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Care Providers

Age Scotland

Through its substantial grants programme for older people’s forums and groupings and its team of fieldwork staff across Scotland, the organisation aims to support and build strong, local older people’s groups, forums and communities.

Age Scotland also develop and sell products and services appropriate to the needs of older people to raise money for its charity work.

Scottish Helpline for Older People    0800 12 44 222

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The Helpline is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Age Scotland. It offers an independent, confidential and impartial telephone-based information service to people aged 50 and over and those associated with them such as their carers and families.

Contact Joe Cowan, Development Officer, Age Concern and Help the Aged In Scotland

PO Box 7050,
Fort William
PH33 9AF

Tel. 01855 821 809
Mob. 07801 500422

0800 12 44 222
01855 821 809 / 07801 500 422
Taxis

Alistair's Taxis (Ballachulish)

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01855 811 136
Care Providers

Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland is a national charity helping people with dementia, their carers and families. Members include carers, relatives, people with dementia, professionals, groups and organisations.

Their 24 hour, freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 provides information and emotional support for people with dementia, those who care for them and anyone with a concern or query regarding dementia.

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Alzheimer Scotland’s Lochaber Branch  works with the national organisation, Alzheimer Scotland’s Highland Carer Services and local care providers to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers by:

  • raising public awareness of dementia
  • providing information and support
  • signposting people to appropriate help
  • fundraising to facilitate practical assistance
  • supporting local dementia information line 01397 708948 which
  • provides information on local services
  • supporting Way Ahead Group: a group for people with dementia
  • supporting Lochaber Dementia Carers' Group
  • resourcing a Dementia Carers' Library

You can contact the local branch:
by e-mail on lochaberbranch@alzscot.org, or
by phone 07801 500 422 (Branch Secretary, Jo Cowan), or
by letter to Jo Cowan, Branch Secretary, Alzheimer Scotland Lochaber Branch, c/o Voluntary Action Lochaber, An Drochaid, Claggan Road, Claggan, Fort William, Lochaber PH33 6PH.

0808 808 3000
Care Providers

Alzheimer Scotland Highland Carer Services

The Branch Committee meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except July and December). For details of current times and meeting venue, please contact the Branch Secretary on 07901 974 719.                      

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07901 974 719
Local Groups

Autism Initiatives

The Autism Initiatives Highland One Stop Shop holds informal drop-in sessions on the second Monday of each month between 1pm and 3pm at the Kilmallie Community Centre, Station Road, Corpach, Fort William PH33 7JH.

If you'd like to come along and find out more about the service and the ways in which Autism Initiatives support autistic adults in the Highlands (and adults supporting autistic children) please contact jennifer.pacitti@aiscotland.org.uk.

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Food & Supplies

Ballachulish Co-op

The nearest shop is the Co-op at Ballachulish. Open daily 07.00 - 22.00

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Doctors

Ballachulish Medical Practice

GP consultation by appointment

Current opening hours  
M/Tu     08.30 -12.30 and 14.30 - 17.30
W          08.30 -12.30
Th/F      08.30 -12.30 and 14.30 - 16.30

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01855 811 226
Hospitals

Belford Hospital, Fort William

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01397 702 481
Vets & Animal Health

Ben Nevis Vets Ltd, Fort William

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01397 302 172
Waste Disposal & Recycling

Bins

Green (land fill waste) and blue (recycling) bins are uplifted on alternate Wednesdays. Visit The Highland Council website www.highland.gov.uk  to download a "Bin Calendar" and also view details and costs for the uplift of "bulky" items.

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Local Groups

Book Club (Mainly Fiction)

We're an informal, flexible group that meet approximately every six weeks at members' homes.

A new book is agreed by consensus at each meeting and published to the group, along with the location of the next meeting. Most of the discussion takes place in a WhatsApp group, but we also communicate the book and meeting dates/locations by email.

Books tend to be fiction, but the occasional non-fiction book does creep into the list.

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Local Groups

Book Club (Non-Fiction)

We meet at book club members' homes once every six weeks to discuss a selected non-fiction book.

If you'd like to join, please email using the address below and we will contact you with details of the next meeting, and the book we are currently reading.

