Adult Learning Group (LA Day Care)
Plus home care support for those registered. Contact: Peggy MacLean.
Pensioners Club / Tuesday Club
St. Brendan’s Hospital
3 GP acute beds, dental suite and Allied Health Professional room. Out-of-hours service for emergencies.
Bus Bharraigh – Murdo MacNeil (Transport)
St. Brendan’s Home
9 long-term, 1 respite bed.
Cobhair Bharraigh SCIO
Covers Barra & Vatersay. For carers (all ages) and older people. Referrals: self-referral, health services, social services, family & friends. Non-profit charity based in Castlebay. Day care service for older people, with specialised transport included so everyone can be accommodated. Home support / befriending service for older people. Supports carers through day care and home visits to their loved ones. Weekly Men’s Club. Neuro group. Quarterly carers events with guest speakers, plus information and signposting for those who need further help. Staffing: support workers and volunteer day care helpers.
St. Brendan’s Day Care Facilities
Garadh Bhagh a’ Tuath (SCIO)
All ages. Referrals: open referral, GP referral, Social Work referral. Community garden, café and community larder. Volunteering opportunities in the café, garden or community larder. Regular sessions include cuppa and natter (Tue afternoons), plant hospital with Helen (Wed 10-2), messy play (Thu, 0-5s), and on Fridays: health walk, strength and balance, gentle movement class. Singing group on break (returning after summer). Coming soon: buggy beat classes, falls prevention, mixed ability sports, walking football, Reiki for staff and volunteers. Cuppa and natter, health walk, gentle movement, singing group all free; messy play £1/child; café discounts for volunteers and session attendees. Transport help available on request. Team: Project Coordinator, Wellness Coordinator, 2 part-time gardeners, 40+ volunteers.