Spring’s the perfect time to top up your COVID-19 protection

The virus remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems. If you’re eligible, your invitation for a COVID-19 vaccine is on its way. Protection from previous vaccination reduces over time, so it’s important to get...

Louise Reid, Student Nurse with the Open University, has recently completed a placement with NHS Western Isles, gaining invaluable experience across a wide range of clinical settings. Louise is studying nursing through the Open University and is normally employed by NHS...

Tick season is here. Warmer weather means more people are outdoors enjoying the Western Isles –  but it also means more ticks. NHS Western Isles is reminding residents and visitors to take simple precautions to avoid tick bites and reduce the...

Frances Robertson, NHS Western Isles and Louise Harrison, Western Isles Women's Aid NHS Western Isles has awarded £5,000 in capital grant funding to Western Isles Women’s Aid to carry out upgrades to the communal space at their premises. Western Isles Women’s Aid...

NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce the return of Buggy Buddies, the popular buggy walking group for parents and carers, kicking off on Thursday 16th April. Led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Visiting Team, Buggy Buddies is aimed at parents...