NHS Ayrshire & Arran is inviting members of the public to attend its Annual Review on Monday 7 December 2026 in the Alexander Fleming Education Centre, University Hospital Crosshouse. This year, Alison Thewliss MSP, Minister for Community Care, will attend from the Scottish Government. The event offers an opportunity to hear directly from the Chair of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board about the organisation’s performance over the past year and its priorities for the future.
Doors will open at 1.45pm, with the session beginning promptly at 2pm and concluding at 3pm. Attendees can join in person or listen via MS Teams. Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions in advance for the Board Chair and Chief Executive, with submissions due by Monday 2 November 2026 via email to aa.planningteam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk. The organisation will endeavour to answer all questions during the session, with written responses provided for those unable to be addressed due to time constraints. Questions regarding individual patient cases cannot be answered.
“"I am looking forward to welcoming members of the public to this year’s Annual Review and sharing how we are investing in services and delivering for the communities we serve. The Annual Review provides an important opportunity to reflect on our progress, discuss our priorities and hear directly from the people who use and support our services."
Lesley Bowie, Chair of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board, stated: “I am looking forward to welcoming members of the public to this year’s Annual Review and sharing how we are investing in services and delivering for the communities we serve. The Annual Review provides an important opportunity to reflect on our progress, discuss our priorities and hear directly from the people who use and support our services.”
To assist with event planning, attendees are asked to book their place in advance and indicate any accessibility needs or special requirements. Bookings and question submissions can be made by emailing aa.planningteam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk by Monday 2 November 2026, specifying attendance preference (in person or online via MS Teams). The session will be recorded and made available on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran website shortly after the event. Further information is available at https://www.nhsaaa.net/annualreview2026/.
