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RESOURCE BOOKLET
2014
South Ayrshire Council
RESOURCES 2014
In South Ayrshire a wide range of resources and specialist services is available to young people in the area
and in addition to these there are ongoing plans to develop further services to support children and young
people, therefore this list is open to changes and amendments.
Last update:
14 November 2014
This Booklet was compiled by: Elaine Armour, Resource Officer, South Ayrshire Council, Burns House,
Burns Statue Square, Ayr. Telephone: 01292 614320.
Please contact the above for additional copies and if you wish any changes, insertions or deletions to the
entries in this Booklet, thank you.
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CONTENTS
EXISTING SERVICES & PROGRAMMES
SECTION 1
CARE, LEARNING AND:
WELLBEING:
CHILDREN‟S SERVICES
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Children & Families Management Team
Criminal Justice Team
Children & Families Disability Team
Cunningham Place/Woodhead Road/
Glenriddel Road Children‟s Houses
Family Centre
Family Placement & Adoption Team
Girvan Area Office
Initial Response Team
Intensive Outreach Team
Whitletts Area Team
Young People‟s Support & Transition
Young People‟s Support & Transition –
Throughcare
Young People‟s Support & Transition –
Mediation
Young People‟s Support & Transition Youth Justice Diversion from Prosecution
Social Work Offices
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Anti Social Behaviour Team
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Aberlour Child Care Trust
Ayrshire Children‟s Contact Centre
Barnardo‟s Children‟s Rights
And Advocacy Service „Hear 4 U‟
Caris Ayrshire
Children 1st South Ayrshire Supporting
Children, Young People and Families affected
by Substance Misuse
Children 1st Girvan/Maybole Supporting
Children and Families
Rape & Sexual Abuse Outreach Service
South Ayrshire Befriending Project
South Ayrshire Women‟s Aid – Children
And Young Persons Support Service
Spark of Genius
The Lighthouse Foundation
The Princess Royal Trust – South Ayrshire
Young Carers Service
Who Cares? Scotland
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Ayrshire Council on Alcohol
Children 1st South Ayrshire Supporting
Children, Young People and Families affected
By Substance Misuse
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14/9/28
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SECTION 2
ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR:
SECTION 3
CHILDREN‟S SUPPORT
SERVICES
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9/14/28
10/29
10/30
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12/16/33
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SECTION 4
DRUG & ALCOHOL MISUSE:
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Loudoun House Addiction Unit
NHS Addiction Services
South Ayrshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership
The Lighthouse Foundation
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15/34
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16//12/33
Alpha Plus
Autism Spectrum Support
Care and Learning Team
Central Peripatetic Support Services
Complex Learning Needs
Home Link Team
Intensive Support Teaching Team
Joint Assessment Teams (JST‟s)
Learning Needs
Lifelong Learning
Nurture Groups
Other ASN Services
Psychological Service
Rathbone UK
Step Project
The Prince‟s Trust – XL Clubs
Young Scot South Ayrshire
Campus Police Officers
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22/26
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Access to Employment Ayr John Pollock Centre
Access to Employment Ayr Lochside Leisure Centre
Rathbone UK
Skills Development Scotland
Spark of Genius
Step Project
Workable – New Deal for Disabled
People
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SECTION 5
EDUCATION/
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
SECTION 6
EMPLOYMENT:
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SECTION 7
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:
Aberlour Family Service – South Ayrshire
AdditUp Ayrshire
Barnardo‟s South Ayrshire Family Resource
Services
Children 1st South Ayrshire Supporting
Children, Young People and Families affected
by Substance Misuse
Children 1st Girvan/Maybole Supporting
Children and Families
Family Mediation West (Ayrshire)
One Stop Shop
Rape & Sexual Abuse Outreach Service
The Spark
South Ayrshire Autistic Society
Stepping Stones for Families – Childcare
Development Project
The Lighthouse Foundation
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28/14/9
29/10
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30/10
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33/11/16
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SECTION 8
HEALTH:
Letterbox Project
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Addiction Services
Public Health Facilitator for Homeless Clients
Public Health Facilitator for LAAC
Public Health Nurse for Schools
Sexual health Nurse for Learning Disabilities
Speech & Language Therapy Department
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Ayr Housing Aid
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Barnardo‟s South Ayrshire Families
Services Family Support - Homelessness
Youth Housing Support Group
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Domain Youth Centre
Girvan Youth Trust (Oasis)
Kincaidston Youth Café Project
RoomSixty Project
Target Leisure – Girvan
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Service (CAMHS)
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Restorative Justice Conferencing
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Adventure Centre for Education (A.C.E.)
The Duke of Edinburgh Award New Start Project
The Prince‟s Trust – Scotland
Venture Trust
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Community Policing
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34/15
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SECTION 9
HOUSING:
SECTION 10
LEISURE & RECREATION:
SECTION 11
MENTAL HEALTH:
SECTION 12
OFFENDING PROGRAMMES:
SECTION 13
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
SECTION 14
POLICE SCOTLAND
SECTION 15
SCOTTISH FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
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SECTION 16
VICTIM SUPPORT:
South Ayrshire Victim Support Scheme
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SECTION 17
NEW ENTRIES & PROGRAMMES
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SECTION 18
CARE PROVIDERS
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SECTION 19
CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEMEBERS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
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SECTION 1
CARE, LEARNING & WELLBEING
Hugh Carswell, Head of Children’s Services
Care, Learning and Wellbeing
County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1DR
[email protected]
Telephone:
Fax:
01292 612244
01292 612261
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MANAGEMENT TEAM
Lesley James, Manager, Children & Families
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
[email protected]
Telephone: 01292 614321
Fiona MacDonald, Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01292 612096
(Specialist Services) [email protected]
Liz Christison, Acting Co-ordinator (Generic Services)Telephone: 01292 612074
[email protected]
Bobby McDowall, Children’s Services Co-ordinatorTelephone: 01292 616237
[email protected]
Fiona Dalziel, Quality Assurance Review Officer Telephone: 01292 559449
[email protected]
Elaine McKay, Quality Assurance Review Officer Telephone: 01292 293834
[email protected]
Angela Dorrans, Quality Assurance Review Officer Telephone: 01292 293841
[email protected]
Management Support Office
Telephone: 01292 612602
Fax:
01292 616338
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TEAM
Nancy McNeil, Criminal Justice Manager,
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
[email protected]
Telephone: 01292 612783
Contacts:
Team Leader, responsibility for Unpaid Work - Helen Lavelle
[email protected]
Team Leader, responsibility for Court – Mark Gaffney
[email protected]
Team Leader, responsibility for Throughcare – Billy Taylor
[email protected]
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
01292 289749
McAdam House, 34 Charlotte Street, Ayr KA7 1EA
South Ayrshire Area
The Ayrshire Criminal Justice Social Work Partnership will strive to develop and improve
quality services for the people of Ayrshire which will increase community safety, whilst
reducing unnecessary custody whenever possible.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DISABILITY TEAM
Contacts:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Alison Welshman, Acting Team Leader
[email protected]
01292 559307
John Pollock Centre, Mainholm Community Campus, Mainholm
Road, Ayr KA8 6QD
South Ayrshire Area
The team has been developed as a specialised team to offer support to children and families
who are significantly affected by disability. Services are targeted in a way that promotes
family life, individual needs and the rights of the child. The team works collaboratively with
key partner agencies in health and education to reduce disadvantage and promote care and
support. The team access a range of provision from both local authority and the private
sector, which enables them to provide a flexible response to individual family needs.
CUNNINGHAM PLACE/WOODHEAD ROAD/GLENRIDDEL ROAD
CHILDREN‟S HOUSES
Contact:
Linda Given, Team Leader
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 614336
Address:
28 Cunningham Place, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
Up to age 18 years
Method of referral: Social Work Referral, GARF
Cunningham Place, Woodhead Road and Glenriddel Road are the Council run residential
services for children and young people who require to be accommodated. The service offers
residential care for up to 6 children and young people at Cunningham Place and 6 places at
Woodhead Road, Coylton, with two additional places in their satellite unit at Glenriddel
Road. The Outreach Service (referred to elsewhere) is part of Initial Response Service.
FAMILY CENTRE
Contacts:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Area Team Leaders
01292 288645
Wills Road, Ayr
South Ayrshire Area
The Family Centre‟s Aims and Objectives are to provide children and their families with
early preventative therapeutic interventions that will seek to protect and promote the welfare
of the most vulnerable children in our local community.
The Family Centre will strive to work in a multi-agency manner and will encourage an
integrated approach to the assessment of need of children referred. Early years intervention
by the Family Centre and their partners will seek to put into place action plans that will,
wherever possible, prevent a child becoming a child in need.
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FAMILY PLACEMENT AND ADOPTION TEAM
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Andrew Craig, Team Leader
[email protected]
01292 267675/01292 293847
181 Whitletts Road, Ayr
South Ayrshire Area
The Family Placement and Adoption Team have developed over the years to provide both
Adopters and Foster Carers with support, advice and guidance. The Team undertake all
assessments for Foster Carers and has a 2 weekly cycle of support in place for Foster Carers
with a named worker.
All assessments for Adoption are undertaken by the Team including applicants who are
planning to adopt babies and are involved with Glasgow and West of Scotland Baby
Adoption Service in Glasgow. Adoption support is also offered and we have links with
voluntary agencies who can assist with searching for origins.
A recent addition to the Team has been assessment for Kinship Carers and reviews. We
recognise the benefit from children remaining with families whenever possible and a worker
will engage with prospective Kinship Carers to ensure the well being and safety of the child
is paramount.
GIRVAN AREA OFFICE
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Anne Shanks, Team Leader - Girvan/Maybole Team
[email protected]
01465 716123/ 712299
Fax: 01465 716101
17 Knockcushan Street, Girvan
Girvan and South Carrick
To promote children‟s social, emotional, physical health and well being. Working in
partnership with families to promote “good enough” parenting and a quality of life, which
enables children and young people to remain safely within their own homes/communities.
INITIAL RESPONSE TEAM
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Dawn Swan, Team Leader
[email protected]
01292 293872
181 Whitletts Road, Ayr
All localities
The Initial Response Service for Children and Families Services is a central point for which
all concerns about children and young people are received and assessed. All Social Workers
within South Ayrshire are part of a "Duty" Service to ensure a timeous and appropriate
response to children who are at risk of harm and or neglect.
The Children and Families Initial Response Service is committed to ensuring that children
receive the help when they need it, and an immediate same day response will always be
provided for children where there are Child Protection concerns.
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INTENSIVE OUTREACH TEAM
Contact:
Dawn Swan, Team Leader
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 293872
Address:
181 Whitletts Road, Ayr
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
11 – 16 year olds
Method of referral: Weekly Screening Resource Group
The aims of the service are to provide in partnership with others, a flexible and responsive
service to families in crisis, to prevent family breakdown and avoid the unnecessary
accommodation of young people up to age of 16. Also to help with the transition from care,
back into the family community. In partnership with social workers and other relevant
others, the team can provide intensive support and input at times of particular stress and
crisis, within the family. The Team can assist families to develop links with more
appropriate longer-term supports, and assist families to participate in the formulation of
mutually agreed support plans.
WHITLETTS AREA TEAMS
Contacts:
Telephone:
Address:
Valerie Lawrence, TempTeam Leader – Ayr South Team
[email protected]
Pauline McPherson, Acting Team Leader – Ayr North Team
[email protected]
Liz Paterson, Team Leader – Prestwick/Troon Team
[email protected]
01292 267675
Fax: 01292 284711
181 Whitletts Road, Ayr
To promote children‟s social, emotional, physical health and well being. Working in
partnership with families to promote “good enough” parenting and a quality of life, which
enables children and young people to remain safely within their own homes/communities.
YOUNG PEOPLE‟S SUPPORT & TRANSITIONS SERVICE
Contact:
Caroline Dempsey, Team Leader
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 313668
Address:
Holmston House, 3 Holmston Road, Ayr KA7 3BA
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
12 – 17-year olds
Method of referral: Social Worker via the Whole Systems Approach Forum
Specialist Social Workers (Youth Justice) to undertake the assessments, compile reports and
case manage all referrals from the Reporter to persistent and serious offenders.
