Advocacy Western Isles
@advocacywi.bsky.social
We are a free, confidential service available to Western Isles residents. We support people to be involved in decisions that impact them, have their voice heard and their rights respected.
That’s a wrap! Thanks for joining us in meeting the Advocacy Western Isles team and playing along with our two truths and a lie 🕵️♂️😀
Sarah‑May’s fib? She hasn’t visited every Hebridean island… but yes, she really does enjoy dreich weather! 😯☔
Find out more at advocacywi.co.uk 01851 701755
#advocacy
Sarah‑May’s fib? She hasn’t visited every Hebridean island… but yes, she really does enjoy dreich weather! 😯☔
Find out more at advocacywi.co.uk 01851 701755
#advocacy
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
That’s a wrap! Thanks for joining us in meeting the Advocacy Western Isles team and playing along with our two truths and a lie 🕵️♂️😀
Sarah‑May’s fib? She hasn’t visited every Hebridean island… but yes, she really does enjoy dreich weather! 😯☔
Find out more at advocacywi.co.uk 01851 701755
#advocacy
Sarah‑May’s fib? She hasn’t visited every Hebridean island… but yes, she really does enjoy dreich weather! 😯☔
Find out more at advocacywi.co.uk 01851 701755
#advocacy
Say hello to our new Advocacy Worker covering Uist & Barra, Sarah-May 😀
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. She doesn’t like summertime. She prefers dreich days.
2. Her first pet was a stick insect.
3. She has travelled to all the Hebridean islands.
Mairianne did not go to uni with Prince William!
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. She doesn’t like summertime. She prefers dreich days.
2. Her first pet was a stick insect.
3. She has travelled to all the Hebridean islands.
Mairianne did not go to uni with Prince William!
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Say hello to our new Advocacy Worker covering Uist & Barra, Sarah-May 😀
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. She doesn’t like summertime. She prefers dreich days.
2. Her first pet was a stick insect.
3. She has travelled to all the Hebridean islands.
Mairianne did not go to uni with Prince William!
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. She doesn’t like summertime. She prefers dreich days.
2. Her first pet was a stick insect.
3. She has travelled to all the Hebridean islands.
Mairianne did not go to uni with Prince William!
Just a reminder of what Advocacy Western Isles is all about as it's a common source of mystery and intrigue!
For more information, check out: www.advocacywi.co.uk where you can make a referral to our free, confidential service.
For more information, check out: www.advocacywi.co.uk where you can make a referral to our free, confidential service.
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just a reminder of what Advocacy Western Isles is all about as it's a common source of mystery and intrigue!
For more information, check out: www.advocacywi.co.uk where you can make a referral to our free, confidential service.
For more information, check out: www.advocacywi.co.uk where you can make a referral to our free, confidential service.
Meet our lovely new Operations & Support Officer, Mairianne :)
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. Her childhood ambition was to be an Olympic Triple Jumper.
2. She went to university with Prince William.
3. Her DuoLingo streak for learning Spanish is over 1,000 days.
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. Her childhood ambition was to be an Olympic Triple Jumper.
2. She went to university with Prince William.
3. Her DuoLingo streak for learning Spanish is over 1,000 days.
October 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Meet our lovely new Operations & Support Officer, Mairianne :)
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. Her childhood ambition was to be an Olympic Triple Jumper.
2. She went to university with Prince William.
3. Her DuoLingo streak for learning Spanish is over 1,000 days.
Two truths and a lie about her:
1. Her childhood ambition was to be an Olympic Triple Jumper.
2. She went to university with Prince William.
3. Her DuoLingo streak for learning Spanish is over 1,000 days.
Our Speak Out Group visited @weestudio.bsky.social recently and had a great time, big thanks to Keith! :) Speak Out Group is a collective advocacy group with a social aspect for those with learning disabilities. If you would like to join, please contact us: 01851 701755 or office@advocacywi.co.uk.
September 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Our Speak Out Group visited @weestudio.bsky.social recently and had a great time, big thanks to Keith! :) Speak Out Group is a collective advocacy group with a social aspect for those with learning disabilities. If you would like to join, please contact us: 01851 701755 or office@advocacywi.co.uk.
