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A unique nursing experience in the Western Isles
Published on 22 April 2026
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... -
Be tick aware - stay safe from tick bites
Published on 21 April 2026
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... -
Transforming the space at Western Isles Women’s Aid
Published on 20 April 2026
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... -
Buggy Buddies is back – join the summer strolls!
Published on 13 April 2026
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... -
Creative Sanctuary Cabin for Uist
Published on 24 March 2026
To bolster Tagsa Uibhist’s approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing on Uist, NHS Western Isles provided a capital grant to purchase a dedicated garden cabin to create a safe space for art psychotherapy and wellbeing groups and sessions. A donation... -
Supporting scouting in the Western Isles
Published on 23 March 2026
To support the continued provision of scouting locally, NHS Western Isles awarded Western Isles District Scout Council (WIDSC) £31,000 in capital grant funding to make necessary improvements to the Scout Hall in Stornoway. Each week, over 130 young people aged between...