Names, addresses, opening times and details for thousands of health and wellbeing services.
Salvation Army Corps
Covers all of the Western Isles. All ages. Referrals: any individual or organisation. A warm space for all. Funeral services. Support to families going through bereavement. Part of the emergency response team. Emergency food parcels. Small community fund for emergencies (e.g. nappies, clothes). Christmas toy appeal.
Alzheimer Scotland (Western Isles) — Office & Dementia Resource Centre
Main office & Dementia Resource Centre. Referrals: self, professionals, agencies, family/friends — anyone. Adults primarily (family support spans a range of ages). Team: Commissioned Service Lead, Dementia Advisor, Community Activities Organiser, Day Services Practitioners, Day Services Manager, Flexi Day Service Practitioner, volunteers. 24/7 Dementia Helpline: 0808 808 3000.
NHS Western Isles
NHS Western Isles website.
Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre
Covers all of the Western Isles. Ages 13+, any gender. Referrals: any individual or organisation. Support for survivors of sexual violence and for family/friends. Specialist worker for childhood survivors of sexual violence. Advocacy support at every stage of the criminal justice system. Wellbeing groups — yoga, arts, safe space for women.
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.
Caladh Trust
Christian charity working with people affected by addiction since 2003. 1:1 and group support, Monday Club, Home Furniture Support Project. Charity SC034569. Contact: Annette MacDonald.
Western Isles Women’s Aid
Covers all of the Western Isles. All ages, open to all women. Referrals: any individual or organisation. Young persons worker — 1-2-1 support from age 3, the parent does not have to be involved. Refuge worker — supports women who have suffered abuse, including mental and financial abuse. Support through the entire process of housing and attending appointments. Court support worker — 1-2-1 support for women going through the criminal justice system.
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.
Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative (WICCI)
All ages. Referrals: GP, Macmillan Nurse, Self Referral. Local cancer charity in partnership with Macmillan covering the whole Western Isles. Services: Social Fund Grants (up to £500/year for individuals affected by cancer — basic living expenses, travel costs over and above Patient Travel, specialist equipment), Support Groups, Complementary Therapies (to help with side effects of treatment), Wig Fitting, Counselling. Provides support for anyone going through a cancer journey including family members. Mon-Fri 9-5. Team: Manager, Lewis & Harris Co-ordinator, Uist & Barra Co-ordinator, two Improving the Cancer Journey Link Workers (one for Lewis & Harris, one for Uist & Barra). Social media: @wiccioffice.