NHS Ayrshire & Arran is inviting patients and visitors to take part in a survey to help shape changes to parking, traffic circulation and active travel at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine.

The survey is open to staff as well as visitors to the hospital and patients attending appointments there.

If you want to get involved, you can do so online by clicking https://tinyurl.com/ystyahnc.

Alternatively, you can pick up a paper copy at Ayrshire Central Hospital. It takes around eight minutes to complete and is open until Friday, August 19.

William Lauder, general manager at Ayrshire Central, said:  “We are looking at making changes to how traffic moves around the hospital site, the parking, and active travel so we want to be well informed about the travel behaviours of those coming to Ayrshire Central, whether for a regular commute or occasional visit.

"We’d love to hear from as many people as possible who are travelling to the hospital so that we can better understand the barriers and incentives to walking, cycling and using public transport.

"We’re also looking at parking behaviour as land previously available for parking will soon be restricted, as the area to the south of the hospital site will be developed for housing.

“So please get involved either digitally by completing the online survey or collect a paper copy from Ayrshire Central Hospital on your next visit.”

Ayrshire Central Hospital provides young disabled/rehabilitation services, and a number of assessment beds for elderly mental health services.

Recent years have seen significant developments on the site with a new general outpatient department and rehabilitation centre.

All have excellent facilities with the Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre being recognised as one of the best in the country.