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“Back to Basics” campaign reminds Western Isles residents of simple steps to better health
Published on 25 February 2026
A new health promotion campaign, Back to Basics, is being launched across the Western Isles to remind people of the simple, everyday building blocks that support good health and wellbeing. The campaign focuses on clear, practical information that many of us have... -
Launch of Western Isles walk-in hub to strengthen same day unscheduled care
Published on 24 February 2026
A new primary care ‘walk in’ service will open in Benbecula in late March, aimed at increasing access to same day unscheduled care for both island residents and the growing number of visitors across the Western Isles. This service, developed in... -
Refill and reuse: how 25p is reducing single-use cup waste in NHS Western Isles
Published on 23 February 2026
Around 24,000 fewer single-use cups have been thrown away over a six month period, and £4,500 has been saved, as a result of an initiative introduced by NHS Western Isles in June 2025. In June 2025, in a move to reduce... -
Golf more accessible to senior golfers as a result of NHS funding grant
Published on 20 February 2026
Gordon Jamieson, NHS Western Isles with Stephen Moar, Stornoway Golf Club. The popular sport of golf will be more accessible to senior golfers in the Western Isles, as a result of a £20,000 capital grant from NHS Western Isles, to purchase... -
Iona and Jo’s incredible donation to Maternity Services
Published on 19 February 2026
Jo and Iona with some of the Maternity Unit staff and Grazyna Stanczuk, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology Iona Morrison and Joanna (Jo) Macdonald have raised a remarkable £3689.55 (£3,563.27 donated after Just Giving fees) for Western Isles Maternity Services after completing an... -
Supporting the refurbishment of Penumbra’s Stornoway base
Published on 18 February 2026
Pictured L-R: Sonia Smith, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, Gillian McCannon, NHS Western Isles Chair, and David Alldred, Team Leader (Peer). In support of essential local mental health services, NHS Western Isles has awarded £18,000 in capital grant funding to Penumbra Mental Health...