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NEST

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NEST stands for Neurodevelopmental Empowerment & Strategy Team. We are a small NHS Ayrshire & Arran team, paid for by the three Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnerships.

What we do

  • We help people find information and advice about neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
  • We help people find information about what is available to them in Ayrshire.
  • We provide workshops for people to learn more about living with autism, ADHD and FASD.
  • We work with local NHS services and local authority services to help them provide the best service they can for neurodivergent people.

Who is this service for?

  • NEST always takes a neuro - affirming approach and is open to anyone in Ayrshire, who wants to contact us about neurodevelopmental differences

You do not need a diagnosis to access our service.

Last updated:

05/11/2025

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Services

NEST - Blog

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Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

The NEST blog shares accessible tips, guides, updates, and lived experiences to support anyone impacted by neurodivergence in Ayrshire and beyond.

NEST - Information & Advice

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Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

We offer 1:1 information and advice to anyone needing information or advice about neurodiversity.

NEST - Learn Zone

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Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

We have a range of learn zones available on our website. These zones have been created to provide information and resources on a range of topics.

NEST - Pre-Recorded Workshops

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Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

We have a number of pre-recorded workshops surrounding neurodiversity that can be accessed via our website.

NEST - Workshops

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Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

We provide a number of free workshops for people to learn more about neurodiversity.

NEST Ayrshire

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Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

NEST stands for Neurodevelopmental Empowerment & Strategy Team. We are a small NHS Ayrshire & Arran team who are paid for by the three Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnerships.

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