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NEST Ayrshire

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Delivered by: NEST This is a Claimed organisation
Last updated: 14/11/2025

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.

What we do

  • We help people find information and advice about neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, ADHD and FASD
  • We help people find information about what is available for 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?

  • Our service is for children, young people and adults. Our service is open to anyone in Ayrshire who wants to contact us about autism, ADHD or FASD. You do NOT need a diagnosis to access our service.

Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

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Virtual

NEST is an NHS service and is always free to acess
Information and advice can be delivered via email or telephone calls. Our workshops can also be accessed in person or online. We also have a number of pre-recorded workshops available to watch on our website.
Some of our workshops are delivered online. We also have pre-recorded workshops on our website. We can also deliver information and advice via email if preferred over telephone.
We offer 1:1 tailored advice and information, you can refer yourself via our website and we can schedule a call with you once we have received your referral
Autism
Neurodivergence
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Tourette Syndrome
Learning Difficulties
Skills and Training
Health and Social Care Services
Support Network
Helplines
Support Group
Children and Families
Additional Support Needs
Parent and Family Support
Community Resources
Community Empowerment
One to One Support
FASD
Disabled People
Parents and Families
People Living with Long Term Conditions
Neurological conditions
Unpaid Carers
Open to All
Adults
"What NEST Can Do" – lists free workshops, advice, resources, listening ear, empowerment, awareness content, and signposting.
What NEST Can’t Do – lists things like diagnosis, therapy, form filling, crisis help, home visits, private referrals, or attending meetings.

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Here’s how NEST can support you — from free workshops to trusted advice, resources, and signposting.
Here’s what’s outside of NEST’s role — but we can still guide you towards the right support.

Contact information

You can use the information below to get in touch with NEST Ayrshire

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