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Board Vice Chair
Published on 9 December 2022
NHS Western Isles is disappointed to confirm that Non Executive Director and Vice Chair of Western Isles Health Board, Tim Ingram, has recently confirmed his decision to resign from the Board. Tim has been an experienced and respected member of the Board and made... -
Staying safe during the festive season
Published on 1 December 2022
The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) launches its winter campaign this month, with a focus on staying safe during the festive season. It is the time of year when pressures are put on everyone, from buying gifts to excessive... -
ADULT SUPPORT & PROTECTION – LAUNCH OF REVISED NATIONAL CODES OF PRACTICE
Published on 8 November 2022
This summer Scottish Government published revised Codes of Practice for Adult Support and Protection. It aims to reflect the developments in policy, practice and legislation both in the overall context of adult support and protection and in day-to-day activity, since... -
Western Isles first for public health practitioner registration
Published on 27 October 2022
NHS Western Isles congratulates Angela Grant, Development Officer for the Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership and member of the Health Promotion Department, who has become the first registered UK Public Health Practitioner within NHS Western Isles. Public health practitioners play... -
Isabell receives Churchill Fellowship award
Published on 25 October 2022
Congratulations to Isabell Mac Innes, Health Protection and Screening Nurse Specialist with the Public Health Division, who travelled to Westminster in London to receive an award from The Churchill Fellowship. Isabell received a fellowship in 2018, which was jointly funding by... -
Understanding life experiences in the Outer Hebrides
Published on 24 October 2022
It is well recognised that our life experiences impact on our quality of life and experiences of adversity and trauma, especially if these occur during childhood, can change people’s lives. NHS Western Isles and Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership are...