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YOUNG PEOPLE‟S SUPPORT & TRANSITIONS SERVICE
THROUGHCARE
Contact:
Mary Johnston, Acting Team Leader
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612721
Address:
Holmston House, 3 Holmston Road, Ayr KA7 3BA
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
15 – 21 year olds
Method of referral: Social Worker, Whole Systems Approach Forum
The Young People‟ Support and Transitions Service works with young people aged between
15 – 21 years who are/were looked after or accommodated by the local authority, and young
homeless people requiring assistance. YPS&T offer individual support, group work
opportunities and provide information on a range of issues.
YOUNG PEOPLE‟S SUPPORT & TRANSITIONS SERVICE
MEDIATION
Contact:
Ann Allan, Acting Mediation Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 614336
Address:
Holmston House, 3 Holmston Road, Ayr KA7 3BA
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
15 – 21 year olds
Method of referral: Open referral system
Since February 2000 a dedicated Social Worker was appointed to the Young People‟s
Support and Transitions Service to mediate between young people, parents, carers and
extended family where homelessness exists.
YOUNG PEOPLE‟S SUPPORT & TRANSITIONS SERVICE
YOUTH JUSTICE DIVERSION FROM PROSECUTION SCHEME
Contact:
Fiona Berry, Diversion Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 660000
Address:
Holmston House, 3 Holmston Road, Ayr KA7 3BA
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
16 – 17 year olds
Method of referral: Procurator Fiscal
The basis for the development of a Diversion from Prosecution Scheme rests on recognition
that some offenders experience personal factors which contribute to their offending
behaviour. Identifying these root causes and providing appropriate help, at an early stage,
could enable them to move on to a more positive and responsible way of life and prevent
recurrence of offending.
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SOCIAL WORK OFFICES
Care, Learning and Wellbeing –
Children & Families Area
Office
Community Care Team Ayr
South Area Office
Community Care Team Ayr
North Area Office
Care, Learning and Wellbeing –
Children & Families Girvan
Area Office
Maybole Area Office
ADDRESS
181 Whitletts Road, Ayr KA8 0GU
TELEPHONE
01292 267675
John Pollock Centre, Mainholm Road,
Ayr KA8 0QD
John Pollock Centre, Mainholm Road,
Ayr KA8 0QD
17/19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan
KA26 9AG
01292 281993
70c High Street, Maybole KA19 7BZ
01655 883293
Prestwick Area Office
12 Main Street, Prestwick KA9 1NX
01292 470099
Ayrshire Social Work Out of
Hours
Enquiry & Information Team
Outside Office Hours Only
0800 328 7758
80/88 Kyle Street, Ayr KA7 1RZ
01292 268119
01292 612088
01465 712299
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SECTION 2
ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR TEAM
Contact:
Linda Warwick, Principal Community Safety Officer
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 559403
Address:
Economy, Neighbourhood & Environment, 1st Floor John Pollock
Centre, Mainholm Road, Ayr KA8 0QD
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
12 + year olds
Method of referral: Through Local Authority
The Antisocial Behaviour Team is committed to tackling antisocial behaviour through a
problem-solving multi-agency approach. The team works closely with Strathclyde Police,
other Council Departments, Landlords and Voluntary Agencies to find local solutions to the
local problems presented by antisocial behaviour. There are close links with the Community
Support Officers in the areas where these are working. The Team will focus on using
preventative and diversionary methods to resolve antisocial behaviour problems, but will
take enforcement action where appropriate. The service provided extends across all housing
tenures including home owners, council tenants, tenants of registered landlords and private
tenants and includes access to a variety of resources, including mediation, victim and witness
support services.
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SECTION 3
CHILDREN‟S SUPPORT SERVICES
ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Kirsty Aitken, Manager
01292 671971
Ardfin Respite Unit, Prestwick
South Ayrshire
0 – 19 year olds
Social Work
The Aberlour Child Care Trust is a national organisation. The Ardfin Respite unit is based
in Prestwick and provides respite to children and young people with learning disabilities.
Ardfin also offer Out of School and Outreach Community Support.
AYRSHIRE CHILDREN‟S CONTACT CENTRE
Contact:
Carol Carbry, Contact Centre Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 572429
Address:
1st Floor Office, 28/30 Grange Street, Kilmarnock
Catchment area:
Whole Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
Babies to 10 year olds plus
Method of referral: Telephone
A place where young children of separated/divorced parents can spend time with the parent
they do not live with, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
BARNARDO‟S CHILDREN‟S RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY SERVICE
„Hear 4 U‟
Selwyn McCausland, Children’s Services Manager
Glynis Morris, Project Workers [email protected]
Telephone:
01292 285372 (0141 884 7896)
Address:
John Pollock Centre, Mainholm Road, Ayr KA8 0QD
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
under 19 years
Method of referral: Telephone, write, visit office or e-mail
Contact:
Hear 4 U aims to provide an independent accessible community based advocacy service for
children and young people under nineteen who are living in South Ayrshire. It promotes
children‟s rights. Priority for advocacy is given to children and young people who are
entering or involved in the children protection system. Those who are subject to the terms of
the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, are currently assessing support
from the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service or have been admitted to a mental
health ward on a voluntary basis. The service gives children and young people the
opportunity to work with an independent advocate who has no involvement in the decision
making process affecting them and provides them with support to ensure that they are able to
have a voice and participate in these processes.
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CARIS AYRSHIRE
Contact:
Gordon McBain, Information Officer
Victoria-Jayne McRobert, Development Officer
[email protected]
Telephone:
0845 351 3000 (local rate help line)
Address:
Springvale Resource Centre, Sannox Drive, Saltcoats KA21 6JG
Catchment area:
All Ayrshire
Age Group:
Birth – 16 year olds
Method of referral: n/a
The Childcare and Recreation Information Service (CARIS – Ayrshire) provides information
on all registered childcare across North, South and East Ayrshire including childminders,
nurseries, playgroups, out of school care and pre-school education establishments.
The service also has an online directory with information on areas including parenting and
family support, health & wellbeing, child protection and holiday/leisure, both locally and
nationally. The helpline operates Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 4.45pm and 9.00am –
4.30pm on Friday. For more information visit the website at www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk
Twitter:
@CARISAyrshire
CHILDREN 1ST
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUPPORTING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND
FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Contact:
Sarah Black, Children and Family Support Worker
[email protected]
Rachael Mullaney, Young Person’s Support Worker
[email protected]
Telephone:
(Rachael) 07921 057573 (Sarah) 07894692637
Address:
Family Centre, Wills Road, Ayr KA8 9NL
Cathment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
0 – 11 / 12 -18 year olds
Method of referral: Locality Forums/Whole Systems Approach Forum
CHILDREN 1st Supporting Children, Young People and Families offers targeted
interventions for Children affected by parental substance misuse (CAPSM) and Young
People with significant substance misuse issues. Promoting a brighter future for South
Ayrshire‟s vulnerable children, young people and families through individual resilience
building, home / family support, group work and befriending or mentoring.
Refer: Child‟s Assessment and Plan / Initial Assessment with clear detail around intended
outcomes and timescale through: Child Protecting Meetings, Looked After Review, GARF
(GIRFEC Advisory Resource Forum), Whole Systems Meeting, Youth Housing Support
Groups, Locality Forums
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CHILDREN 1st
GIRVAN/MAYBOLE SUPPORTING CHILDREN & FAMILIES SERVICES
Contact:
Edie Scobie
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 710161
Address:
Girvan Primary School, 7 Wesley Road, Girvan KA26 9DD
Cathment Area:
Girvan and Maybole (KA26 and KA19)
Age Group:
0 – 11 year olds
Method of referral: Locality Forums; direct from Child Protection
Service criteria
Families with children pre-birth to 3 years who require targeted interventions
Families with children aged 0-11 who require multi-agency intervention, specifically looked
after children and children at risk
Families with children age 0 - 11 where parents require parenting support
Families with children age 0 - 5 who require childcare
Support activities
Focused family support – contributing to multi-agency initial assessment, agreed work plan
and three-monthly Service User Outcome progress reviews
Childcare service – Monday to Friday in Girvan
Work with Children – includes therapeutic and life-story work
Work with Parents – parenting skills and behaviour management using evidence based
programmes
Family play sessions – to support development of play
“Communities Putting Children First” – community awareness raising sessions to promote
the confidence of local people to support children and families
RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE OUTREACH SERVICE
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Cathment Area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Mary Ross
01563 541769
P O Box 23, Kilmarnock KA1 1DP
People outside Ayr/Prestwick
all age groups
An appointment basis
East Ayrshire Rape Crisis and Resource Centre now offer a rural outreach service for people
outside Ayr/Prestwick. This service is able to provide support on an appointment basis
within the rural areas and the Outreach Worker will also be able to give talks/training if
requested.
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SOUTH AYRSHIRE BEFRIENDING PROJECT
Contact:
Elaine Rennix, Senior Co-ordinator
Fiona McKenzie and Lee Boyd, Co-ordinators
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 264000
Address:
4A Citadel Place, Ayr KA7 1JN
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
8 – 18 years old
Method of referral: Multi Agency/Local Forum or self-referral
The South Ayrshire Befriending Project is a local charity which enables socially isolated and
excluded young people (aged 8 – 18) across South Ayrshire who are often affected by other
issues such as child protection procedures, drugs/alcohol, mental health problems and
disabilities, to build their confidence and self-esteem, access activities in the community or
develop a particular interest, by providing them with a 1 : 1 supportive relationship with a
trained volunteer befriender, who acts as a positive role model meeting with them on a
fortnightly basis . The Project also facilitates regular group activities to enable the young
people to pursue and develop various interests in a safe environment. The project is funded
through a variety of grants and trusts. More information –
www.southayrshirebefriending.org.uk
SOUTH AYRSHIRE WOMEN‟S AID CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS SUPPORT SERVICE
Contact:
Sharon Grant. Children & Young Persons Support Worker
[email protected]
Maureen Dunlop, Children & Young Persons Support Worker
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 267067
Address:
6 Miller Road, Ayr KA7 2AY
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
Up to age 18 years
Method of referral: Open
South Ayrshire Women‟s Aid have developed a successful Outreach and Follow-on Service
to provide emotional and practical support to children and young people up to the age of 18
years across South Ayrshire who experience Domestic Abuse to enable them to make sense
of their individual situation.
The service offers support through 1-2-1 work, peer group sessions and drop in. Children
and young people are able to contact workers at times that suit them via phone, text, e-mail.
South Ayrshire Women‟s Aid work in partnership with other agencies maximising the
support and service available to children and young people. More information:
www.southayrshirewomensaid.org.uk
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SPARK OF GENIUS
Contact:
Zak McIlhargey, Director of Residential Services & Throughcare
[email protected]
Telephone:
0141 587 2710
Address:
Trojan House, Phoenix Business Park, Paisley PA1 2BH
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire and West/Central Scotland
Age Group:
5 – 21 year olds
Method of referral: Social Work
Spark of Genius is a national provider of long and short term residential care including
respite placement options for children and young people with complex needs, social
emotional and behavioural difficulties and with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Spark also offers
Housing Support options for young people transitioning into adult life.
Spark have a standalone Primary School in Ayrshire offering a full and varied SQA
accredited curriculum alongside several Secondary school provisions offering both academic
and vocational courses accredited by the SQA.
