical-screening/

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

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From the moment we stepped into the bereavement suite, the team were incredible and we were surrounded by kindness, compassion, and dignity.

The team knew I had planned a water birth at home as had a home birth planned (as had a previous home birth in 2023) and, because a pool was free, one of the midwives offered it to us so I could bring our baby into the world exactly as I had hoped to. The girls got a speaker for us so I could put on a playlist and they also added little led candles in the room too.

Our beautiful girl was born sleeping at 39 + 1 at the end of November 2025 in just under 2 hours. Stephanie and Gillian made sure that the birth was as calm and beautiful as it could be under the circumstances and Stephanie took loads of photos so we have precious memories from our baby's birth too.

We then got the opportunity to wash and dress her and spent 4 days with her in the bereavement suite with the use of the cold cot.

The girls became our guiding light in days we thought would be too dark to survive. They helped us create precious memories as a family and Emma captured hand and footprints and even measured her length for us. They even arranged a way for my dad—who was in hospital—to meet his granddaughter. This is especially special as my dad has since passed away too. These gestures, these moments, are memories we carry with us forever.

Our time in the bereavement suite is something we will hold close to our hearts for the rest of our lives. In such sad circumstances, the team brought light and laughter to our days and helped us navigate difficult decisions and gave us the time to make the choices that were right for us.

https://www.ayrshirebabyloss.org/

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

I just wanted to share some photos of my beautiful boy
who is just about to turn 1 at the end of the month! This is Daniel who had a week long stay in the HDU when he was born. I couldn't be any more thankful for the amazing team in the neonatal unit for the fantastic care they provided for our boy. Raju and his team were fantastic and every single nurse treated an emotional new mum with so much compassion, empathy and genuine love and helped me get through some very tough days. Fiona, Sarah, Gayle and Lesley-Ann were amongst the many brilliant nurses that I'll be forever thankful for. Without his "aunties" looking after him, Daniel could have had a very different outcome.
I also didn't keep well after the delivery and was so well looked after by all of the staff in the maternity in-patients. Hazel S was worth her weight in gold and helped me more than she will ever know in a very scary 12 hours. Zoe, Louise and Karen made my stay easier and I always looked forward to them coming on shift. A chat, a cuddle or another dose of pep talks. The staff in Crosshouse Maternity Unit in general were brilliant from start to finish!

13/01/2026

An incredible opportunity has came up to join our amazing team for maternity cover -
16-20hr post for 9 months with possible extension
community based

https://www.nct.org.uk/get-involved/working-nct/peer-supporter-ayrshire-arran-maternity-cover

09/01/2026

Friday
https://www.careopinion.org.uk/1414076

Thank you so much.
👏 well done to all involved

09/01/2026

Friday
https://www.careopinion.org.uk/1414791

Thank you so much.
👏 well done to all involved

07/01/2026

⚠️ Travel Alert ⚠️
The A77 is closed around Bellfield Roundabout due to bridge damage.
Women and families travelling to the hospital should allow extra time and plan alternative routes where possible.
Please factor this into your journey times. 🚗

06/01/2026

Preconception Views Survey - We Need Your Help

The Health Improvement Team is gathering views from local women and men of reproductive age to better understand preconception and pregnancy planning awareness, and how people seek out information on this topic.



We've created a short online survey to explore what people know, where they look for information, and what support would be helpful. You're invited to take part if you're aged 18+, and we'd also really appreciate your help in sharing the survey with your networks and anyone who may be interested.



Your support will help us reach a wider range of voices and make sure the findings reflect the needs of our local population.



PLEASE NOTE: closing date for survey responses is MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026.



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