Let’s talk medicines: the importance of taking your medications to hospital

NHS Western Isles is re-introducing its medicine awareness campaign to remind those in our communities of the importance of bringing your medication with you when you are admitted to hospital or when you come for an appointment. As we enter the...

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...

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...

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...

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....