All our Carers Centres will close at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.

Kilmarnock Carers Centre reopens on Monday 6th January at 1pm Cumnock Carers Centre reopens on Monday for the Young Carers group and Tuesday 7th January at 9am for the public. Dalmellington Carers Centre reopens on Tuesday 7th January at 10am

Below is a list of contact numbers and opening times for services over the New Year.

The Scottish Welfare Fund, which administrates Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants, will be open on the 30th and 31st of December from 10am till 2pm to deal with emergency awards. They can be contacted by calling 01563 554400 and selecting option 2.

East Ayrshire Council offices close at 5pm on Tuesday 24th December and will reopen on Monday 6 January. Emergency out of hours - 0345 724 0000 Domestic Abuse - 0808 2000 247 Emergency Social Work Service - 0800 328 7758 Homelessness emergency helpline - 0345 724 0000

The Citizens Advice Bureau will be closed from Wednesday 25th December to Friday 3rd January. Kilmarnock Bureau - 01563 543379 Cumnock Bureau - 01290 429500