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Public Transport

Bus (Ballachulish to Kinlochleven, Fort William)

Shiel Buses: route N44 Ballachulish to Kinlochleven or Fort William

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Public Transport

Bus (Ballachulish to Inverness, Glasgow and Skye)

City Link: routes from Ballachulish to Inverness, Glasgow and Skye.

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Public Transport

Bus (Oban, Fort William, via Ballachulish)

West Coast Motors: route 918 between Oban and Fort William, via Ballachulish

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Care Providers

Care Lochaber

Community Car Scheme

With 2 days’ notice, you can ask for a car to take you (or a friend/neighbour) where you need to go if you can’t get there by public transport (eg medical or social appointments). This service costs min. £3 to max. £10 return, payable to the driver. Drivers get all out-of-pocket expenses paid.

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The community car scheme is funded by the Highland Council and Lloyds/TSB Foundation for Scotland, The Robertson Trust and The Moffat Charitable Trust.

More volunteers are needed -  If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Volunteer Development Officer email coordinator@carelochaber.org.

01349 781 410
01397 701 222
Garages

Chisholm's (Ballachulish)

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01855 811 431
Food & Supplies

Chuffy's Kitchen Thai Food

Chuffy's Kitchen offers vegetarian Thai food to pre-order and collect locally.

Please contact Andrea at andreamcnicholl2015@gmail.com for more details.

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Local Groups

Church of Scotland Guild

Duror Guild meets in Duror Church Hall at 2.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month (from October to April).

We are a small and welcoming group of approx 12 members, who meet to enjoy talks and discussions, friendship and laughter, tea and biscuits - and sometimes cake.

Come and join us  - all welcome, all ages, men and women, any denomination or none.  Nobody will press you to go to church.

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Connie Anderson 01631 740 334
Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Bureau

The Citizens Advice Bureau is a voluntary group based in Fort William. The office is open from 10-2 weekdays except Wednesday when it is open 3-6.

Dudley Road, Fort William PH33 6JB.

Services include free advice and help with filling out forms related to allowances. If you are unable to travel to Fort William, the CAB offers a free home service for this.

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01397 705 311
Fuel Stations

Claymore Filling Station

Nearest fuel stations are in North Ballachulish (Onich Service Station) and Glencoe Village (Claymore Filling Station).

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01855 811 308
Food & Supplies

Coal Merchant

Coal Merchant delivers fortnightly during the winter and less frequently during summer.

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07788 582 072
Care Providers

Crossroad Caring Scotland (Lochaber)

Services Offered : 24 Hour Care • Adult Care (18+) • Care for Children • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)

Care Offered : Cancer Care • Companionship • Dementia • Elderly Care • Food Preparation & Serving • High Dependency Care, two carers attending • Hospital Discharge • Learning Disability • Medication Assistance • Mental Health Condition • Palliative Care • Personal Hygiene Care • Physical Disability • Respite cover • Sensory Impairment • Shopping Service / Errands • Sit in Service

This is a charity funded through Social Work Department. Referral can be from the Social Work Dept., the GP or the carer. The service can be paid for out of the carer’s attendance allowance - fees guide : £13.50 to £15.00.

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Crossroad Caring Scotland (Lochaber), Glenloy Street, Caol Shopping Centre, Caol, Fort William PH33 7DR

01397 701 020
Vets & Animal Health

Crown Vets, Fort William

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01397 702 727
Dentists

Glencoe Dental Surgery

Glencoe Dental Surgery - dental services also available in Fort William and Oban

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01855 811 588
Food & Supplies

Fish van

A fish van from Buckie comes weekly to the Community Centre car park. Tuesdays at 09.30.

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Waste Disposal & Recycling

Glass Recycling

The nearest glass recycling  is in the car park at Ballachulish Co-op. Facilities also in Glencoe village car park and at Onich Service Station.

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Taxis

Glencoe Taxis = Kenny's Taxi (Ballachulish)

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01855 811 764
Garages

Gunn's (Appin)

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01631 730 279
Environment

Highland Council Environmental Health

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01349 88 66 03
Food & Supplies

Home delivery - Morrisons

Both Tesco (Oban) and Morrisons (Fort William) provide an online ordering/ home delivery service.

