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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 ... -
Alcohol and Pregnancy – What's the harm?
Published on 4 September 2019
This year's International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day falls on September 9, where the Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership (OHADP) and NHS Western Isles will be spreading the word on how drinking alcohol during... -
Something big to smile about: the official opening of Castleview Dental Practice!
Published on 3 September 2019
The first new independent dental practice established in the Western Isles in over 30 years has been officially opened today (Thursday) by Public Health Minister, Joe FitzPatrick. The Castleview Practice on Cromwell Street, Stornoway, opened under the direction of owner, dentist... -
Western Isles NHS Board Members - opportunity to become a Non Executive Director
Published on 3 September 2019
Remuneration: £7,705 per annum Location: StornowayClosing date: 09 September 2019 at midday If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest... -
NHS staff thank Men’s Cancer Support Group for donation
Published on 2 September 2019
Kay Graham, Medical 1 Ward Manager is pictured with George Macleod, the Secretary of the Hebridean Men’s Cancer Support Group and Donna Maciver, Staff Nurse, Medical 1. Staff in Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital were recently... -
Youth orchestra takes Western Isles Hospital by storm!
Published on 2 September 2019
A pioneering youth orchestra taking classical music to new heights – gave a stunning performance at Western Isles Hospital recently, as part of their Outer Hebrides tour. Nevis Ensemble took its 40-piece symphony orchestra to venues around the Outer Hebrides in August 2019 as part the...