Community Links
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Welcome to Community Links
Here you’ll find news of what is happening in your local community, including who to contact if you are wanting help and support during the current health crisis. Find out what local businesses are doing to help, and what is open in your area. There’s also links to local community organisations and local businesses.
Facebook Page Updates
Updates from the Community Facebook groups
Bernera Community Association
Bernera Community Development Trust
Bernera Community Council
Bernera Museum
Bernera Historical Society
Uig Community Centre Association
Uig Development Trust
Gallan Head
Bernera Links
Important information for those living in Bernera and Tir Mor
Bernera Doctor’s Surgery
Currently, due to pressures on the Health Service at this time, Bernera Surgery is closed.
The team at Langabhat Medical Practice are doing their very best to answer your calls and address your concerns, but please be patient with them.
Leurbost remains open only for pre-booked appointments, dropping off requested samples, or picking up some prescriptions when you are told to do so. Otherwise it is important that you do not attend the surgery.
Please visit their website for further information. https://www.langabhatmedicalpractice.co.uk
They ask that if you are concerned about Coronavirus please go to NHS Inform for the latest information, and call NHS 24 on 111 if your symptoms worsen.
(NHS Inform –https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus )
Prescriptions
Due to the massive increase in demand for prescriptions it is taking longer to process any requests. Currently they ask that you factor in at least 72 hours from request to delivery, allowing more if your prescription would normally be due on a Tuesday or a Thursday, due to delivery availability.
The Bernera Community Association are co-ordinating the delivery of prescriptions to those living in Bernera. Deliveries will start on Monday 30th March and will be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until further notice. You do not need to register for this service.
Current Opening Times are 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday.
Telephone Number 01851 860222
Bernera Post Office
Although both the post office and shop are remaining open it is asked that you please act responsibly when visiting.. There is currently a two customer at a time limit in the shop. All others should wait patiently outside, adhering to social distancing, until you are able to enter.
Please phone ahead for orders, paying over the phone wherever possible, to reduce the contact time in the shop. If you are unable to attend the shop and would like to discuss the possibility of a delivery please call.
Telephone number 01851 612282
Uig Links
Important information for those living in the Uig area
Uig Doctor’s Surgery
Currently, due to pressures on the Health Service at this time, Uig Surgery is closed.
The team at Langabhat Medical Practice are doing their very best to answer your calls and address your concerns, but please be patient with them.
Leurbost remains open only for pre-booked appointments, dropping off requested samples, or picking up some prescriptions when you are told to do so. Otherwise it is important that you do not attend the surgery.
Please visit their website for further information. https://www.langabhatmedicalpractice.co.uk
They ask that if you are concerned about Coronavirus please go to NHS Inform for the latest information, and call NHS 24 on 111 if your symptoms worsen.
(NHS Inform –https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus )
Prescriptions
Due to the massive increase in demand for prescriptions it is taking longer to process any requests. Currently they ask that you factor in at least 72 hours from request to delivery.
Uig Community Shop have taken on the role of collecting all prescriptions for the Uig area and will deliver them direct to your house. You do not need to register for this service.
Current Opening Times are 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday.
Telephone Number 01851 860222
Uig Community Shop
The shop is doing a fantastic job in trying to keep a steady supply of stock available. They are also offering a delivery service for all who are unable to visit the shop.
When visiting the shop or the post office please do so responsibly. Remember the rules about social distancing, and follow any instructions given to you by the shop staff. Wherever possible it is asked that you pay by contactless card payment.
Please also buy responsibly, do not stock-pile, and remember that a lot of vulnerable people use the shop for all their shopping needs. If you buy unnecessary items it might mean that others within the community go short.
Telephone number 01851 672444
Stornoway Links
Find out which shops are still open, and other important information
Lewis Crofters
Open for telephone orders with same day collection only. Products are limited to those listed as essential which currently includes: Animal feeds and bedding, lambing/calving products, pet feeds, including bird seed, human food (potatoes, turnips, eggs), fuel, seed potatoes, compost and grow bags.
Opening Times 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with last orders at 3.30pm.
Telephone 01851 702350
Eilean Siar Foodbank
Although not currently open to the public, people are working hard behind the scenes to support those in need.
If you know of someone in your community who is struggling please email eileansiarfoodbank@gmail.com including your name, address, and contact number.
Tesco
Currently open Monday to Saturday 8am – 10pm. Due to social distancing guidance only a set number of customers will be allowed in at one time. Other customers will be asked to queue outside until they are able to enter, keeping appropriate social distancing at all times.
On a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am the store will only be open to those who are classed as vulnerable or are aged 70 plus.
NHS workers and Tesco colleagues have priority on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 10am
Old Mill Vets
All non urgent operations, examinations and booster vaccinations are currently cancelled. However, urgent and emergency cases will still be dealt with, whilst following strict guidelines and procedures.
Opening hours 8.30 – 5pm Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm on Saturday.
Out of hours service is still available for emergencies.
Telephone number 01851 705900
Salvation Army
A variety of donated groceries, toiletries and baby essentials are available for those in need.
Call 07493 880058 for further information.