North Ayrshire Social Care Consultation: Our Response and Final Call to Act
The Community Brokerage Network (CBN) has now published its full response to North Ayrshire Council’s health and social care consultation. We brought together disabled people, unpaid carers, and family members to create this response because many people told us they felt unable to meaningfully engage with the consultation as it was presented. The questions asked people […]
Let’s CHAT about wellbeing: a new four-week wellbeing programme to start 2026
What is Let’s CHAT About Wellbeing? Let’s CHAT About Wellbeing is a four-week-long group‑based programme that brings together guided discussion, learning and gentle physical activity in a relaxed, welcoming environment. The programme is suitable for people with mild to moderate mental health needs and is designed to be inclusive, supportive, and practical. What will the […]
TACT issue winter 2025 edition of INFORM North Ayrshire
The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) have issued the latest edition of INFORM North Ayrshire, the directory for support services and activities in North Ayrshire this winter. Click here or on the magazine cover to read!
Over 200 health and social care stakeholders sign open letter to First Minister amid crisis
More than 200 third sector health and social care leaders have signed an open letter to First Minister, John Swinney. Published in a recent edition of the Herald on Sunday, the letter stresses that without immediate action, the consequences of the crisis will be felt across society, with the people and families in Scotland already […]
Dementia Action Week 2025: Raising Awareness, Building Support
Dementia Action Week takes place from 19–25 May 2025. It’s a national movement to raise awareness about dementia and encourage more people to seek early support. At the Community Brokerage Network (CBN), we see first-hand the difference that the right help can make, for individuals living with dementia and the unpaid carers who support them […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Supporting Disabled Individuals and Unpaid Carers
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12–18 May 2025, with this year’s theme being ‘Community.’ It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, especially for disabled individuals and unpaid carers who often face unique challenges. The Importance of Community Being part of a supportive community can significantly impact mental health. For disabled […]
Ailn Expand Their Dementia Wellbeing Cafe in North Ayrshire
Ailn have extended their Dementia Wellbeing cafes to two venues in North Ayrshire due to the success of their Dementia befriending service. Recruitment of befriending volunteers for South Ayrshire is underway, so watch this space for updates or email befriending@ailn.org.
Exciting New Project: Alternative Curriculum Pilot with Auchenharvie Academy
The Community Brokerage Network (CBN) is thrilled to announce the launch of our Alternative Curriculum Pilot, aimed at providing more accessible and real-life focused educational options for young people. This project is designed to engage S3 students who are struggling with traditional schooling, offering them a unique opportunity to gain practical skills and experiences. We’re […]
Community Brokerage Scotland
The Community Brokerage Network has been at the heart of developing the community brokerage approach in Scotland since the 2010s. Building on the learning from our work across Ayrshire, community brokerage is now being further developed and embedded across Scotland, leading to better outcomes for supported people. In 2024, Self Directed Support Scotland published a […]
Revised Self Directed Support (SDS) Standards Published
Social Work Scotland has announced the release of the newly revised SDS Standards. These standards define what good Self-directed Support (SDS) looks like and aim to promote best practices and effective SDS implementation across Scotland. Co-produced with a diverse group of stakeholders over the past year, these updates enhance the original standards launched in 2021. […]