Our Speak Out Group visited the Callanish Alpacas recently and had a great time :) Speak Out Group is a collective advocacy group with a social aspect for those with learning disabilities. If you would like to join, please contact us: 01851 701755 or office@advocacywi.co.uk.
September 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Our Speak Out Group visited the Callanish Alpacas recently and had a great time :) Speak Out Group is a collective advocacy group with a social aspect for those with learning disabilities. If you would like to join, please contact us: 01851 701755 or office@advocacywi.co.uk.
There's a pop-up Cafe in Pointers tomorrow, run by volunteers from Autism Eileanan Siar. Be sure to pop in for a soup, tea and cakes :)
August 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
There's a pop-up Cafe in Pointers tomorrow, run by volunteers from Autism Eileanan Siar. Be sure to pop in for a soup, tea and cakes :)
Meet Kara, one of our Advocacy Workers 👋
Two truths and a lie:
1. She won a signed Mis-Teeq CD circa 2003.
2. She was once mistakenly detained for travelling with a stolen passport 🫣
3. She has to dangle her head off of her bed to sleep.
Last week's lie: DJ has never won a burger eating contest!
Two truths and a lie:
1. She won a signed Mis-Teeq CD circa 2003.
2. She was once mistakenly detained for travelling with a stolen passport 🫣
3. She has to dangle her head off of her bed to sleep.
Last week's lie: DJ has never won a burger eating contest!
August 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Meet Kara, one of our Advocacy Workers 👋
Two truths and a lie:
1. She won a signed Mis-Teeq CD circa 2003.
2. She was once mistakenly detained for travelling with a stolen passport 🫣
3. She has to dangle her head off of her bed to sleep.
Last week's lie: DJ has never won a burger eating contest!
Two truths and a lie:
1. She won a signed Mis-Teeq CD circa 2003.
2. She was once mistakenly detained for travelling with a stolen passport 🫣
3. She has to dangle her head off of her bed to sleep.
Last week's lie: DJ has never won a burger eating contest!
All of us at AWI would like to say a huge thank you to the The Cromwell Street Co-op for their generous £250 donation to our Speak Out Group, through their Community Donation Scheme.
Thank you! 😀
For info on Speak Out Group, please see our website: www.advocacywi.co.uk
Thank you! 😀
For info on Speak Out Group, please see our website: www.advocacywi.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
All of us at AWI would like to say a huge thank you to the The Cromwell Street Co-op for their generous £250 donation to our Speak Out Group, through their Community Donation Scheme.
Thank you! 😀
For info on Speak Out Group, please see our website: www.advocacywi.co.uk
Thank you! 😀
For info on Speak Out Group, please see our website: www.advocacywi.co.uk
Say hi to DJ, our Advocacy Team Leader 👋
Two truths and a lie about him:
He once won a ‘man v food ‘ competition.
He was in a movie alongside a Bond villain.
He still owns ZX 81 and a ZX Spectrum computers.
Answer from last week: Leanne hasn't backpacked through Europe (we need her too much!)
Two truths and a lie about him:
He once won a ‘man v food ‘ competition.
He was in a movie alongside a Bond villain.
He still owns ZX 81 and a ZX Spectrum computers.
Answer from last week: Leanne hasn't backpacked through Europe (we need her too much!)
August 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Say hi to DJ, our Advocacy Team Leader 👋
Two truths and a lie about him:
He once won a ‘man v food ‘ competition.
He was in a movie alongside a Bond villain.
He still owns ZX 81 and a ZX Spectrum computers.
Answer from last week: Leanne hasn't backpacked through Europe (we need her too much!)
Two truths and a lie about him:
He once won a ‘man v food ‘ competition.
He was in a movie alongside a Bond villain.
He still owns ZX 81 and a ZX Spectrum computers.
Answer from last week: Leanne hasn't backpacked through Europe (we need her too much!)
