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Award for Tick and Lyme disease research
Published on 20 May 2019
(l-r) NHSWI Director of Public Health Dr Maggie Watts; Dr Caroline Millins and Dr Roman Biek of The University of Glasgow; Walter Leo and Donald Nayer, University of Glasgow MSc students; NHSWI Health Protection Nurse Specialist Isabell... -
Lewis couple donate £6,580 to SiMBA
Published on 7 May 2019
Stacy Easton and Murdo MacIver present the SiMBA donation with NHSWI staff. Behind (l-r): Rachel Dunn, Midwife; Robbie Idle, FY2; Joanne Murray Stewart, Midwife and Western Isles SiMBA support group facilitator; Catherine Gilles, Midwife, and Karen... -
Healthy Helpings free weight-loss classes to start in Balivanich and Barra
Published on 29 April 2019
Do you want help to lose weight? Do you live in the Uists or Barra? If so, get in touch with NHS Western Isles to register for free weight management programme ‘Healthy Helpings’ – helping you meet your... -
New ‘Near Me’ Oncology service available for island patients
Published on 29 April 2019
Oncology patients in the Western Isles can now attend consultant appointments with a family member or Macmillan Nurse sitting beside them, from the comfort of their local hospital or even their own home, thanks to the latest NHS Western Isles... -
Memory Clinic drop-in sessions to help with Dementia diagnosis
Published on 29 April 2019
Breaking down the barriers faced by a Dementia diagnosis, NHSWI Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist Georgina Pazio is set to host a series of Memory Clinic drop-in sessions throughout the island chain. An opportunity for an informal, confidential conversation, the Memory Clinic... -
Power of Attorney – What is it and do I need it?
Published on 26 April 2019
It’s not easy to think about a time when you won’t be able to make your own decisions, but it can help to be prepared. No matter what age you are and in what state of health, life can bring some...