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Scottish Breastfeeding Week 2022
Published on 13 June 2022
Antenatal colostrum harvesting service NHS Western Isles Maternity staff are committed to supporting and promoting breastfeeding as the healthiest way to feed your baby. We believe that breastfeeding should be recognised as a unique interaction between mother and baby which not... -
Are you eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine?
Published on 8 June 2022
NHS Western Isles is encouraging everyone eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine to attend for their appointment. Those eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine should have been invited by letter. The pneumococcal vaccine is available in Scotland for all people aged 65 years and... -
Introducing Solids: free workshop
Published on 2 June 2022
Introducing solid foods at 6 months.Come to a Starting Solids workshop to help you get yourbaby off to a great start. The workshop will help you decide:* When your baby is ready to try solid food* What foods to start... -
Monkeypox information available on NHS Inform
Published on 1 June 2022
Information regarding monkeypox is available on NHS Inform at: www.nhsinform.scot/monkeypox Monkeypox is a rare viral infection. It mainly occurs in central and west Africa. However since May 2022 some cases have been reported in UK, Europe and other international countries. The risk of... -
Exceptional Support in Clinical Practice
Published on 31 May 2022
Eleven NHS Western Isles nurses were nominated by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Nursing and Midwifery students this year for providing ‘Exceptional Support in Clinical Practice’. All the nurses have been presented with certificates. Huge congratulations and well done...