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Online Art Therapy pilot in the Western Isles of Scotland
Published on 6 June 2023
The NHS Western Isles Research and Innovation team is delighted to share a link with open access to the publication: Online Art Therapy pilot in the Western Isles of Scotland: a feasibility and acceptability study of a novel service in... -
NHS Board agrees to become an alternative provider for An Cotan Childcare Centre
Published on 31 May 2023
Western Isles NHS Board has today (Wednesday) agreed to become an alternative provider for An Cotan Childcare Centre, whilst recognising the risks that are associated with this decision. At the Board meeting today, members had a significant discussion on the risks... -
NHS Western Isles launches campaign to attract Rural Acute GPs to Barra
Published on 24 May 2023
NHS Western Isles has launched a campaign to recruit two new Rural Acute GPs to join the healthcare team on the stunning Isles of Barra and Vatersay. The posts, which have already been described by one medic on social media as... -
Final opportunities for COVID vaccination for children
Published on 18 May 2023
With the offer of a primary (first or second) dose of the COVID vaccine for those who are not at higher risk of severe coronavirus closing on June 30, NHS Western Isles is providing some final opportunities for young people... -
Changes to Face Mask Guidance in Hospitals from 16th May
Published on 15 May 2023
Patients and visitors attending hospitals in the Western Isles will no longer have to wear face masks (exceptions will apply) from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16), following a Scottish Government review of guidance. The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social... -
International Nurses Day: A Return to Practice
Published on 12 May 2023
A Return to Practice: “I soon remembered why I had loved nursing and was very thankful to be back” By Christina Mackay, Staff Nurse, Medical 2, who completed a Return to Practice in 2023 I trained as a nurse shortly after leaving...