Summer Student opportunities return to NHS Western Isles for 2026

NHS Western Isles is once again offering paid Summer Student opportunities following the continued success of its annual Summer Student Recruitment Campaign. As part of the Board’s ongoing commitment to employability and to promoting careers in health and social care, the...

The virus remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems. If you’re eligible, your invitation for a COVID-19 vaccine is on its way. Protection from previous vaccination reduces over time, so it’s important to get...

Louise Reid, Student Nurse with the Open University, has recently completed a placement with NHS Western Isles, gaining invaluable experience across a wide range of clinical settings. Louise is studying nursing through the Open University and is normally employed by NHS...

Tick season is here. Warmer weather means more people are outdoors enjoying the Western Isles –  but it also means more ticks. NHS Western Isles is reminding residents and visitors to take simple precautions to avoid tick bites and reduce the...

Frances Robertson, NHS Western Isles and Louise Harrison, Western Isles Women's Aid NHS Western Isles has awarded £5,000 in capital grant funding to Western Isles Women’s Aid to carry out upgrades to the communal space at their premises. Western Isles Women’s Aid...