Directory of Health & Social Care Services in Skye and Lochalsh
Compiled by Skye & Lochalsh Community Care Forum and
funded by PATH (Partnerships for Access to Health).

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Health & Social Care Services in Skye & Lochalsh

Index in Alphabetical Order

Index by Category

National Voluntary Sector Care Services

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Index of Services in alphabetical order                                                           

Health & Social Care Services in Skye & Lochalsh

Access Panel


The Access Panel was established approx 9 years ago. It consists entirely of volunteers, a large percentage of whom are registered disabled or have family members within this category. Others on the Committee have a range of expertise in a variety of fields.

The initial primary remit was to ensure a barrier free environment whereby all members of the local community can access buildings, services and information irrespective of any individual impairment.

A key essential element to enable a fulfillment of these objectives was to establish a close working relationship with all relevant bodies, for example the Highland Council, the NHS and various other agencies. Over the years, this cooperation has proved to be very successful in resolving numerous issues.


The Access Panel aims to work with people by listening, discussing ideas, offering advice, giving appropriate information and promoting good practice. The Panel endeavors to monitor all matters of business it deems to require remedial action whilst conforming to the compliance as defined within the appropriate section of legislation specified in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Membership of the Access Panel is open to any interested person in the wider community who accepts the constitution.


Contact Details
Access Panel
c/o Colin Hutchings
23 Fasach
Glendale
IV55 8WP
Phone: 01470 511228

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Advocacy Highland

Advocacy Highland helps people to speak up, speak out and be heard.

Advocacy is standing up for a person, sticking with them and being on their side.

Advocacy Highland works with people who have mental health problems, including dementia; those with learning disabilities, older people and children so that they are listened to and respected, involved in making decisions about their care and treatment and are able to contribute to and participate in society.

These groups of people are among the most vulnerable, and advocacy aims to redress the balance between service providers and those receiving the services by working alongside a person, enabling them to gain access to information, explore and understand their options and to make their views and wishes heard.

Advocacy Highland also speaks on behalf of people who are unable to do so for themselves, upholding their rights.

People can refer themselves or anyone else can refer them with their permission.

Trained advocates can then meet the person at e.g. a café or drop-in centre or at the person’s home if they are unable to meet elsewhere.

The advocate takes time to get to know the person, to understand their issues and concerns, then works with the person to take the issue forward in a way that helps the person take control of the situation.

This might be done by e.g. helping them to prepare personal statements about how they would like to be looked after, going along with them to meetings, or by helping them to access support and advice services.

The service is free and confidential, and is independent of the statutory services.

Contact Details
Advocacy Highland
Third Floor
33 Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1JN

Skye & Lochalsh Area Co-ordinator Phone: 01463 233460; Website: www.advocacy-highland.org.uk ;
Email: info@advocacy-highland.org.uk; Mobile: 07717730865; e-mail: judy@advocacy-highland.org.uk

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Alzheimer Scotland, Skye and Lochalsh Services

Alzheimer Scotland provides:

1. Information and advice for people with early onset of dementia.
   
2. Day care in Portree and Dornie whereby:
   • services offer social contact in a warm and welcoming environment with a wide range of activities, tailored to the particular interests and preferences of those attending
   • Activities are as diverse as the interests of those attending
   • With the involvement of the person with dementia, and carer where appropriate, a Care Programme is put together for each person, tailored to his or her individual abilities, interests and preferences.
   
3. Home support whereby:
   • Alzheimer Scotland provides support to people with dementia living in the community
   • Alzheimer Scotland puts together a personal support plan reflecting the individual needs, preferences and abilities of the person with the full involvement of the Service User and Carer where appropriate. This focuses on maximising strengths, maintaining social links and social skills and continued enjoyment of activities and pursuits. This could include encouragement & assistance with personal care, prompting & encouragement to self medicate safely, support to do everyday tasks such as cooking or shopping and help with leisure activities.

The Portree Day Opportunities Club meets on Wednesdays, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm.
The Portree Day Care Group meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm.
The Dornie Day Care Group meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10.30am to 3.30pm.

The Care at home/housing support service is delivered by a team of highly trained and experienced Staff. The service is delivered in the individual’s own home or in the community.

Contact Details
Alzheimer Scotland
Skye and Lochalsh Services
Taigh An Oisein
Bridge Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9ER

Phone/fax: 01478 613450
Website: http://www.alzscot.org/pages/regions/skye.htm  
E-mail: SkyeServices@alzscot.org  

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Befrienders Highland

Befriending is simply a supported friendship between 2 people: a volunteer befriender and someone who has experienced mental health problems and is isolated or feels alone. Befriending provides safe, reliable, 1-1 friendly contact that brings companionship, interest and fun.
The Distance Befriending service from Befrienders Highland provides people living in isolated areas someone to talk to, even if they live hundreds of miles away.
Any adult (+ 18 years) in the Highland area who has experienced a mental health problem can be befriended.
Befrienders are ordinary friendly people who have been carefully selected and trained to ensure acceptance, reliability, safety and confidentiality within the relationship.

