NHS Western Isles is looking to ensure local care support groups and services based within the Outer Hebrides are featured within the national Scotland’s Service Directory (SSD), and need your help.

SSD is the comprehensive online directory available to all via the NHS inform website. The directory features a wide range of group and services involved in a wide variety of topics. This includes abuse, substance misuse, cancer, employability, pain management, long-term conditions, mental health, money advice, physical activity, older adults, etc.

The directory also enables the user to search for a group/service appropriate to their own NHS board and local authority area – visit: https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory

In recent months a number of local groups/services have already been contacted and provided their information for inclusion, but we do wish to ensure as many of our local health-associated groups/services are represented.

If you are linked to a local care support group or service please get in touch. All that is required is the completion of a brief questionnaire, which should only take 2-3 minutes to complete.

For further information or to obtain the questionnaire, please contact Marissa MacLennan, Health Information & Resources Officer, tel. 01851 701545 or email: marissa.maclennan@nhs.net