South Ayrshire Locality
- Opening times:
- Contact locality for activity information
- Email:
- SouthAyrshire@Alzscot.org
- Phone number:
- 0300 373 5774
- Visit us:
- Boswell House,
10 Arthur Street,
Ayr,
KA7 1QJ
What we offer
Our team within South Ayrshire aims to support people with dementia, their families, relatives and friends at any stage of the illness.
The following support is on offer:
- Information and advice from our Dementia Advisor.
- Peer support groups and information sessions.
- Social community activities for people with Dementia and unpaid carers.
Appointments with the Dementia Advisor can be arranged. Our groups are delivered within the local community.
The nearest Brain Health and Dementia Resource Center is in Kilmarnock
What's on in the South Ayrshire Locality
Click the button below to download our “What’s on” guide to find out what support, services and activities are available this month.
Can’t make it to a group in person?
Visit Alzheimer Scotland’s Virtual Resource Centre (VRC), an online space where you can access groups, activities and information sessions from the comfort of your own home.
The centre aims to support people with dementia, their families, relatives and friends at any stage of the illness.
Stranraer Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre
- Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 09:00-16:30
Saturday – Sunday: Closed*- Phone number:
- 01776 889181
- Visit us:
- Cromarty House,
Sun Street,
Stranraer,
DG9 7JL
About our Centre
Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centres are designed to be friendly, accessible environments for everyone to enjoy. Following the principles of dementia friendly design, we strive to create a local feel, creating a sense of homeliness which we know is important in helping everyone to feel at ease.
The following support is on offer:
- Information and advice
- Community activities for people with dementia and carers
- Peer support groups for people with dementia and carers.
Our Centres also offer a drop in facility for anyone interested in finding out about brain health and risk reduction. Our trained staff can work with people of all ages to understand more about the factors that contribute to brain health and to build a personalised brain health plan.
See below for a full list of what is on at the Centre or call us for more information.
What's on at Stranraer Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre
Click the button below to download our “What’s on” guide to find out what support, services and activities are available at the Centre this month.
Support outside of Centre hours
*When our Centre is closed you can call our 24 hour Freephone Helpline for a listening ear, emotional support, information and signposting.
Can’t make it to a group in person?
Visit Alzheimer Scotland’s Virtual Resource Centre (VRC), an online space where you can access groups, activities and information sessions from the comfort of your own home.
The centre aims to support people with dementia, their families, relatives and friends at any stage of the illness.
Kilmarnock Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre
- Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 09:00-17:00
Saturday – Sunday: Closed*- Email:
- Eastayrshire@alzscot.org
- Phone number:
- 01563 542621
- Visit us:
- 8-12 College Wynd,
Kilmarnock,
KA1 1HN
About our Centre
Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centres are designed to be friendly, accessible environments for everyone to enjoy. Following the principles of dementia friendly design, we strive to create a local feel, creating a sense of homeliness which we know is important in helping everyone to feel at ease.
The following support is on offer:
- Information and advice
- Community activities for people with dementia and carers
- Peer support groups for people with dementia and carers.
Our Centres also offer a drop in facility for anyone interested in finding out about brain health and risk reduction. Our trained staff can work with people of all ages to understand more about the factors that contribute to brain health and to build a personalised brain health plan.
See below for a full list of what is on at the centre or call us for more information.
What's on at Kilmarnock Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre
Click the button below to download our “What’s on” guide to find out what support, services and activities are available at the Centre this month.
Support outside of Centre hours
*When our Centre is closed you can call our 24 hour Freephone Helpline for a listening ear, emotional support, information and signposting.
Can’t make it to a group in person?
Visit Alzheimer Scotland’s Virtual Resource Centre (VRC), an online space where you can access groups, activities and information sessions from the comfort of your own home.