NHS Western Isles is urging our communities to take steps to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses

Respiratory illnesses such as flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise across Scotland. Newly published data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) shows that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in flu-related GP consultations...

The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) social media winter campaign has a focus on reminding individuals of the harms that can be caused by excessive alcohol use and how to keep yourself and others safe. Make sure you don’t...

A pilot project, intended to increase understanding and awareness of vaccination amongst young people, is underway in schools across the Western Isles. Primary schools in Uist and Barra and all three secondary schools across the Western Isles were offered the opportunity,...

The Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership (OHADP) social media winter campaign is focussing on reminding individuals of the harms caused by drug use and how to keep yourself and others safe.   In 2023, there were 1,172 deaths caused by...

A significant project that will bring transformative healthcare benefits to the Western Isles community has now reached a crucial design stage. Following Scottish Government business case approval in 2023, the NHS Western Isles Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) project has progressed to...