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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... -
FLU AND COVID BOOSTER VACCINE DROP-IN OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEKEND
Published on 22 October 2021
COVID booster and flu vaccination drop-in clinics for those aged 70 and over NHS Western Isles will be holding COVID booster and flu vaccination drop-in clinics this weekend. The clinics will be held on Lewis and Barra and, as they are drop-in,... -
New expert dermatology service offered to local patients
Published on 21 October 2021
Local patients with skin conditions will shortly be able to receive expert support without leaving their home, by using the new Digital Dermatology Assessment Service. Led by the NHS Western Isles Specialist Dermatology team, the service will enable patients to have...