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Let’s talk about repeat prescriptions
Published on 4 November 2021
Does your household have any out-of-date or no longer used prescribed medications? If so, you’re not alone, and as part of this month’s ‘Let’s Talk Medicines’ campaign, local community pharmacists are encouraging patients to visit them to discuss repeat prescriptions... -
New Vaccination Guide on Flu and COVID-19 for Western Isles
Published on 3 November 2021
A new Vaccination Guide has been produced by NHS Western Isles to help islanders find out about local Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 vaccination arrangements. The guide is available to view at www.coronavirus.wi.nhs.scot Written in an easily understood format, the guide offers... -
Haidh, is mise ChatPal! – A new Gaelic Chatbot for mental wellbeing
Published on 2 November 2021
NHS Western Isles has been supporting the development and testing of a mental wellbeing chatbot with partners in Finland, Sweden, and Ireland. Now, as part of this unique multi-lingual project, NHS Western Isles has supported the creation of a new... -
Campaign launched in Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles to help keep children safe from abuse
Published on 28 October 2021
A campaign to help protect young children from sexual abuse is being launched today in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by NSPCC Scotland and the islands’ protection committees. The partnership has been set up to deliver the NSPCC Talk PANTS... -
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in the Western Isles
Published on 27 October 2021
Scotland’s Influenza (Flu) and Covid-19 Booster programmes are continuing at pace, and NHS Western Isles is working as quickly as possible through eligible groups. As per JCVI advice, we are vaccinating people in the highest risk groups for both Flu... -
Let’s Talk Medicines!
Published on 25 October 2021
NHS Western Isles is urging islanders who take regular medication, prescription and non-prescription, to take a fresh look at the medicines they take as part of a new campaign to make sure they are getting the best possible care. The ‘Let’s...