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NHSWI shortlisted four times in National Digital Health & Care Awards
Published on 13 February 2019
The nominated team – (l-r): Christine Chlad; Jon Harris; Iain Trayner (VC); Elizabeth Fowler, and Innes MortonThe innovation and dedication of NHS Western Isles’ eHealth, Tec, and IT staff has been recognised as individuals and teams are up ...
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A focus (Back) on Health & Wellbeing
Published on 4 February 2019
NHSWI Health Improvement Practitioner Karen Peteranna at the Back FRC Health & Wellbeing eventLewis residents in Back and surrounding communities recently enjoyed exploring the range of health and wellbeing opportunities available locally to help all take control...
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Healthy Weighs across the Hebrides
Published on 4 February 2019
NHSWI Healthy Weight Practitioners Monica MacLeod (left) and Laura MacLeod (right)Do you want to lose weight? ‘Healthy Weighs’ is an exciting new and free NHS Western Isles service aimed to provide advice and support to those who wish to...
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Professional advice on child development at informal Drop-in sessions
Published on 4 February 2019
The chance to chat with professionals about your child’s development is on offer as the NHSWI Allied Health Professional (AHP) team invite all to a series of free and informal Child Development Drop-In sessions.
The service...
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Mr Ian Burgess appointed Chair of NHS Western Isles
Published on 14 January 2019
Mr Ian Burgess, new Chair of NHS Western Isles.The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Ms Jeane Freeman, has announced the appointment of Mr Ian Burgess as Chair of Western Isles NHS Board.
Prior to his appointment,...
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University of the Highlands and Islands welcomes first cohort of midwifery students
Published on 11 January 2019
The University of the Highlands and Islands has welcomed its first cohort of students onto an innovative new midwifery course. Nineteen students gathered at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness on Monday 7th January to begin the shortened midwifery programme.
The ...