Covers all of the Western Isles. Ages 14+. Referrals: any individual or organisation. Supports anyone in emotional stress and distress. Bereavement support, pastoral care and counselling, bedside visitation, 24/7 on-call chaplain at Western Isles Hospital (Stornoway), counselling for families and relationship issues, and Support Around Death (SAD).
Harris Audiology Clinic
Drop-in clinic, second Friday of the month, 12pm–2pm.
Eolas (Social Group for unpaid Carers)
Alzheimer Scotland — Dementia Advisor
Confidential 1:1 or group emotional support, information, advice and signposting on dementia, caring role, brain health, memory concerns and how to get a diagnosis. Can refer/signpost to other services.
Island Befriending Project
Covers Lewis & Harris. Over 18s. Referrals: any individual or organisation. Various social events including supper clubs, ladies groups and minibus trips. Regular reminiscence sessions and kindness calls. Supports volunteers with mental health issues and breaks down barriers to volunteering.
Harris Nurses (District Nurses)
Harris Disabled Group
Alzheimer Scotland — Dementia Friends
Free awareness initiative delivered by the Dementia Advisor. Raises awareness of dementia, reduces stigma and informs the public. Builds dementia-inclusive communities. Open to groups, public and private businesses and frontline services.
Embark Project
Covers Lewis & Harris. Over 18s. Referrals: any individual or organisation. Supports people to access physical activity including health walks and wheelchair-friendly walks. Cycling activities: ladies cycling group and 1-1 cycling sessions. Provides e-bikes and e-tandems, including free bikes for children. Regular gardening groups. (See also individual Embark activities in the Activities tabs.)