Social Security Scotland provides a range of benefits to support disabled people, carers, and families across Scotland. You can find information on eligibility, how to apply, and the support available, including Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment.

Inverness CAB’s Welfare Rights Service offers free, confidential advice and support on benefits and entitlements. They can help you understand what you’re eligible for, assist with applications, and provide representation at appeals if needed.

Nairn CAB provides free, impartial, and confidential advice on a wide range of issues, including disability benefits, housing, and employment. Their team can support you in understanding your rights and accessing the help you’re entitled to.

VoiceAbility provides independent advocacy to help people be heard in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing. They support disabled people, carers, and those with mental health needs to understand their rights, express their views, and access the services they need. You can refer yourself or someone else online, and support is available across Scotland and the wider UK.

Advocacy Highland provides independent advocacy for people across the Highlands, helping them to have their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. They support individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and other support needs to express their views and protect their rights.

Inverness Access Panel works to improve accessibility and inclusion across the Highlands. Run by volunteers with lived experience of disability, the panel advises on access issues in public spaces, buildings, and services, helping to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Partnerships for Wellbeing offers community transport services across the Highlands, helping people who have difficulty accessing public transport due to age, disability, or rural location. Their volunteer-led service ensures individuals can attend medical appointments, social activities, and essential errands safely and reliably.

New Start Highland supports people across the Highlands who are facing crisis, homelessness, or poverty. Their services include housing support, employability training, access to donated furniture, and practical help with budgeting for food and energy. They aim to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and move forward with confidence.

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health concerns, and age-related needs. They provide tailored care and support services that promote independence, inclusion, and wellbeing in local communities.

Centred is the Highlands’ leading mental health charity, offering community-based and residential support for people living with mental ill-health. Their services include recovery-focused care, supported living, and a dedicated Recovery Centre in Inverness. They also run a Young Person’s Hub to support mental wellbeing in younger people.

Bipolar Scotland provides information, peer support, and advocacy for people living with bipolar disorder. They offer self-management training, local support groups, and resources for individuals, families, and carers to help improve understanding and wellbeing.

The Highland Eating Disorder Service provides outpatient support for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. Based in Inverness, the service offers evidence-based therapies, nutritional counselling, and carer support, with remote appointments available for those living in rural areas. Referrals are usually made through a GP or healthcare professional.

Autism Rights Group Highland is a collective of autistic adults based in the Highlands, working to promote the rights, voices, and experiences of autistic people. Run by and for autistic individuals, the group focuses on advocacy, peer support, and raising awareness to create a more inclusive society.

The Highland One Stop Shop (HOSS) offers support for autistic adults aged 16 and over living in the Highlands. Based in Inverness, it provides drop-in sessions, interest groups, and one-to-one appointments covering topics such as benefits, employment, and mental wellbeing. HOSS also runs monthly drop-ins in Caithness and Lochaber, offering a welcoming space for connection, advice, and activities.

The Pines is a multi-agency centre in Inverness supporting children and young people across the Highlands with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, and developmental language disorder. The team provides assessment, information, and ongoing support for families, working in partnership with NHS Highland, Highland Council, and voluntary organisations.

SNAP Inverness provides fun, inclusive activities and social opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs. Their services include after-school clubs, holiday programmes, and youth groups, all designed to build confidence, friendships, and independence in a safe and supportive environment.

The Elsie Normington Foundation supports children and young people with severe and complex needs in the Highlands. Their flagship project, the Haven Centre in Inverness, offers specialist play, respite, and support services for families, creating a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive.

L’Arche Highland is a community where people with and without learning disabilities live and work together, promoting inclusion, dignity, and mutual respect. Based in Inverness, they offer supported living, day activities, and a strong sense of belonging through shared life and meaningful relationships.

Cheshire House in Inverness is part of Leonard Cheshire’s network of services supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work independently. The centre offers personalised day support, social activities, and skills development in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Cantraybridge is a specialist further education college near Inverness, offering life skills and vocational training for young adults with learning disabilities and autism. With a working farm, gardens, and enterprise projects, students gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that promotes independence and confidence.

Shopmobility Highland provides free daily hire of mobility scooters, powerchairs, and manual wheelchairs to help people with mobility difficulties access Inverness city centre independently. The service is available to anyone with a temporary or permanent mobility issue, including visitors.

Versus Arthritis supports people living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions across the UK. They offer expert information, helplines, peer support, and campaigning to improve services and raise awareness. Their work helps individuals manage pain, stay active, and maintain independence.

Highland BlindCraft’s Sensory Services support people in the Highlands who are blind or partially sighted. They offer practical advice, emotional support, and access to aids and equipment that help individuals maintain independence and improve quality of life.

RNIB Scotland supports blind and partially sighted people to live independently and confidently. They offer practical advice, emotional support, accessible reading services, and campaign for inclusive policies and environments across Scotland.

RNID supports people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or experience tinnitus. They offer information, hearing checks, technology advice, and campaign for inclusive communication and better access to services across the UK.

This small, Highland-based charity supports deaf and partially hearing children and their families. Run by parents and professionals, the Society offers regular clubs, events, and British Sign Language (BSL) learning opportunities to help children build confidence, reduce isolation, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is the national governing body for disability sport in Scotland. They support people of all ages and abilities with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities to get involved in sport and physical activity. With local branches across the country, SDS helps individuals find inclusive opportunities, from grassroots participation to elite competition.

Disability Sport – Highland promotes inclusive sport and leisure activities across the Highlands, supporting people of all ages and abilities. They work to ensure everyone has the chance to get active, whether through grassroots participation or more competitive opportunities, helping to build confidence, skills, and community connections.

The Highland Group RDA offers therapeutic horse riding and equine-based activities for people with physical or mental disabilities. Based in the Highlands and part of the national RDA network, the group has been enriching lives since 1975 by promoting wellbeing, confidence, and independence through interaction with horses and ponies.

Highland Disabled Ramblers helps people with disabilities enjoy the beauty of the Highland countryside through safe, organised group rambles. Based around Inverness, they provide mobility scooters and support so that members of all abilities can explore nature, socialise, and stay active in an inclusive and welcoming environment.