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New state of the art CT scanner for Western Isles patients
Published on 24 April 2018
NHS Western Isles is investing around £500,000 in a new state of the art CT scanner, with improved image quality and reduced scanning times.
The new scanner will be installed within the Radiology Department of Western...
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'Playlist for Life' helps stimulate memories for dementia patients
Published on 24 April 2018
Some of the participants who took part in the Playlist For Life Training.The Uists recently hosted a series of successful ‘Playlist For Life' training events, raising awareness with staff and families on the benefits of personally meaningful...
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NHS Western Isles successful in grant bid for Health Walks
Published on 24 April 2018
NHS Western Isles’ ‘Walk on Hebrides’ will receive £4,300 this year to improve access to Health Walks across the islands.
The walking project has been successful in an application to Paths for All’s 2018/19 ‘Walking for Health’ grant. Walk...
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Outline Business Case approval for St Brendan’s Hospital and Care Home Replacement
Published on 23 April 2018
Approval has been given for the Outline Business Case for the replacement of St Brendan’s Hospital and Care Home.
The Scottish Government’s Capital Investment group reconsidered the Outline Business case on April 17, and has given approval for the...
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Progress on Tick Awareness Programme
Published on 18 April 2018
Dr Maggie Watts (NHS Western Isles Director of Public Health), Dr Caroline Millins, Dr Roman Biek, Walter Leo (MsC student), Donald Nayer (MsC student), Isabell MacInnes, and Ealasaid Dick.Around 60 people attended Balivanich Hall, Benbecula last...
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A ‘thank you’ from Maternity staff to local knitting club
Published on 3 April 2018
Maternity staff from Western Isles Hospital recently hosted an afternoon tea for members of a local knitting group, who donate knitted garments to the Maternity Department for a number of years.
The knitting club, based in Trust...