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Don’t forget to return your child’s flu consent form!
Published on 27 August 2024
Consent forms for the flu immunisation vaccine should have been sent home in children’s schoolbags since the return to school. Parents and carers are being encouraged to sign and return the forms to the school as soon as possible. NHS Western Isles is... -
First Parkinson’s Champion for Western Isles
Published on 27 August 2024
NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that Lorna McGinnity, Social Care Worker at Trianaid Care Home on North Uist, has been announced as NHS Western Isles’ first Parkinson’s Champion. The role of the Parkinson’s Champion is to ensure that services... -
RSV vaccination rollout across the Western Isles for those aged 75 and over and pregnant women
Published on 9 August 2024
NHS Western Isles is rolling out an RSV vaccination to protect newborns, infants and older adults. RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness... -
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...