Connect South Ayrshire expands its reach with new Community Hub in Prestwick

The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) are delighted to announce the expansion of Connect South Ayrshire with the opening of a brand new community hub in Prestwick.

Following the launch of the first hub in Ayr town centre in 2024 and their Maybole Hub earlier this year, the Prestwick hub marks the next step in a joint approach to providing South Ayrshire residents with easier access to information, advice, and wellbeing support.

Located at Freemans Hall, 2-4 The Cross, Prestwick, the new venue held a special preview event for staff on Friday 6th March, allowing teams to tour the new space before officially opening its doors to the public on Monday 9th March.

Connect South Ayrshire is designed to be a one stop shop for the community, combining statutory, healthcare, and voluntary services under one roof. The Prestwick hub will follow the successful model established in Ayr, offering a welcoming space where residents can drop in for information on wellbeing, social opportunities, and practical support.

Mark Inglis, Director of Health and Care, said: "The feedback from our first hub in Ayr has been incredibly positive, confirming that our communities value having a physical space to access support. Feedback has been very positive, which is evidence by the number of people using our website, phoneline and who visited our Ayr hub so far. This new hub in Prestwick is part of our commitment to making health and social care information more accessible and local."

Mirroring the Ayr model, the Prestwick hub will host a rotating weekly programme of partner organisations. This collaborative approach ensures that visitors can connect with various services ranging from VASA and HSCP teams to local third-sector partners all in one familiar location.

Marie Oliver, CEO of Voluntary Action South Ayrshire, added: "We are thrilled to bring the Connect model to Prestwick. Our goal remains the same: putting prevention at the heart of our services and ensuring that people can receive the right support, at the right time, in the right place. This new hub allows us to build even deeper roots within the Prestwick community."

The Prestwick hub will be open to the public four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Freemans Hall building will continue to be used by South Ayrshire Council's Customer Service Team for face to face appointments on Wednesdays.

You can also access Connect South Ayrshire services, by phone or on their website:

• Call the free phoneline: 0800 432 0510
   
• Visit the website: www.connectsouthayrshire.org