Volunteers with the Highland-wide service offer their friendship to vulnerable people in isolated rural areas by phone, letter or e-mail.
People are carefully matched for gender, age, interests and compatibility before they are introduced. The friendship is regularly supported by the staff to ensure that both people are at ease and are enjoying their relationship.

Contact Details
Befrienders Highland
Queensgate Business Centre
1 Fraser Street
Inverness
IV1 1DW

Phone: 01463 235675
Email: distance@befriendershighland.org.uk  
Website: www.befriendershighland.org.uk  

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Care and Repair Services

The Care and Repair Service offers advice, support and practical assistance to people who are older or have a disability. The service aims to help those clients to repair, adapt or improve their homes in order that they can remain at home in comfort in their own community.

Owner occupiers, tenants of private landlords and crofting tenants living in the Skye & Lochalsh area who are over 60 years of age or have a disability are eligible for the service. You must also have occupied the property for a minimum of two years.

Care and Repair can help in a variety of ways with a wide range of housing issues, for example:- 

• Leaking Roofs/Gutters
• Chimney Repairs
• Window Repairs
• Dry rot/dampness
• Poor insulation/heating advice
• Re-wiring
• Lead pipe replacement
• Disabled adaptations
• Advice on grants (and other sources of funding)
• Advice on alternative housing options

How does the service operate?
On your invitation, we will arrange to visit you at home to discuss what works you may need carried out to repair, adapt or improve your home. We can:-

• Organise surveys or drawings if required
• Help you estimate the costs involved
• Advise you on ways of raising the money
• Help you find suitable builders to do the work
• Help you fill in forms for grants and loans
• Put you in touch with other agencies that may be able to help
• Organise the works through to completion
• Help you cope with any disruption while works are being carried out
  

Contact Details
Care and Repair Services
Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association
Morrison House
Bayfield
Portree
IV51 9EW

Phone: 01478 612 035
Fax: 01478 613 377
Website: www.lsha.co.uk  
E-mail: info@LSHA.co.uk  

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CHSS Volunteer Stroke Service


This service is provided by Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland Community Services (see details in section heading “National Voluntary Sector Care Organisations”).

Volunteer Stroke Service offers support to those who have had a stroke with particular focus on those with communication difficulties. The service is run by staff and aided by trained volunteers.

There are weekly groups in Portree & Broadford that provide a welcoming and stimulating environment. The service supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction. One to one support can be provided in certain circumstances on a temporary basis depending on resources.

The Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland Advice Line offers a direct link to confidential, professional advice from trained nurses.

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Contact Details

CHSS Head Office
65 North Castle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3LT

Local Coordinator: Irene Kay

Phone: 01471 820 001 (local); 0131 225 6963 (Edinburgh Office)
Fax: 0131 220 6313 (Edinburgh Office); CHSS Advice Line: 0845 077 6000
Website: www.chss.org.uk; Email: irene.kay@chss.org.uk or admin@chss.org.uk

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Citizens Advice Bureau

The Scottish CAB service aims to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their need effectively.

The CAB Service is independent and provides free, confidential and impartial advice to everybody regardless of race, sex, age, disability or sexuality.

The service offers general advice on all issues, including access to benefits. The service also offers specialist advice on debt and welfare rights.

Skye and Lochalsh CAB can work with clients in a number of languages, as interpretation services are available.

CAB offers a drop-in service.
Home visits are available by arrangement.

Open hours Portree:
Monday 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm only
Thursday 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 4.30pm
Friday 10am - 1pm only
Saturday/Sunday closed

Open hours Kyle Outreach Centre, Kyle Medical Centre, Station Road, Kyle:
Wednesday 10am – 4pm

There is a touch screen information point in the foyer of the MacKinnon Memorial Hospital at Broadford.

Contact Details
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Green
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9BT

Phone: 01478 612 032; Fax: 01478 612897; CAB Direct: 0808 801 0804

Website: www.cas.org.uk  
E-mail: info@skyecab.casonline.org.uk

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CLIC Sargent


CLIC Sargent offers a package of support to children and teenagers with cancer up to the age of 24 and their families in the Highlands and Islands and all over Scotland and the UK.

