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Stay safe, make smart choices, and enjoy the summer
Published on 16 July 2025
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership have launched their summer safety campaign. As part of this campaign, they are providing information on substance use to help individuals make informed decisions to ensure everyone stays safe. In 2023, there were 1,172... -
Know your limits - be safe over summer
Published on 14 July 2025
As everyone looks forward to the summer months, the Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership wants to make sure everyone takes care and has an enjoyable time. There were 1,277 alcohol specific deaths in Scotland in 2023, of those deaths, 416... -
E-bike loan scheme relaunches in Point
Published on 7 July 2025
A popular e-bike scheme is being relaunched in Point this summer, with support from Capital Grant funding from NHS Western Isles. The loan scheme, which lends e-bikes for local use has received an upgraded online booking system, now has dedicated truck... -
Volunteering Connects to Future Medical Role
Published on 4 July 2025
Volunteering within NHS Western Isles is a great way to gain experience, demonstrate commitment and develop key skills. Aspiring medical student Verity Storrow, a 6th year Nicolson Institute pupil, has certainly found this to be true whilst undertaking a hands-on... -
Thrill of Portugal's Virtual Victory!
Published on 1 July 2025
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the NHS Western Isles Spring Big Team Challenge, which followed a virtual route through Portugal. There were over 300 participants that took part in the walking challenge this spring, with 165 teams of varying... -
NHS funding grant to help preserve Lews Castle Green
Published on 27 June 2025
L-R – Colum Durkan, Director of Public Health, NHS Western Isles, Carol Ferguson, Festival Operations Coordinator, HebCelt Festival, and Jane Morrison, Director & Volunteer Coordinaton Lead, HebCelt Festival Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) was successful in applying for a £15,000 NHS Western Isles...