Finally, Spark of Genius offers a Get Ready for Work Scheme in Ayrshire for young people
looking to gain qualifications and move into further education and employment.
www.sparkofgenius.com
THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
Kathleen Bryson, Project Manager –
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 521343
Address:
40a Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2DJ
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
All ages
Method of referral: Open door
Contact:
The Lighthouse Foundation is a Kilmarnock based organisation providing services
throughout Ayrshire offering practical and emotional support to family members affected by
a loved ones drug and alcohol misuse. It offers group meetings, children‟s activities,
referrals, respite, advocacy, befriending, information and advice and a professional
counsellor and bereavement counselling. A child‟s therapist is also available for children 311 and 12-18. More information: www.lighthouse-foundation.co.uk
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THE PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST
SOUTH AYRSHIRE YOUNG CARERS SERVICE
Contact:
David Roxburgh, Manager (Fiona MacKay, Young Carers
Information & Development Officer)
[email protected]
([email protected])
Telephone:
01292 263000
Address:
43 Sandgate, Ayr KA7 1DA
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
8 – 18 year olds
Method of referral: Open door, telephone, post, fax or e-mail; Multi Agency
A „young carer‟ worker‟s post has been established to identify needs of young carers aged 818. Groups are held fortnightly, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for young carers and
these are split into various age ranges. The groups allow the young carers to get some „time
out‟ from their caring situation and to have some fun. Individual support is also available.
Carers are offered confidential help, information, advice and support on a huge range of
issues, which affect them. More information –
www.carers.org/sayrshire
WHO CARES? SCOTLAND
Contact:
Colin Smith (07738 195692), Denise McMillan (07932 101076), Jimmy
McWilliam (07985 089947), Lorna McCrindle (07712 870390 ) - Young
Persons’ Workers - [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 573015
Address:
28 – 30 Grange Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 2DD
Catchment area:
Ayrshire
Age Group:
0 – 25 years
Method of referral: Open referral
Who Cares? Scotland provides an advocacy service to those who are or have been looked
after and accommodated. Workers have direct contact with young people, ensuring their
voice is heard on a wide variety of matters, and maintain links to professionals involved in
the young people‟s care. More information – www.whocaresscotland.org
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SECTION 4
DRUG & ALCOHOL MISUSE
AYRSHIRE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL
Contact:
Ayleen McBride
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 281238
Address:
24 Fullarton Street, Ayr KA7 1UB
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
16+
Method of referral: Self-referral and multi agency groups
Ayrshire Council on Alcohol offers a confidential counselling/support/advice service for
people who are affected by their own or someone else‟s drinking. This service is provided
by trained counsellors and is available in various locations throughout South Ayrshire. The
service is client led and we will work with you to achieve abstinence or controlled drinking.
ACA follow the Recovery Model and encourage Service Users to find alternatives to alcohol
and to link in to the local Recovery groups.
CHILDREN 1ST
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUPPORTING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND
FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Contact:
Sarah Black, Children and Family Support Worker
[email protected]
Rachael Mullaney, Young Person’s Support Worker
[email protected]
Telephone:
(Sarah) 07894 692637 (Rachael 07921 057573
Address:
Family Centre, Wills Road, Ayr KA8 9NL
Cathment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
0 – 11 / 12 -18 year olds
Method of referral: Locality Forums/Whole Systems Approach Forum/Youth
Housing Support Groups/ GARF (GIRFEC Advisory Resource
Forum)
CHILDREN 1st Supporting Children, Young People and Families offers targeted
interventions for Children affected by parental substance misuse (CAPSM) and Young
People with significant substance misuse issues. Promoting a brighter future for South
Ayrshire‟s vulnerable children, young people and families through individual resilience
building, home / family support, group work and befriending or mentoring.
Refer: Child‟s Assessment and Plan / Initial Assessment with clear detail around intended
outcomes and timescale through: Child Protecting Meetings, Looked After Review, GARF
(GIRFEC Advisory Resource Forum), Whole Systems Meeting, Youth Housing Support
Groups, Locality Forums
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LOUDOUN HOUSE ADDICTION UNIT
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Senga Boyd, Senior Charge Nurse
01292 513126/513124
Loudoun House, Ailsa Hospital, Dalmellington Road, Ayr KA6
6AB
Catchment area:
Ayrshire & Arran Health Authority
Age Group:
16 +
Method of referral: Written referral from NHS Addiction Community Services, NHS
Mental Health Services, Social Work, Addaction, ACA and GP’s,
no self referrals. Service users must be being seen by an
Addiction or Mental Health Worker or GP
Loudoun House is a residential rehabilitation unit, which offers a service to men, and women
aged sixteen + for service users, who have identified substance use problems co-existing
with mental health problems. The function of Loudoun House is to offer support and enable
service users to build on their strengths, to work through difficulties with substance and
mental health issues, enabling them to achieve stability in these areas and improved their
quality of life. Through group and individual work, service users are enabled to identify
positive coping strategies and help them recognise they can utilise these in their own
environment. Follow on support is then provided by NHS Addiction Services Community
Teams.
NHS ADDICTION SERVICES
Contact:
Jamie McCaughie, Team Leader
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 559800
Address:
NHS Addiction Services, Ailsa Hospital, Dalmellington Road, Ayr
KA6 6AB
Catchment area:
Ayrshire & Arran Health Authority
Age Group:
16 +
Method of referral: We have an open referral system. This means that you can be
Referred by any agency you have been in contact with, or you can
Refer yourself.
Alcohol and drug misuse can affect physical and mental health, relationships, employment as
well as a person‟s ability to cope with everyday life. Age, family support, lifestyle,
personality and personal beliefs may also determine how drugs or alcohol affect someone.
Recovery means different things to different people and no two people will have the same
journey of recovery. NHS Addiction Services can help someone to move towards
understanding how to promote, support and interpret their recovery from problematic
substance use.
Experience has shown that recovery is all about giving people the tools to become active in
their own health care. It is about having the belief, drive and commitment that people can
and do recover control of their lives.
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Many factors will help in personal recovery. Our staff will work with an individual to
support their recovery by offering a range of different treatment support packages:
Mental health and addictions
Physical and sexual health and addictions
Prescribing of substitute medication and follow up support
Naloxone training
Detoxification from opiates and alcohol
Alcohol relapse management
Alcohol brief interventions
Occupational Therapy interventions
SOUTH AYRSHIRE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PARTNERSHIP
Contact:
Email:
Address:
Telephone:
Catchment area:
For Information:
Faye Murfet, South Ayrshire ADP Coordinator
[email protected]
County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR
01292 612417
South Ayrshire
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/adp
The Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) is a thematic group of South Ayrshire Community
Planning Partnership. The ADP consists of senior members from organisations in South
Ayrshire who coordinate strategic planning in order to reduce the harm rising from alcohol
and drug misuse.
THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
Contact:
Kathleen Bryson, Project Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 521343
Address:
40a Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2DJ
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
All ages
Method of referral: Open door
The Lighthouse Foundation is a Kilmarnock based organisation providing services
throughout Ayrshire offering practical and emotional support to family members affected by
a loved one‟s drug and alcohol misuse. It offers group meetings, children‟s activities,
referrals, respite, advocacy, befriending, information and advice and a professional
counsellor and bereavement counselling. A child‟s therapist is also available for children 311 and 12-18. More information: www.lighthouse-foundation.co.uk
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (0845 769 7555) – www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
AL-ANON (0207 4030 888) – www.al-anonuk.org.uk
DRINKLINE (0800 917 8282)
COCAINE ANONYMOUS (0800 61202225) – www.cauk.org.uk
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (0300 9991212) – www.ukna.org
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SECTION 5
EDUCATION/COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ALPHA PLUS
Contact:
Liz Cameron, Principal Teacher (LAAC)
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 292590
Address:
The Domain, Glenmuir Place, Ayr KA8 9RP
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
15 – 16 year olds
Method of Referral: Central Admissions Group (CAG)/Locality Forums
The Alpha Plus programme is based at The Domain, Ayr and offers a varied and innovative
curriculum for S3 and S4 pupils. The programme includes English, Mathematics,
Administration, Hospitality, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Career‟s Scotland, work
experience opportunities, College tasters, Outward-bound Courses, Health Education and
I.T.
AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT
Contact:
Janey Smith, Pupil Support Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612784
Address:
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
Primary
Method of Referral: Central Admissions Group (CAG)
Primary School age children with a diagnosis of Asperger‟s Syndrome or Autism can be
considered for a place at the specialist provision base at Doonfoot Primary School
CARE AND LEARNING TEAM
Contact:
Liz Cameron, Principal Teacher (LAAC)
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 292590
Address:
Braehead Primary School, Gould Street, Ayr KA8 9PJ
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
Nursery – Secondary School Age
Method of Referral: Central Admissions Group (CAG)/Locality Forums
Supports children with social, emotional and behavioural needs who may also be on the
Looked After and Accommodated database. The aim of the Care and Learning Team‟s
intervention is to support the inclusion of South Ayrshire‟s most vulnerable pupils and where
appropriate to facilitate the re-integration of pupils into mainstream schools.
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CENTRAL PERIPATETIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Contact
Jacqueline Ferguson, Principal Teacher
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 294192
Address:
Kincaidston Primary School, Cranesbill Court, Ayr KA7 3YP
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
Nursery – Secondary School Age
Method of Referral: Open
The Central Peripatetic Support Services (CPSS) consists of a number of specialist teachers who
provide support to children and young people with additional support needs across the authority. The
team consists of six disciplines offing specialist support in the following areas: Early Years Home
Visiting (0-3yrs); English as an Additional Language (nursery & school age); Specific Language and
Communication (preschool and early years); Visual Impairment (from birth to school leaving age);
Gypsy/Traveller (primary & secondary) and ICT for Additional Support Needs (primary &
secondary). (Hearing impairment support can be accessed at Crosshouse Education Centre,
Playingfield Road, Crosshouse KA2 0JJ, telephone: 01563 536296)
COMPLEX LEARNING NEEDS
Contact:
Janey Smith, Pupil Support Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612784
Address:
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
3 – 19 year olds
Method of Referral: Central Admissions Group (CAG)
Southcraig and Invergarven School offers places to children between 3 and 19 years of age.
To be considered for a place a child or young person must be in need of intense small group
support.
HOME LINK TEAM
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Referral:
Chris Rutter, Principal Teacher
[email protected]
01292 612089
Braehead Primary School, Gould Street, Ayr KA8 9PJ
South Ayrshire Area
All children and young people
Locality Forums/ASN Management Group
Home Link Workers may support parents/carers/ children and schools when there are issues
which are affecting the child‟s ability to cope. Type of support varies according to need but
may involve home visits, supporting parents to improve communication with school,
individual or group work with children/young people in school or in the community and
putting parents/carers in touch with other support services.
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The team are based in Braehead Primary School but work across the whole of South
Ayrshire. There are six Home Link Workers at present, with allocation being by post code
within clusters.
INTENSIVE SUPPORT TEACHING TEAM
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Referral:
Jacquie Wright Acting Principal Teacher
[email protected]
01292 292590
Braehead Primary School, Gould Street, Ayr KA8 9PJ
South Ayrshire Area
P3 – S4
Locality Forums/ASN Management Group
For South Ayrshire pupils who are experiencing significant social, emotional and
behavioural barriers to inclusion within a school environment. The intervention remit of the
Intensive Support Team is to support and where appropriate to facilitate the re-integration of
pupils back into mainstream schools. The IS Team works with pupils from mid primary up
to S4 in secondary school.
JOINT SUPPORT TEAMS (JST‟S)
All Secondary Schools and many Primary Schools in South Ayrshire use Joint Support
Teams as part of their staged intervention process to support pupils. A Joint Support Team
has inter-agency core membership and will be convened for a pupil at Stage 3. The remit of
Joint Support Teams is to develop strategies to meet the needs of individual pupils. Joint
Support Teams are attended by the Educational Psychologist, School Nurse.
