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A funding grant from NHS Western Isles brings joy and happiness’ to our local community
Published on 10 November 2023
A funding grant from NHS Western Isles has allowed Cycling Without Age Scotland (CWAS) to purchase a trishaw and two e-bikes to enable care home residents to enjoy regular enjoyable scenic trips to different locations. NHS Western Isles recently provided... -
Children’s design competition to promote staying healthy in winter
Published on 9 November 2023
Children across the Western Isles will have the opportunity to take part in a design competition being launched this week by NHS Western Isles. The competition is part of the NHS Western Isles’ Winter Communications Plan and encourages children to discuss... -
NHS Western Isles highlights concerns regarding youth vaping
Published on 6 November 2023
Whilst the use of electronic cigarettes remains an extremely effective method to stop smoking, the growing use of vapes and e-cigarettes amongst those under the age of 18 in the UK is of significant concern in terms of the long... -
Dental reform from November 1:
Published on 2 November 2023
Brush up on the NHS dental treatment you’re entitled to NHS Western Isles is raising awareness of dental reform, which has been introduced by the Scottish Government in a continued effort to support the oral health needs of every patient in... -
Think Western Isles. Think Wellbeing – NHS Leadership vacancies
Published on 16 October 2023
Western Isles NHS Board is taking steps to promote the benefits of living and working in Outer Hebrides, in its new recruitment drive for Executive Directors. NHS Western Isles is advertising for three new Executive Directors: A Nurse/AHP Director and Chief Operating Officer,... -
Celebrating NHS Western Isles’ Fracture Liaison Service as we approach World Osteoporosis Day
Published on 16 October 2023
As we approach World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, NHS Western Isles is celebrating its Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) and the consequential steady decline in the hip fracture rate in the Western Isles, despite a population that is ageing at...