CLIC Sargent has nurses, social workers, play specialists and youth workers. CLIC Sargent eases access to government money and can offer financial support through care grants. It offers free self-catering accommodation close to key treatment centres. CLIC Sargent has a holiday house at Prestwick and can offer other holiday accommodation. CLIC Sargent funds research and campaigns on behalf of families. The Child Cancer Helpline is a free, anonymous and confidential telephone service.

There is a nurse and social worker based at Raigmore Hospital, and a clinic is held there every Wednesday. Typically care is shared between Raigmore and the main treatment centres in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

CLIC Sargent in Scotland is supported by a number of local fundraising groups, or Branches, including one in Inverness.

Contact Details
CLIC Sargent Head Office
4th Floor
Mercantile Chambers
53 Bothwell Street
Glasgow
G2 6TS

Phone: 0141 572 5700; Free Child Cancer Helpline: 0800 197 0068
Website: www.clicsargent.org.uk  

Highlands, Islands & Moray Office
Room 9 Volunteering Highland
The Gateway
1a Millburn Road
Inverness
IV2 3PX

Phone: 01463 713080
Email: peter.logie@clicsargent.org.uk

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Contact a Family (Highlands)

Contact a Family offers information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with any special need or disability and long term illnesses. Contact a Family has a team of Family workers who provide an enquiry or home visiting service for families caring for children in this situation, aged 0 to 19 years.

There is a Family worker covering the Highlands of Scotland. The family worker can help with issues that arise in caring for a disabled child. This might include:

• Information on local services and support to explore the options available
• Negotiating with other agencies such as health, education or social work services
• Helping the family to access benefits and other sources of help
• Information on direct payments
• Support with the transition to adult services
• Emotional support through a crisis or period of increased stress (such as receiving a diagnosis, moving to a new school etc)
• The service is confidential and free.
  

There is also a freephone helpline (0808 808 3555) which is available Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Mondays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

The website www.cafamily.org.uk can be used for information, and this includes a linking service for families of children with rare conditions. They can be put in touch with others anywhere in the world.

Contact a Family produces a wide variety of booklets and newsletters and there are Contact a Family pages on the main social networking sites.

Contact Details
Contact a Family Scotland
Craigmillar Social Enterprise & Arts Centre
11/9 Harewood Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4NT

Phone: 0131 659 2930; Free Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk; Email: scotland.office@cafamily.org.uk  
For local referrals phone: 01463 831 506 or email: catherine.louttit@cafamily.org.uk

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Crossroads Care – Skye and Lochalsh

The main purpose of Crossroads Care – Skye and Lochalsh is to provide respite care/short breaks for the carers of people of all ages, including children, who have a disability of condition that means that they need the care of another person. Crossroads aims to provide a break from caring whenever the carer requires it. The carers can be of any age, including young carers.

The Crossroads service is free to all those who benefit from the Scheme. At present the Skye and Lochalsh Scheme is financed from the Highland Council/Highland NHS Board, Charitable Trusts, our own Charity Shop, local fundraising and donations.


Contact Details
Crossroads Care – Skye and Lochalsh
Tigh Lisigarry
Bridge Road
Portree
IV51 9ER Phone: 01478 612399
Fax : 01478 612399
Email: crossroadscaresl@btopenworld.com  

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Deaf Action Highland Communication Support Service

Deaf Action offers a range of communication support for Deaf and hard of hearing people in the Highland region. It can provide BSL/English Interpreters, Lip speakers, Note Takers both electronic and manual and can provide Deafblind Interpreters as well. It has interpreters working within Deaf Action but also work with a pool of freelance interpreters. All interpreters are SASLI registered. It can also deliver training on “How to work with sign language interpreters”.

Deaf Action has an office base in Inverness but interpreters etc travel extensively. They travel to the venue of wherever the communication support is needed. They will cover any job e.g. health appointments, housing, education, work related, meetings, funerals etc.

Deaf Action is also open if Deaf people need to drop in to book communication support face to face. It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

All staff at Deaf action can communicate in British Sign Language (BSL).

Contact Details
Deaf Action Highland Communication Support Service
1a Millburn Road
Inverness
IV2 3PX

Phone: 0800 014 1401; Fax: 01463 250749
SMS ONLY: 07797800064
Website: www.deafaction.org  
Email: bookings@deafaction.org  

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Family First

Family First is a voluntary service supporting families with at least one child under
4 years of age. Each area is managed by a Co-ordinator who works with a dedicated team of volunteers who work to meet the identified needs of families locally.