SCHOOL
CONTACT
ADMINISTRATIVE
TEAM LEADER
TEL. NO
Prestwick Academy
New Dykes Road
Prestwick KA9 2LB
George Docherty
Depute Head
Vivien Rodgers (based at
Marr College – 01292
311082)
(01292) 477121
Queen Margaret Academy
Dalmellington Road
Ayr KA7 3TL
Denis McFadden
Depute Head
Eddie Main (based at
Kyle Academy - 01292
262234)
(01292) 612020
Marr College
Dundonald Road
Troon KA10 7AB
Graeme Hobson
Assistant Depute Head
Vivien Rodgers (based at
Marr College – 01292
311082)
(01292) 690022
Kyle Academy
Overmills Road
Ayr KA7 3LR
Elaine Reilly
Depute Head
Eddie Main (based at
Kyle Academy - 01292
262234)
(01292) 262234
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SCHOOL
CONTACT
ADMINISTRATIVE
TEAM LEADER
TEL. NO
Girvan Academy
The Avenue
Girvan KA26 9DW
Alex Scott
Pupil Support Coordinator/Deputy Head
Teacher
Caroline Cuthbert (based
at Carrick Academy –
01655 882389)
(01465) 716816
Belmont Academy
Belmont Road
Ayr KA7 2PG
John Dunlop
Depute Head
Evelyn Fairbairn (based at
Ayr Academy - 01292
261562)
(01292) 281733
Carrick Academy
Kirkoswald Road
Maybole KA19 8BP
Jonathon Rusk
Depute Head
Caroline Cuthbert (based
at Carrick Academy –
01655 882389)
(01655) 882389
Ayr Academy
Fort Street
Ayr KA7 1HX
Nick Quinn
Depute Head
Evelyn Fairbairn (based at
Ayr Academy 01292
261562)
(01292) 612028
LEARNING NEEDS
Contact:
Janey Smith, Pupil Support Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612784
Address:
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
Primary
Method of Referral: Central Admissions Group (CAG)
Primary and Secondary age children with learning needs such that they require small group
specialist teaching can apply for a place at Dalmilling Primary, Queen Margaret Academy,
Girvan Primary and Girvan Academy.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Ronnie Sinclair – Area CLD Officer, South Team
[email protected]
Nicola Sykes – Area CLD Officer, North Team
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 716600 / 01292 266171
Address:
Opportunities Centre, Henrietta Street, Girvan / Community
Learning & Development, John Pollock Centre, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
All age groups
Method of referral: Self referral
Contact:
Community Education delivers non-formal; community based learning opportunities for
both young people and adults.
NURTURE GROUPS
Contact:
Jacqui Ward, Principal Educational Psychologist
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612819
Address:
Queen Margaret Academy, Dalmellington Road, Ayr KA7 3TL
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
5-12 year olds
Method of referral: Through school pupil support co-ordinators or Head
Teachers, parent referral, referral through other services e.g.
Health
Four Primary Schools: Newton, Heathfield, Braehead and Girvan have Nurture Groups for
children P1-P7. Nurture Groups are small group interventions that aim to help children to
develop the emotional and social skills and confidence to be ready to learn.
OTHER ASN SERVICES
Contact:
Ian Leishman, Co-ordinator (Pupil Support)
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612785
Address:
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
All age groups
Method of Referral: Central Admissions Group (CAG)
Services are available to provide children with education whilst they are in hospital and
home tuition if they are not able to attend school. Support is available for children who are
also young carers and for families considering home education
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE
Contact:
Jacqui Ward, Principal Educational Psychologist
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612819
Address:
Queen Margaret Academy, Dalmellington Road, Ayr KA7 3TL
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
0-24 year olds
Method of referral: Through school and nursery pupil support co-ordinators or Head
Teachers, parent referral, referral through other services e.g.
Health
The Service is a statutory part of the local council. It provides advice and support to
Educational establishments, to families, children and other agencies in South Ayrshire
about children and young people with additional support needs in the 0 – 24 age range. The
Service applies psychological knowledge, skills and expertise to help bring about positive
change, raise educational attainment and wider achievement and to support inclusion.
Additional support needs can include social, emotional and behavioural, mental health and
learning needs. Educational Psychologists generally work by supporting the adults closest to
the child or young person. They work through consultation (joint-problem solving meetings)
to develop strategies and contribute to the knowledge skills and expertise of teaching staff,
parents and other agencies. The service also delivers interventions carries out research and
delivers training on a wide range of topics.
RATHBONE UK
Contact:
Margaret Bryson, Centre Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 555010
Address:
11-15 Old Irvine Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BD
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
16+
Method of referral: Self-referral; Multi agency
Rathbone UK is a national organisation giving young people, who are experiencing
significant disadvantages, the right opportunities to learn and achieve. For further
information – www.rathboneuk.org
STEP PROJECT
Contact:
Allan Swan, Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612301
Address:
McAdam House, 34 Charlotte Street, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
16 – 21+ year olds
Method of referral: Multi agency
Build confidence in young people and help them to seek employment in the local
community.
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THE PRINCE‟S TRUST – XL CLUB
Contact:
Ayr Academy
Belmont Academy
Carrick Academy
Girvan Academy
Marr College
Queen Margaret Academy
Telephone: 01292 261562
Telephone: 01292 281733/4
Telephone: 01655 882389
Telephone: 01465 713008
Telephone: 01292 311082
Telephone: 01292 268379
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
14 – 17 year olds
Method of Referral: School Referral
A team-based programme of personal development for S3 and S4 students who are facing a
range of difficulties at schools, such as truanting, risk of exclusion and underachieving
should benefit from the programme.
YOUNG SCOT SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Laura Kerr, Youth Strategy Officer
[email protected]
Ann Shaw, Youth Information Assistant
[email protected]
Brian Borland, Senior Youth Worker
[email protected]
01292 612421 (Laura); 01292 612788 (Ann); 01292 559390 (Brian)
Young Scot South Ayrshire, John Pollock Centre, Mainholm
Road, Ayr KA8 0QD
South Ayrshire Area
12 – 26 year olds
More information – www.youngscot.org/local www.facebook.com/YoungScotSA
www.twitter.com/YoungScotSA ; Email: [email protected]
CAMPUS POLICE OFFICERS
Constable Peter Sykes
Constable Stevie Gilmour
Constable Ben Brizell
Constable Holly Shivas
Kyle Academy
Belmont Academy
Ayr Academy
Marr College
Tel: 01292 262234
Tel: 01292 281733
Tel: 01292 261562
Tel: 01292 311082
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SECTION 6
EMPLOYMENT
ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AYR – John Pollock Centre
Contact:
John Reid
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 283935
Address:
John Pollock Centre, Mainholm Road, Ayr KA8 0QD
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
All ages
Method of referral: Self-referral; Multi agency
Access To Employment is a charitable agency providing high quality training and
employment opportunities.
Unemployed clients can access a variety of certified training including – Administration,
Childcare, Customers Services, Social Care and Customised training packages designed to
meet the clients individual needs. We also offer an extensive I.T. facility, which can cater
for every need from the basic to the advanced.
Providing a comprehensive Job Search and Skills Development provision to help clients gain
employment and a high quality childcare facility to support the client‟s needs.
Website: www.acctoemp.org.uk; Facebook: facebook.com/Access To Employment Ayr
Twitter: twitter.com/acctoemp
ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AYR – Lochside Learning Centre
Contact:
Samantha Brown
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 267381 / mobile: 07724395278
Address:
Lochside Learning Centre, Lochside Road, Ayr KA8 9LH
Catchment Area:
Ayrshire
Age Group:
16+
Method of Referral: Self-referral; multi agency
Opening Times:
Mon – Thurs 9 a.m. – 3.45 pm; Frid – 9 a.m. – 2.45 pm
Lochside Learning Centre provides a friendly, relaxed environment for individuals to access
the facilities. Our I.T suite currently has 12 computers for use. We offer a wide range of
courses and liaise with external agencies to create an information hub giving you help and
advice on a range of subjects including employability, volunteering, finance, benefits, leisure
and health. Working in partnership with Ayrshire College and Community Learning and
Development we also offer courses in Care, Hospitality and Retail. We aim to equip our
clients with the skills needed to sustain training, education and employment opportunities.
Monday: Drop-in service/Youth Employability Hub
Tuesday: Drop-in service
Wednesday: Work Club/ Drop-in service
Thursday: Intro to I.T/ ECDL/ Drop-in service
Friday: Drop-in service
For list of times for above services please contact Learning Centre Co-ordinator Samantha
Brown.
Website: www.acctoemp.org.uk; Facebook: facebook.com/Access To Employment Ayr
Twitter: twitter.com/acctoemp
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RATHBONE UK
Contact:
Margaret Bryson, Centre Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 555010
Address:
11-15 Old Irvine Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BD
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
16+
Method of referral: Self-referral; Multi agency
Rathbone UK is a national organisation giving young people, who are experiencing
significant disadvantages, the right opportunities to learn and achieve.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND
Contact:
Pat McPhee
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 527165
Address:
Kilmarnock SDS Centre, 55 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock KA1
1BH
Catchment area:
East, North and South Ayrshire
Age Group:
16 – 19 year olds
Method of referral: Multi agency
Specialist Work Coaches – this is an intensive support service provided by a Skills
Development Scotland Work Coaches (WC), for those unemployed young people who
require help to find and sustain a labour market opportunity. The WC will assist in
development employability skills, and addressing the multi faceted barriers often faced by
young people in the area. The aim is to prepare young people to take up and sustain
employment, education and training.
SPARK OF GENIUS
Contact:
Sharon Winning, Get Ready for Work Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
0141 587 2710
Address:
Trojan House, Phoenix Business Park, Paisley PA1 2BH
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
16 – 21 year olds
Method of referral: Through Skills Development Scotland
Spark of Genius offers a Get Ready for Work Scheme in Ayrshire for people looking to gain
qualifications and move into further education and employment. Clients are given access to
both a Life Skills Programme, Get Ready for Work Programme or other variants of tailored
learning to help engage the learner and improve employability prospects.
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STEP PROJECT
Contact:
Allan Swan
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 612301
Address:
McAdam House, 34 Charlotte Street, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
16 – 21+ year olds
Method of referral: Multi agency
Build confidence in young people and help them to seek employment in the local
community.
WORKABLE
NEW DEAL FOR DISABLED PEOPLE PROJECT
Contact:
Audrey Scott
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 532154
Address:
3a Portland Gate, Kilmarnock
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
16+
Method of referral: Open
Complete service aimed at moving people from health related benefits into work, giving a
one to one service. Looking at training and employers together with benefit advice.
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SECTION 7
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
ABERLOUR FAMILY SERVICE – SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Contact:
Alexa Duff, Service Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 712 589
Address:
17B Dalrymple Street, Girvan
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
pre-birth to 12 years
Method of referral: Social work / Locality forums
Aberlour Child Care Trust is a national organisation. Aberlour family service is funded by
Big Lottery to provided support to parents with learning disabilities throughout South
Ayrshire. The service carries out parenting assessments over a number of weeks to identify
the family‟s strengths and weaknesses .Teaching programmes are then tailored to meet the
family‟s individual needs to improve the outcomes for the child. Support is offered within
the family home or other suitable venue. A variety of groups are delivered within the service
to meet the diverse needs of the families.
ADDITUP AYRSHIRE
Contact:
Fiona Thomson
[email protected]
Telephone:
01294 542668
Address:
Cranberry Moss Community Centre, Cambusdoon Place,
Pennyburn, Kilwinning KA13 6SL
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
4 and over
Method of referral: Open door, telephone, post, fax or e-mail
This is a support group set up to assist families, carers, professionals and people affected by
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder,
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorder or Behavioural Problems
or any other hidden disability. They provide a drop-in facility for working parents, once a
month, as well as offering a 24-hour help line and a home support service. More
Information: www.additup.org.uk; www.livingwithadhd.co.uk; www.adders.org;
www.addiss.co.uk
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BARNARDO‟S SOUTH AYRSHIRE FAMILY RESOURCE SERVICES
Aileen McCusker, Children’s Services Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 610479
Address:
62 Viewfield Road, Ayr
Catchment area:
Prestwick, Troon and Ayr
Age Group:
Families with children under 12
Method of referral: Self referral/Social Work/Locality Forums
Contact:
We offer a range of flexible, community-based support services to children and families
including –
individual and group work support for children
practical and emotional support for parents/carers
support groups for parents/carers
therapeutic services for children and parents/carers
intensive support for families where this is required
Specific support for Dads/male carers
befriending service for children
We work in partnership with families and with all partner agencies to support families to
build on existing strengths and to develop the skills and resilience to respond to the
challenges of family life, to feel part of the community and to meet the needs of children
CHILDREN 1ST
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUPPORTING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND
FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Contact:
Sarah Black, Children and Family Support Worker
[email protected]
Telephone:
07894 692637
Address:
Family Centre, Wills Road, Ayr KA8 9NL
Cathment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
0 – 11 / 12 -18 year olds
Method of referral: Locality Forums/Whole Systems Approach Forum/Youth Housing
Support Groups/GARF (GIRFEC Advisory Resource Form)
CHILDREN 1st Supporting Children, Young People and Families offers targeted
interventions for Children affected by parental substance misuse (CAPSM) and Young
People with significant substance misuse issues. Promoting a brighter future for South
Ayrshire‟s vulnerable children, young people and families through individual resilience
building, home / family support, group work and befriending or mentoring.