Our friends at The Shed (based in Martin's Memorial) are hosting a FREE family fun day! 😊
August 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our friends at The Shed (based in Martin's Memorial) are hosting a FREE family fun day! 😊
Meet Leanne, one of our Advocacy Workers who also hosts Speak Out Group 👋
Two truths and a lie about Leanne:
- she's trained in Muay Thai
- she studied professional cookery
- she's backpacked through most of Europe 🌍
Answer from last week: Gordon can't speak Japanese!
Two truths and a lie about Leanne:
- she's trained in Muay Thai
- she studied professional cookery
- she's backpacked through most of Europe 🌍
Answer from last week: Gordon can't speak Japanese!
July 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Meet Leanne, one of our Advocacy Workers who also hosts Speak Out Group 👋
Two truths and a lie about Leanne:
- she's trained in Muay Thai
- she studied professional cookery
- she's backpacked through most of Europe 🌍
Answer from last week: Gordon can't speak Japanese!
Two truths and a lie about Leanne:
- she's trained in Muay Thai
- she studied professional cookery
- she's backpacked through most of Europe 🌍
Answer from last week: Gordon can't speak Japanese!
Introducing our Business & Finance Manager, Gordon. Two truths and a lie about Gordon...
1. He speaks fluent Japanese.
2. He plays guitar.
3. He was once interviewed by Sky Sports. ⚽
For anyone losing sleep over Joanna's lie, we can confirm that she's never fallen victim to baked beans (phew).
1. He speaks fluent Japanese.
2. He plays guitar.
3. He was once interviewed by Sky Sports. ⚽
For anyone losing sleep over Joanna's lie, we can confirm that she's never fallen victim to baked beans (phew).
July 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Introducing our Business & Finance Manager, Gordon. Two truths and a lie about Gordon...
1. He speaks fluent Japanese.
2. He plays guitar.
3. He was once interviewed by Sky Sports. ⚽
For anyone losing sleep over Joanna's lie, we can confirm that she's never fallen victim to baked beans (phew).
1. He speaks fluent Japanese.
2. He plays guitar.
3. He was once interviewed by Sky Sports. ⚽
For anyone losing sleep over Joanna's lie, we can confirm that she's never fallen victim to baked beans (phew).
On 31.07.25 from 2pm-3.30pm we are hosting a drop-in session from our office at 16 Francis St (behind the BT building) with The Civil Legal Assistance Office who provide legal aid to those who qualify. Please feel free to come along. If you have any questions, email us at office@advocacywi.co.uk.
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
On 31.07.25 from 2pm-3.30pm we are hosting a drop-in session from our office at 16 Francis St (behind the BT building) with The Civil Legal Assistance Office who provide legal aid to those who qualify. Please feel free to come along. If you have any questions, email us at office@advocacywi.co.uk.
What a cracking day for Point show on Saturday☀️thank you to everyone who stopped to chat! If you have any questions about what we do, you can always check out our website or get in touch via email or phone.
www.advocacywi.co.uk
01851 701755
office@advocacywi.co.uk
www.advocacywi.co.uk
01851 701755
office@advocacywi.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
What a cracking day for Point show on Saturday☀️thank you to everyone who stopped to chat! If you have any questions about what we do, you can always check out our website or get in touch via email or phone.
www.advocacywi.co.uk
01851 701755
office@advocacywi.co.uk
www.advocacywi.co.uk
01851 701755
office@advocacywi.co.uk
Say hi to Joanna, one of our Advocacy Workers. 👋 Joanna is an avid book worm, she'll read anything from fiction to MAT Standards (yes, for fun). She's just back from a holiday in Albania. She was once hospitalised after swallowing baked beans that were too hot. One of those statements is a lie...
July 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Say hi to Joanna, one of our Advocacy Workers. 👋 Joanna is an avid book worm, she'll read anything from fiction to MAT Standards (yes, for fun). She's just back from a holiday in Albania. She was once hospitalised after swallowing baked beans that were too hot. One of those statements is a lie...
AWI were delighted to host Rhoda Grant MSP and Donald Mackinnon, Labour Candidate for the Western Isles. It was pleasure to have a positive chat with them about the work AWI undertakes throughout the Western Isles, introduce them to our new branding and show them around our expanded office space.
