This page relates to Community Physiotherapy services on mainland Ayrshire and the Isle of Cumbrae.
We are three teams – based in each of the three health and social care partnerships in Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire:
- Johnnie Walker Bond, Kilmarnock
- East Ayrshire Community Hospital, Cumnock
North Ayrshire:
- Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine
- Brooksby Medical Resource Centre, Largs
South Ayrshire:
- Biggart Hospital, Prestwick
- Girvan Community Hospital
What do we do?
We provide physiotherapy care for adults over the age of 16 who are unable to leave their home/care home or require to be seen in their own environment.
We often work together with other community services including community OT, Community Nursing and palliative care services.
Conditions frequently seen include:
- falls
- reduced mobility
- post hospital discharge following illness, surgery or trauma
- neurological and stroke conditions
- palliative conditions
Contact us
Referral for community physiotherapy can be made by a health or social care professional. All referrals are triaged on receipt to ensure they are sitting with the most appropriate service and to allow for prioritisation based on clinical need.
Single point of contact:
- East Ayrshire: 01563 554401 aa.Clinical_intermediate_East@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
- North Ayrshire: 01294 400616, aa.Clinical_Intermediate_North@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
- South Ayrshire: 01292 660444, aa.Clinical_Intermediate_South@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Walking aids
If you have an NHS walking aid that requires repair, please contact the single point of contact for your local area, listed above.
We will also replace worn ferrules, the rubber stopper at the bottom of a walking aid, on any walking aid issued by the NHS. The ferrules in the image below are examples of worn ferrules.
Return of equipment
Please return any pieces of equipment that are no longer needed. Equipment is always checked, sanitised and reused where possible.
Walking aids – we will accept any walking aid issued by the NHS. Please return to your nearest hospital physiotherapy department or community hospital.
If you are unable to drop off walking aids that are no longer required, please call the following telephone number:
- East Ayrshire: 01563 554401 (Johnny Walker Bond), 01290 427213 (Cumnock)
- North Ayrshire: 01294 323522 (Irvine/Kilwinning/Three Towns) or 01475 687506 (Garnock Valley/Largs and surrounding area)
- South Ayrshire: 01292 660444
For return of hospital beds and commodes, moving and handling equipment, please call 01292 885999.
For return or repair of NHS wheelchairs issued by WESTMARC, please call 0300 790 0129.
Return of other equipment including riser recliners, bathroom equipment (except commodes), kitchen trolleys, and bed stick/elevator/table please call:
- East Ayrshire: 01563 527825
- North Ayrshire: 01294 313891
- South Ayrshire: 01292 319635
Information and resources
Seating
For information on seating, see Seating matters – Seating and older people (Care Inspectorate).
Falls
The following resources provide useful information of the causes and prevention of falls, as well as information on exercises and activity.
- Causes of falls (NHS Inform)
- Preventing falls (NHS Inform)
- Keeping active to help prevent falls (NHS Inform)
- Why falls matter (NHS Inform)
- Falls and dementia (NHS Inform)
- Up and about: taking positive steps to avoid trips and falls (Public Health Scotland)
- Stay active at home – ‘Super Six’ strength and balance exercises for older adults (YouTube)
- Staying active at home when you have Parkinson’s (Parkinson’s UK)
- Physical activity (Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland)
- Exercise advice for over 60s (Age Concern)
For advice on any joint and muscle pain, see our Musculoskeletal service section.
Local authority exercise classes
All three local authorities in Ayrshire have activity sessions and classes including Invigor8, an exercise class for those who are looking to prevent a fall or further falls from occurring.
East Ayrshire
North Ayrshire
South Ayrshire
- Keeping Active and Well (South Ayrshire Council)
- Invigor8 (South Ayrshire Council)
- Telephone: 01292 269793
- Email: activityforhealth@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Thinking about becoming a physiotherapist?
See our Allied Health Professionals (AHP) careers information section, which contains resources for those interested in becoming a physiotherapist.