Whooping cough vaccine offers protection to babies and mums

NHS Western Isles is encouraging pregnant women to ensure they are immunised against whooping cough (also known as pertussis). The vaccine also offers vital protection to babies after birth until they are old enough to have the routine immunisation at...

NHS Western Isles is reminding parents that cases of measles are on the rise. With the summer break just around the corner and the term nearing an end, parents are being urged to check if their child is fully vaccinated...

To mark International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May), Interim Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland Anne Armstrong, Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland Justine Craig and parkrun UK are encouraging nurses and midwives across Scotland...

A new support group run by volunteers will be launched this month to support people in the Western Isles with all types of hearing loss. The group is called DAHLIAS, which stands for Deaf and Hearing Loss Isles Associated Support and...

The Spring Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine Campaign started last month (April) for eligible groups, so those eligible in the Western Isles are being encouraged to look out for appointment letters in the post. NHS Scotland recommends you have a spring dose of...