CAB office serving Barra.
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.
Tagsa Uibhist – Community Gardens & Local Food
Local Food Development Manager: Alex.
Audiology (NHS Western Isles)
NHS Western Isles audiology service. Hearing assessments, hearing aid prescription, ongoing support and maintenance, and tinnitus counselling. Treats adults and children, and can test babies from 8 months. Available at Western Isles Hospital and Uist & Barra Hospital. Existing NHS hearing aid users can book directly; others need a referral via GP, health visitor, nurse practitioner or Speech & Language Therapist. Hearing aid batteries available from hospital receptions and most GP surgeries. Note: a £40 admin charge applies per lost hearing aid.
CnES Financial Inclusion – Margaret Graham
Advice and assistance on claiming benefits.
Counselling & Family Mediation Western Isles
Counselling for adults, couples and young people; family mediation focussed on children of separated/divorced parents.
Tagsa Uibhist – Employability
Employability placements/internships in collaboration with the Comhairle. Contact: Chris.
Occupational Therapy & Community Equipment (NHS Western Isles)
NHS Western Isles Occupational Therapy service — an integrated (joint) Health and Local Authority service. Practical support to help people overcome barriers to everyday activities and maintain independence. Services include adaptations and rehabilitation, children’s OT, the Community Equipment Service, mental health OT, primary care OT, rheumatology and hand therapy, the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), and stroke and neurology. Stornoway base covers Lewis & Harris; Balivanich base covers Uist, Benbecula & Barra (both in Western Isles Council offices). Self-referral available via the website.