Refer: Child‟s Assessment and Plan / Initial Assessment with clear detail around intended
outcomes and timescale through: Child Protecting Meetings, Looked After Review, GARF
(GIRFEC Advisory Resource Forum), Whole Systems Meeting, Youth Housing Support
Groups, Locality Forums
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CHILDREN 1st
GIRVAN/MAYBOLE SUPPORT CHILDREN & FAMILIES SERVICES
Contact:
Edie Scobie
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 710161
Address:
Girvan Primary School, 7 Wesley Road, Girvan KA26 9DD
Cathment Area:
Girvan and Maybole (KA26 and KA19)
Age Group:
0 – 11 year olds
Method of referral: Locality Forums; direct from Child Protection
Service criteria
Families with children pre-birth to 3 years who require targeted interventions
Families with children aged 0-11 who require multi-agency intervention, specifically looked
after children and children at risk
Families with children age 0 - 11 where parents require parenting support
Families with children age 0 - 5 who require childcare
Support activities
Focused family support – contributing to multi-agency initial assessment, agreed work plan
and three-monthly Service User Outcome progress reviews
Childcare service – Monday to Friday in Girvan
Work with Children – includes therapeutic and life-story work
Work with Parents – parenting skills and behaviour management using evidence based
programmes
Family play sessions – to support development of play
“Communities Putting Children First” – community awareness raising sessions to promote
the confidence of local people to support children and families
FAMILY MEDIATION WEST (AYRSHIRE)
Contact:
Gillian Brown, Office Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 572429
Address:
28/30 Grange Street, Kilmarnock KA1 2DD
Catchment area:
Whole Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
3 – 17 (for children's support) or from age 0 for Children's Contact Centre)
Method of referral: Self-referral or multi agency
Family Mediation Ayrshire provides a confidential and impartial service to separated and
divorced parents. Support/counselling for children and young people is offered as part of
this service.
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ONE STOP SHOP
Contact:
Fiona Bain, Service Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 520317
Address:
22 Portland Road, Kilmarnock
Catchment area:
East, North and South Ayrshire
Age Group:
8 – 25 year olds
Method of referral: Self-referral or multi agency
The Kilmarnock One Stop Shop offers a wide range of „all under one roof‟ autism support
and information services from a single, local location, including:
relevant local information for people with autism, their families and professionals
within Ayrshire
guidance for people with individual budgets, to help you decide and manage your
own support
links to NAS Prospects, a service supporting people on the autism spectrum into
education and sustained employment
an opportunity to meet like minded people
links to advocacy support
RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE OUTREACH SERVICE
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment Area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Mary Ross
01563 541769
P O Box 23, Kilmarnock KA1 1DP
Throughout South Ayrshire
12+
An appointment basis
East Ayrshire Rape Crisis and Resource Centre now offer a rural outreach service for people
outside Ayr/Prestwick. This service is able to provide support on an appointment basis
within the rural areas and the Outreach Worker will also be able to give talks/training if
requested.
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THE SPARK
Contact:
Paul Burnside, Relationship Support Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
0141 222 7997 / National Appointment No. 0845 271 2711
Address:
72 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA
Catchment Area:
Whole Community
Method of referral: Appointment basis
The Spark aims to enhance and sustain marriage, relationships and family life with lifelong
learning. The Spark is a Voluntary organisation with 40 years experience in the specialist
field of relationship counselling. A registered charity, they provide a professional
relationship counselling service to the whole community, delivered in local centres
Throughout Scotland.
Research shows that relationship counselling helps unhappy marriages and relationships by
reducing stress and changing negative behaviours. Counselling also impacts positively on
children, the extended family, employers and the wider community. Research shows that
good relationships between parents are crucial for children‟s development. Children do
better at home and at school when their parents‟ relationship is healthy. This is true even
though the parents may be separated. The Spark‟s marriage and relationship counselling for
couples and individuals enables people to build and sustain healthy relationships. For local
people wishing to access our service, they can attend counselling or FOCCUS at The
Bungalow, 3A Holmston Road, AYR.
The Relationship Helpline
This free support service from The Spark is for anyone who is having a relationship
difficulty but may not require Counselling.
It may be a difficulty with a partner or it may be with a Son, Daughter, Mother, Father or
other family member. The relationship
Problem may be with a close personal friend a colleague or even a Boss or Manager at work.
The help line is free for both Landlines and Mobiles.
The number to call is 0808 802 2088 Service is confidential and will deal with all calls and
sign post people on to other services if it is required. The Helpline is available Monday to
Thursday 9am-8pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm.
RELATE SCOTLAND, The Bungalow, 3A Holmston Road, AYR
Telephone: 01292 265270 / E-mail: [email protected]
Relate Scotland aims to promote a confidential counselling service for people in marriage
and other intimate personal relationships. We are a voluntary organisation with over 50
years experience in the specialist field of relationship counselling. We deliver a professional
relationship counselling service to the whole community, delivered in local centres
throughout Scotland. Relate Scotland is established for the public benefit and its objectives
are to:
Promote, develop and coordinator a confidential counselling service throughout
Scotland for people in marriage and other intimate relationships
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Ensure the maintenance of high standards of practice and quality assurance of the
couple counselling service as delivered by member organisations
Provide and publish information and conduct research on aspects of family life
Develop working relationships with persons and organisations concerned with
marriage and family life
There are fourteen Relate Services across Scotland and each is a member of Relate Scotland.
SOUTH AYRSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY
Contact:
Heather Buchanan-Locke (Chairperson)
Sharon Stobbs (Vice-chairperson)
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 270339 / 07915153850
Address:
14 Armour Drive, Ayr KA7 3JX
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
All ages
Method of referral: Open door, telephone, post, fax or e-mail
South Ayrshire Autistic Society (SAAS) is a voluntary organisation based in Alloway that
provides information and support to families affected by Autism. It provides monthly play
settings and activities for families.
STEPPING STONES FOR FAMILIES - CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
Contact:
Kelly Hodge, Sitter Service & Playzone Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 521055 / 07764826743
Address:
Donald Hendrie Building, SAC, Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
All ages
Method of referral: Multi Agency, Self
South Ayrshire Sitter Service provides childcare in your home 52 weeks a year, 7 days a
week from 6am – 2am. Families who are looking to remain/obtain employment or training
can access this service. The service also provides respite to families with children with
additional support needs. The age range for this service is 0-19 yrs.
Playzone is an outreach crèche providing childcare for events, training, group work, parties
and conferences. We are regulated and inspected by the Care Inspectorate to look after
children aged 0 – 19 years of age, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year. You identify the
venue, we risk assess this in line with regulatory requirements. For further information email: [email protected]
We recruit/sustain childminders in South Ayrshire through the provision of an 8 week pre
registration training programme, support groups, information and guidance on all aspects of
Care Commission Regulations and Inspections.
On behalf of South Ayrshire Council we have responsibility for accessing training for
childcare workers in the private and voluntary sector in South Ayrshire including Accredited
and Continuing Professional Development training.
www. ssff.org.uk / Find us on Facebook and Twitter
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THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
Contact:
Kathleen Bryson, Project Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 521343
Address:
40a Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2DJ
Catchment area:
Throughout Ayrshire
Age Group:
All ages
Method of referral: Open door
The Lighthouse Foundation is a Kilmarnock based organisation providing services
throughout Ayrshire offering practical and emotional support to family members affected by
a loved ones drug and alcohol misuse. It offers group meetings, children‟s activities,
referrals, respite, advocacy, befriending, information and advice and a professional
counsellor and bereavement counselling.
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SECTION 8
HEALTH
LETTERBOX PROJECT
Contact:
Kenny Anderson, Senior Community Worker
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 716600
Address:
Carrick Opportunities Centre, Henrietta Street, Girvan
Catchment area:
South Carrick
Age Group:
12 – 25 year olds
Method of referral: Self referral
The Letterbox project is open every Thursday evening, 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. in Z1 Youth Bar, 154
Dalrymple Street, Girvan KA26 9BQ and provides a confidential health clinic where no prior
appointment is necessary to see the doctor. The friendly environment of the Letterbox offers
access to information on a range of health issues, supported by youth work staff.
NHS ADDICTION SERVICES
Contact:
Jamie McCaughie, Team Leader
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 559800
Address:
NHS Addiction Services, Ailsa Hospital, Dalmellington Road, Ayr
KA6 6AB
Catchment area:
Ayrshire & Arran Health Authority
Age Group:
16 +
Method of referral: We have an open referral system. This means that you can be
Referred by any agency you have been in contact with, or you can
Refer yourself.
Alcohol and drug misuse can affect physical and mental health, relationships, employment as
well as a person‟s ability to cope with everyday life. Age, family support, lifestyle,
personality and personal beliefs may also determine how drugs or alcohol affect someone.
Recovery means different things to different people and no two people will have the same
journey of recovery. NHS Addiction Services can help someone to move towards
understanding how to promote, support and interpret their recovery from problematic
substance use.
Experience has shown that recovery is all about giving people the tools to become active in
their own health care. It is about having the belief, drive and commitment that people can
and do recover control of their lives.
Many factors will help in personal recovery. Our staff will work with an individual to
support their recovery by offering a range of different treatment support packages:
Mental health and addictions
Physical and sexual health and addictions
Prescribing of substitute medication and follow up support
Naloxone training
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Detoxification from opiates and alcohol
Alcohol relapse management
Alcohol brief interventions
Occupational Therapy interventions
NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITATOR FOR HOMELESS CLIENTS
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment Area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Gail Ridge
01292 617284 / 07557083100
Ayr Hospital, Dalmellington Road, Ayr
South Ayrshire
n/a
Open referral system
The objective of this post is to facilitate mainstream services for people affected by
homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITATOR FOR LOOKED AFTER AND
ACCOMMODATED CHILDREN
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment Area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Jane Gibson
01292 665738
Room 22, First Floor, Biggart Hospital, Biggart Road, Prestwick
South Ayrshire
5 – 18 year old
Social Work, Open
The aim of this post is to look at the holistic health needs of looked after and accommodated
children.
NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE FOR SCHOOLS
Lorraine McQuaker Ayr Cluster (Annbank; Coylton; Newton)
32 Miller Road, Ayr
Tel: 01292 293337
[email protected]
Donna Hillis
Belmont Cluster (Kincaidston; Tarbolton; Braehead; Doonfoot;
Holmston; Alloway)
NAHC, Glenmuir Place, Ayr
Tel: 01292 885556
[email protected]
Heather Membride Carrick Cluster (Cairn; Crosshill; Fisherton; Gardenrose;
Kirkmichael; Maidens; Minishant; Straiton.)
Maybole HC, Maybole
Tel: 01655 884344
[email protected]
Diane Irvine
Girvan Cluster (Sacred Heart; Ballantrae; Barr; Barrhill; Colmonell;
Dailly; Girvan, Invergarven; Pinwherry.)