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Food & Supplies

Home delivery - Tesco

Both Tesco (Oban) and Morrisons (Fort William) provide an online ordering/ home delivery service.

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Food & Supplies

Iain Stewart Fish

Pre-order and collect at the Community Centre  car park. Currently this is a weekly service on a Friday and advance information is posted on the Duror and Kentallen Community Facebook page.

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07932 328 519
Food & Supplies

Letterfinlay Specialist Foods

Pre-order and collect at the Community Centre  car park.  Advance information is posted on the Duror and Kentallen Community Facebook page.

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Taxis

Levenside Taxis (Kinlochleven)

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07786 863 230
Care Providers

Lochaber Dementia Carers’ Support Group

Meets on the first Wednesday of the month between 1.30 and 3.30 in the Montrose Centre, Inverlochy.

Contact via Alzheimer Scotland Highland Carer Services.

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07901 974 719
01463 711 707
Care Providers

Lochaber Hope

Lochaber Hope offers Hope, we provide a service that supports Lochaber people to cope with a wide range of sensitive and personal issues such as: Abuse, Anxiety, Addictions, Bereavement, Bullying, Child Related Issues, Critical Incident Counselling, Debt, Depression, Eating Disorders, Self Confidence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Sexual Issues, Sexuality, Stress.

Counselling Service: counselling is confidential and non judgemental. Qualified, Experienced Counsellors are available to work with all ages: daily including weekends and evenings. Counselling for Children and Young People.

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Most of the time, life ticks along and we cope, but all too often this is NOT the case. Life is intense and often overwhelming, when depression or low self esteem kicks in issues appear insurmountable.

Lochaber Hope is for everyone; unemployed, employed, retired, people with a disability, a mental health need, in recovery from substance misuse or an addiction, skilled or unskilled, or anyone who has low confidence, low self esteem or feels isolated. Lochaber Hope will allow people to rebuild a sense of value and belonging to the community.

01397 704 836
Care Providers

Lochaber ME/CFS Support Network

Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E: having this illness, or caring for someone with it, can be a horribly isolating experience. But it doesn’t have to be.  

Join Lochaber PVFS/CFS/M.E. Support Network - It’s free!

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Public Transport

Lochabus Community Bus

The Lochabus Community Bus is available to hire for local community groups in South Lochaber wanting to get out and about.

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Garages

Lochside (Ballachulish)

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Hospitals

Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban

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01631 567 500
Mobile Library

Mobile Library

This service visits every third Wednesday. Check www.highlifehighland.com (Route7) to find the dates.  The library van calls at:

Community Centre 10.00 -10.15

Abhainn Cottages 10.20 -10.40

Opposite Duror School 10.45 -11.45

Creag Ghorm, Kentallen 11.50 - 12.00

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Vets & Animal Health

Oban Vets, Oban

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01631 562 876
Fuel Stations

Onich Service Station

Nearest fuel stations are in North Ballachulish (Onich Service Station) and Glencoe Village (Claymore Filling Station).

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01855 821276
Police

Police

There are police stations in both Glencoe and Appin. The main police station is at Blar Mhor, Fort William.

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Emergencies ONLY: 999 or 112
Non-emergency: 101
Doctors

Port Appin Surgery

GP consultation by appointment. Current opening hours
M/W/F  08.00 - 16.30
Tu/Th   08.00 - 17.30

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01631 730 271
Post Office

Post Office

The nearest Post Office is inside Ballachulish Co-op.

Current Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday   09.00 - 17.30 BUT closed 12.30 - 13.30

Wednesday 09.00 -13.00

Saturday     09.00 - 12.30

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Utilities

Power cut (SSE)

To report a power cut, phone Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) on 0800 300 999, or the National Power Cut line on 105.

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0800 300 999
105
Physiotherapists

Rachel Shepton

Chartered Physiotherapist. Clinic in Kentallen & Duror Community Centre, by appointment only.

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01631 740 553
07875 607 663
Waste Disposal & Recycling

Rag Bag

There is a Fabric Bank in the Community Centre car park. It accepts wearable clothing, paired shoes, handbags and belts. Put items in a tied bag. This raises money for the Community Centre and the Primary School.

