Stories & Guides

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Practical guides, stories from our participants, and updates on our work in Irvine and North Ayrshire.

Young adults in a health session looking at NHS leaflets in a bright community room
Programme spotlight

Learning to Look After Yourself: Inside Slate's Health Skills Programme

Vibrant Health Advocates Slate is giving Irvine's care leavers the practical tools to manage their health from day one of living independently.

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A young woman at a GP surgery reception desk handing in paperwork, with a warm NHS interior behind her
Practical guide

How to Register With a GP in Irvine: A Plain-English Guide for Young Adults

If you've just moved into your own place in Irvine and don't have a doctor, here's exactly what to do — step by step.

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A young Scottish man standing near Irvine Harbourfront, looking out towards the water with a quietly confident expression
Participant story

"I Didn't Even Know I Could Just Walk Into a Pharmacy": Kieran's Story

Growing up in care in North Ayrshire meant Kieran had never had to manage his own health — until he moved into his first flat in Irvine at 18.

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