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Marion Brown
Wendy Gordon
Ann Mackay
Jillian Dowds
Dawn Gilmour
Eileen Henderson
Girvan Community Hospital, Girvan
Tel: 01465 716455
[email protected]
Kyle Cluster (Forehill; Grammar)
32 Miller Road, Ayr
Tel: 01292 293179
[email protected]
Marr Cluster (Barassie; Struthers; Troon; Dundonald; Muirhead)
Troon Clinic, Barassie Street, Troon
Tel: 01292 313455
[email protected]
Prestwick Cluster (Glenburn; Heathfield; Kincase; Monkton;
Symington)
1st Floor, Biggart Hospital, Prestwick
Tel: 01292 665736
[email protected]
Queen Margaret Cluster (St Patrick‟s; St John‟s; St Ninian‟s)
NAHC Glenmuir Place, Ayr
Tel: 01292 885527
[email protected]
Wellington Cluster (Dalmilling; Wellington; Coylton)
NAHC, Glenmuir Place, Ayr
Tel: 01292 885554
[email protected]
Southcraig
Craigpark School, Belmont Road, Ayr
Tel: 01292 268278
[email protected]
Catchment Area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
all school age children
Method of Referral: Open
There is a named school nurse for every Primary and Secondary school within South
Ayrshire.
NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
SEXUAL HEALTH NURSE FOR LEARNING DISABILTIES
Contact:
Michelle Bell
[email protected]
Telephone:
01294 323485
Catchment Area:
Pan Ayrshire
Age Group:
school age children through to adulthood
Method of Referral: Open
This is a joint funded post between learning disabilities and sexual health based at Ayrshire
Central Hospital and covers the Ayrshire area. The range of people is wide and includes
school aged, particularly transition years through to adulthood. The work is carried out
within schools, colleges, day care centres and also on a one-to-one basis. Training staff is
also part of the remit and a 2 day awareness session on sexual health and learning disabilities
is open to Council staff, NHS staff, parents and carers. A clinic is opened at the Gatehouse
for people with learning disabilities and covers all aspects of sexual health including family
planning and sexually transmitted infection diagnosis and treatment. There is also now a
specialist clinic in each area: Monday morning in Old Irvine Road, Kilmarnock; Monday
afternoon in Gatehouse, Irvine and Thursday morning in North Ayr Health Centre, Ayr.
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NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY DEPARTMENT
Contact:
Ailsa Paterson, Head of Service
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 571326
Address:
Coylton Health Centre, 11 Hole Road, Coylton KA6 6JL
Age Group:
birth to adulthood
Method of Referral: Locality Forums; self referral; direct to Department
The Speech and Language Therapy Service aims to provide assessment, diagnosis and
evidence based services that anticipate and respond to the needs of individuals who
experience speech, language, communication and /or swallowing difficulties
Therapists assess, diagnose, manage, treat, monitor and discharge patients while working
closely with the multi-disciplinary team members, patients, carers, parents, teachers and the
voluntary sector. The Department also provides appropriate guidance and training to
relatives and carers and to other professionals on all aspects of communication.
Speech and Language Therapists work in partnership with individuals and their families,
other professionals and agencies to reduce the impact of these often isolating difficulties on
an individual‟s wellbeing and their ability to participate in daily life.
NHS Helpline 0845 24 2424
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SECTION 9
HOUSING
AYR HOUSING AID CENTRE
Contact:
Suzanne Slavin
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 288111
Address:
1st Floor, 7 York Street, Ayr KA8 8AN
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
16+
Method of referral: Open
Ayr Housing Aid Centre gives advice on housing rights. They can help appeal against a
homeless decision and give advice on rights in any area of housing from all sectors.
BARNARDO‟S SOUTH AYRSHIRE FAMILIES SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT – HOMELESSNESS
Aileen McCusker, Children’s Services Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 610479
Address:
62 Viewfield Road, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
Families with children under 16
Method of referral: Housing Options Team
Contact:
Support for families, children and young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless. To provide support to minimize the impact of homelessness, ensure access to
mainstream services and support to access sustainable tenancies.
YOUTH HOUSING SUPPORT GROUP
Contact:
Fiona McKay, Homeless Officer
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 611600
Address:
YPS&T, Holmston House, 3 Holmston Road, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
16 – 21 year olds
Method of referral: South Ayrshire Housing Department
This is a steering group to find the most appropriate accommodation for individuals and
guide and support them through housing, employment and welfare.
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SECTION 10
LEISURE & RECREATION
DOMAIN YOUTH CENTRE
Contact:
Brian Cooper
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 262913
Address:
Glenmuir Place, Ayr KA8 9RP
Catchment area:
Ayr North – KA8 Post Code Area
Age Group:
8- 18 year olds
Method of referral: Open door
Social Education – The centre runs a variety of groups, drop in sessions and workshops.
GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST (OASIS)
Contact:
Bill Logan, Girvan Youth Trust Project Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 714729
Address:
Z1 Youth Bar, 154 Dalrymple Street, Girvan KA26 9BQ
Catchment area:
Girvan and South Carrick
Age Group:
14 – 25 year olds
Method of referral: Open door
The Trust provides opportunities for young people in a social and educational dimension. The
Project is currently involved in DJ Project, Duke of Edinburgh Award, informal drop-ins, one-to-one
support and community involvement. Further information – www.girvanyouthtrust.co.uk
‘I can’ Initiative
Contact: [email protected]
Provides informal learning opportunities & employability support for young people. Young
people not in employment or education in South Carrick.
Age group: 16 - 24 years, Z1 Youth Bar Mondays 1.30 - 3.30pm.
S1/S2 Club
Contact: [email protected]
To provide a safe environment for young people to meet and socialise.
Age group: S1 & S2 pupils, Z1 Youth Bar Mondays 7.00 - 8.30pm.
Z1 Girls Group
Contact: [email protected]
To provide opportunities for young women to participate in a broad range of activities in
various settings, through mediums such as the arts, cookery, fashion design, dance and other
workshops. Age group: Girls 13 to 18, Z1 Youth Bar Tuesdays 7.00 - 9.00pm
Z1 Boys Group
Contact: [email protected]
To offer a safe environment for young males to interact with their peers and volunteers.
Age group: S3 pupils 18, Z1 Youth Bar Wednesdays 7.00 - 10.00pm
Operational Management Team
Contact: terri or [email protected]
Employ young people on a rolling contract to work behind the bar, organise wknd publicity,
complete various training etc., upgrade skills + give valuable experience.
Age group: 14 - 18 years, Z1 Youth Bar
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Hand in Hand
Contact: [email protected]
To promote inclusion of all young people in the local community and to breaking down the
barriers which exist to social opportunities for young people with Learning Disabilities
through a peer buddying project within Z1 Youth Bar.
Age group: S1 pupils - 18 years, Z1 Youth Bar Sundays 6.30 - 8.30pm
Z1 Youth Bar – Weekend Programme Contact: [email protected]
To offer a safe environment for young people to meet and socialise.
Age group: S2 pupils -18 years, Z1 Youth Bar Fridays & Saturdays 7.00 - 11.00pm
KINCAIDSTON YOUTH CAFÉ PROJECT
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Marna Ferguson
01292 284283
Cornhill Square, Kincaidston, Ayr
Kincaidston and Surrounding Area
12 – 25 year olds
Drop-in Facility, self-referral
Aim to foster positive life style choices and use of leisure time. To build confidence and
self-esteem to enable young people to access formal and informal support and to promote
participation and inclusion.
ROOMSIXTY PROJECT
Contact:
Ross Clark
[email protected]
Telephone:
07809756501
Address:
60 Main Street, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
9 – 18 year olds
Method of referral: Drop-in Facility
RoomSixty is a drop in youth centre which is open Mon-Wed 6:30pm-9:00pm for S1-S6
pupils and Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm for P5-P7. The centre is free of charge and provides the
following facilities pool table, snack bar, playstation 3, Xbox, Nintendo Wii, large screen
TV, comfy seating area, numerous computers and Wi-Fi. Staff members and volunteers are
friendly, trained and have a real passion for working with children and young people.
We also provide an extensive summer programme.
For further information please log on to our website www.room60.co.uk or “Like” our
Facebook www.facebook.com/RoomSixty
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TARGET LEISURE - GIRVAN
Contact:
Kenny Anderson, Senior Community Worker
[email protected]
Telephone:
01465 716601
Address:
Carrick Buildings, Henrietta Street, Girvan KA26 9AL
Catchment area:
Maybole, Girvan
Age Group:
11 – 18 year olds
Method of referral: Multi agency
Target Leisure works to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce harm, promote community safety
and reduce youth crime by offering a varied and responsive programme to meet the needs
and interests of young people through a range of leisure, recreational, social and educational
opportunities. Family orientated activities being developed with a range of issue based
group work and residential weekends.
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SECTION 11
MENTAL HEALTH
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CAMHS)
Contact:
Telephone:
Address:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Method of referral:
Duty Clinician
01292 615931
Arrol Park, Doonfoot Road, Ayr KA7 4DW
South Ayrshire Area
0 – 18 (if still at school)
GP, Consultant, Health Visitor, Social Worker and Education
Psychologist
The service provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health problems in
children. Treatments available include family therapy, individual therapy, behavioural
therapy.
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SECTION 12
OFFENDING PROGRAMMES
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SCHEME
Contact:
Shirley Findlay, Service Manager
[email protected]
Telephone:
01563 525815
Address:
2nd Floor, Belford Mill, 16 Brewery Road, Kilmarnock KA1 1HZ
Catchment area:
East, North and South Ayrshire
Age Group:
8 – 17 year olds
Method of referral: SCRA, Procurator Fiscal
To divert young people who offend between the ages of 8 and 17 from the Children‟s
Hearing and Criminal Justice Systems by providing restorative justice approaches between
persons harmed or affected and their young offenders. The service offers a range of
interventions to meet the needs of the service users, such as, Restorative Justice
Conferencing, Face-to-Face meeting, Shuttle Mediation, Victim Awareness Programme
and/or Reparative task. Where there has been a significant impact on the person harmed or
affected a Restorative Justice Conferencing many be appropriate: a meeting for all those
directly affected by crime, the person harmed or affected, the young person who committed
the offence, the family of the young person and where applicable, supporters of the person
harmed or affected, a school teacher, the young person‟s social worker, etc. In other cases it
may be more appropriate for the young person to undertake an Awareness Programme that
explores the impact on the person harmed or affected and aims to address the underlying
issues which contributed towards the offending behaviour, for example peer pressure,
impulsiveness, anger management, alcohol and substance misuse.
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SECTION 13
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
ADVENTURE CENTRE FOR EDUCATION (A.C.E.)
Contact:
Address:
Chris Saunders
Adventure Centre for Education, 154 Dalrymple Street, Girvan
KA26 9BQ
07920406982
South Ayrshire
Telephone:
Catchment area:
Age Group:
Method of referral: Open
The Adventure Centre for Education is a community based outdoor environmental education
project. The charity is based in Girvan offering outdoor activities, courses and tailor made
programmes, including Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. ACE encourages young
people to develop the social skills necessary for adulthood and provides opportunities to
become confident, successful, responsible and effective contributors to society. For more
information: www.adverturecentreforeducation.com
DUKE OF EDINBURGH‟S AWARD
“NEW START”
Contact:
Bruce Harris, Duke of Edinburgh Awards Officer
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 266171
Address:
Community Education Office, 9 Green Street Lane, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire
Age Group:
14-25 year olds
Method of referral: Police, Education, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Youth Workers,
Social Worker via the S.R.G Group and Y.O.R.G
The Duke of Edinburgh‟s Award, “New Start Project”, aims to provide an enjoyable,
challenging and rewarding programme of personal development for young people between
the ages of 14 and 25, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.
Working with our partners, we provide opportunities for young people at risk of committing
crime and young offenders, to participate in a range of informal accredited learning
experiences, which increase their personal skills and contribute to active citizenship.
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THE PRINCE‟S TRUST – SCOTLAND
Contact:
Robert Semple, Programme Executive
[email protected]
Telephone:
0141 204 4409
Address:
The Guildhall, 1st Floor, 57 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3EN
Catchment area:
Scotland
Age Group:
16 – 25 year olds
Method of referral: Multi agency groups
The Volunteers Programme brings young people together in teams to work on a variety of
projects, building their self-esteem and motivation, developing the inter-personal, leadership,
team-working and problem-solving skills they will need to get a job.
