Western Isles Sensory Centre

26/05/2026

Harris drop-in session coming up!

The team from the Western Isles Sensory Centre will be at Harris Medical Centre this coming Thursday, 28th May for a free hearing and sight support drop-in.

Pop in for:
• Advice on hearing and sight loss
• Hearing aid cleaning, tubing changes and batteries
• Demonstrations of helpful aids and equipment

2pm – 4pm
North Harris Medical Practice, West Tarbert, HS3 3BG

No appointment needed, just come along for a chat.

📞 01851 600499 for more information.

06/05/2026

A reminder of the events happening this week for Deaf Awareness Week (4th–10th May) 👋

Our friends at DAHLIAS. -Deaf And Hearing Loss Isles Associated Support. have a couple of lovely events lined up:

Thursday 7th May | 11am–3pm
Try the deafness simulator, practise some BSL, and learn helpful tips and awareness at the Sensory Centre.

Friday 8th May | 9am–12pm
Bake Sale at the Old League of Friends Teabar - pop along for a treat while supporting a great cause.

They’re also selling raffle tickets in support of their brilliant work supporting people with deafness and hearing loss.

Deaf Awareness Week will be taking place 4th–10th May, and there are a couple of great community events happening in Stornoway thanks to DAHLIAS (Deaf and Hearing Loss Isles Associated Support):

Thursday 7th May | 11am–3pm
Western Isles Sensory Centre
Pop in and:
• Try a deafness simulation
• Learn simple communication tips
• Have a go at some BSL
• Enjoy tea, coffee & home baking ☕

Friday 8th May | 9am–12pm
Bake Sale & Info Stall at the old league of friends tea bar in the Western Isles Hospital. Come along for a treat and find out more about the support available locally.

There’ll also be a raffle running across both days – all proceeds go to supporting DAHLIAS. A great chance to learn something new, meet others and support a brilliant local group 💙

04/05/2026

Reminder: Western Isles Sensory Centre is taking a short May Day pause today 💙

If you need urgent support, please contact your GP or call 111.

We’ll be back open tomorrow and ready to welcome you.

29/04/2026

Please note we will be closed on Monday 4th May for May Day 💙

Time for a little spring clean 🌼

All of our services will be closed for May Day as we take a short pause and get ready for the season ahead.

Back open on the 5th, refreshed and ready to welcome you.

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14/04/2026

Deaf Awareness Week will be taking place 4th–10th May, and there are a couple of great community events happening in Stornoway thanks to DAHLIAS (Deaf and Hearing Loss Isles Associated Support):

Thursday 7th May | 11am–3pm
Western Isles Sensory Centre
Pop in and:
• Try a deafness simulation
• Learn simple communication tips
• Have a go at some BSL
• Enjoy tea, coffee & home baking ☕

Friday 8th May | 9am–12pm
Bake Sale & Info Stall at the old league of friends tea bar in the Western Isles Hospital. Come along for a treat and find out more about the support available locally.

There’ll also be a raffle running across both days – all proceeds go to supporting DAHLIAS. A great chance to learn something new, meet others and support a brilliant local group 💙

30/03/2026

Wishing you a very Happy Easter 🐣

Please note our Sensory Services will be closed from 3rd – 6th April to give our team a well-deserved break.

We will be back open as normal from Tuesday 7th April.

If you need support while we are closed, you can contact NHS 111 for advice and guidance.

Take care and we look forward to seeing you soon!

19/12/2025

As we approach the festive period, we would like to thank all our service users for their continued support throughout the year 💙

The Western Isles Sensory Centre will be open on Monday, then closed for the holidays from Monday 22nd December at 12:00 noon. We will reopen on Monday 5th January at 9:00am.

If you require support while we are closed, please contact your GP, NHS 24 on 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Thank you for your understanding. We wish you a peaceful and enjoyable festive break, and we look forward to meeting again in the new year.

17/12/2025

A bit of Christmas fun! Get involved at Highland BlindCraft Beds page to win amazing goodies 🎄

16/11/2025

Well done Lindsay 👏

After spotting a call for volunteers on social media, Lindsey went to speak to Donald at The Failte Centre to find out more about how she could get involved. She has now been volunteering for the past four months and enjoying every minute of it.
Her tasks include helping to set tables, serving food to the diners and making all feel welcome
“I really enjoy volunteering,” says Lindsey. “It can be hard work, but everyone is so supportive and it is great fun”

Donald, The Failte Centre manager, adds, “It is important for us to offer a safe space where people in the community feel supported. Lindsay has truly become part of the team. She is reliable and it is great to see her confidence improve.

Volunteer Centre staff know Lindsay from when she was doing her Saltire Awards. She achieved over 100 hours through her previous volunteering.

"Well done Lindsay, keep up the great work"

17/10/2025

Reminder 🌤️

Our Western Isles Sensory Centre will close at 12:30 PM today (Friday, 17th October).

Thank you for your understanding!