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Uist workplaces - looking after and supporting staff mental health
Published on 1 October 2019
Employers in Uist have recognised the importance of having their managers trained in ways to improve staff mental health. This commitment to have a healthy workforce was demonstrated when 25 staff from 14 workplaces attended the ‘Mentally... -
Western Isles nurses of the future!
Published on 30 September 2019
NHS Western Isles staff recently attended the Developing Young Workforce event at Tong School. Staff took mini tunics along to the event for the children to try on, along with equipment, bandages etc. The tunics are part of a national initiative... -
A clean bill of health for Western Isles Hospital following unannounced inspection
Published on 25 September 2019
NHS Western Isles has welcomed the recent report by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, following an unannounced safe and clean inspection visit to Western Isles Hospital. The inspection of Western Isles Hospital took place on July 15 and 16, and the report was... -
‘At risk’ groups advised to prioritise the influenza vaccination
Published on 25 September 2019
Western Isles residents who are eligible for the free influenza (flu) vaccination will shortly receive letters to remind them to make an appointment in their local GP Practice. The immunisation programme is due to start at the beginning of October, when... -
Move More Programme
Published on 23 September 2019
Move More Western Isles is a programme aimed at helping islanders with long term conditions, including cancer, to benefit from being more physically active. Most of us know that being active plays an important part in managing many long term health... -
Suicide Prevention Week 2019
Published on 4 September 2019
The theme for Suicide Prevention Week 2019 is: ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’ and acknowledges the importance that a public health approach is needed to address suicide rates in Scotland. Suicide prevention is everyone’s business and the new Suicide Prevention Action ...