Family First support is offered in the following ways;

• Through a flexible home visiting service which is tailored to the needs of each family. Families can ask for support themselves or referrals can be made through Health Visitors, Midwives or other agencies such as CVS, Working for Families and Social Services.
• Through groups that aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment where both parents/carers and children attending will feel comfortable and secure. Adults get the opportunity to support one another and discuss topics that are important to them and children get an opportunity to play.

Groups meet:

• Toddle-In Portree, Church of Scotland Hall, York Drive, Wednesday 10-12 noon.
• Toddle-In Raasay, Raasay Day centre, Thursday 10-12 noon
• Broadford, Church of Scotland Hall, (opposite the Police House), Monday 9.30 -11.30
• Toddle-In Kyle, Lighthouse Centre, Kyle, Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00 noon

Volunteers are parents themselves or have parenting experience and understand the stress and demands of bringing up young children.  All volunteers have enhanced disclosures and are trained locally giving them insight to all aspects of the service.

The volunteer’s ability to offer friendship, practical help and support enables families to cope with the pressure they may be facing. Volunteers assist the Co-ordinator with the groups or can be matched with families or both! - depending upon the time they have to commit to volunteering.

Family First is registered by the care commission.

Contact Details
The Green
Portree
IV51 9BT
Phone: 01478 613154
E-mail: familyfirstskye2@ukonline.co.uk

Office 11
Co-op Building
Broadford
IV49 9AB
Phone: 01471 822091
E-mail: familyfirstskye@ukonline.co.uk

Family Support Manager
Care and Learning Alliance
Dochfour Drive
Inverness
IV49 9AN

Phone: 01463 703033
E-mail: info@careandlearningalliance.co.uk  

Web-site: www.careandlearningalliance.co.uk/Family-Support.asp 

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Handyperson Services

Handyperson Services are provided by Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association and are funded by The Highland Council’s Social Work Services and Housing Services together with NHS Highland.

Assistance can be provided to elderly or disabled individuals in Skye and Lochalsh by:

Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland offers support to individuals who have complex and enduring support needs. Sense currently supports individuals with a wide range of support needs inclusive of sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, physical & learning disabilities.

Sense adopts a person centered approach to all aspect of service delivery. In the Highland region Sense focuses primarily on housing support and its enabler service which offers individuals living within a family environment an opportunity to access community based activities whilst giving the primary caretakers a period of respite.

In larger towns Sense is able to offer a more comprehensive range of services inclusive of the Touchbase Resource Centre in Glasgow.

Contact Details
Sense Scotland
Office 12
Co-Operative Garage
Main Street
Broadford
IV49 9AB

Phone: 01471 820391; Inverness Office: 01463 709555;
Fax: 01463718229
Website: www.sensescotland.org.uk  
E-mail: rmacleod@sensescotland.org.uk

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Shirlie Project

Established in 1994, The Shirlie Project is a supported employment agency which aims to promote social inclusion of people who, because of their disability, face exclusion from the labour market. The Project represents people of all ages and with all levels of disability, and helps them find open paid employment at the current market rate (not government subsidised). The people represented include:-

• people with learning disabilities
• people with autistic spectrum disorders
• people experiencing mental ill health
• people with an acquired brain injury
• young people who have dis-engaged from education, training and employment

The Shirlie Project has a job coach based in Portree who is trained to provide individual tailored support to each client. The Project’s work enables clients to realise and develop their aspirations, and gives them the skills and the confidence to achieve them. The profiling process identifies any support issues that need to be addressed either pre-employment or by in-work support.

Although the main focus of The Shirlie Project’s work is employment, a large extent of its work involves enabling people to become more integrated in their community. As well as supporting clients, the Project also supports employers at all times to help overcome any difficulties and to make sure that needs and expectations are compatible.

Contact Details
The Shirlie Project
40 Longman Drive
Inverness
IV1 1SU

Phone: 01463 716179; Mobile: 07717 882431 (local job coach – Jryna Batters)
Website: www.shirlie.co.uk  
E-mail: admin@shirlie.co.uk  

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Skye and Lochalsh Association for Disability (Kyleakin Connections)

Kyleakin Connections, the new name for the Day Centre, is a service working to develop training and work opportunities in Skye and Lochalsh for people with learning disabilities.

Activities include:

• computering
• adult literacy and numeracy tuition
• gardening
• music and drama
• art
• handicrafts
• social skills training
• exercise and participation in sporting activities

A recently opened pilot café and second hand book shop gives members an opportunity to train in hospitality skills and running a business.
The Centre is open three days a week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9.45am to 3.45pm. Transport can be arranged.
The café and bookshop, called the Nice Café, is open every Wednesday.

