North AYRSHIRE
Working with the Health and Social Care Partnership to support Dads and families
For more information contact Ryan@dadsrock.org.uk, phone him on 07970441092
Weekly Dads Group in Three Towns, Kilmarnock and Irvine
All Dads are welcome to attend with babies/children:
Wednesday- Ardeer Neighbourhood Centre in Stevenston at 6.30pm
Sunday- Lafine Community Centre, Irvine from 10.30am.
You can sign up to any of our groups here: DadsGroups
Pop in and join us for a chilled out time with your baby, grab a cuppa and hang out with other dads. Ryan, John, or Chris from Dads Rock will be around to chat each week. Whether you want support to understand your baby’s needs or how to grow your connection with your wee one we’re here.
One to one support
At Dads Rock, our one-to-one support is here to make sure no dad has to figure it out alone. We offer a friendly, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, build your confidence, and get practical help with everything from baby care to managing the daily pressures of life. Whether we’re meeting for a coffee or helping you navigate local services, our focus is on your wellbeing and your family.
“Ryan listens to me and understands what I’m trying to say and then helps me to figure out what I need to do. He never tells me what to do or judges me for the decisions I make, I’ve not had that before”
Dad Trips
We also go on Dads Days Out! Another fantastic chance for dads and their kids to get out of the house and meet up with others for some much needed fun. Please see our Dad Trip page for details or upcoming activities: DadTrips
If you’re looking for something yourself, there’s lots to do for families in across Ayrshire - here’s some suggestions: DaysOut
Ayrshire WhatsApp Groups
Our WhatsApp groups provide a space for dads to connect. You’re free to ask each other questions or provide support and feedback to others who may be going through similar experiences. There’s some general chat too.
Joining is easy! Sign up to your group here: WhatsApp
Please note by asking to join our WhatsApp groups your name and number will be shared with the other group members.
Parenting workshops in Ayrshire
We provide free workshops to support Dads and families in North and East Ayrshire. Workshops include: Dads Antenatal, First Aid for babies and toddlers and Hairstyle. You are also welcome to join our online sessions for Antenatal, Sleep and Raising Children with Confidence. More information can be found here: Workshops
About our Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Dads Rock is working with both the North and East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnerships with funding from the Scottish Government Whole Family Wellbeing Fund to provide much needed support to Dads in Ayrshire.
In a first of its kind partnership our Dads Rock workers are embedded in the Children and Family Health Teams helping Dads to be the best that they can be and support them to give their children the best possible start in life. This means working with Health Visiting, Midwifery and Social Work to provide bespoke 1-1 support for dads and their families at home and in the communities of the North and East Ayrshire.
For more information contact our team:
Ryan Warren - Service Manager WEST - Email - Ryan@dadsrock.org.uk - Phone - 07970441092
John Scally - Dads Worker North Ayrshire - Email - John@dadsrock.org.uk- Phone - 07917 720489
Chris Collins - Dads Worker North Ayrshire - Email - Chris@dadsrock.org.uk- Phone - 07824598298
You can read about the impact of this work here: NAImpact