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.