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Nominations Open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 – Honouring NHS Heroes Across the Western Isles and Beyond
Published on 20 June 2025
Nominations are now officially open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, offering a unique opportunity for the public to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of healthcare professionals across NHS Western Isles and the wider NHS Scotland network. Organised by The Scotsman... -
Your Views Wanted: Isle of Lewis Breast Screening Bus Location
Published on 19 June 2025
Following the last breast screening round in 2023, NHS Western Isles ran a survey for those who attended the bus asking for their feedback. There were concerns raised during the consultation with regard to difficulty parking at the Western Isles... -
NHS Western Isles embraces sustainability with new 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups
Published on 17 June 2025
In a move to reduce waste and support environmental sustainability, the dining rooms and vending machines within Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway and Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula will implement a 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups, starting Monday,... -
Working Health Services Offers Free Support for Small to Medium sized Businesses in the Western Isles
Published on 13 June 2025
Small to Medium businesses and the self-employed across the Western Isles are being encouraged to take advantage of Working Health Services Scotland (WHSS)—a free and confidential service designed to support employees and business owners with health issues affecting their ability to... -
Western Isles mum shares her baby’s experience of RSV and why she’s urging expectant mothers to take the vaccine
Published on 12 June 2025
A Western Isles mum is urging anyone who is pregnant to seriously consider taking the RSV vaccine, after it saved her son from serious illness when he was only a few weeks old. Bethany Webster is sharing her son’s experience of... -
Open Water Swimming Safety Tips from NHS Western Isles
Published on 12 June 2025
There is a wealth of evidence which shows that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on our health and wellbeing. One activity that has become increasingly popular in recent years is open water swimming. Open water swimming is...