NHS Ayrshire & Arran is hosting its Annual Review on Monday 7 December 2026 at the Alexander Fleming Education Centre, University Hospital Crosshouse. The event will feature Alison Thewliss MSP, Minister for Community Care, from the Scottish Government.
Doors open at 1:45pm, with the session commencing promptly at 2pm and concluding at 3pm. Members of the public can attend in person or join virtually via MS Teams.
The Annual Review offers an opportunity to hear directly from the Chair of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board regarding the past year's performance and future priorities. The Board Chair and Chief Executive will also address questions submitted in advance by the public. While efforts will be made to answer all questions during the session, any unanswered queries will receive a written response within eight weeks. Questions pertaining to individual patient cases cannot be addressed.
As part of the review, the Minister will meet with patients and carers to gather their feedback on their experiences with NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Those wishing to participate in this Patient and Carer Meeting should complete the form at https://www.nhsaaa.net/annualreview2026/ by Monday 2 November 2026.
“"I am looking forward to welcoming Alison Thewliss MSP and colleagues from Scottish Government, along with 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 event provides an important opportunity to reflect on our progress, discuss our priorities, and hear directly from the people who use and support our services."
Attendees are encouraged to book their place in advance to assist with event planning and to notify organisers of any accessibility needs or special requirements.
To submit a question or book a place, please email aa.planningteam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk by Monday 2 November 2026. Attendees should specify if they plan to join in person or via MS Teams. Further details and the form for the Patient and Carer Meeting are available at https://www.nhsaaa.net/annualreview2026/.
The session will be recorded and made available on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran website shortly after the event. More information can be found at https://www.nhsaaa.net/annualreview2026/.
