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Public Events - Lyme disease awareness raising
Published on 12 January 2023
NHS Western Isles is co-ordinating three events in Uist about ticks and Lyme disease. The events will be an opportunity to find out about the current situation and the epidemiological research undertaken by the Universities of Glasgow and Liverpool. There are... -
Medical staffing impact on Barra following negative publicity
Published on 21 December 2022
There has already been a negative impact on medical staffing on Barra as a direct result of recent adverse publicity in a local newspaper. A returning and well-respected locum GP due to cover a lengthy shift on Barra next month has... -
Publicity about Barra GP costs
Published on 20 December 2022
NHS Western Isles wishes to clarify some of the inaccuracies in recent publicity regarding Barra GP costs. Firstly, however, it is important to allay any fears caused by the recent publicity that ‘Barra would never see a resident GP again’. NHS Western... -
Group A streptococcal infections
Published on 14 December 2022
Group A Streptococci (GAS), also known as Strep A, are bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the throat. Most Strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious. Numbers of Group A streptococcal infections... -
Exceptional Gift of Living Kidney Donation Celebrated
Published on 13 December 2022
New research highlights likelihood of people considering becoming a living donor The impact of living kidney donation on those living with kidney failure has been highlighted as part of a new drive. With over 400 people in Scotland waiting on a kidney... -
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...