Contact Details
Skye and Lochalsh Association for Disability
Kyleakin Connections
The Old School
Kyleakin
Isle of Skye
IV 41 8PH

Phone: 01599 534 391 
E-mail: woodpeckers53@yahoo.com  

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Skye and Lochalsh Community Care Forum

The Community Care Forum is the voice of service users and carers. It works within the community to enable groups and individuals to be involved in the development and delivery of community care services, to speak out about the services they receive, and identify gaps in service.

The Community Care Forum is always pleased to hear from individuals and groups who have issues regarding community care, either positive or negative. The Forum is in regular contact with service providers, and is able to represent the views of users of community care services and/or their carers with a view to improving services and filling gaps.

Contact Details
Skye and Lochalsh Community Care Forum
Victoria Cottage
Hedgefield Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9GF

Phone: 01478 613361
E-mail: slccforum@yahoo.co.uk  

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Skye and Lochalsh Council on Alcohol

Skye and Lochalsh Council on Alcohol provides a free counselling service for anyone in the area who is experiencing problems due to alcohol or drugs misuse. The service is available both to the person who is misusing these substances and also to those affected on a daily basis by living in a home where these problems are a part of day to day living.

The Council also offers a range of training courses and seminars, and runs an alcohol awareness project that includes visits to each of the area’s 20 Primary Schools on an annual basis to work with Primary 7 pupils. The Council also works with youngsters in the Secondary Schools, and it is the area’s registered centre for providing a range of Servewise courses for licensees in conjunction with Alcohol Focus Scotland and City & Guilds.

Clients can be referred to the Council from a variety of agencies including GPs, Health Visitors, Social Workers, Criminal Justice, Police, Employer, Prison, Hospital, Church, AA, Friend or Self. The Council offers free one to one counselling and will also work with couples. It offers support for family members, works with varied client groups, offers practical advice and information and is non discriminatory.

Clients can call into the Council’s office or phone for information and advice and can make an appointment with a counsellor or just have an informal chat. Clients can expect a warm welcome, complete confidentiality and support to encourage them to take charge of their own life and to value themselves.

Counselling is available at several locations throughout Skye and Lochalsh, and in Portree, Kyle of Lochalsh, Broadford and Dunvegan in particular. As the Council uses Health Board and Social Work offices for counselling sessions, it can provide the service in other areas as well on request. Counselling appointments can be made for Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and evening and Saturday appointments are also available if required.

Skye and Lochalsh Council on Alcohol’s office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and requests for out of hours appointments can be arranged. A confidential answering service is also available for out of office hours and the Council will be discreet when returning calls.

Contact Details 
Phone: 01478 612 633; Fax: 01478 612 633 
E-mail: donald.beaton@btconnect.com  

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Skye and Lochalsh Friends of A.R.M.S

Skye and Lochalsh Friends of A.R.M.S offers High Density Oxygen Treatment to MS clients and non MS Medical conditions.

Services are delivered out of the centre at Unit 8b Industrial Estate, Lisigarry Place,
Dunvegan Road, Portree. Sessions last about one and half hours.

Prior appointments are essential.

Contact Details
Skye and Lochalsh Friends of A.R.M.S
Unit 8b Industrial Estate
Lisigarry Place
Dunvegan Road
PORTREE
Isle of Skye
IV51 9BD

Phone: 01478 612984; 01478 612066 
E-mail: iansmart667@btinternet.com  

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Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association

Am Fasgadh is a drop-in centre for anyone experiencing problems because of their mental health. We don’t do therapy or counselling and our staff isn’t clinically qualified – it’s about friendship and support. The key is providing a homely atmosphere where people who might otherwise be isolated feel a sense of ownership and belonging. Informality is very important and the centre doesn’t feel like a “normal” mental health service. We have an open door policy and don’t categorise people according to their illness or keep any files or notes about our members.

There are many ways of using the centre. Some people just want time out to have a coffee in peace. Others are looking for advice on difficult problems, or simply someone who’ll listen in confidence. We often help with forms, phone calls and budgeting or come to appointments or meetings when someone wants some support. The centre is open 365 days a year. Every day we serve a high quality main meal at a cost of just £1.85. We understand that there are good days and bad days and we’ll try to provide whatever help we can.

Kyleakin Hall Outreach Project is an outreach service based in Kyleakin Village Hall. This meets every Friday and aims to provide the same service as Am Fasgadh.

Am Fasgadh is open: Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Kyleakin Hall Outreach Project is open: Every Friday 10am - 4pm

Contact Details
Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association
Am Fasgadh
6 Woodpark
Dunvegan Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9HQ

Phone: 01478 613533; Fax: 01478 613095
Website: www.slmha.co.uk  
Emails: admin@slmha.co.uk  

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Skye & Lochalsh Parent Carers Support Group

The aims of the Parent Carers group are to ensure that all children with physical and/or learning difficulties or additional needs and their parents and/or carers have their rights upheld, their needs addressed, their voices heard and have choice and influence over all aspects of their lives.

