Barns Medical Practice

30/03/2026

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📣 SAVE THE DATE – Power of Attorney Event 📣

We’re proud to share this upcoming event on behalf of the South Ayrshire Carers Champion Board, a carer led group shaping what matters most for unpaid carers in South Ayrshire.

🗓 22 April 2026 - Cutty Sark, Ayr

This Power of Attorney (POA) information event has been chosen as the Board’s first campaign priority.

On the day, you’ll have the chance to:
✔️ Hear from experts across legal, health and care sectors
✔️ Learn what Power of Attorney is and why it matters
✔️ Ask questions and take part in open discussion
✔️ Understand how planning ahead can protect you and your loved ones + More!

💬 Whether you’re a carer, supporting someone, or simply want to be prepared, this session will aim to give you practical knowledge and confidence. More details coming soon but for now, save the date and help us spread the word!
South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

30/03/2026

Our Patient Participation Group met recently! Read the minutes and action plan here!

27/03/2026

🐥 Easter Holiday Weekend 🐥

The practice will be CLOSED on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April.

Any prescriptions ordered after 12 noon on Thursday 2nd April will be ready for collection after 3pm on Tuesday 7th April.

If you require assistance during this time please visit your local Pharmacy,
www.nhsinform.scot or call 111

Community pharmacists can answer questions on choosing and using the right medicine and the Pharmacy First service can provide free advice and/or treatment for many ailments.

Pharmacy opening times can be found below ⬇️

NHS inform provides valuable advice at the click of a button – visit www.nhsinform.scot

25/03/2026

11/03/2026

It's No Smoking Day, see how you can quit and win with your health with Quit Your Way, NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer and improve your quailty of life. Visit QuitYourWay.Scot for free expert support to stop smoking or call your local Quit Your Way service on 0800 783 9132.



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09/03/2026

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23/02/2026

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South Ayrshire Veterans Careers Event will be held on Wednesday 25th March at Ayr Town Hall from 3.30-6.30pm.
The event is free and is open to Veterans, Reservists and their family members. Come along and connect with local employers, support organisations and volunteer organisations.

23/02/2026

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❗️❗️Protected Learning Time ❗️❗️

The Practice will be closed from 1.00pm on Thursday 26th February.

Protected Learning Time (PLT) allows GP practices to close for half a day to carry out staff training for the whole practice team.

Patients who need urgent advice can contact the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930 during this half day closure.

Any prescriptions ordered after 12.00 noon on Wednesday 25th February will be ready for collection on Friday 27th February.

The Practice will reopen at 8.20am on Friday 27th February.

20/02/2026

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📢 Exciting News for Carers Across South Ayrshire!

We’re delighted to share the next step in how we support unpaid carers across South Ayrshire. In partnership with Connect South Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership, we are developing a network of local Carer Hubs making it easier than ever for carers to find us closer to where they live, work and learn.

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

📍 Here’s what’s coming up:
Maybole Carers Hub opens Wednesday 25th February
Prestwick Carers Hub opens Friday 13th March
Ayr Carers Hub is expanding from next week, we will be available all day every Monday and Friday afternoon at Connect on Sandgate.

In addition to our regular Carers Groups, in Girvan, we’re launching a New Girvan Carers Group to complement the existing weekly drop-in

We’re also proud to share that our Young Carers services are now embedded in every academy across South Ayrshire and Primary Schools by appointment. The response has been fantastic, we are reaching and supporting more carers than ever before.

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

💙 We look forward to welcoming Carers to our new and expanded hubs very soon. If you’d like more information about your nearest hub, please get in touch. 01292 263000

19/02/2026

❗️❗️Protected Learning Time ❗️❗️

The Practice will be closed from 1.00pm on Thursday 26th February.

Protected Learning Time (PLT) allows GP practices to close for half a day to carry out staff training for the whole practice team.

Patients who need urgent advice can contact the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930 during this half day closure.

Any prescriptions ordered after 12.00 noon on Wednesday 25th February will be ready for collection on Friday 27th February.

The Practice will reopen at 8.20am on Friday 27th February.

29/01/2026

As we come to the end of January, how are those New Year's Resolutions coming along? 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🍎🥑🚶‍♂️

Are you needing some extra suppport?

The Holly Health app can help, providing support, guidance and keeping you accountable ✅️

The FREE mobile app for personalised healthy habit coaching!

Find out more at our personalised Barns link ➡️ http://hly.app/barns-gp

24/01/2026

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📣 Ayr Carers Group - January Meet-Up

Ayr Carers Group will take place on Wednesday 28th January, 1pm–3pm, at Ayrshire Housing. We’re delighted to welcome Home Energy Scotland, who will be delivering a fully interactive information and advice session.

They’ll be sharing practical guidance on:
💡 How unpaid carers can save on energy costs
🏠 Ways to make your home more energy efficient
📋 Support and assistance that may be available to you

A relaxed, informative session with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. We’d love to see you there! 💙 South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Connect South Ayrshire