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NHS Western Isles embraces sustainability with new 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups
Published on 17 June 2025
In a move to reduce waste and support environmental sustainability, the dining rooms and vending machines within Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway and Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula will implement a 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups, starting Monday,... -
Working Health Services Offers Free Support for Small to Medium sized Businesses in the Western Isles
Published on 13 June 2025
Small to Medium businesses and the self-employed across the Western Isles are being encouraged to take advantage of Working Health Services Scotland (WHSS)—a free and confidential service designed to support employees and business owners with health issues affecting their ability to... -
Western Isles mum shares her baby’s experience of RSV and why she’s urging expectant mothers to take the vaccine
Published on 12 June 2025
A Western Isles mum is urging anyone who is pregnant to seriously consider taking the RSV vaccine, after it saved her son from serious illness when he was only a few weeks old. Bethany Webster is sharing her son’s experience of... -
Open Water Swimming Safety Tips from NHS Western Isles
Published on 12 June 2025
There is a wealth of evidence which shows that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on our health and wellbeing. One activity that has become increasingly popular in recent years is open water swimming. Open water swimming is... -
NHS Western Isles provides support for Bethesda wheelchair dependent residents
Published on 11 June 2025
To support wheelchair-dependent residents at Bethesda Care Home & Hospice, NHS Western Isles recently provided a capital grant to enable them to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle. A donation of £38,000 now enables wheelchair-bound residents to attend healthcare appointments at short... -
Share Your Views: Help Improve Walking and Cycling Routes in the Western Isles
Published on 10 June 2025
NHS Western Isles has launched an online engagement tool to encourage user-friendly engagement with the community on a variety of topics relating to health and wellbeing across the Western Isles. Commonplace – the user-friendly engagement tool – offers a range of...