The group offers peer support for the parents of these children and, when necessary, pressurises Highland Council for improved services. The group has in the past set up summer playscheme activities for the children, because of the limited activities provided by Highland Council, and lobbied for a local respite unit for the children.

The Parent Carers group is supported by Skye & Lochalsh Community Care Forum and meets as and when required by parents dependent upon circumstances.

Contact Details
Skye & Lochalsh Parent Carers Support Group
c/o Skye & Lochalsh Community Care Forum
Victoria Cottage
Hedgefield Road
Portree
IV51 9GF

Phone: 01478 613361
E-mail: slccforum@yahoo.co.uk  

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Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers

Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers provides support for young carers under the age of 18 who provide care, assistance or support to a parent, sibling, grandparent or other person who is affected by a physical disability, learning disability, sensory impairment, physical or mental illness, drug or alcohol problem or other condition connected with a need for care, support or supervision.

Young Carers offers:

• Weekly group meetings - meet after school to have fun, make new friends, access appropriate information and support, do team and craft activities as well as skill development challenges.
• Respite breaks - go on day outings each school holiday time and High School members have a weekend trip away at Christmas time.
• One to One support for advice, or to talk about any worries or difficulties - also drop-in service at lunch times or after school for a confidential chat or information.
• Advocacy Support - Workers can be there to offer support at school, or at any family support meetings. They can highlight issues of concern and promote good practice with or on behalf or young carers and their families
• Training for young carers which promotes their safety and well being as well as training for service providers to help promote awareness and good practice.
• Bereavement support as required

Contact Details
Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers
Victoria Cottage
Hedgefield Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9GF

Phone: 01478 613617
Website: www.skyeyoungcarers.co.uk  
Emails: mjagger@slccf.fsnet.co.uk  

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Skye Old People's Welfare Committee

Skye Old People's Welfare provides a door to door transport service for the over 65's and people with disabilities in Skye & Raasay.

Contact Details
Skye Old People's Welfare Committee
Tigh Lisigarry
Bridge Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9ER

Phone: 01478 612921
Website: www.slcvo.org.uk  
Emails: info@slcvo.org.uk  

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Skye Talking Newspaper

The Skye Talking Newspaper is a member of the Scottish Talking Newspaper Association.
It offers a weekly service of a copy of the West Highland Free Press on cassette tape free to visually impaired people.

Phone Morna MacLaren at the Portree Library or at home to arrange for a cassette tape to be posted to your house.

Contact Details
Skye Talking Newspaper
1A Budhmor
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9DJ

Morna MacLaren
Phone: 01478 614823
01478 612749

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TAG (Training and Guidance) Project, Skye and Lochalsh

The TAG project, as it is known locally, is actually a highland-wide project, delivered through NHS Highland and match funded with ESF monies and support from Highland council. TAG is an accredited Training Provider delivering nationally recognized courses in IT, Numeracy and literacy, communications, digital photography and various creative projects, arts and crafts and creative writing. TAG also offers a professional adult guidance service and can support people through open learning if they wish. The client group is people recovering from mental health issues, mild, or severe and enduring, and the aim is to help people to recover their confidence and help them to prepare to get back to mainstream life if possible. Although time-limited, TAG’s service is person-centred, helping people to choose their own goals and supporting them when they need it. TAG also has a remit to help people regain their work skills and this is done by arranging work placements or voluntary work and assisting with job-seeking skills, writing applications and creating CV’s. TAG is a warm, caring environment and its intention is to make learning fun!

There are 2 projects managed locally, one based in Portree and one in Lochalsh at the Auchtertyre Learning and Development Centre. Tutoring is provided on a one-to one, and training is delivered at the client’s own pace. TAG is open in Portree on Mondays and Tuesdays, and in Auchtertyre on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 am till 4pm in both venues. TAG provides travel expenses and child care costs up to £50.00 per week, and lunch is free if a learner attends all day. Hours of attendance are decided with the project co-ordinator when learners first start, but can be reviewed at any time.

TAG has good relationships with colleges, jobcentreplus, the local community mental health team, and other agencies providing care and support for those with fragile mental health, or who are vulnerable.

Anyone can come to TAG if their health issues fit our criteria, but a referral from a professional agency is required. Contact TAG for details.

Contact Details
TAG Unit
Elgin Hostel
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV519EE

Phone 01478 613535 or 01599 566222
Website www.taghighland.org.uk     
Email: vickisamuels@yahoo.co.uk

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Trust Housing

Trust Housing provides Housing Support Services by way of Sheltered Housing and Amenity Housing.

