Inappropriate behaviour in and around Ayrshire Maternity Unit has been blasted as healthcare bosses look to crackdown on unseemly conduct.
Officials at the Crosshouse Hospital facility have reported people smoking outside the main entrance of the maternity unit and visitors verbally abusing staff when reminded of the need to wear masks at the facility.
In addition, NHS Ayrshire & Arran health chiefs say visitors are arriving at wards with children that don't belong to the person in hospital.