Welcome to South Ayrshire
Individual Learning Accounts
Did you know you could get £500 to help you learn something new that might help you find work? ILAs are funded by the Scottish Government for anyone aged 16 or over living in Scotland with an income of £18,000 or less. The money is not a loan, so there is no need to pay it back. Want to find out more? phone 0808 100 1090
Latest update from The Scottish Youth Parliament - see the latest report from their last meeting
Have you entered the competitions? there's tickets to be won courtesy of the Odeon Cinema go on have a go just register your card as shown at the top of the page
National Entitlement Card
Rail Discount for Young People (16-18) This means that a young person who travels by train on a regular basis can benefit from a 50% saving on their season ticket and are not subject to any peak time restrictions.
Through care offer a mediation service - If you are having trouble at home and need some guidance or help then please check the link here.
Homelessness This is a major issue for an increasing number of young people but there is help out there! Have a look in the Features section to find out how others have coped and where they found help
'Where to go' watch this short film is in three parts and Listen to the Podcasts
Have you checked out the new program at The Ark?- DJ Nights Fridays, Live Bands Saturdays, Lunch Cafe and After School Chill sessions on Wednesdays.
Think you know a lot about website safety- Check out these safety tips and what to do if your not sure about something.
If you're looking for info on the Young Scot card or National Entitlement Card then call us on 01292 473694 text 07968587105 emailyoungscot@south-ayrshire.gov.uk or visit us at Dialogue Youth, the Space Place St Ninians Pack Place Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 1NW
Are you using your Young Scot/NEC card for discounts at home and in Europe? Check out the National discounts section on the right you can click on money savers for local discounts
Young Scot Awards 2009
The winners of the Sunday Mail & Lloyds TSB Young Scot Awards 2009 have been announced! The glitz and glam ceremony took place in Glasgow on the 9th April, it was South Ayrshire's Stephanie McGougan from Maybole who received the award for Young Scot Of The Year 2009
The event was fantastic with over 500 guests, including young people, their familes, friends, politicians and celebs. As well as the 14 category winners being announced, the crowd were thrilled by live performances from The Saturdays and Tommy Reilly. To hear more about Stephanie and all the fantastic Award winners check out the Easter Sunday edition of the Sunday Mail for all the news, photos and gossip from the night! or read it online!!!
C Card scheme - what is it?
C Card What is a C Card?
C Card is a new service in Ayrshire and Arran offering you access to free condoms with minimum embarrassment, or fuss. Condoms offer protection against some of the sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV.
How does it work? The scheme is quite simple, you attend a 'Sign Up Point' and receive a card, that allows you to pick up condoms at a range of 'Collection Points' across Ayrshire and Arran.
How do I get a card? To obtain a card you need to sign up, this involves a short confidential discussion with a Sign Up Facilitator, they will talk about condoms use, what to do if a condoms bursts, sexually transmitted infections and, if necessary, sexual health or relationship issues, and they will direct you to other professionals, if necessary.
Although the Sign Up F acilitator will asked for you name, address and age, the only information that you have to give is the first part of your postcode and your date of birth. You will then be given your C Card.
What happens once I've registered? Once you have signed up to the scheme and have been given your CCard, you can access any of the Collection Points, show them your card and receive a free supply of 12 condoms. It couldn't be simpler! Most of our local pharmacists are collection points.
What if I am under 16? If you're under 16, to register for C Card you will have to go to one of the special C Card sites especially for people under 16. At these sites you will have a chat with one of the Sign Up Facilitators before you can get condoms. All staff are friendly and welcoming and will not tell anyone about the discussion unless they think you are at risk of serious harm. They will always consult you before telling anyone else.
The law says that you are not allowed to have sex under the age of 16 but there is no law against a young person having condoms. Sometimes people start sexual relationships before they are 16, or they may want to try out condoms on their own to see what they're like. If you are under 16 you can access confidential support or services on offer to adults as long as workers believe that you are capable of understanding the information provided to you.
If you are concerned about any sexual health issue, such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, or relationships, please think about speaking to your school nurse or go along to a Young Person's sexual health clinic, details of when these are on are available on www.shayr.com
Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
Whats the D.of.E.? Duke of Edinburgh Awards....Have you ever wondered what it means....well it's about the activities young people might enjoy taking part in and it'll help you get more out of life!!! so don't be bored and say there's nothing to do.
If you are at school ask if there is a Duke of Edinburgh's award leader who will help you with any questions or call 01292 266171 for more information
There's more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award website.
Contact Us!
Have you got your Young Scot card or National Entitlement Card (NEC)? Is it lost, broken do you need a new one? is the photo out of date and needs replaced then just get in touch with us at
Dialogue Youth 01292 473694 or txt 07968587105 or email us at youngscot@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Check the discount and money savers links, to see where you can save money just by showing your card.
Discounts
Sport: Enjoy Swimming ? With your Young Scot or NE card you'll get 25% discount at South Ayrshire Leisure Centres (conditions apply) check money savers for other local discounts:
Craft Daft : Cow Wynd, Alloway St Ayr -10% on ceramics
Carrick Cycles: Main Street Ayr - 10% discount
Francis John Hairdressing: Sandgate Ayr - 10% discount
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