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Volunteers’ Week: A time to say Thank You
Published on 25 May 2022
Volunteer Centre Western Isles marks Volunteers’ Week 2022! 2022 marks the 38th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when Volunteer Centre Western Isles will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK and thanking... -
New visiting arrangements at all Western Isles hospitals from today
Published on 23 May 2022
NHS Western Isles is introducing new visiting arrangements in hospitals across the Western Isles, from today (May 23). The new arrangements mean that inpatients will be permitted one daily visit from any two visitors whilst in hospital. The visitors no longer... -
Be tick aware - stay safe from tick bites
Published on 18 May 2022
Tick check season is here. Better weather means more people are out and about enjoying the outdoors. NHS Western Isles wants to remind people living and visiting the Western Isles to take precautions to prevent being bitten by ticks and potentially... -
Medical Ward 1 re-opened to admissions
Published on 13 May 2022
Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital has reopened to new admissions today. The ward had been temporarily closed to new admissions on May 2nd as a number of positive cases of COVID-19 had been linked to the ward. Designated visiting is again in... -
Applications are now open for the final IT4Anxiety Hackathon of 2022
Published on 11 May 2022
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you have an innovative technological solution that could help reduce anxiety? Applications are now open for the 5th international IT4Anxiety Hackathon of 2022. Hosted in partnership with NHS Western Isles, the UK Hackathon will take place... -
Deaf Awareness Week 2022 ~'S ANN TRO ÉISDEAHD A CHÒRDAS AN SGEULACHD
Published on 5 May 2022
As deafness is not a visible condition, individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired and suffering from tinnitus can feel misunderstood, unseen, invisible and isolated. The impact on mental health is significant therefore – hearing loss can increase the risk...