Public events to raise awareness of Lyme Disease

NHS Western Isles is co-ordinating two events in Uist to raise awareness about ticks and Lyme disease. The events will be an opportunity to find out about the current situation and the new research being undertaken by the University of...

Sandy (pictured left) from Uist has smoked for over six decades, His inspiration to quit smoking was simple. One day, on his way to a GP appointment, he found himself out of breath and had to sit on a wall...

NHS Western Isles and partner organisations such as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, third sector organisations and local businesses are promoting a local ‘You Matter, Talk to Us' campaign which is aimed at increasing people’s awareness of national mental health organisations...

It’s back and this year the popular local buggy walking group ‘Buggy Buddies’ kicks off on Tuesday 15th April.  Led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Visiting Team, Buggy Buddies is aimed at parents and carers of babies and toddlers in buggies, prams, or carriers, and meets...

In Uist and Barra Community Health Walk Leaders were blessed with glorious sunshine for their Strength and Balance for Walk Leaders training, held on 2nd and 3rd April. Laura Mackay, Health Improvement Practitioner and Walk On Hebrides Co-ordinator, travelled to Barra to...