VENTURE TRUST
Contact:
Joe Connelly
[email protected]
Telephone:
0141 276 4108
Address:
1250 Wester House Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9EA
Catchment area:
Scotland
Age Group:
16 – 25 year olds
Method of referral: Criminal Justice Social Workers
Venture Trust works to enable young people throughout South Ayrshire to grasp the
responsibility and opportunities of a modern and complex society, by offering them a
residential programme of opportunities that promotes increases in self-esteem, confidence
and motivation, and develops personal, social and life skills.
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SECTION 14
POLICE SCOTLAND
Superintendent Davie Duncan
[email protected]
10 St Marnock Street, Kilmarnock
Chief Inspector Willie Ramsay, ‘U’ Division (Acting)
[email protected]
King Street, Ayr
Tel: 01292 664051 / Fax: 01292 664030
Community Policing
Inspector Annette Morrison
[email protected]
Partnership Inspector
10 St Marnock Street, Kilmarnock
Tel: 01563 505130 / Fax: 01563 505107
Inspector Sean Mangan
[email protected]
Community Police
King Street, Ayr
Tel: 01292 664065 / Fax: 01292 664030
Inspector Stuart Greenwood (acting)
[email protected]
Community Police Troon
78 Portland Street, Troon
Tel: 101 / Fax: 01292 317649
Inspector Derek McMurdo (Acting)
[email protected]
Community Police Girvan
Montgomerie Street, Girvan
Tel: 101 / Fax 01465 715806
Sergeant Mark Hornby
[email protected]
South Ayrshire Council, Local Authority Liaison Officer
King Street, Ayr
Tel: 01292 616616/mobile 07972 733752
Fax: 01292 664030
Constable Arlene McCreadie
[email protected]
Anti Social Behaviour Team Police Seconded Officer
Development & Environment, Riverside House, River Street, Ayr
Tel: 01292 616445
Campus Police Officers
Constable Peter Sykes
Constable Stevie Gilmour
Constable Ben Brizell
Constable Holly Shivas
Kyle Academy
Belmont Academy
Ayr Academy
Marr College
Tel: 01292 262234
Tel: 01292 281733
Tel: 01292 261562
Tel: 01292 311082
Police Scotland - Ayrshire Division Public Protection Unit
Tel: 01563 505142
Police Offices
Ayr Police Office, 1 King Street, Ayr
Girvan Police Office. Montgomerie Street, Girvan:
Maybole Police Office. 44 Ladyland Road, Maybole
Prestwick Police Office, 14 Main Street, Prestwick
Troon Police Office, 78 Portland Street, Troon
Telephone
101
101
101
101
101
Fax
01292 664030
01465 715806
01655 889665
01292 475494
01292 317649
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SCOTTISH FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Area Commander: Jim Scott
Ayrshire Area Headquarters
4 Barr Street, Ardrossan, KA22 8HD
Group Manager: Jim McNeil
Group Manager William Thomson
Head of Response and Resilience
4 Barr Street, Ardrossan, KA22 8HD
Tel: 01294 607000
Head of Prevention and Protection
4 Barr Street, Ardrossan, KA22 8HD
Tel:- 01294 607000
Prevention and Protection Department
Education and Engagement: For enquiries into home safety advice and visits, talks to adult and
children‟s groups, firereach and work experience contact:-
Community Safety Co-ordinator
Mrs Liz Brady
Ayr Fire Station, John Street, Ayr.
Tel 01292 268013
Community Firefighters
Ronnie McGinlay
Ayr Fire Station, John Street, Ayr.
Tel: 01292 268013
David Townsend
Ayr Fire Station, John Street, Ayr.
Tel: 01292 268013
Legislative Enforcement: For enquiries into fire safety advice and guidance within non
domestic premises and fire safety audits contact:Legislative Office Manager
Watch Commander: Neil Jackson
Ayr Fire Station, John Street, Ayr. Tel: 01292 268013
Enforcement and Audit Officers
Watch Commander: Donald McMaster/Watch Commander: Derek O’Rourke/Audit Officer: Alistair
Belford
All based at Ayr Fire Station, John Street, Ayr. Tel: 01292 269013
Fire Stations
Telephone (non emergency)
Ayr Fire Station, John Street, Ayr
01292 286888 (24hrs a day)
Maybole Fire Station, Wellington St, Maybole
01655 882841 (Mon only between 7pm -10pm)
Girvan Fire Station, Piedmont Rd, Girvan
01465 713120 (Thur only between 6:30-9:30pm)
Colmonell Fire Station, 9 Kirkhill Cres, Colmonell 01465 881266 (Wed only between 7pm -10pm)
Troon Fire Station, 106 Portland St, Troon
01292 317080 (Tue only between 6:30–9:30 pm)
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VICTIM SUPPORT
VICTIM SUPPORT SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Contact:
Janie Mortimer, Area Co-ordinator
Gloria Morrison, Anti Social Behaviour Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Telephone:
01292 266441
Address:
McAdam House, 34 Charlotte Street, Ayr
Catchment area:
South Ayrshire Area
Age Group:
All age groups
Method of referral: Open referral
Provide practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime. Service is free and
confidential and need not have been reported to the police.
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SECTION 17
NEW ENTRIES & PROGRAMMES
Aberlour Family Service – South Ayrshire - Page 27
Children 1st Girvan/Maybole Supporting Children and Families
Service – Pages 10/29
One Stop Shop – Page 29
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SECTION 18
CARE PROVIDERS
This is a list of some of the external providers used by South Ayrshire Social Work and is
open to changes, additions and amendments.
CARE PROVIDERS
A Wilderness Way
Ltd
Action for Children
Active8 Care Ltd
Applied Care &
Development
Service
Ballikinrain School
Barnardo‟s
CAPS Project
Care Vision
Carolina House
Trust
Commom Thread
Ltd
Corseford School
Cunningham Park
Children‟s House
Curo Salus
Daldorch School
Foster Care
Association
Foster Care
Association
T/A Wilderness, Manager
House, Brisco, Carlisle,
Cumbria CA4 0QS
17 Newton Place, Glasgow
G3 7PY
32 St Albans Road, St
Anne‟s on Sea, Lancashire
FY8 1TH
Studio 2, Kirkgunzeon Mill,
Manager
01228 409 553
Brian Emmerson
0141 331 0584
Clare Houghton
Director of Care
01253 640683
Nazia Jones
Director
01387 760260
Fintry Road, Balfron, By
Glasgow G63 0LL
Paul Gilroy
Head of Service
01360 440244
Unit 51, Festival Business
Centre, 150 Brand Street,
Glasgow G51 1DH
(Action for Children) 17
Newton Place, Glasgow G3
7PY
45 High Street, Lockerbie
DG11 2JL
Dunsinane Avenue,
Dunsinance Industrial Estate,
Dundee DD2 3QN
Newbridge DG2 9TR
Ann-Marie Mercer,
Team Leader
0141 427 3690/
07919 520 984
Louise Ward
Hunter, Director
0141 331 0584
Joanna McCreadie,
Depute Chief Ex
Joyce Clark
01576 2047777
Kirkgunzeon, DG2 8LA
Howwood Road, Milliken
Park, Kilbarchan PA10 2NT
Mrs Susan
Williams
Head Teacher
28 Cunningham Park, Ayr
Mark Dawid
KA7 3HZ
House Lead
Wardhouse Farm, Forehouse Grace Malone
Road, Kilbarchan PA10 2PU Senior Manager
Sorn Road, Catrine KA5
Shona Pinkerton
6NA
Principal
Ladykirk Business Park,
Pam McCarthy
Skye Road, Shawfarm,
Team Manager
Prestwick KA9 2TA
Head Office, Abbey Business Kathryn Wilson
Centre, 20-23 Woodside
Place, Glasgow G3 7QF
01382 817279
01387 720052
(Fax)
01505 702141
01292 287691
01475 568886
01290 551666
01292 692170
0141 331
4120/0800 587
2733
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CARE PROVIDERS
Fostering People
Scotland Limited
Fostering Relations
Fostering Solutions
(Northern) Limited
Fosterplus Ltd
Fosterplus Ltd
Fosterplus Ltd
Fostering Solutions
Frontline Response
Care Ltd
Suite G2/3, Faraday Business
Centre, 34 Faraday Street,
Dundee DD2 3QQ
West of Scotland Office,
Suite 11, Merlin Business
Centre, Merlin House,
Hillington Park, Glasgow
G52 4AX
Lochside House, 3 L:ochside
Way, Edinburgh EH12 9DT
1 Racecourse Road, Ayr
KA7 2UP
Mirren Court 3, 123 Renfrew
Road, Paisley PA3 4EA
Sam Underwood
01382 836806
David Scullion
0141 892 2078/
07787 428 148
David Johnston
0131 452 2104
Sharon Telford,
Team Leader
Roslyn Khoosty,
Team Manager
01292 288990
Rowan House, Quarry Court,
Livingston Village,
Livingston EH45 6ax
Lochside House, 3 Lochside
Way, Edinburgh Park,
Edinburgh EH12 9DT
35 George Street, Dumfries,
DG1 1EA
Jeff Armstrong
Team Manager
Geilsland School
Gateside Road, Beith,
Ayrshire KA15 1HD
Glenriddel Road
Children‟s House
Harmeny School
2 Glenriddel Road, Ayr KA7
3HA
Mansfield Road, Balerno,
Midlothian EH14 7JY
63-65 Whitletts Road, Ayr
ISSC Unit (Action
for Children)
Jayne Moore Trust
Kibble Education
and Care Centre
National Fostering
Agency
Quarriers
Quarriers
Sycamore Project
(Aberlour)
1 Allen Road, Kirkton North,
Livingston EH45 6TQ
Goudie Street, Paisley PA3
2LG
Springfield House, Laurelhill
Business Park, Stiling FK7
9JQ
34 Chalmers Road, Ayr
KA7 2JQ
Quarriers Village, Bridge of
Weir PA11 3SX
West Bridge Mill, Bridge
Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1TE
Amelia Morris
Sarah Robertson
Operations
Manager
Paul Gilroy
Head of School
Rosina McTear
House Lead
Neil Squires
Chief Executive
Elizabeth
McIntyre, Project
Manager
Alex Jack
Graham Bell
Chief Executive
Michael Stewart,
Area Manager
0141 889
8481/07803
649 857
01506 443434
0131 452
2104/08451
303 132
01387 252254
01505 504044
01292 268025
0131 449
3938/5002
01292 288940
/07771 884 308
01506 407340/
07974 252 849
0141 889 0044
George Nutman
01786
406404/07810
448 426
01292 288141
Sandra McFadyen
01505 616063
Guy Brewer,
Assistant Head
01592 591500
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CARE PROVIDERS
Radical Services
Ltd
Rossie School
No 2, Wyther Lane, Leeds
LS5 3BT
Montrose, Angus DD10
Seafield School
86 Eglinton Road, Ardrossan
KA22 8NL
Riverside House, Newmilns
KA16 9BU
Spark of Genius
Spark of Genius
Davidshill Farm, Dalry
KA24 4JD
Spark of Genius
Foxhill Cottage, Stair KA5
5HW
Spark of Genius
Sunderland House, Dunoon
PA23 8EE
Spark of Genius
Netherton Farm (with
additional respite facility in
grounds) Ochiltree KA18
2PU
Spark of Genius
Chestnut Cottage (Respite
facility) Near Ayr KA6 5LB
Spark of Genius
Millholm, Near Kilwinning
KA13 7RG
Spark of Genius
Old Mill, Balfron (deals
predominantly with complex
needs, children and young
people with ASD)
St Andrew‟s
Children Society
7 St John‟s Place, Leith,
Edinburgh EH6 7EL
Simon Wright,
Business Manager
Brian Hooper
Head of Education
Linda Nisbet, Care
Services Manager
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Zak McIlhargey,
Director of
Residential
Services &
Throughcare
Stephen Small
01768 899998
01674 820206
01294 470355
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0141 587 2710
0131 454 3370
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CARE PROVIDERS
St Mary‟s Kenmure St Mary‟s Road,
Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64
2EH
St Philip‟s School
Plains, Airdrie ML6 7SF
(Secure)
SWIIS Foster Care Glenelvan House, Enterprise
Scotland
Way, Carnegie Campus
South, Dumfermline KY11
8PY
The Adolescent
The Courtyard, 303 Hither
and Children‟s
Green Lane, Hither Green,
Trust (TACT)
Lewisham, London SE13 6tj
The Good
Bishopton, Renfrewshire
Shepherd Centre
PA7 5PF
(Secure)
Up to Us Ltd
Auchans Farm, Auchans
Road, Johnstone PA6 7EE
Mr Jim Crawford
Head of Service
0141 586 1200
Jim Crawford
Principal
Tim Notchell
01236 439200
Andy Palias
(local contact:
Janet Dixon)
Maria Harte
Principal
0131 455 4488
Olive Arens
07870223500
Woodhead Road
Children‟s House
Maureen Lees
House Lead
01292 570486
8 Woodhead Road, Coylton
0141 773 6730/
07760 764 864
01505 864 500
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SECTION 19
Contact:
CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Kevin Quinn, Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire CPC
[email protected]
Telephone:
Fax:
Address:
01292 886745
01292 616302
Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT
For more information: www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/childprotection/committee/
Chair of Child Protection Committee:
David Cumming, Independent Chair of South Ayrshire Adult and Child Protection
Committee, [email protected]
CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CPC
David Cumming, Independent Chair
Kevin Quinn, Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire CPC
CARE, LEARNING AND WELLBEING – CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Hugh Carswell, Head of Children‟s Services
Douglas Hutchison, Director of Educational Services (Vice Chair)
Lesley James, Manager, Children and Families
Nancy McNeil, Criminal Justice Manager
Nicola Hunter. Manager, Inspection and Quality Assurance
Dawn McGeachie, Community Sports Development Officer
CARE, LEARNING AND WELLBEING - COMMUNITY CARE AND HOUSING
Sandra Rae, Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire APC
Michael Alexander, Housing Operations Manager
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COMMUNITY SAFETY
Linda Warwick, Co-ordinator Community Safety
HEALTH
Ann Gow – Associate Nurse Director (Vice Chair)
Carol Fisher, Health Care Manager, Mental Health Services
Maureen Bell, Nurse Consultant for Vulnerable Children
Donna McKee, Community Clinical Nurse Manager – Early Years
Linda Pettigrew, Child Protection Advisor
Jackie Hood, Locality Manager, Addiction Services
OTHER
Faye Murfet, Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership
POLICE
Davie Duncan, Superintendent, Police Scotland
Scott McClelland, Detective Inspector, Public Protection Unit Police Scotland
PROCURATOR FISCAL
Catherine White, Principal Depute
SCOTTISH CHILDREN’S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION
Alan Mulrooney, Locality Reporter Manager
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Leo McGrath, Service Manager, Children 1st
Faye Murfet, Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire ADP
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WEBSITES
ADDACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE (01292 430529)
Addaction is a direct access for people concerned about their own or someone else‟s drug or alcohol
use. Addaction provides advice, information, signposting and structured support.
