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Partnership working transforms lives of local Parkinson's patients
Published on 17 May 2021
Two local Parkinson’s patients’ lives have recently been transformed with each receiving an iPad via the NHS Western Isles Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse and mPower Community Navigator Support Service, which had been donated from Connecting Scotland. The first iPad was delivered to a patient living... -
Welcome return of Bosom Buddies!
Published on 17 May 2021
Bosom Buddies, the weekly local breastfeeding support group led by NHS Western Isles, is returning to Stornoway this coming Wednesday (19th May). However local mums choose to feed their baby is their decision but it is also important that they are... -
VACCINATION SUCCESS IN THE WESTERN ISLES
Published on 12 May 2021
Everyone eligible for the COVID vaccine in the Western Isles has now been invited for an appointment NHS Western Isles is delighted to confirm that everyone eligible for the COVID vaccination in the Western Isles has now been offered a first... -
And they're off… launch of Buggy Buddies for Summer 2021!
Published on 10 May 2021
It’s back and this year the popular local buggy walking group ‘Buggy Buddies’ kicks off on Tuesday, May 18th. Led by NHS Western Isles’ Health Visiting Team and local Action for Children staff, Buggy Buddies is aimed at parents and carers... -
Earth Day 2021: Appreciating nature makes a difference
Published on 22 April 2021
In celebration of Earth Day 2021 being held today (Thursday 22nd April), NHS Western Isles is focusing on the success of the local Action for Children garden in Stornoway, which received a major transformation in 2018, mainly due to the efforts... -
Please test before you travel
Published on 21 April 2021
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 being brought into island communities by people who are unaware they are infectious, the Scottish Government is encouraging anyone planning to travel to a Scottish island from Monday April 26, to test before they travel....