NHS Western Isles website.
NHS Inform
Scotland’s national health information service.
Scotland’s Service Directory (SSD)
Names, addresses, opening times and details for thousands of health and wellbeing services.
Social Work Department, Stornoway
Western Isles Care & Repair
Citizens Advice Bureau – Stornoway
Free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, income tax, etc.
CnES Financial Inclusion – Margaret Graham
Advice and assistance on claiming benefits.
Macmillan Benefits Adviser – Kay Mackinnon
Macmillan benefits advice service.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
NHS Western Isles online resource for positive mental health and wellbeing. Supports people seeking guidance for mild to moderate mental health issues, those supporting themselves, or those supporting someone else. Sections include: Urgent Help, Mental Health Conditions, Lifestyle Information, Self-Help, Wellbeing, Resources, Workplace, Useful Local Links, Training, and a Western Isles mental health service directory. Self-help guides and links to online therapies/apps. For additional support, visit your GP. If a life is at immediate risk, dial 999.
Physiotherapy (NHS Western Isles)
NHS Western Isles physiotherapy service. Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice — for all ages. Inpatient physiotherapy (referred by consultant, doctor or nurse); outpatient MSK physiotherapy (self-referral possible via form on the website); community visits (e.g. after a fall); and paediatric physiotherapy for children under 16.