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Celebrating Pairc’s Walking Champion
Published on 9 December 2019
(L-R): Lorraine Gillies (NHS Western Isles Health Promotion Department), Colin Gilmour (NHS Western Isles Health Promotion dept.), Dave Phillips (Walking Champion) and Fiona Stokes (Pairc Trust). Community Walk Leader Dave Phillips recently received a national Walking Champion of... -
Hundreds of Western Isles pupils receive specialist training to improve mental health
Published on 4 December 2019
Over 200 Western Isles school pupils are now equipped with the skills to negotiate life in a positive way thanks to specialist proactive mental health training workshops delivered by NHS Western Isles staff. Delivered by Mike Sullivan and Lucy Harness from... -
Local ADP raises awareness of new Drug Driving Law
Published on 3 December 2019
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) is raising awareness of a new law introduced on driving after taking certain drugs (including some medicines). The law, introduced in Scotland on 21 October 2019, states that it is an offence to... -
ADP launches winter campaign: Reducing Stigma - Improving Recovery
Published on 27 November 2019
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) launches its winter campaign this month, with a focus on reducing stigma and improving recovery. Alcohol and drugs continue to be a major issue nationally, with 1,187 drug related deaths in Scotland in... -
Local businesses get behind the Domestic Abuse ’16 Days of Action’ campaign!
Published on 27 November 2019
Local businesses and organisations are getting behind a campaign to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control. The ‘16 Days Of Action’ campaign launched on November 25, and local businesses and organisations are lending their support to helping to promote... -
NHS Western Isles closes Uist and Barra Hospital to visitors
Published on 27 November 2019
NHS Western Isles has closed the Uist and Barra Hospital ward in Benbecula to visitors due to an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting. Visitors are asked to stay away from the ward area. In exceptional circumstances, family should speak to...