Local and online peer support groups; one-to-one community rehabilitation support; self-management programmes; kindness calls; physical activity programmes; advice line; health information and patient/carer education. Over 16. Referrals via GP, NHS staff, community link workers, or self-referral via the CHSS Advice Line. Laura Campbell (Peer & Involvement Coordinator): laura.campbell@chss.org.uk / 07392 869 309. Aimee Castle (Community Support Services Coordinator): aimee.castle@chss.org.uk / 07584 594 503. Generic: peersupportteam@chss.org.uk

Support group for parents of children, young people and adults with ASD. Meets every 2nd Friday of the month, Failte Centre, Bayhead, 10am-12pm.

Small charity supporting people with neurological conditions in the Outer Hebrides. Friendly, supportive community offering regular meetings and activities tailored for those living with neurological conditions. Runs programmes of massage therapy and counselling. Campaigns on behalf of members and works with NHS Primary Care, Health Improvement Scotland, Neurological Alliance of Scotland, The Alliance, Digital Citizen Panel, SCVO and Climate Hebrides. Over 18. Referrals: self, GP, AHP. Run by Charity Coordinator, trustees and volunteers.

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.

Grassroots organisation for people with any long term condition, families and carers. 5 free Zoom sessions/week (self-management, mindful movement, yoga). YouTube channel with mindfulness/relaxation.