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A special nursing celebration in the Western Isles: QNIS celebrates 130 year anniversary
Published on 2 October 2019
Group photo, left to right: Dolina Laing, Community Nurse Uist team (22 years service); Morag Montgomery, Community Nurse South team (21 years service); Donna Macdonald, Community Nurse South team (26 years service); Kathleen McCulloch, Lead Nurse; William... -
Why Risk It? Thinking of having sex or already in a relationship?
Published on 1 October 2019
The number of family planning clinics NHS Western Isles is offering to access contraception and family planning services has recently been increased. Three clinics are now available on a weekly basis at the Western Isles Hospital (Monday 2pm-5pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am-1pm) and individuals can simply book... -
Western Isles cancer survivor urges women to be breast aware
Published on 1 October 2019
Shona's family is pictured with her husband, David; sons, Lennon and Anthony; and daughter, Mairi.Shona graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in August 2019. She is now teaching in one of the local schools –... -
Raising awareness of the signs of Breast Cancer on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published on 1 October 2019
NHS Western Isles is urging women to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer during this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Detecting cancer early is vital to saving lives. In fact, you're five times more likely to... -
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...