Sheltered Housing is provided at Shulishader Beag, Portree. It consists of 18 cottages plus a main block of 6 flats. Communal facilities including a lounge, laundry and guest bedrooms.

The Development coordinator is on duty from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Hanover Telecare provides support when staff is unavailable by means of alarm units in each flat.

Amenity Housing is provided at Drum na Pairc, Portree. It consists of 14 cottages.
11 cottages are for single applicants with living room, single bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, hallway. 3 cottages are for couples. There are no communal facilities.

The Local Representative visits once a week for a welfare check.

Contact Details
Trust Housing
12 New Mart Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1RL

Phone: 0131 444 1200; Fax: 0131 444 4949
Website: www.trustha.org.uk  
Email: Info@’trustha.org.uk

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Viewfield Garden Collective

The Garden Collective was established in July 2006 with the objectives of creating, restoring and maintaining a piece of overgrown and disused land for the benefit of the whole community, but in particular to help people who are vulnerable through mental ill health or disability to enjoy participating in an outdoor, healthy activity, which is long term and beneficial therapeutically. Nine out of ten people with mental health issues do not go out or apply for jobs, due to the stigma associated with their condition. Reactive depression affects a high percentage of unemployed people, so by providing an activity that is valuable and useful to the whole community, people can be helped and supported to find their voice and achieve some self-esteem.

Since the project started, a path has been built restoring an old right of way from the village of Portree up on to the hill and forestry. The first stage of this path is accessible for wheelchair users and the second section for people with restricted mobility but who are ambulant. The area is used frequently by visitors and locals alike. Work is now commencing on the garden which consists of 3 terraces, which will be restored to soft fruit, trees, vegetables and a scented flower garden.

A group of 6 to 8 people regularly attend once or twice a week – mixed ages and abilities. The project aims to give volunteers and trainees meaningful work and training in path-building and horticulture. Raised beds are being created in the garden for each individual to use as they please, like a small allotment.

The Collective aims to provide a space which is safe and private, but also accessible for those with diminished mobility. It is also hoped to provide volunteering opportunities for people who may have early dementia, or the elderly and infirm who may need some occupation to give their lives more value.

At present work in the garden is just on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday is supervised and for people just starting, Thursdays is for volunteers who can work unsupervised, but any work in the garden must be by prior arrangement with the Collective.

The garden is situated in the grounds of Viewfield House, Viewfield road, Portree – entrance just opposite the Portree Filling Station. Access to the garden is through Skye Shrubs car park.

Contact Details
Viewfield Garden Collective
c/o The TAG Unit
Elgin Hostel
Portree
IV51 9EE

Phone: 01478 613535
Mobile: 0777197 3321
Email: vickisamuels@yahoo.co.uk

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Way Forward Group

The Way Forward Group is a mutual support network for people with mobility problems or other chronic conditions and carers.

The Group organises and shares transport by minibus and car to and from fortnightly meetings on Thursdays from 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm, at the A.R.M.S. centre in Portree.

The aims of the meetings are to provide companionship, talks and activities, and to support each other in solving any problems which prevent members pursuing interests. The meetings include a companionable lunch (bring your own food.... tea and coffee provided) followed by an opportunity to suggest and arrange future plans and then a different activity at each meeting.

The Group's recent Activities include Socialising, Travelling, Arts and Crafts, Music, Books, Fitness, and Games. The Group also organises regular outings and trips.

Contact Details
Way Forward Group Phone: 01470 542304
E-mail: joan@laurelbank.co.uk

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National Voluntary Sector Care Services

Age Concern Scotland
Causewayside House
160 Causewayside
Edinburgh
EH9 1PR

Contact Details
Phone: 0845 833 0200
Fax: 0845 833 0759
Freephone: 0800 00 99 66
Website: www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk  
Email: enquiries@acscot.org.uk

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Arthritis Care Scotland
Unit 25A
Anniesland Business Park
Glasgow
G13 1EU

Contact Details
Phone: 0141 954 7776
Fax: 0141 954 6171
Free helpline: 0808 800 4050
Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk  
E-mail: Scotland@arthritiscare.org.uk

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Asthma UK Scotland
4 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE

Contact Details
Phone: 0131 226 2544
Fax: 0131 226 2401
Website: www.asthma.org.uk  
E-mail: scotland@asthma.org.uk

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Breathing Space
Phone: 0141 435 3901
Helpline: 0800 83 85 87
Website: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk  
E-mail: info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk

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Capability Scotland
11 Ellersly Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6HY

