Community Brokerage Network Ayrshire

02/06/2026

⏳ Last Few Places Remaining! ⏳

If you've been thinking about joining us for our Carers Rights Information Session, now is the time to book. We only have a handful of spaces left and registrations are closing soon.

Unpaid carers are facing increasing pressure, with many providing more support than ever while trying to navigate a complex social care system. Understanding your rights, knowing what support is available, and connecting with others can make a real difference.

Join Community Brokerage Network and Coalition of Carers in Scotland for a free, friendly information session covering:

✔️ Your rights as an unpaid carer
✔️ Support available locally
✔️ Self-Directed Support (SDS)
✔️ Practical information and guidance
✔️ Opportunities to ask questions and share experiences

📅 Monday 8th June 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Ardeer Community Centre, Stevenston

☕ Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided
🎟️ Free to attend

👉 Register now to avoid disappointment – click "Learn More" or use the link below.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing or tagging someone who may benefit.

💙 Because carers deserve support too.



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Free information session for unpaid carers in North Ayrshire covering carers rights, support, SDS and practical advice.

02/06/2026

📢 Opportunity for Young Disabled People 📢

At Community Brokerage Network, we believe that disabled people should be at the heart of shaping the services and support that affect their lives.

ILF Scotland and Social Value Lab are currently looking for young disabled people aged 16–30 to join a paid peer research team exploring experiences of the Transition Fund. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, meet other young people with lived experience, and help influence future support for disabled people across Scotland.

The role is flexible, fully supported, and no previous research experience is required.

Take a look at the information below for full details, and please share with anyone who may be interested.

💷 £180 per day
💻 Mostly online
✅ Full training provided
📅 Expression of interest deadline: Monday 8th June, 5pm

Are you aged 16 to 30 and have lived experience of disability?

Join us as a Peer Researcher!

ILF Scotland and Social Value Lab are looking for eight young disabled people to join a peer research team exploring experiences of the Transition Fund. Peer Researchers will help shape questions, speak to other young people about their experiences, and help make sense of the data we collect. No previous research experience is needed and full training and support will be provided.

You don’t need to have received a grant from the Transition Fund – or meet its eligibility criteria – to apply and take part.

The role is flexible and designed around people’s needs and other commitments, with most activities able to take place online. You will join us for seven days in total between June and October 2026. Each researcher will receive £180 per day, with travel, access costs, childcare, and other reasonable expenses covered.

To express interest, contact Anna at [email protected] by 5pm on Monday 8th June 2026. You can send a short informal email explaining a little about yourself and why you are interested or get in touch to arrange an informal conversation.

01/06/2026

For those of you living in South Ayrshire, Voluntary Action South Ayrshire distribute a regular newsletter packed full of information on support and services available in the local community. You can read it by clicking the link below and sign up to receive it regularly.

https://mailchi.mp/444bb566388b/vasa-fortnightly-newsletter-9947600?e=9415486e4f

01/06/2026

For those of you living in North Ayrshire, The Ayrshire Community Trust's most recent newsletter has lots of information on local support available, as well as groups and activities. You can sign up to receive it on a regular basis to keep up to date. Click the link below to read May's edition.

https://mailchi.mp/82a2251f89cd/tsi-north-ayrshire-newsletter-18000722?e=986eabde64

01/06/2026

There is some great information on groups and support available in CVO East Ayrshire Ltd's most recent newsletter. You can access it here and sign up for regular updates. https://mailchi.mp/cvoea.co.uk/cvo-east-ayrshire-newsletter-29th-may-2026?e=c929283570

19/05/2026

💙 Unpaid carers are under more pressure than ever, and knowing your rights matters.

With stricter eligibility and reduced access to care and support, many unpaid carers are being left to cope with more, often without clear information or guidance.

👉 Knowing your rights has never been more important.

That’s why we’re hosting a free Carers Rights Information Session in partnership with Coalition of Carers In Scotland, and you’re very welcome to join us.

📅 Monday 8th June 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Ardeer Community Centre, Stevenston
This relaxed, friendly session will cover:
✔️ Your rights as a carer
✔️ What support is available locally
✔️ Self-Directed Support (SDS)
✔️ Practical advice to help day-to-day
✔️ Time to ask questions and share experiences

☕ Tea, coffee & light refreshments included
🎟️ FREE EVENT – LIMITED SPACES

👉 Book your place now — click “Learn More” or use the link in the comments

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If you’re a carer, or know someone who is, this information could make a real difference.

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Stronger together 💙

Free information session for unpaid carers in North Ayrshire covering carers rights, support, SDS and practical advice.

18/05/2026

Looking forward to attending today’s Health and Care Event hosted by Arran Community and Voluntary Service.

The event is open to the public and is a great opportunity for people in the community to meet local groups, organisations, and services that may be able to offer support, advice, activities, or practical help.

It’s also a chance for organisations to connect, share ideas, and highlight the fantastic work happening across Arran to support health and wellbeing.

If you’re attending, please come and say hello, I’m looking forward to some great conversations throughout the day.

13/05/2026

On this page, we talk about parental responsibility, mental capacity and making decisions with your child as they get older.

13/05/2026

YES, Your Entire Self. Mixing Nature with Mindfulness, in partnership with other local groups, are hosting a free holistic health day in Douglas Park, Largs on Sunday. It looks like it will be a great day.

Make sure you pop along!

Sunday 17 May, Holistic Health Open Day

13/05/2026

Fabulous news to hear that this leadership development programme is being funded again. Our Operations Manager, Kaye Robertson did this course herself almost 10 years ago, and it changed the course of her career and life.

After meeting the founder of Community Brokerage Network during this programme, she left her corporate life behind and joined CBN as a broker shortly afterwards and has been advocating for herself, her son and our clients ever since.

She would highly recommend this programme to any parent / carer or disabled person who feels unheard or overlooked.

We need to continue to build leadership skills within our communities to ensure that the voices of disabled people and unpaid carers are heard, taken seriously and acted upon. It’s more important now than ever.

EXCITING NEWS........ As you may have already heard, we have received funding to bring back the fantastic 'Partners in Policymaking' programme. We will be running the programme over 8 residential sessions from September 2026 - March 2027 at Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling. Please share the information with any parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and any disabled adults (18 and over) you may know and think would be interested in applying for a place on the programme.😀