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Local Groups

Ramble and Natter Group

Fancy a walk but don't want to go on your own? Looking for some new local routes? Join our local Ramble and Natter WhatsApp group and let us know. It's a great opportunity to meet other people in the area and explore local paths.

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Waste Disposal & Recycling

Household Waste Recycling Site

Ben Nevis Industrial Estate, Fort William.  Details of opening hours and list of materials accepted can be found at www.highland.gov.uk.

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Waste Disposal & Recycling

Restart Lochaber (second hand goods)

Restart Lochaber is a Community Interest Group based in Ben Nevis Industrial Estate.  It accepts reusable items of furniture and other household items.

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01397 701 624
Utilities

Roads - BEAR Scotland

General enquiries (Mon-Fri  9am-5pm) 01738 44 8600

You can report defects via the report an issue page on the BEAR Scotland website or via the Traffic Scotland Customer Care Line 0800 028 1414.

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01738 448 600
0800 028 1414
Utilities

Roads - Highland Council

Contact Highland Council Roads to report potholes, flooding, pavements issues etc.:

Mon - Fri   08.00 - 17.00      01349 88 6601
Out of Hours                       01349 88 6690

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Mon-Fri (8am-5pm) 01349 88 66 01
Out of Hours 01349 88 66 90
Banking Services

Royal Bank of Scotland

Royal Bank of Scotland provides a mobile banking service which comes weekly to the Community Centre car park, every Tuesday from 10.00 - 10.15

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Environment

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

To report environment incidents, call the 24 hours Pollution Hotline: 0800 80 70 60 or online at the SEPA website (www.sepa.org.uk) event reporting page.

Dumb Dumpers (fly tipping) reporting: 0300 777 22 92

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0800 80 70 60
01397 70 44 26
Utilities

Scottish Water

Scottish Water customer helpline -  report a leak  0800 0778 778.

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Local Groups

Short Mat Indoor Bowling Club

Thursday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm (from early October until April with a break for Christmas / New Year) at Kentallen & Duror Community Centre.

New players are welcome at all times - no membership fee - pay and play only.

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The club was started up in January 2004 with financial help from the local community council, the local church and the community centre. Its aim is to promote and encourage the game of bowls and social participation. Membership is open to all ages and abilities. New players are welcome at all times. There is no membership fee - pay and play only. There are 3 mats and bowls of varying sizes to suit all.

  • Pay on arrival. (Currently £2 per 2 hour session payable on arrival)
  • Play and teams determined by selection of coloured disc.
  • Flat shoes (ie without heels) to be worn at all times
  • Refreshments at half time
  • Have fun & enjoy yourselves!
  • Hall and equipment to be treated with respect at all times.
Jane Lobb 01631 740 566
Care Providers

Social Work Department

Works closely with Care Lochaber, providing these services:

> Occupational Therapy to assess the patient’s needs for care in the home (grab rails/ramps etc.)
> Personal care/feeding/medication as required (up to three visits a day if necessary)

Referral can be from the hospital, GP, Crossroads or by self-referral. If you are over 65 your personal care needs are free. If you are under 65 you may be eligible for a disability living allowance. If, through being a carer, your earnings are restricted, you may be eligible for a Carer’s Allowance.

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01397 707 025
Taxis

Thistle Taxi (Appin)

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01631 730 373
07584 177 132
Local Groups

Village Lunch

12.30pm on second and fourth Thursday of each month (from October to March) in Kentallen & Duror Community Centre. We only ask for a donation, to continue provision of the lunches.

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In 1990/91 Duror church undertook a Parish review and one of the findings was that people wanted somewhere to meet that was warm and friendly and they could have a chat and so the Soup Lunch was started by Mrs Billy Cameron.

The church is lucky to have a bequest which is used to fund the lunches, ie hire of hall, heating and the food. We now have a group of about 20 helpers who make the soup and fill the rolls on a rota basis. Volunteers come from all over the village and not just from the church. All newcomers are always welcome.

At Christmas we also do a Village Christmas Lunch. Again this is produced by the small army of volunteers with turkey and all the usual accompaniments  - and then there are the puddings, with usually about 6 or 7 to choose from.

We only ask for a donation to the bequest fund, to continue provision of the lunches.

Janice Cameron 01631 740 271
Rena Cameron 01631 740 238
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