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Local patients to benefit from Home First approach
Published on 16 January 2025
NHS Western Isles is emphasising the importance of the Home First approach for patients to recover at home once medical treatment is complete. This strategy aims to help people maintain their independence as much as possible as they recover from... -
Western Isles GP Practices praised for clinical placement learning
Published on 15 January 2025
NHS Western Isles wishes to congratulate both South Harris Medical Practice and North Uist Medical Practice who were nominated to receive a letter of Commendation for Excellent Teaching and Support provided to Year 5 University of Aberdeen students over the... -
NHS Western Isles announces new interim alternative Helicopter Landing Site
Published on 7 January 2025
NHS Western Isles is pleased to announce a new safe alternative Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) to serve the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. This achievement follows the reclassification of the hospital’s original HLS to the red list for Search and Rescue... -
NHS Western Isles is urging our communities to take steps to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses
Published on 6 January 2025
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... -
Know your limit!
Published on 24 December 2024
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... -
NHS Western Isles launches Immunisations Champions initiative in Western Isles Schools
Published on 20 December 2024
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,...