www.addaction.org
AYR SHERIFF COURT – County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr (01292 292200)
Local Sheriffs: Snr Sheriffs: Sheriff J Montgomery and Sheriff D Leslie
Sheriff N McFadyen and S Pattison
Full Time Floating Sheriff – Sheriff Brown
FRESH AIR-SHIRE (0800 783 9132)
This is the Smoking Prevention and Cessation Service in Ayrshire & Arran. This service provides
one to one support, group support, information and advice, access to treatments including nicotine
replacement therapy. [email protected]
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN ADDICTION SERVICES – SOUTH AYRSHRIE
SERVICE (01292 559800)
NHS Addiction Services provides a variety of specialist treatment and support services in South
Ayrshire for individuals aged 16+ with chaotic or problematic alcohol and drug use. The service
operates an „open‟ referral system and has a single point of access.
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN SEXUAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(01294 323228/6)
Provides a free and confidential service. Clients can ring and make an appointment for themselves.
Services provided include:Contraception – including emergency contraception and condoms (free of charge)
Sexually transmitted infections – testing, treatment and information
HIV information and testing
Hepatitis B testing and vaccination
Hepatitis C testing and information
Sexual problems
Information and/or advice about sexual health issues
BREATHING SPACE (0800 83 85 87)
A free and confidential phoneline service for any individual who is experiencing low mood or
depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to. It is specifically, but not
exclusively, aimed at young men who are experiencing difficulties and unhappiness in their lives.
The focus is to provide skilled assistance at an early stage and prevent problems escalating. It is also
aimed at those living with mental health problems and those experiencing emotional distress. They
can also help family members, partners and friends who are concerned about their own well being
and that of people they care about
CHILDREN 1ST DIRECTIONS PROJECT (01292 288373)
The Directions Project works in partnership with children, young people and their families to
increase resilience, support positive family relationships, promote positive parenting, and improve
outcomes for children and young people. The project provides support for children age 0-12 and
their families, when needs have been identified which cannot currently be met through universal
service provision. www.children1st.org.uk
COPELINE (0800 056 8181)
Copeline is a free, confidential emotional support, listening and information service. The telephone
service is for anyone who is concerned about their own mental health or those of relatives or friends.
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Copeline is operated by fully trained volunteers and is funded by NHS Ayrshire & Arran. It is an out
of hours service and is available from 8 pm-12 midnight on Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9 pm-12
midnight on Tuesday and Wednesday and 12 noon-12 midnight on Saturday and Sunday.
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Information on mental health and young people – www.youngminds.org.uk
RECOVERYAYR (01292 612147)
RecoveryAyr have developed a local recovery cafe for individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug
misuse, their friends, family and local communities. „Cafe Hope‟ takes place every Friday night
from 5-7 pm at the Salvation Army Community Church, 59 John Street, Ayr KA8 0BS. The cafe is
run by people in recovery and offers opportunities for people to volunteer, develop skills and become
engaged in their local community. www.facebook.com/recoveryayr
SCOTTISH FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DRUGS HELPLINE (08080 101 011)
Provides information and support to anyone who is concerned about someone they care about who is
misusing drugs. [email protected] / www.sfad.org.uk
SCOTTISH CHILDREN’S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION
Locality Reporter Manager, Ayrshire Locality: Alan J Mulrooney
36 Carrick Street, Ayr KA7 1NS Tel: 0300 200 1888
www.scra.gov.uk
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/SELF HARMING
Penumbra provides information for all ages, including information specifically for young people on
their website. www.penumbra.org.uk. National Children‟s Bureau: young people and self-harm
information resource – www.selfharm.org.uk
TOUCHED BY SUICIDE
We aim to provide a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their
experiences and feelings, so giving and gaining support from each other. We strive to improve
public awareness and work with many other statutory voluntary organisations. Support Group meets
1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm - 9pm, 27/29 Crown Street, Ayr KA8 8AG. Telephone Helpline:
contact Linda - 01294 229087 (if answer machine on please leave name and number).
WEBSITES
Advisory Centre For Education
Adoption Advice
Alcoholism Support
Alcohol and drugs – ADFAM
Barnardos
Behaviour Issues
Benefits Agency
BBC Schools online
Bullying Online
CAB for Children
Chat Danger
Childline – 0800 1111
Child Rights Information Network
Children 1st
Children in Care
Child Support Agency
Council for Disabled Children
www.ace-ed.org.uk
www.adoption-net.co.uk
www.teen-anon.com
www.adfam.org.uk
www.barnardos.co.uk
www.behaviouruk.com
www.dss.gov.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/education/schools
www.bullying.co.uk
www.askcab.co.uk
www.chatdanger.com
www.childline.org.uk
www.crin.org
www.children1st.org.uk
www.anationalvoice.org
www.dss.gov.uk/csa/
www.ncb.org.uk/cbc
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Crime Reduction Government Site
Crimestoppers Trust 0800 555 222
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
Criminal Justice for Young People
Dfes
Drugscope
Families Need Fathers
Find your Local Education Authority
Forensic Science
Fostering Group
Gay Issues
Gingerbread
Girls and Violence
Kidscape
LGBT
National Association for Youth Justice
National Children‟s Bureau
National Drugs Helpline
National Council for One parent Families
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Parenting
Parenting
Parentzone
Police Oracle
Prevention of Young Suicide – PAPYRUS
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Prince‟s Trust
Racial Justice
Refugees
Royal National College for the Blind
Royal School for the Deaf
Save The Children
Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90
Scotland
Scottish Council for Research in Education
Shelter
Strathclyde Police
Surestart
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Technology for Special Needs Children
Trust for the Study of Adolescence
Victim Support
Wired Patrol – internet safety organisation
Young Minds mental health charity
Youth Advice
Youth info
Youth Justice
Youth site
HEALTH
Alcohol Focus Scotland
www.crimereduction.gov.uk
www.crimestoppers-uk.org
www.cica.gov.uk
www.rizer.co.uk
www.dfes.gov.uk
www.drugscope.org.uk
www.fnf.org.uk/
www.open.gov.uk
www.forensic.gov.uk
www.fostering.org.uk
www.stonewall.org.uk
www.gingerbread.org.uk
www.gla.ac.uk/girlsandviolence/
www.kidscape.org.uk
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
www.nayj.org.uk
www.ncb.org.uk
www.talktofrank.com
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
www.thereforme.com
www.bbc.uk/parenting
www.e-parenting.co.uk
www.ngflscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/
www.policeoracle.com
www.papyrus.org.uk
www.carers.org
www.princestrust.org.uk
www.racialjustice.org.uk
www.refugeeweek.org.uk/schools
www.rncb.ac.uk
www.rsd-derby.org
www.savethechildren.org.uk/
www.samaritans.org
www.antibullying.net
www.scre.ac.uk
www.shelter.org.uk
www.strathclyde.police.co.uk
www.surestart.co.uk
www.suzylamplugh.org
www.specialneed.co.uk
www.tsa.uk.com
www.victimsupport.com
www.wiredpatrol.org
www.youngminds.org.uk
www.need2know.co.uk
www.youthinformation.com
www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk
www.youth.org.uk
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
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Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
British Dyslexia Association
British Epilepsy Association
British Heart Foundation
British Psychological Society
British Stammering Organisation
Cancer Research Campaign
Crew 2000
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Deaf Children
Depression Alliance
Depression in teenager‟s
Domestic Abuse
Downs Syndrome Association
Dyslexia Institute
Epilepsy
Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Health Education Authority‟s drugs website
Hyperactive children‟s Support Group
Imperial Cancer Research Fund
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Know the Score
Mencap
Meningitis Research Foundation
MIND
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
NHS Direct
National Asthma Campaign
National Blind Children‟s Society
National Eczema Society
Re-Solv
Samaritans national number is 08457 90 90 90
Scope
SHAYR
Scottish Drugs Forum
Tourettes Syndrome
Wired for Health
www.scotland.autism.org.uk
www.adhd.org.uk
www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk
www.epilepsy.org
www.bhf.org.uk
www.bps.org.uk
www.stammering.org
www.crc.org.uk
www.crew2000.org.uk
www.cftrust.org.uk
www.ndcs.org.uk
www.depressionalliance.org
www.depressioninteenagers.co.uk
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/domesticabuse
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk
www.epilepsy.org.uk
www.sids.org.uk
www.trashed.co.uk
www.hacsg.org.uk
www.imperialcancer.co.uk
www.jdf.org.uk
www.knowthescore.info
www.mencap.org.uk
www.meningitis.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk
www.muscular-dystrophy.org.uk
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.asthma.org.uk
www.nbcs.org.uk
www.eczema.org
www.re-solv.org
www.samaritans.org.uk
www.scope.org.uk
www.shayr.com
www.sdf.org.uk
www.tourettesyndrome.co.uk
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
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