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Dr Neil Galbraith OBE
Published on 21 November 2018
Western Isles NHS Board, staff, and the wider community were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Neil Galbraith OBE, Chairman of the NHS Western Isles Board, on Saturday, November 17th, aged 78 years. Dr Galbraith was appointed Chair of... -
NHSWI appoints new Nurse/AHP Director and Chief Operating Officer
Published on 8 November 2018
Mr. William Findlay has this week started in post as Nurse/AHP Director and Chief Operating Officer at NHS Western Isles as current Nurse Director Mrs Chrisanne Campbell takes retirement. Speaking of his new role, Mr Findlay said: “It is lovely to... -
Smiles and success at student nursing graduation
Published on 6 November 2018
Harris-based nursing student Sara Wood-Kwasniewska graduated alongside Olympic curler Eve Muirhead, as last week 17 students from the Western Isles completed their studies with Stirling University. More than 90 students graduated from Stirling’s BSc degree in Adult nursing, graduating alongside Olympic... -
Move More Western Isles launches programme of activities
Published on 1 November 2018
(L/R): Iain Burgess (Vice-chairman, NHS Western Isles); Cllr Norman A MacDonald (Comhairle Convener); Kirsty Brightwell (Chair of the MoveMore Steering Group); Christine Rushworth (MoveMore Service User); Iain Davidson (MoveMore Service User); Joanne Adamson (Macmillan Cancer Support); Colin Gilmour (NHS Western... -
Active Hebrides Strategy open for Public Consultation
Published on 31 October 2018
The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (OHCPP) is pleased to present their Physical Activity Strategy for public consultation. Produced by a multi-agency group comprising of NHS Western Isles, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Scottish Natural Heritage, Community Land Scotland, sportscotland, and... -
Baby massage proves a hit with local parents
Published on 22 October 2018
Baby massage class which took place in Barra during September/October with IAIM Instructors Alison MacDonald, NHSWI Senior Health Promotion Officer, and Theresa Irving, Barra Children’s Centre. Local baby massage classes are proving a popular choice with parents in the Outer Hebrides. The ...