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Makeover for Healthy Hebridean Kids!
Published on 27 November 2024
The Healthy Hebridean Kids website has had a makeover! The website www.healthyhebrideankids.scot.nhs.uk is developed and managed by NHS Western Isles, and is aimed at helping local parents, family members and carers of young children to be healthier and happier by making healthy... -
Sacred Heart House Care Home announce Parkinson’s Champions!
Published on 20 November 2024
NHS Western Isles is delighted to announce that Christine MacAulay, Social Care Worker, and Mary MacLean, Social Care Assistant, who are both employed by Sacred Heart House Care Home on South Uist, have been introduced as NHS Western Isles’ Parkinson’s Champions. The... -
Free winter flu vaccine for poultry keepers in the Western Isles
Published on 19 November 2024
NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine to those at risk of exposure to avian (bird) flu this winter. You are eligible for a free vaccine if you: work at, or regularly visit, poultry units and poultry processing units (including inspection... -
Promoting men's health this International Men's Day
Published on 19 November 2024
NHS Western Isles is promoting International Men’s Day today (Tuesday 19th November) to remind men to look after both their physical and mental health. Men are more prone to chronic illnesses and are at increased risk for heart attacks and strokes.... -
Unpaid and young carers are eligible for the flu vaccine
Published on 8 November 2024
NHS Western Isles is encouraging all local unpaid and young carers to get their flu vaccination at one of our vaccination clinics. The flu virus spreads more easily during the colder months as we spend more time indoors with others. That’s... -
Keeping Families Fit, Healthy and Happy – Children’s Design Competition
Published on 7 November 2024
Children across the Western Isles will have the opportunity to take part in a design competition being launched this week by NHS Western Isles. The local Health Board is launching a competition for Western Isles children aged P1 – P7 to...