Contact Details
Phone: 0131 313 5510
Texrphone: 0131 346 2529
Website: www.capability-scotland.org.uk  
E-mail: ascs@capability-cotland.org.uk

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Contact the Elderly
15 Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
London, WC2E 8QG

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 798008
Freephone: 0800 716543
Website: www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk   
E-mail: info@contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
Head Office
65 North Castle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3LT

Contact Details
Phone: 0131 225 6963
Fax: 0131 220 6313
CHSS Advice Line: 0845 077 6000
Website: www.chss.org.uk  
Email: admin@chss.org.uk

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Crocus Child Bereavement Group
Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
IV2 3UJ

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 704000 ext 6029
Mobile: 0791 921 7801
Website: www.crocusgroup.co.uk  
Email: debbie.crocus@haht.scot.nhs.uk

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Deafies

Contact Details
Website: www.deafies.co.uk

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Depression Alliance Scotland
11 Alva Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4PH

Contact Details
Phone: 0845 123 23 20
Fax: 0131 226 7854
Website: www.dascot.org  
Website for young people: www.lookokfeelcrap.org
Email: info@dascot.org

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Epilepsy Scotland
Head Office
48 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 1JL

Contact Details
Phone: 0141 427 4911
Helpline: 0808 800 2200
Website: www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk  
Email: enquiries@epilepsyscotland.org.uk

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Highland Carers Connect (HCCF)
Highland House
20 Longman Road,
Inverness
1V1 1RY

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 718817
Fax: 01463 718818
Website: www.hccf.org.uk  
Email: hccf@hccf.org.uk

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Highland Childrens Forum
C/o Highland Council
Dochfour Drive
Inverness
IV3 5EB

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 703033
Website: www.connections-highland.org.uk/Highland-Childrens-Forum-g.asp  
Email: info@connections-highland.org.uk

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Highland Developmental Co-ordination Disorder Group
Unit 6
15 Lotland Street
Inverness
IV1 1ST

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 709907
Website: www.hdcd.org.uk  
Email: hdcd.org@tiscali.co.uk

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Highland Home Carers Ltd
1st floor, 3 Stadium Road
Inverness
IV1 1FF

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 241196
Fax: 01463-238695
Website: www.highlandhomecarers.co.uk  
Email: enquiries@highlandhomecarers.co.uk

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Highland Hospice -
Ness House
1 Bishops Road
Inverness
IV3 5SB

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 243132
Fax: 01463 709601
Website: www.highlandhospice.org  
Email: l.campbell@highlandhospice.org.uk

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Highland Society for Blind People
38 Ardconnel Street
Inverness
IV2 3EX

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 233663
Website: www.highlandsocietyforblindpeople.co.uk    
Email: sales@highlandblindcraft.co.uk

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ME Association
7 Apollo Office Court
Radclive Road
Gawcott
Bucks MK18 4DF

Contact Details
Phone: 01280 818968
Website: www.meassociation.org.uk  
Email: meconnect@meassociation.org.uk

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MS Society Scotland
Ratho Park
88 Glasgow Road
Ratho Station
Newbridge
EH28 8PP

Contact Details
Phone: 0131 335 4050
Fax: 0131 335 4051
Website: www.mssocietyscotland.org.uk  
Email: enquiries@mssocietyscotland.org.uk

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National Autistic Society
NAS Scotland
Fairways House
Fairways Business Park
Castle Heather
Inverness IV2 6AA

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 258 802
Website: www.nas.org.uk
Emails: lisa.sturgess@nas.org.uk  
dawn.edwards@nas.org.uk

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NSF (Scotland)
Unit 6
Newington Business Centre
Dalkeith Road Mews
Edinburgh
EH16 5DU

Contact Details
Phone: 0131 662 4359
Fax: 0131 662 2289
Website: www.nsfscot.org.uk  
Email: info@nsfscot.org.uk

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Princess Royal Trust Highland Carers Project
Highland House
20 Longman Road,
Inverness
1V1 1RY

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 718817
Fax: 01463 718818
Website: www.hccf.org.uk/projects/PRT  
Email: hccf@hccf.org.uk

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Scottish Huntingtons Association
Highland Project Manager
Dept of Medical Physics
Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
IV2 3UJ

Contact Details
Phone: 01463 704537
Website: www.hdscotland.org  
Email: sha-admin@hdscotland.org

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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Association
SAD Association
PO Box 989
Steyning
BN44 3HG

Contact Details
England Website: www.sada.org.uk

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Your Call - National Freephone Telephone Counselling Service for Disabled People in Scotland.

Contact Details
Phone: 08088 01 03 62

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