July 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
AWI were delighted to host Rhoda Grant MSP and Donald Mackinnon, Labour Candidate for the Western Isles. It was pleasure to have a positive chat with them about the work AWI undertakes throughout the Western Isles, introduce them to our new branding and show them around our expanded office space.
Recently AWI held its AGM and were delighted to report on the progress of the organisation and its stable financial footing, as we look at the year ahead with positivity.
Special thanks to guest speakers Rebecca Mahony of Catch 23 and Rev. Calum Smith from Stornoway Free Church, it was a pleasure!
Special thanks to guest speakers Rebecca Mahony of Catch 23 and Rev. Calum Smith from Stornoway Free Church, it was a pleasure!
July 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Recently AWI held its AGM and were delighted to report on the progress of the organisation and its stable financial footing, as we look at the year ahead with positivity.
Special thanks to guest speakers Rebecca Mahony of Catch 23 and Rev. Calum Smith from Stornoway Free Church, it was a pleasure!
Special thanks to guest speakers Rebecca Mahony of Catch 23 and Rev. Calum Smith from Stornoway Free Church, it was a pleasure!
Everyone meet our Admin Assistant, Eilidh. Contrary to this photo, she never loses her head and remains a calm presence at all times. In addition to assisting the Operations & Support Officer, Eilidh helps to run Speak Out Group, a collective Advocacy group for those with learning difficulties.
June 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Everyone meet our Admin Assistant, Eilidh. Contrary to this photo, she never loses her head and remains a calm presence at all times. In addition to assisting the Operations & Support Officer, Eilidh helps to run Speak Out Group, a collective Advocacy group for those with learning difficulties.
It's always nice to put faces to names, so here's a mugshot of the boss, Ian MacRae 👋 check out our Facebook page if you'd like to know a little more about Ian and his (alleged) MasterChef guga cooking experience.
#yourvoiceoursupport
#advocacy
#westernisles
#advocacywesternisles
#yourvoiceoursupport
#advocacy
#westernisles
#advocacywesternisles
June 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It's always nice to put faces to names, so here's a mugshot of the boss, Ian MacRae 👋 check out our Facebook page if you'd like to know a little more about Ian and his (alleged) MasterChef guga cooking experience.
#yourvoiceoursupport
#advocacy
#westernisles
#advocacywesternisles
#yourvoiceoursupport
#advocacy
#westernisles
#advocacywesternisles
Are you restricted by your care needs or do you know someone who is? If so, we may be able to help. Self-directed support (SDS) is one of our areas of expertise. It can give you the chance to live the life that’s right for you.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Are you restricted by your care needs or do you know someone who is? If so, we may be able to help. Self-directed support (SDS) is one of our areas of expertise. It can give you the chance to live the life that’s right for you.
www.sdsscotland.org.uk
www.advocacywi.co.uk
www.sdsscotland.org.uk
www.advocacywi.co.uk
Notice of Advocacy Western Isles' AGM. Everyone welcome 🙂
June 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Notice of Advocacy Western Isles' AGM. Everyone welcome 🙂
A couple of weeks ago, the two days we had set aside for poster and leaflet distribution came around. The weather was so good, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a spontaneous excuse to get out of the office! 🌞
June 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A couple of weeks ago, the two days we had set aside for poster and leaflet distribution came around. The weather was so good, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a spontaneous excuse to get out of the office! 🌞
We're also recruiting for a part-time Advocacy worker covering Uist and Barra. Please get in touch for more info.
Email: office@advocacywi.co.uk
Phone: 01851 701 755
Email: office@advocacywi.co.uk
Phone: 01851 701 755
May 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We're also recruiting for a part-time Advocacy worker covering Uist and Barra. Please get in touch for more info.
Email: office@advocacywi.co.uk
Phone: 01851 701 755
Email: office@advocacywi.co.uk
Phone: 01851 701 755
If you're interested in doing meaningful and rewarding work for a well established and essential charity, this could be your chance to join our team. We're a friendly bunch, and would love to hear from you if you have any questions about the role.
May 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
If you're interested in doing meaningful and rewarding work for a well established and essential charity, this could be your chance to join our team. We're a friendly bunch, and would love to hear from you if you have any questions about the role.