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Western Isles students are urged to ensure their vaccines are up to date before the new semester starts
Published on 29 July 2024
Students in the Western Isles are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before heading off to college or university this year. Infectious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and measles can spread easily in universities and colleges.... -
Safe space for festival-goers
Published on 23 July 2024
Pictured at the Safe Space Tent at Heb Celt Festival on Thursday 20th July are some of the staff and volunteers from Action for Children, NHS Western Isles, Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership and other organisations, including third sector. The... -
Partnership approach to stamp out Spiking
Published on 18 July 2024
As part of its Summer Safety Campaign, the Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) is working with Pub Watch Western Isles and licensed premises across the islands to raise awareness on dangers of spiking and to ensure they continue... -
Be safe over Summer - drug awareness
Published on 12 July 2024
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership wants to make sure everyone stays safe and enjoys the summer season by providing information on substance use and helping individuals to make informed decisions. Across Scotland, there were 1051 deaths due to drug... -
Impact of new air service on patients, public and sustainability of the islands discussed by NHS Board members
Published on 11 July 2024
“Patients are at the heart of what we are here for, and it is painful to see what has happened and the impact on them, in terms of this service.” This was one of the points made by NHS Western Isles Board... -
NHS Board holds Special Board Meeting to discuss new Benbecula to Stornoway PSO Contract
Published on 9 July 2024
The recent awarding of the new Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract for the Stornoway/Benbecula route could lead to both a reduction in visiting services clinics to the Western Isles as well as a loss of outpatient clinics specifically in Ospadal...