Make a difference in Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar
1,361
children's hearings held in the Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar area(2024-25)
759
children referred in the Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar area(2024-25)
12-15
typical age of referral(2024-25)
Meet the Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar Area Support Team (AST)
Your Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar AST is here to support you every step of the way.
Covering Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar, our team brings together staff and volunteers who make sure Panel Members feel connected, confident and supported.
From wellbeing and learning, to practical guidance and local knowledge, the Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar AST ensures you have the people and resources you need to make a difference.
Once appointed, you’ll also have access to our Regional Hub – your one-stop space for updates, tools and support throughout your volunteer journey.
Where hearings take place
Hearings can be held online or in-person, you will be notified of this when allocated a hearing by the Resource Allocation Team.
There are four hearing centres in Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar:
Elgin Hearing Centre, Phoenix House, 1 Wards Road, IV30 1QL
Inverness Hearing Centre, 6 Castle Wynd, IV2 3EB
Stornoway Hearing Centre, Unit 9, James Square, HS1 2QN
Thurso Hearing Centre, 23 Swanson Street, KW14 8AP
When hearings take place
As a volunteer Panel Member, you are required to attend two sessions per month. You can keep CHS up to date with your availability.
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| Caithness | 1pm | |||||||||
| Eilean Siar | 10am | 2pm | ||||||||
| Inverness Badenoch and Strathspey | 9.30am | 9.30am | 2pm | 9.30am | 1.30pm | 9.30am | 2pm | 9.30am | ||
| Moray | 1.30pm | 9.30am | 2pm |
Inspired to volunteer in Highland, Moray & Eilean Siar?
We are recruiting in Highland in September 2025.
How we train volunteers
Find out more about the first class training we provide.
