ISLAY CENTRED...
...COMMUNITY LED
Building more connected health and wellbeing on Islay
WELCOME TO ISLAY CONNECTIONS
We’re here to strengthen health and wellbeing support across Islay by connecting people, ideas
and services. We listen to our community, gather evidence, bring people together and advocate for local solutions that make sense for Islay.
OUR CHARITY
Our charity is run by local trustees who live and work on Islay.
We’re a small team focused on making life healthier, more connected and more resilient. We make decisions together, using our shared experience to shape projects that put the needs of the community first.
OUR PROJECTS
We support projects that meet real needs on Islay. Some are led by us, others by local people or organisations. All aim to improve health and wellbeing across the island.
We gather evidence, support new ideas, connect local efforts and speak up for island-focused solutions.
GET IN TOUCH
Stay in touch, share your views or get involved. You can follow us on Facebook, take part in surveys, or send us a message.
We also share updates, resources and links to help you find the information you need. So please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
We want to help improve services and fill gaps in health and wellbeing services on Islay. To do so we need to know what services are available on the island, how they are being delivered and whether they are the services that are actually needed. We gather evidence and information by surveys, interviews, discussion and written reports. We aim to develop our projects by listening to what our community needs.
RECENT UPDATES FOR SOME OUR PROJECTS
Updated November 2025
Making Health Journeys Easier
New Islay Patient Travel Leaflet Published
Planning a trip off Islay for healthcare? We’ve just refreshed our Patient Travel Advice Leaflet to make your journeys smoother and less stressful.
The latest version is now available on our website, and you can also pick up printed copies from: Your local GP surgery, The dental surgery, The Patient Travel Team at Islay Hospital, at the Ferry terminals and the airport
Your feedback matters! If you spot anything missing or incorrect, let us know through our feedback form — we’ll make sure it’s put right in the next edition.
Community on the Move
Islay Transport Volunteers now Active
If getting to the doctor, dentist, or hospital appointment feels like a challenge — whether on Islay or across to the mainland — you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out to Rona, our new Islay Transport Co-ordinator, by phone or email, and we’ll do what we can to get you where you need to go.
Islay Remembers
New RITA Feature Celebrates Islay's Heritage
A new digital lifeline is coming to Islay. The Museum of Islay Life and ICCI have teamed up to bring Gaelic videos and historic images straight into the community — from Islay Hospital to Gortanvogie Care Home. Through the RITA devices, these memories of local heritage are set to spark conversations, comfort, and connection, especially for those living with dementia.
Islay Patient Travel Survey Published
A substantial report accompanied by a detailed contextual discussion, our conclusions and recommendations