From doubt to distinction: Madge’s Open University experience

After a year of hard work and dedication, Madge Macdonald-Spence, Assistant Practitioner with the Macmillan Nursing Team in Uist and Barra, has achieved a Higher Education in Healthcare Practice with distinction. Madge is sharing her experience of studying through the...

NHS Western Isles is excited to launch a new Mental Health and Wellbeing website, which marks Mental Health Awareness Week (12th – 18th May 2025). Developed for people living and working in the Western Isles, the website can be accessed at www.mentalwellbeing.wihb.scot.nhs.uk.  Alternatively, the...

NHS Western Isles is reminding visitors to bring sufficient supplies of any medications they take daily with them on holiday. Visitors to the islands should be aware that there are no local pharmacies in Uist or Barra and that the closest...

The NHS Western Isles Childsmile team in Uist and Barra was delighted to visit Cothrom Òg to take part in the Nursery’s Health and Wellbeing Week in April. Morag Mackinnon, Dental Therapist, attended this fun and educational promotional event where she...

Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) appointments in the Western Isles will now be held at your local hospital. As of April 18, you will be able to access diabetic eye screening at the same location as some of the other services you...