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			Islanders invited to NHS Western Isles’ Annual ReviewPublished on 30 October 2025 NHS Western Isles is encouraging our local communities to attend next month’s Annual Review, the purpose of which is to assess the Board’s performance for the period 2024/25. Members of the public are invited to attend, either in person or join...
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			NHS Western Isles Highlighted for ExcellencePublished on 29 October 2025 NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce it has been Highlighted for Excellence for excellent teaching and welcoming staff, after receiving a Letter of Commendation from the Annual Review Undergraduate Medical Education (ARUME). Each year all medical student feedback relating to...
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			NHS Western Isles Occupational Therapist named as a finalist in Scotland’s Health AwardsPublished on 28 October 2025 NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that Amber MacVicar, Occupational Therapist, has been shortlisted for the Young Achiever Award at this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards – an annual celebration of the hard work and dedication of people working in...
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			World Osteoporosis Day: use the risk checker today!Published on 20 October 2025 As part of World Osteoporosis Day (20th October), NHS Western Isles is encouraging residents to consider their risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Osteoporosis is a common, but generally silent, condition affecting a significant percentage of people. Approximately half of all women...
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			Immunisation Champions in Primary SchoolsPublished on 20 October 2025 Following the success of last year’s pilot project in Uist and Barra primary schools, the School Immunisation Champions initiative was expanded this year to include schools in Lewis and Harris. The project, created by Isabell MacInnes, Health Protection and Screening Nurse...
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			Do you know someone with a learning disability?Published on 7 October 2025 NHS Western Isles is inviting anyone with a learning disability aged 16 and over for their free Annual Health Check. The health checks are aimed at helping spot undiagnosed conditions early, which are then often easier to treat and may even...